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 9, 2018 • 56min
#36 Jeff Himstedt balances working full time in military services and runs his woodworking business at night
Jeff Himstedt owner of @j.him_woodworking talks about how he manages working full time for the military services and runs his woodworkings business at night.
May 31, 2018 • 59min
#35 The guys are at JLC with Shawn Van Dyke
Shawn Van Dyke starts our Business Coaching Series!!! Author of “The Paperwork Punch List” 28 Days to Streamline Your Construction Business. Former GC; Redbud Construction (7yrs) and Chief Operating Office at Finish Point Trim & Millwork (3+ yrs). Love some good biz talk and this is Shawn’s bread & butter, enjoy!!! Shawnvandyke.com
Apr 25, 2018 • 46min
#34 Jason Burgess grew up building homes the “old school” way.
Jason Burgess, a life long carpenter grew up building homes the “old school” way. Working for a local builder that would farm his own logs and mill them into the necessary lumber to build the homes they created. Start to finish, he would be onsite with his boss performing almost every trade. Jason went off into to a number of related careers only to come back to residential construction with he started his company. Beginning with his personal home, he put a heavy focus on the efficiency and advanced methods of construction. Now a growing business he continues to educate himself and his clients to understand his approach to provide a superior hone.
Apr 12, 2018 • 53min
#33 Jordan Smith of The Build Show joins the guys
Steel fabricator turned craftsman and this is The Build Show’s Jordan Smith. We chat w/ Jordan about his roll at Risinger Co. & his path to connecting w/ residential construction and Matt Risinger.
Apr 2, 2018 • 1h 1min
#32 Jeremy Cottingham talks about growth
Jeremy Cottingham of @Cottingham LTD. breaks down his fast growth in the residential contracting world & his realization that it wasn’t his passion. This realization guided him a specialized niche that pushes his passion and creativity to the limits. We also tough on growth…. Growing just to grow to cover all the jobs and not scaled growth. Hope you enjoy Podcast #2 live from JLCLive 2018!!!
Mar 26, 2018 • 1h 9min
#31 Mike Guertin joins the guys at JLC Live
Kicking off JLC Live 2018 at the Huber Engineered Woods Booth with Mike Guertin. Mike is a builder, editorial advisor for Fine Home Building and a JLC Live teacher. We chat with Mike about all he is doing within the building community and so much more!
Mar 21, 2018 • 1h 17min
#30 Brad Leavitt shares his story
We talk shop w/ Arizona builder Brad Leavitt of A Finer Touch Construction Company. He shares how he got his start in the construction industry, business plan, culture, hiring process and so much more!
Mar 13, 2018 • 42min
#29 Q&A at Cape Cod Lumber's social meet up
We go live answering your questions while attending Cape Cod Lumber’s social media meet-up!!!
Feb 24, 2018 • 41min
#28 Kuiken Brothers Live product EXPO
In November 2016, The Modern Craftsman was created.... Thanks to Kuiken Brothers, Nick, Tyler and John all met for the first time. Give a listen to this first meet up with a seminar the boys took part in called "The Modern Craftsman and Social Media".
Feb 10, 2018 • 1h 10min
#27 Rob Yagid, Editorial Director for Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Fine Homebuilding Magazine’s Editorial Director; Rob Yagid closes out our podcasts while at IBS 2018. Son of a master carpenter, this industry is in his blood! Rob spearheaded the #keepcraftalive movement and we dig into where this industry is heading..... Rob is a great guy and a pleasure to speak with. We hope you enjoy this podcast!!!!
