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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Feb 2, 2020 • 2h 15min
#102 Dog on the job site?
Tune in for a unique Q&A style conversation between Nick and Tyler. They discuss company cars, subbing out vs doing your own finishing work, explosion-proof fans, waste removal, bringing your dog to work, and value engineering. 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
Jan 27, 2020 • 1h 31min
#101 Natural vs. Synthetic products
They guys are at IBS 2020 and link up with Adam McCool and Mike Grace at the Royal Building Products booth. They talk about what's good and bad about working with synthetic building materials. The types of projects you should and shouldn't use synthetic products on and much more! This episode is sponsored by Royal Building Products, 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
Jan 17, 2020 • 1h 51min
#100 Schedule
100 Episodes!! Thanks to all of you for tuning in and being a part of the conversation. The guys jump into schedule, what drives schedule, credit lines, pre-planning, and brief reminiscing of the road to 100 episodes. They also talk about their plans at IBS 2020. This episode was sponsored by: Upstate Merch @upstatemerch on Instagram www.upstatemerch.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
Jan 13, 2020 • 1h 36min
#99 Brek Goin the man behind Builders.of.insta
Brek Goin the founder of Builders of Insta joins the guys as they prepare for IBS 2020. Brek talks about what drove him to start BOI, the reality of the labor shortage, how to connect at IBS, and much more. Where to find our Guest: builders.of.insta 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
Jan 6, 2020 • 1h 47min
#98 Work-Life balance
On the outside, it may look like the guys have it all figured out but internally the guys are struggling with life just as much as anyone else. The guys jump into the struggle work-life balance creates and how to find solutions. 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
Dec 13, 2019 • 1h 11min
#97 Attracting, developing and maintaining youth talent
Nick, Johhny, and Tyler sit down with moderator Tom Ellerbrook at the CCL Build on EXPO. The guys talk about attracting, developing, and maintaining youth talent with questions from a live audience of builders and contractors. Explaining their successes, failures and everything they've learned. Where to find our Moderator: @profinder12 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
Dec 5, 2019 • 2h 24min
#96 Project management with Christopher Quinn
Christopher Quinn is a Partner at Apex Projects based in New Canaan, CT. Chris shares his past experience of working with a company for 13 years explaining why he stayed that long and why he left. The guys jump right into project management, finding ways to teach project management, and the struggles of ownership. Johnny and Tyler are back! Where to find our Guest: cmq_apexpps on Instagram apexpps.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
Dec 1, 2019 • 1h 42min
#95 Finding joy with David West
David West is the owner/photographer of Born Imagery based in the Boston area. He recently shot twilight shots of NS Builders and Vintage Builders projects. David was a remodeler for 20 years and for stress and mental health reasons found joy in photography and made that his business. Where to find our Guest: @bornimagery on Instagram bornimagery.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
Nov 22, 2019 • 2h 21min
#94 Guillermo Castillo talks drywall in Hawaii
Guillermo owns and operates C&S Drywall based on the island O'ahu. He talks about the housing market in Hawaii as a whole, what it takes to keep a full schedule in a unique market, a deep dive into drywall talk and much more! Where to find our Guest: @csdrywallhawaii 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
Nov 17, 2019 • 2h 6min
#93 Brent Hull talks craftsmanship
Brent Hull from Hull Millwork and Hull Homes joins the guys to talk about preserving homes, the hierarchy of moulding, when did the master-builder die, tipping the scales back to craftsmanship and much more. A must-listen for the romantics! This episode is sponsored by: Cape Cod Lumber is hosting the Build On Expo December 12th in Randolph, MA. Be sure to register for free at the link below. A full schedule of events featuring Finding Unicorns - Attracting Talent to Fill Your Skills Gap with Shawn Van Dyke, How can an Interior Designer add Value to your Next Project? with Amy Kearns & Brain Charron, and Attracting, Developing and Retaining Young Talent with The Modern Craftsman. capecodlumber.com/build-on-expo Kuiken Brothers Classical Moulding Collection featuring over 70 historically accurate moulding profiles. All milled from poplar in stock with 16ft lengths. kuikenbrothers.com Where to find our Guest: @hullmillwork_hullhomes on Instagram hullmillwork.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
