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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Apr 13, 2020 • 2h 10min
#112 Tile Freak Clint Watson
Clint Watson of King Tile Canada aka Tile Freak joins the guys. @tile.freak on Instagram. http://www.tilefreakstore.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
Apr 6, 2020 • 2h 38min
#111 Gary Katz the legend
Legendary carpenter Gary M Katz joins the guys. Gary shares that his true passion was writing fiction and fell into carpentry to support himself. He talks about losing everything, writing a book that changed his life, respecting yourself and SO MUCH more. Tune in for an instant classic! Where to find our guest: @garymkatz1 on Instagram. THISisCarpentry.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
Mar 30, 2020 • 2h 25min
#110 Dovi Hirsch talks CNC & Lumber
Dovi Hirsch is a partner at Barney and Carey Lumber Specialties in Avon, MA. He talks with the guys about the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, how he always wanted to own a lumber yard and much more. Where to find our guest: @barneyandcarey on Instagram. https://www.barneyandcareylumber.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
Mar 23, 2020 • 2h 32min
#109 Steel guy Ryan Surette joins
Ryan Surette owns RMS Iron Works based out of New Hampshire. The guys talk about COVID-19 and how it's having a ripple effect on the construction industry. They also talk about steelwork, accountability, and tongue rings. Where to find our guest: @rmsironworksllc on Instagram. https://www.rmsironworksllc.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
Mar 13, 2020 • 2h 18min
#108 Truth behind Reno TV with PJ Antonik
This week we have PJ Antonik owner of Oak Development and Design and host of Heart of Oak airing on NBC Sports Boston and NECN. New-season premiering March 14th. PJ shares his experiences in the TV industry, corporate world, building spec homes, and a deep dive on the financial side of building. Tune in for a great one! Where to find our guest: Heart of Oak airing on NBC Sports Boston and NECN on Saturdays heartofoaktv.com @heartofoaktv on Instagram. 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
Mar 4, 2020 • 2h 53min
#107 Dan Arone joins
Dan Arone of Arone Brothers Development talks about investing, subcontractor management, procurement, and more. Where to find our guest: @aronebrothers on Instagram. 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
Feb 29, 2020 • 1h 10min
#106 The Tyler mentality
John, Nick, and Tyler talk about current projects, the Tyler mentality, possible Modern Craftsman development project and much more. 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
Feb 22, 2020 • 2h 4min
#105 Spencer Lewis quality trim carpenter
Spencer Lewis the insider carpenter joins Nick and Tyler. Where to find our guest: @insider_carpentry on Instagram. youtube.com/insidercarpentry 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
Feb 13, 2020 • 1h 5min
#104 Speed of construction
The guys talk about coffee (briefly), speed of construction, television, and Ellie the apprentice. No guest this week. Is there a topic you want to hear discussed on The Modern Craftsman? A guest you want to hear? Send all your thoughts to info@themoderncraftsman.org 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 Should Johnny stop making hockey references? Should Tyler grow back his mustache? Should Nick find tighter pants? Send all your thoughts to info@themoderncraftsman.org
Feb 7, 2020 • 1h 54min
#103 Company Culture with Anthony Vitale
The guys deep dive into company culture and discuss the state of craftsmanship in 2020. Anthony Vitale owns and operates Probuilt Woodworking in Southeast Michigan. Where to find our guest: @probuiltwoodworking on Instagram. 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
