Modern Craftsman
Modern Craftsman
The Modern Craftsman is a podcast for builders who think beyond the jobsite. Hosted by Nick Schiffer and Tyler Grace, this show explores what it takes to build a better business, a stronger team, and a more sustainable career in the trades.
Each episode features real conversations about leadership, project management, client communication, team culture, mental resilience, and long-term success in construction. Whether you’re a carpenter scaling your company, a remodeler refining your process, or a builder navigating burnout, you’ll find insight, support, and hard-earned lessons from those who’ve lived it.
Each episode features real conversations about leadership, project management, client communication, team culture, mental resilience, and long-term success in construction. Whether you’re a carpenter scaling your company, a remodeler refining your process, or a builder navigating burnout, you’ll find insight, support, and hard-earned lessons from those who’ve lived it.
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Jan 24, 2022 • 1h 40min
#201 Innovation is about people
Art smith director of operations at Duration Millwork joins to talk about automation and staying true to your business. Where to find our guest: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman The Modern Craftsman https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/ Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ John Hourihan https://www.instagram.com/heresjohnnyh/ https://www.instagram.com/vintagebuilders/ Podcast Produced By: Motif Media https://www.motifmedia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/motifmediaco/ Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov https://www.instagram.com/nategusakovmusic/
Jan 17, 2022 • 2h 31min
#200 Home remodeler Rob DelBiondo
Home remodeler and new home builder Rob DelBiondo out of Columbus Ohio joins. Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/delbiondohomes/ https://delbiondohomes.com/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ John Hourihan https://www.instagram.com/heresjohnnyh/ https://www.instagram.com/vintagebuilders/ The Modern Craftsman https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/ Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov https://www.instagram.com/nategusakovmusic/
Jan 10, 2022 • 1h 31min
#199 This week was EXTRA
Nick and Tyler talk about getting back into the routine after a break and some craziness that followed. No guest. Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ John Hourihan https://www.instagram.com/heresjohnnyh/ https://www.instagram.com/vintagebuilders/ The Modern Craftsman https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/ Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov https://www.instagram.com/nategusakovmusic/
Jan 3, 2022 • 2h 26min
#198 Mass Construction
Joe Kelly former superintendent, building inspector, building commissioner turned building consultant. Host of the Mass Construction Podcast. Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/mass.construction/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ The Modern Craftsman https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/ Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov https://www.instagram.com/nategusakovmusic/
Dec 27, 2021 • 9min
2021 Recap with Nick and Tyler
2021 Recap with Nick and Tyler. Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ John Hourihan https://www.instagram.com/heresjohnnyh/ https://www.instagram.com/vintagebuilders/ The Modern Craftsman https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/ Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov https://www.instagram.com/nategusakovmusic/
Dec 20, 2021 • 2h 18min
#197 Shevcon Custom Homes
Dmitry Shevchenko owner of Shevcon Custom Homes tells his story of coming to America and always striving to be a better framer. Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/shevcon_custom_homes/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ John Hourihan https://www.instagram.com/heresjohnnyh/ https://www.instagram.com/vintagebuilders/ The Modern Craftsman https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/ Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov https://www.instagram.com/nategusakovmusic/
Dec 13, 2021 • 57min
#196 The perception of the trades
LBM Expo 2021 Tyler and Nick get a chance to talk to some high school kids about the construction industry. Follow our guest: Northeastern Young Lumber Execs Episode brought to you by: https://www.nrla.org/NRLA/State_and_Locals/NYLE/NYLE.aspx https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ John Hourihan https://www.instagram.com/heresjohnnyh/ https://www.instagram.com/vintagebuilders/ The Modern Craftsman https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/ Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov https://www.instagram.com/nategusakovmusic/
Dec 6, 2021 • 2h 17min
#195 Tax strategy & Asset management (MUST LISTEN)
Sherri Mahoney (Taxing Matters) and Bill Oneill & John Gentry (Asset Strategy) Join to talk about the importance of working with a CPA year around to maximize your finances. Follow our guest: https://www.assetstrategy.com/craftsman https://taxingmatters.com/ www.AssetStrategy.com Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ John Hourihan https://www.instagram.com/heresjohnnyh/ https://www.instagram.com/vintagebuilders/ The Modern Craftsman https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/ Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov https://www.instagram.com/nategusakovmusic/
Nov 29, 2021 • 1h 51min
#194 Big Balls or 1620 Workwear?
Ted De Innocentis & Josh Walker are co-founders of 1620 Workwear. They talk about the reality of the US garment industry Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/1620usa/ https://www.1620usa.com/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ John Hourihan https://www.instagram.com/heresjohnnyh/ https://www.instagram.com/vintagebuilders/ The Modern Craftsman https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/ Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov https://www.instagram.com/nategusakovmusic/
Nov 22, 2021 • 2h 56min
#193 Beach & Barn's Rusty Meador
Rusty Meador owns the apparel company Beach and Barn out of Wilmington, NC Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/beachandbarn/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ John Hourihan https://www.instagram.com/heresjohnnyh/ https://www.instagram.com/vintagebuilders/ The Modern Craftsman https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/ Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov https://www.instagram.com/nategusakovmusic/
