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 7, 2019 • 2h 25min
#72 Architect Matt Sargent joins the guys
Matt Sargent joins John and Tyler to talk about the not so obvious benefits of a well-designed home. Matt is the Partner and Studio Director at Island Architects. "Matt has happily spent over 20 years designing custom homes and renovating historic properties throughout the East Coast. His work spans from historic Boston, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard and the coast of Maine all the way through South Carolina." -excerpt from Island Architects website. Where to find our guest: Matt Sargent @islandarchitects & @mattsargearc on Instagram www.islandarchitects.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
May 29, 2019 • 2h 38min
#71 The numbers with Ben Horning
Ben Horning owns a design-build firm that operates out of Chester County PA. Ben's background is in financing and comes to construction from the business side. He emailed The Modern Craftsman to argue making money should be just as important as high craftsmanship. Where to find our guest: Ben Horning @bhdb_ben 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
May 24, 2019 • 2h 14min
#70 Owning Mistakes vs. Admitting Fault
Nick, Tyler, and John are back! The guys have on Milissa Hyrsko and Amy Kearns and debate about owning mistakes vs. admitting fault and builders workload vs. designers workload. They also discuss warranties, movers, podcast life and much more. Where to find Modern Design Minds: @moderndesignminds on Instagram. Melissa Hryszko @verandainterior on Instagram. Amy Lynn @amylynn_interiors 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
May 19, 2019 • 1h 5min
#69 Tyler is in the hot seat with Melissa Hryszko & Amy Kearns
Modern Design Minds takes of The Modern Craftsman! Melissa Hryszko & Amy Kearns put Tyler in the hot seat and talk about designers, the role designers play in the PROcess, regulating designers and more. Enjoy! Where to find Modern Design Minds: @moderndesignminds on Instagram. Melissa Hryszko @verandainterior on Instagram. Amy Lynn @amylynn_interiors 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
May 13, 2019 • 2h 9min
#68 Confident vs Cocky with Mike Telich
This week Mike Telich of Telich Custom Homes out of Baton Rouge Louisiana joins the guys. He talks about taking risks, what gives him an edge, not bidding against other contractors, the hardest lessons learned and being confident vs cocky with your skill. This Episode is sponsored by Kuiken Brothers. Where to find our guest: Mike Telich @telichcustomhomes on Instagram Where to find our sponsor: Kuiken Brothers @kuikenbrothers on Instagram www.kuikenbrothers.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
May 6, 2019 • 1h 19min
#67 Starting a new business?
If you're starting a business or have plans to start a business of any kind this episode is a must listen. The guys talk with Chris who is starting his own construction business. Chris is an avid listener of the podcast and stopped by to observe Nick's shop. Then the guys gave him a mic and started asking him the hard questions! Special thanks to Chris for being on the podcast with zero warning and jumping into the fire. 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.moderncrafts
Apr 29, 2019 • 2h 15min
#66 Not compromising quality for budget
Nick and Tyler went live on Instagram to answer your questions. This episode circles around one main theme... making the tough decision to not compromise quality for budget. The guys share their experiences from both sides of the fence. 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.moderncrafts
Apr 21, 2019 • 2h 22min
#65 The guys answer their own questions
This week the guys return to their roots and talk to each other about their current struggles and try to help each other find solutions. The conversation includes making realistic schedules, client relationships, and risk tolerance. 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.moderncrafts
Apr 15, 2019 • 2h 31min
#64 Peter Humphrey & Louisa Eggleston join the guys
Peter Humphrey & Louisa Eggleston of Humphrey Munson talk about kitchens and kitchen design. Peter shares the origin story of Humphrey Munson and what it takes to build a brand. This episode dives deep on quality, team building, and maintaining excellence. Humphrey Munson is based in the UK where they design and build handmade kitchens. Where to find our guests: @humphreymunson 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.moderncrafts
Apr 8, 2019 • 1h 45min
#63 John Marley and Steve Kane join the guys
Nick and Johnny grill Steve about what it's like working with Tyler every day and Marley shares an interesting story about working with a feng shui consultant on one of his new construction projects. The guys have a deep discussion about building and maintaining strong relationships with employees. Where to find our guests: John Marley @finewoodworking on Instagram Steve Kane @stevekane1022 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.moderncrafts
