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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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
May 4, 2020 • 2h 14min
#116 Client care with Andrew Patterson
Andrew Patterson owns Patterson Custom Homes in Newport Beach California and is setting the new standard for building custom homes. He talks about client care and how it built his business. Where to find our guest: @pattersoncustomhomes on Instagram. pattersoncustomhomes.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
Apr 27, 2020 • 2h 49min
#115 CPHC Kyle Macht
Kyle Macht is a Certified Passive House Consultant and dives deep with the guys on what is carbon? carbon negative, carbon-neutral, passive house, and more. Where to find our guest: @macht.architecture on Instagram. machtarchitecture.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
Apr 19, 2020 • 2h 58min
#114 Architect Steve Baczek
Steve Baczek is an architect with projects scattered across the United States "I worked on homes that are designed for tough winter conditions of Cape Cod, Connecticut, and New York coastal regions, as well as homes that sit in 130+ degree Arizona weather." Where to find our guest: stevenbaczekarchitect.com @stevenbaczekarchitect on Instagram buildshownetwork.com/go/stevebaczek This episode brought to you by: Huber Engineered Woods huberwood.com @huberwood 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
Apr 14, 2020 • 49min
#113 Accountant Nicole Landau explains COVID-19 grants & loans
Nicole Landau joins the guys to walk through the guidelines of the PPP & EIDL grant and loan programs to help small businesses. landauconsultingsolutions.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
