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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Nov 15, 2021 • 2h 35min
#192 Framer Benjamin Morton
Benjamin Morton is a builder out of Raymond Maine. Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/morton.ben 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 8, 2021 • 1h 8min
#191 Business VS. Marriage
Have you invested more time into your business? or your marriage? The guys discuss. 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/
Nov 1, 2021 • 2h 37min
#190 Catalyst Built
Travis Brungardt & Joe Cook from Catalyst Built join the guys. Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman Where to find our guest: http://www.catalystbuilt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/catalystbuilt 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/
Oct 25, 2021 • 2h 38min
#189 Jean Brownhill is connecting contractors and clients
Jean Brownhill is CEO of Sweeten. Sweeten connects the right contractors with the right client using technology. Join in for a great one! Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://renorun.com/en Where to find our guest: https://sweeten.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jeanbrownhill/ 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/
Oct 18, 2021 • 2h 25min
#188 Moving Forward
The guys talk about moving forward. 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
Sep 27, 2021 • 2h 21min
#187 Architect Bob Borson
Bob Borson is an architect, Principal at BOKA Powell, writer of lifeofanarchitect.com, and host of a podcast about being an architect. Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/bobborson/ https://www.lifeofanarchitect.com/ 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/
Sep 20, 2021 • 1h 43min
#186 Architectural Designer Steve Tiek
Steve Tiek HOME AND INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER - Creating home and lifestyle through our passion for Timeless Architecture and detailed building plans. Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/stevetiek/ https://www.tiekdesigngroup.com/ 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/
Sep 13, 2021 • 2h 38min
#185 The Conscious Builder
Casey Grey is the owner of The Conscious Builder a custom home builder based near Ottawa CA. Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/the_conscious_builder/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeThir3L7kgmChWyHnKBWVw 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/
Sep 6, 2021 • 1h 14min
#184 Mike Michalowicz
Mike Michalowicz Author of Profit First and Clockwork joins the guys to talk about his new book all about marketing. Where to find our guest: https://linktr.ee/mikemichalowicz https://www.instagram.com/mikemichalowicz/ 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/
Aug 30, 2021 • 1h 48min
#183 Home Repair Tutor
Jeff Patterson is the Home Repair Tutor he's created over 400 in-depth tutorials to spread knowledge to homeowners and individuals. Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/homerepairtutor/ 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/
