Glorified Carpenter

Episode 17: Paul Charett of Wood Theory Design Paul is the perfect mix of woodworker and artist—bringing true artisan energy to life through his use of reclaimed wood, salvaged doors, and materials with soul. He gives old pieces new purpose in some of the sexiest builds across New England. We dig into what it’s like to narrow your focus to such a specific niche—how that tight client funnel forces...

Ian MacFayden—Canadian Red Seal carpenter turned COO of HummingBird Hill Homes—joins the podcast!
We dive into the evolution of the trades, from where we started to where things stand today. Ian shares insights on attracting and retaining top talent as your projects scale and your team needs grow. High performance isn’t just about house wraps—it’s about understanding the materials and systems that...

Episode 15 we sit down with Lenny Gimmelfarb of Echelon Builders in Smithfield, RI. We dive into what a small-scale model looks like—an owner-operator with no employees, building a brand and reputation one project at a time. Lenny shares how he’s cultivated relationships with designers and architects to secure one flagship build and a couple of smaller projects each year—his ideal rhythm. Great to...

Episode 14 brings in Nate Altheimer of A3 Builders, based out of Belgium, Wisconsin. With 30 years in the game and still wearing his bags, Nate splits his time between running a young framing crew—where his oldest is now swinging a hammer—and supervising larger development projects. We dig into what it means to build in a market where “high-end” doesn’t look like what you see on social media—and h...

Andrew Prchlik, owner-operator of Whalebone Homes in Osterville, MA, is one of the best-kept secrets in high-end residential construction.
For the past 19 years, he’s quietly built a reputation for crafting exceptional homes—whether through spec builds, renovations, or ground-up custom projects—for a small, select group of clients. I met Andrew a few years back and felt an instant connection roote...

Otto Magdanz of Coda Managed Homes took a distinctly different path into residential construction—and it shows in everything he does. A Harvard Business School grad with roots in the trades, Otto didn’t set out to build flashy custom homes. He set out to fix what was broken. After years of listening to clients’ frustrations and pain points early in his career, his mission became clear: build a pro...

Jacob’s entry into the industry is wild—pure chance, but it lit a fire. With the backing of a mentor and a relentless drive to learn the craft, he fast-tracked his way through the trades, building up both skill and a trusted sub-pool. His first major project? Building his own home—something most only dream of. That experience catapulted him into the spec world, then onto the Parade of Homes, and e...

Brian Greenberg of Grit & Grace Custom Homes is a true “bags-on” builder, leading a tight crew of five. They self-perform everything — from framing to finish carpentry — bringing an old-school work ethic and ethos to every job. Brian runs only two projects at a time, making it feel like you hired him — not just an employee. A true craftsman with a deep love for the trade, Brian and I dive into eve...

Austin King started as a flipper and over 13yrs + has grown into a custom Design Build firm. Project sizing from $1.5 up to $10mil and even opened a finish trim company putting the finishing touches on RafterHouse Builds but also other projects in the area. Project Size: 8-10 Custom Homes Yr Yearly Revenue: $12-15mil Company size: 10-15 employees Guest: https://www.rafterhouse.com @_rafterhouse_ h...

Micheal Conneely of Greenside Design Build a true vet of the industry of 29yrs + joins the podcast on episode 8 to catch up, dig into “what is a MASTER BUILDER”, staying lean while running 8-10 builds…. Always amazing to catch up w/ this great dude! Enjoy!! Project Size: 8-10 Custom Homes Yr Yearly Revenue: $16mil Company size: 4-5 employees Guest: https://www.greensidedesignbuild.com @greensidede...

JLC Live is a Rhode Island based Trade Show where I caught up w/ a couple carpentry class students. We talk about the show and what they like about the industry and the show floor. We also catch up w/ Rick Mills of @jacksonandrewsbuilding and what brings him from VA to the show. Garret Davis @lifeofbub also joins us on the shows values and what's new in the his world of decks in FLA. JLC Live www....

Jason Black of Artisan Signature Homes joins us to catch-up and talk a little shop; vetting clients/ projects, finding your lane, stress, work/ life, gmp v. cost plus, struggles & success. Project Size: 2-3 Custom Homes + 2-3 High-End Spec Homes Project Value: $1.2mil- $5mil Company size: 4-5 employees Guest: www.artisansignaturehomes.com @artisansignaturehomes Sponsors: www.durationmillwork.com ...

Mike Whalen Lead Carpenter/ PM with 30+ yrs experience. We talk about site culture, project management, owning a company, tracking data from site, being the best PM/ Lead and how…. Project Size: 77 Renovations a yr Project Value: $15k-$500k Company size: 20-25 employees Guest: www. DBSRemodel.com @dbsremodel Sponsors: www.durationmillwork.com  @durationmouldingandmillwork  www.heavydutypocketdoorf...

R.B. is a second generation builder. We dive into company systems in DETAIL. Roles and responsibilities. How making an investment in employees & systems helps create a better product. We go through each role of his 14 person team! Dig into contracts and communication w /the help of BuilderTrend. Project Size: 8-12 full size home a yr Company size: 12-15 employees Guest: www.gallupdesignbuild.com @...

Love this guy!! Austin Lineberry Georgia Base builder for the past 20+yrs. We talk everything from college for our teenagers, client payments, keeping a lean team but quality high. Guest: www.newriver.build @NewRiverBuildingCo Project Size: 5-7 custom homes a yr Builds - Development - Relief Company size: 3-5 employees North Carolina Relief www.patriotrelieffund.com www.newriverrevival.org Sponsor...

We catch up with Mike Telich of Telich Custom Homes of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Mike runs a lien team to create amazingly unique homes! We discuss the love of creating, team dynamics, site culture, billing, deposits, etc. Project Size: 3-5 custom homes a yr (renovations & new construction) Company size: 5-10 employees Guest: www. TelichCustomHomes.com @telichcustomhomes Sponsors: www.durationmillwo...

Nate Witschi 2nd generation builder from Witschi Construction out of Visalia, California joins us in episode 1. We hit some topics like avoidance, work ethic, pre-con, etc. $: 8-10 custom homes a yr Company size: 5-10 employees Guest: www. WitschiConstruction.com @witschiconstruction Sponsors: www.durationmillwork.com @durationmouldingandmillwork www.heavydutypocketdoorframes.com @hdpocketdoors

Trying to get one pod under my belt after 3+ yrs.... Wanted to tell you a little of why I thought a "new" podcast in the residential construction field was needed. Why share? The goal is simple; inspire & educate through amazing conversations w/ builders/ makers & artisans. Hope you enjoy! Find us on instagram: @theglorifiedcarpenter Want more info and knowledge: www.glorifiedcarpenter.com Episode...