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.
Episodes
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Sep 4, 2017 • 1h 18min
#16 Jon Hilgenberg talking cabinets and the industry
@JCH_cabinets or Jon Hilgenberg as he's know in the real world. We get to chat about cabinets, this craft, the industry and everything in-between. Really cool to hear how Jon got in the biz and how he was treated early on in his career that shaped who and how he works today! Great guy and amazing craftsman!!!!
Aug 14, 2017 • 49min
#15 @upstatemerch talks trends and do's & don'ts
Branding! We chat w/ @upstatemerch about what they see in trends, do's & don'ts and how their company has helped so many companies showcase their brand through apparel.
Aug 2, 2017 • 59min
#14 Brandon Ingram, Georgia based Architect shares his story
We dig a little deeper into the discussion of scale, details & what’s happening to the culture of today’s Homes. We talk w/ Brandon Ingram, Atlanta Georgia based Architect. We touch on how he got started, schooling, passion, mind-set and how he’s grown in such a short time.
Jul 13, 2017 • 1h 19min
#13 Eric Aune of @mechanicalhub joins the guys
Let's talk mechanicals!!!!! We talk w/ Eric Aune of @mechanicalhub about how this side of the trade is evolving; tools, materials, speed/ pricing, etc.
Jul 9, 2017 • 55min
#12 @alex7020 of Central PA builds homes on the side with his brothers
Today we chat w/ @alex7020 of Central PA. Alex along w/ his brothers are building homes on the side while keeping full-time jobs. We touch on how their first spec home burned to the ground weeks before closing and we drill down on the "why" they aren't committing full-time to the spec/ custom home gig they are so passionate about.
Jul 1, 2017 • 1h 18min
#11 Ryan Mulkeen the man who united The Modern Craftsman
We sit down w/ the guy responsible for connecting the three of us and inspiring The Modern Craftsman movement. Ryan Mulkeen, Director of Marketing Kuiken Brothers Company, Inc. We talk trim, history of it, what's changed and what needs to be done to bring the craftsmanship & details BACK!!! Another amazing episode!!!!
Jun 21, 2017 • 1h 21min
#10 Jason Black from Artisan Signature Homes talks shop
Our good friend Jason Black from Artisan Signature Homes sits down with us and talks shop. We get Jason's views on architecture, management and everything in-between from a Builder that's built over 100 HOMES!!!!
Jun 13, 2017 • 38min
#9 Q&A with Kevin Schuh from @Kmsconstructionllc
Kevin Schuh from @Kmsconstructionllc calls in with a question for the guys: "When you start transitioning more into the management side of construction, how do you ensure that the employees/subcontractors performing the day to day work stay true to pride, workmanship and quality craftsmanship?" John, Nick and Tyler share tips and tricks on how they manage their subcontractors. Even when a product lacks quality, its ok to step back/stop, and work with the employee/subcontractor on correcting. Teaching and educating the individual will help with better execution on future projects.
Jun 6, 2017 • 1h 17min
#8 The guys go deep with Q&As
We don't just answer questions sent in from IG by email. We call the tradesman & builders/contractors and work through their questions submitted!!!!
May 30, 2017 • 1h 3min
#7 Mike Grainger of @Transformationbytcs talks shop
Today we talk shop w/ Mike Grainger of @Transformationbytcs. We hit topics like growth, training employees, design, vetting process for potential jobs and how to say “no” to a client.
