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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Mar 14, 2022 • 2h 8min
#207 Killowen Construction
Tyler Farrell is the President of Killowen Construction in Orem, Utah. "Our work is honest, and our homes are forever - UT Season 2 Dream Home Makeover now on Netflix" Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/killowenconstruction/ https://www.killowenco.com/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman https://www.rockwool.com/ 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/ Podcast Produced By: Motif Media https://www.motifmedia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/motifmediaco/ Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov https://www.instagram.com/nategusakovmusic/
Mar 7, 2022 • 2h 9min
#206 Cardinal Crest Homes
Adam Shaeffer & Joseph Christensen of Cardinal Crest Homes based in Kansas City join the guys to talk about their 50/50 partnership. Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/cardinalcrestkc/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman https://www.rockwool.com/ 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/ Podcast Produced By: Motif Media https://www.motifmedia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/motifmediaco/ Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov https://www.instagram.com/nategusakovmusic/
Feb 28, 2022 • 2h 17min
#205 Mullets are back (but never really left)
Ryan Sweenor from Sweenor Builders joins to talk about his mullet, striving to become a pro baseball player, and how it transitioned into his life. Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/rsweenor/ https://www.instagram.com/sweenor_builders/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ 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/ Podcast Produced By: Motif Media https://www.motifmedia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/motifmediaco/ Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov https://www.instagram.com/nategusakovmusic/
Feb 21, 2022 • 1h 37min
#204 Epic Australian Homes with Luke Williams
Luke Williams is the Managing Director of Williams Group in Australia. Luke talks about the freedom of designing your builds. Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/williams.group/ https://www.williams-group.com.au/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ 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/
Feb 14, 2022 • 1h 53min
#203 Veneer Finish Plastering
Colby Blauvelt of Trowel Inc. Plastering joins the guys to talk all things plaster. Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/trowelincplastering/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ 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 31, 2022 • 1h 57min
#202 Products don't always solve problems
Products aren't always the solution to a problem Nick and Tyler discuss. Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.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/
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/
