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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Dec 28, 2020 • 2h 51min
#152 Elly Hart aka Elly The Apprentice joins
Elly Hart is a carpenter in Canada where she works on Multi-family residential builds. She joins the guys to discuss what it's like being a woman in the trades, working for someone else, and much more. Tune it! Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/ellytheapprentice/ This episode is brought to you by Duration Moulding and Millwork. DURATION is the industry leader in Poly-Ash moulding, millwork, beveled siding, and custom siding. Our products are available throughout the U.S. https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://www.instagram.com/durationmouldingandmillwork/ 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
Dec 21, 2020 • 1h 50min
#151 Frank Carpenter One 3
Frank runs the Millwork division for a big builder located in San Diego CA. He joins the guy to talk about the building industry in the San Deigo area, what it's like to work for a big builder, making jigs, and more. Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/carpenterone3/ This episode is brought to you by Duration Moulding and Millwork. DURATION is the industry leader in Poly-Ash moulding, millwork, beveled siding, and custom siding. Our products are available throughout the U.S. https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://www.instagram.com/durationmouldingandmillwork/ 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
Dec 18, 2020 • 1h 3min
#150 The Wives
Rachel Grace and Tara Hourihan join Tyler to share what it's like behind the scenes to be married to the modern craftsman. Where to find The Wives: Rachel Grace https://www.instagram.com/raenovate/ Tara Hourihan https://www.instagram.com/tchourihan/ This episode is brought to you by Duration Moulding and Millwork. DURATION is the industry leader in Poly-Ash moulding, millwork, beveled siding, and custom siding. Our products are available throughout the U.S. https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://www.instagram.com/durationmouldingandmillwork/ 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.nategusakov.com/
Dec 14, 2020 • 1h
#149 Studio McGee joins the guys
Shea and Syd McGee of Studio Mcgee and McGee & Co join the guys to discuss starting out, exploding in popularity, and the secret behind their business. Where to find our guest: Dream Home Makeover on Netflix https://www.instagram.com/studiomcgee/ https://studio-mcgee.com/ This episode is brought to you by Duration Moulding and Millwork. DURATION is the industry leader in Poly-Ash moulding, millwork, beveled siding, and custom siding. Our products are available throughout the U.S. https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://www.instagram.com/durationmouldingandmillwork/ 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.nategusakov.com/
Dec 7, 2020 • 2h 11min
#148 Shane Duff of Alair Homes joins
Shane Duff Director, Market Development at Alair Homes joins the guys to discuss what it means to be a part of the franchise-building model. Tune in for an interesting perspective. Where to find our guest: https://discoveralair.com/ This episode is brought to you by Duration Moulding and Millwork. DURATION is the industry leader in Poly-Ash moulding, millwork, beveled siding, and custom siding. Our products are available throughout the U.S. https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://www.instagram.com/durationmouldingandmillwork/ 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.nategusakov.com/
Nov 30, 2020 • 2h 40min
#147 Modern Q&A
Modern Questions and Answers. This week you'll be hearing questions and reactions directly from the people asking them in our face to face Q&A over zoom. The questions range from hiring talent, passion, schedule, incoming work, and more. To get your question answered by the guys visit the modern craftsman Instagram and follow the link. 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.nategusakov.com/
Nov 25, 2020 • 1h 8min
#146 Before you hire a PM
Luke Mann of Rangeline Homes is getting ready to hire a project manager but has a few questions for the guys before he does. Luke is a general contractor for new construction and renovations in the foot hills of Denver, CO. Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/rangelinehomes/ https://www.rangelinehomes.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.nategusakov.com/
Nov 23, 2020 • 2h 17min
#145 Custom Cabinet Makers Paul Reidt and Karla Monkevich join
Kochman Reidt + Haigh We design and build beautiful and functional custom cabinetry. PAUL REIDT is a founding principal of KR+H. and KARLA MONKEVICH is a partner involved in management decisions at KR+H. Paul and Karla join to talk about the world od designing and building custom cabinets. Where to find our guest: https://www.cabinetmakers.com/ https://www.instagram.com/krhcabinetmakers/ This episode is brought to you by Duration Moulding and Millwork. DURATION is the industry leader in Poly-Ash moulding, millwork, beveled siding, and custom siding. Our products are available throughout the U.S. https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://www.instagram.com/durationmouldingandmillwork/ 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.nategusakov.com/
Nov 16, 2020 • 3h 35min
#144 Scaling with Loren Wood
Loren Wood - is owner, project manager, and carpenter of Loren Wood Builders. Based in Bloomington, IN Loren Wood Builders creates beautiful homes and commercial spaces through the hard work and talents of their team. Loren Joins the guys to talk about scaling from 2 people to 55 people and much more. Tune in for a good one! Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/lorenwoodbuilders/ https://lorenwoodbuilders.com/south-madison/ This episode is brought to you by Duration Moulding and Millwork. DURATION is the industry leader in Poly-Ash moulding, millwork, beveled siding, and custom siding. Our products are available throughout the U.S. https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://www.instagram.com/durationmouldingandmillwork/ 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.nategusakov.com/
Nov 11, 2020 • 1h 10min
#143 What to do if you fall short
Bonus episode! Frank joins the guys to talk bout a project he fell short on and seeking advice from the guys on how to move forward. This episode is brought to you by Duration Moulding and Millwork. DURATION is the industry leader in Poly-Ash moulding, millwork, beveled siding, and custom siding. Our products are available throughout the U.S. https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://www.instagram.com/durationmouldingandmillwork/ 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.nategusakov.com/
