Modern Craftsman

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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'...

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#202 Products don't always solve problems 31.01.2022 1:56:39

Products aren't always the solution to a problem Nick and Tyler discuss. Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ John Hourihan https://www.instagram.com/heresjohnnyh/ https://www.instagram.com/vintagebuilders/ T...

#201 Innovation is about people 24.01.2022 1:39:53

Art smith director of operations at Duration Millwork joins to talk about automation and staying true to your business. Where to find our guest: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman The Modern Craftsman https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/ Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https:/...

#200 Home remodeler Rob DelBiondo 17.01.2022 2:30:36

Home remodeler and new home builder Rob DelBiondo out of Columbus Ohio joins. Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/delbiondohomes/ https://delbiondohomes.com/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grac...

#199 This week was EXTRA 10.01.2022 1:30:38

Nick and Tyler talk about getting back into the routine after a break and some craziness that followed. No guest. Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ John Hourihan...

#198 Mass Construction 03.01.2022 2:25:37

Joe Kelly former superintendent, building inspector, building commissioner turned building consultant. Host of the Mass Construction Podcast. Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/mass.construction/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bi...

2021 Recap with Nick and Tyler 27.12.2021 8:42

2021 Recap with Nick and Tyler. Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ John Hourihan https://www.instagram.com/heresjohnnyh/ https://www.instagram.com/vintagebuilders...

#197 Shevcon Custom Homes 20.12.2021 2:17:54

Dmitry Shevchenko owner of Shevcon Custom Homes tells his story of coming to America and always striving to be a better framer. Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/shevcon_custom_homes/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuil...

#196 The perception of the trades 13.12.2021 57:01

LBM Expo 2021 Tyler and Nick get a chance to talk to some high school kids about the construction industry. Follow our guest: Northeastern Young Lumber Execs Episode brought to you by: https://www.nrla.org/NRLA/State_and_Locals/NYLE/NYLE.aspx https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/...

#195 Tax strategy & Asset management (MUST LISTEN) 06.12.2021 2:17:16

Sherri Mahoney (Taxing Matters) and Bill Oneill & John Gentry (Asset Strategy) Join to talk about the importance of working with a CPA year around to maximize your finances. Follow our guest: https://www.assetstrategy.com/craftsman https://taxingmatters.com/ www. AssetStrategy.com Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman Where to f...

#194 Big Balls or 1620 Workwear? 29.11.2021 1:50:55

Ted De Innocentis & Josh Walker are co-founders of 1620 Workwear. They talk about the reality of the US garment industry Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/1620usa/ https://www.1620usa.com/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/ns...

#193 Beach & Barn's Rusty Meador 22.11.2021 2:56:28

Rusty Meador owns the apparel company Beach and Barn out of Wilmington, NC Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/beachandbarn/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconc...

#192 Framer Benjamin Morton 15.11.2021 2:35:24

Benjamin Morton is a builder out of Raymond Maine. Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/morton.ben Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ John Hourihan https:...

#191 Business VS. Marriage 08.11.2021 1:08:20

Have you invested more time into your business? or your marriage? The guys discuss. No guest. Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ John Hourihan https://www.instagr...

#190 Catalyst Built 01.11.2021 2:36:32

Travis Brungardt & Joe Cook from Catalyst Built join the guys. Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman Where to find our guest: http://www.catalystbuilt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/catalystbuilt Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www....

#189 Jean Brownhill is connecting contractors and clients 25.10.2021 2:37:45

Jean Brownhill is CEO of Sweeten. Sweeten connects the right contractors with the right client using technology. Join in for a great one! Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://renorun.com/en Where to find our guest: https://sweeten.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jeanbrownhill/ Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.l...

#188 Moving Forward 18.10.2021 2:25:09

The guys talk about moving forward. Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ John Hourihan https://www.instagram.com/heresjohnnyh/ https://www.instagram.com/vintagebuilders/ The Modern Craftsman https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/ Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

#187 Architect Bob Borson 27.09.2021 2:20:57

Bob Borson is an architect, Principal at BOKA Powell, writer of lifeofanarchitect.com, and host of a podcast about being an architect. Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/bobborson/ https://www.lifeofanarchitect.com/ Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/...

#186 Architectural Designer Steve Tiek 20.09.2021 1:42:56

Steve Tiek HOME AND INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER - Creating home and lifestyle through our passion for Timeless Architecture and detailed building plans. Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/stevetiek/ https://www.tiekdesigngroup.com/ Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.co...

#185 The Conscious Builder 13.09.2021 2:37:48

Casey Grey is the owner of The Conscious Builder a custom home builder based near Ottawa CA. Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/the_conscious_builder/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeThir3L7kgmChWyHnKBWVw Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ John Hou...

#184 Mike Michalowicz 06.09.2021 1:14:10

Mike Michalowicz Author of Profit First and Clockwork joins the guys to talk about his new book all about marketing. Where to find our guest: https://linktr.ee/mikemichalowicz https://www.instagram.com/mikemichalowicz/ Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ John Hourihan...

#183 Home Repair Tutor 30.08.2021 1:47:43

Jeff Patterson is the Home Repair Tutor he's created over 400 in-depth tutorials to spread knowledge to homeowners and individuals. Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/homerepairtutor/ Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ John Hourihan https://www.insta...

#182 JJP Construction 23.08.2021 1:59:09

Jason Pietruszka of JJP Construction joins the guys to talk about developing in LA Where to find our guest: https://linktr.ee/jasonpie Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ John Hourihan https://www.instagram.com/heresjohnnyh/ https://www.instagram.com/vintagebuilders/...

#181 PANDR painting murals around the world 16.08.2021 2:22:24

Roxy Prima & Phoebe Cornog are co-owners of PANDR Design Co. Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/pandrdesignco/ Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ John Hourihan https://www.instagram.com/heresjohnnyh/ https://www.instagram.com/vintagebuilders/ The Mode...

#180 John and Other John 09.08.2021 2:17:38

Just the guys today no guest. Johnny talks about where he wants to take his company. Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ John Hourihan https://www.instagram.com/heresjohnnyh/ https://www.instagram.com/vintagebuilders/ The Modern Craftsman https://www.instagram.com/the...

#179 Building a team 04.08.2021 2:05:09

Just the guys today no guest. Tyler and Johnny grill Nick about building a team. This episode is brought to you by Duration Moulding and Millwork. DURATION is the industry leader in Poly-Ash moulding, millwork, beveled siding, and custom siding. Our products are available throughout the U.S. https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://www.instagram.com/durationmouldingandmillwork/ Where to find our...