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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Jul 20, 2020 • 2h 46min
#126 Ran into Matt Troyer
Matt Troyer is the CEO of Emergent Indy based in Indianapolis. Matt has recently taken up running and shares why he started. He shares the similarities between starting his business and starting running by setting goals and micro goals. Tune in! Where to find our guest: @emergent_indy on Instagram Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer @nsbuilders on Instagram and NS Builders on YouTube Tyler Grace @TRGHomeconcepts on Instagram John Hourihan @heresjohnnyh & @vintagebuilders on Instagram Follow The Modern Craftsman on Instagram @the.moderncraftsman Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov nategusakov.com
Jul 13, 2020 • 2h 46min
#125 The Contractor Fight
How do you know if you're charging enough? Tom Reber of The Contractor Fight joins the guys to discuss. Where to find our guest: @thecontractorfight on Instagram Contractor Fight TV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer @nsbuilders on Instagram and NS Builders on YouTube Tyler Grace @TRGHomeconcepts on Instagram John Hourihan @heresjohnnyh & @vintagebuilders on Instagram Follow The Modern Craftsman on Instagram @the.moderncraftsman Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov nategusakov.com
Jul 6, 2020 • 1h
#124 Royal Webinar with Steve Booz
Steve Booz is the Vice President of Marketing at Royal Building Products. He joins the guys to talk about the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and how it will shift the construction industry short and long term. This episode is brought to you by Royal Building Products, a Westlake Company, the largest exterior building materials company in the US. Focus on decking, siding, and exterior trim products. @royalbuildingproducts on Instagram royalbuildingproducts.com Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer @nsbuilders on Instagram and YouTube Tyler Grace @TRGHomeconcepts on Instagram John Hourihan @heresjohnnyh & @vintagebuilders on Instagram Follow The Modern Craftsman on Instagram @the.moderncraftsman Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov nategusakov.com
Jun 29, 2020 • 2h 20min
#123 Home Made Modern's Ben Uyeda
Ben Uyeda joins the guys to talk about his container build project in Joshua Tree CA, why it's important to show the how but also explain the why, and much more! Where to find our guest: @benjaminuyeda on Instagram Home Made Modern on YouTube: youtube.com/user/HomeMadeModern Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer @nsbuilders on Instagram and NS Builders on YouTube Tyler Grace @TRGHomeconcepts on Instagram John Hourihan @heresjohnnyh & @vintagebuilders on Instagram Follow The Modern Craftsman on Instagram @the.moderncraftsman Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov nategusakov.com
Jun 22, 2020 • 3h 23min
#122 Renown Architect Patrick Ahearn
Patrick Ahearn FAIA has designed homes all around the world. He joins the guys to tell his amazing story. Tune is for a great one! Where to find our guest: @patrickahearnarchitect on Instagram patrickahearn.com This episode is brought to you by Kuiken Brothers Classical Moulding Collection featuring over 70 historically accurate moulding profiles. All milled from poplar in stock with 16ft lengths. kuikenbrothers.com @kuikenbrothers on Instagram Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer @nsbuilders on Instagram and NS Builders on YouTube Tyler Grace @TRGHomeconcepts on Instagram John Hourihan @heresjohnnyh & @vintagebuilders on Instagram Follow The Modern Craftsman on Instagram @the.moderncraftsman Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov nategusakov.com
Jun 8, 2020 • 3h 19min
#121 Building Science Fight Club
Christine Williamson aka Building Science FIght Club is a building scientist. She is a consultant and teacher for all things building science. This episode of The Modern Craftsman Podcast is brought to you by Huber Engineered Woods, makers of AdvanTech subfloor assembly, and ZIP System building enclosures products. ALSO for more building science discussion, visit http://zipsystem.homebuildingcrossroads.com/ To register for webinars by Steve Baczek and Peter Yost. The event focuses on elevating building practices, including a durable, energy-efficient building enclosure. Register today at zip system dot home building crossroads dot com. Be sure to follow @huberwood on Instagram Where to find our guests: On Instagram @buildingsciencefightclub christine-williamson.com Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer @nsbuilders on Instagram and NS Builders on YouTube Tyler Grace @TRGHomeconcepts on Instagram John Hourihan @heresjohnnyh & @vintagebuilders on Instagram Follow The Modern Craftsman on Instagram @the.moderncraftsman Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov nategusakov.com
Jun 1, 2020 • 2h 22min
#120 Luxury Home Builder Scott Benedetti
Scott Benedetti is the owner of Axiom Luxury Homes based in Vancouver & Portland. Where to find our guest: @axiomluxuryhomes on Instagram. axiomluxury.com Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer @nsbuilders on Instagram and NS Builders on YouTube Tyler Grace @TRGHomeconcepts on Instagram John Hourihan @heresjohnnyh & @vintagebuilders on Instagram Follow The Modern Craftsman on Instagram @the.moderncraftsman Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov nategusakov.com
May 25, 2020 • 2h 34min
#119 Real Estate Addicts
Real Estate Addicts Podcast takes on The Modern Craftsman to talk about what it means to be a real developer, investment stacks, balancing quality vs value, putting out fires (metaphorically), and much more! Where to find our guests: Real Estate Addicts @real_estate_addicts On Instagram. Download the podcast on apple and google platforms. Marc Savatsky @choose_boston on Instagram Ray Hurteau & Dan Rubin @hrvhomes on Instagram. Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer @nsbuilders on Instagram and NS Builders on YouTube Tyler Grace @TRGHomeconcepts on Instagram John Hourihan @heresjohnnyh & @vintagebuilders on Instagram Follow The Modern Craftsman on Instagram @the.moderncraftsman Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov nategusakov.com
May 18, 2020 • 2h 35min
#118 Fine Homebuilding's Justin Fink
Justin Fink is the editor at Fine Homebuilding Magazine and you've probably seen him on the cover more than once. Justin talks about why building and design magazines have so many ads and about the print industry as a whole. Tune in for a peek behind the curtain. Where to find our guest: @mrjfink on Instagram. @finehomebuilding on Instagram. finehomebuilding.com Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer @nsbuilders on Instagram and NS Builders on YouTube Tyler Grace @TRGHomeconcepts on Instagram John Hourihan @heresjohnnyh & @vintagebuilders on Instagram Follow The Modern Craftsman on Instagram @the.moderncraftsman Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov nategusakov.com
May 11, 2020 • 1h 52min
#117 Trevor Hults survived COVID 19
Trevor Hults co-owns and operates Thomas Martin Design Build specializing in project management, pre-construction, and millwork installation. He's based in New York one of the hardest-hit places by the COVID 19 pandemic. He contracted the virus right as non-essential construction was shut down in New York. He shares his story. Kuiken Brothers Classical Moulding Collection featuring over 70 historically accurate moulding profiles. All milled from poplar in stock with 16ft lengths. kuikenbrothers.com @kuikenbrothers on Instagram Where to find our guest: @trevorbhults on Instagram @thomasmartindesignandbuild on Instagram Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer @nsbuilders on Instagram and NS Builders on YouTube Tyler Grace @TRGHomeconcepts on Instagram John Hourihan @heresjohnnyh & @vintagebuilders on Instagram Follow The Modern Craftsman on Instagram @the.moderncraftsman Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov nategusakov.com
