Modern Craftsman

Calculating true labor cost. Understanding employee hourly burden with payroll taxes, insurance, benefits, vacation, software, vehicle costs. Nick Schiffer offers a spreadsheet template to help contractors capture all labor expenses and set proper billable rates. Labor Burden Calculator The Modern Craftsman : linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts :  Nick Schiffer Podcast Produced By: Mot...

Analyzing the slowing renovation market, Tyler shares how it's affecting his business and builders across the United States.  SPONSORED BY: Featuring: Andersen Windows & Doors If you have a project in New Jersey or New York, Kuiken Brothers is the premier partner of Andersen Windows & Doors. Showrooms, Service, Millwork Expertise like no other. Experience the Kuiken Brothers Difference. Kuiken Bro...

Mordern Craftsman Partnerships   Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Rachel Sylvain, CEO of AGS HVAC services, talks about implementing new systems and software to increase efficiency and profits while providing better benefits and training for employees. Rachel also explains the importance of planning and coordination between trades to ensure HVAC systems are properly designed and installe...

Nick Schiffer kicks off his solo podcast Endweek. Sharing how he hopes to simplify processes and cut costs on projects to build high-quality homes for clients on tighter budgets through strategies like off-site construction.  The Modern Craftsman : linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts :  Nick Schiffer Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Modern Craftsman Merch : 2 Pencils  Stone Paper Noteb...

Tyler Grace share what he believes is a secret weapon for trim carpenters. This tool helps with adjustments and save trips back to tools. SPONSORED BY: Featuring: Andersen Windows & Doors If you have a project in New Jersey or New York, Kuiken Brothers is the premier partner of Andersen Windows & Doors. Showrooms, Service, Millwork Expertise like no other. Experience the Kuiken Brothers Difference...

Architects Omar Gandhi and Jordan Rice from Omar Gandhi Architects discuss their design process and how they work collaboratively with builders to craft homes. They explore how technology like AI could impact the industry but also how it could be leveraged. Guest: Omar Gandhi Architects   Mordern Craftsman Partnerships   Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Modern Craftsman : linktr.ee/moderncraftsma...

Tyler Grace discusses his views on project ownership and how important it is to control every aspect of a job. He details a recent experience where relinquishing control caused issues and stresses the need to fully own design, materials, and fixes to ensure the highest quality work. SPONSORED BY: Featuring: Andersen Windows & Doors If you have a project in New Jersey or New York, Kuiken Brothers i...

Mordern Craftsman  Partnerships Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Brandon Berg discusses his role as senior vice president of research, development & innovation at Andersen Windows, where he oversees designing, developing and testing new window & door products. He also shares some innovative technologies Andersen is currently working on, like transparent solar panel windows. Tune in for a...

Tyler reflects on his 38th birthday, and goals for 2024. He discusses wanting to focus more on self-care, growing the podcast and blog. SPONSORED BY: Kuiken Brothers Residential & Commercial Building Materials (NJ & NY) Featuring: Andersen Windows & Doors If you have a project in New Jersey or New York, Kuiken Brothers is the premier partner of Andersen Windows & Doors. Showrooms, Service, Millwor...

Mordern Craftsman  Partnerships Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Nick and Tyler discuss the challenges they faced in 2023 and look forward to a fresh start in 2024, implementing lessons learned from mistakes made and relationships strained over the past year. They express optimism for continued growth while acknowledging the polarizing nature of their public presence will likely lead to...

Mordern Craftsman  Partnerships   Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Doug discusses his role of producer for the Modern Craftsman and NS Builders; sharing how he handles editing, marketing, and coordinating while also taking on additional clients. Doug and Tyler also reminisce and share what happens behind the scenes at MC.  The Modern Craftsman : linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our...

Tyler discusses wrapping up a difficult renovation project that took much longer and cost much more than expected due to unforeseen issues. He talks about the challenges of the project and working with understanding customers. Tyler expresses gratitude for his customers, sponsors and listeners and looks forward to improving the podcast in the new year. SPONSORED BY: Kuiken Brothers Residential & C...

Sponsors:   Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Lance Ramsey shares his career journey from studying geography and finance in college to becoming a project manager for a homebuilder in Nashville. He documents his daily work through videos and provides advice for others looking to enter the construction industry. Nick Schiffer and Tyler Grace talk with Lance about his experience and perspect...

Tyler Grace answers a listener's question about becoming proficient in multiple trades while maintaining high-quality standards. He emphasized the importance of starting small, learning from mistakes, continuous self-improvement, and proper preparation to develop skills over time. SPONSORED BY: Kuiken Brothers Residential & Commercial Building Materials (NJ & NY) Featuring: Andersen Windows & Door...

Sponsored By:    Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Join the guys this week as Tyler explains the differences between high-end custom cabinet shops and mid-level shops. Nick shares how taking risks is necessary to achieve your goals in business, even though it's not easy. They also talk about the importance of having confidence in yourself to figure out the challenges in front of you. Tune...

Tyler talks about his punch list which starts at the very beginning of the project to ensure when he closes the project out everything is completed.  SPONSORED BY: Kuiken Brothers Residential & Commercial Building Materials (NJ & NY) Featuring: Andersen Windows & Doors If you have a project in New Jersey or New York, Kuiken Brothers is the premier partner of Andersen Windows & Doors. Showrooms, Se...

Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: JP Dinnell, Chief Training Officer at Echelon Front joins Nick Schiffer and Tyler Grace to discuss leadership principles like taking ownership, setting clear expectations, keeping communication open, emotional detachment, and building a culture of high performance. JP also shares how he applies these principles in his personal and professional life. The M...

Tyler Grace discusses wrapping up a renovation project and his plans to take some time off after it is completed.  SPONSORED BY: Kuiken Brothers Residential & Commercial Building Materials (NJ & NY) Featuring: Andersen Windows & Doors If you have a project in New Jersey or New York, Kuiken Brothers is the premier partner of Andersen Windows & Doors. Showrooms, Service, Millwork Expertise like no o...

Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Tyler Farrell of Killowen Construction returns. Tyler and the guys have an honest conversation about the challenges of owning a construction business in 2023. They discussed struggles with employees, mental health, and balancing business and personal goals. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Guest:  Tyler Farrell Find Our Host...

Sponsored By:    Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Join Nick and Tyler this week as Tyler vents his frustrations over his current kitchen renovation project. Tyler feels the cabinet design and quality is subpar, and not meeting the standards presented to him. He discusses how to go about voicing his concerns to the client while maintaining their relationship. Nick provides advice on havin...

Tyler Grace discusses his past struggles with being a workaholic and how it negatively impacted his mental health and family life. He explains how he developed an unhealthy addiction to working long hours thinking it would help his anxiety over his financial stability. He's since learned to establish a healthier work-life balance through adjusting his business model.  SPONSORED BY: Kuiken Brothers...

Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Brooke Brockman, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Buildertrend, joins Nick and Tyler to discuss the company's evolution from a project management software to a comprehensive construction management system. Brooke speaks on the importance of cultivating relationships and customer experience. These both tie in to building a strong brand identity, as we...

Tyler Grace discusses his process for vetting potential clients for home remodeling projects. He lays out the questions he asks clients and the criteria he uses to determine if they are a good fit for his design-build process. Tyler explains that he aims to qualify leads and determine budget, timeline, and design expectations upfront to avoid taking on projects that do not align with how he operat...

Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Steve Larosiliere joins the show to talk career changes and different aspects of growing a business, including outsourcing materials and tasks, as well as time managment and making sure to priotize personal life goals outside of your work. Check it out!  The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Guest:  Steve Larosiliere Find Our Hos...

Tyler Grace discusses strategies he has used to reduce stress from his contracting business and detach from work, including ensuring profitability, understanding schedules, developing hobbies outside of work, and not relying on customer happiness for his own. He emphasizes that life will have ups and downs and stresses the importance of accepting that rather than expecting to be constantly happy....