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'...
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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
#156 Lead carpenter Casey Knips 18.01.2021 2:57:33
Casey Knips is a lead carpenter in Minneapolis, MN he joins the guys to discuss an interesting co-op business model and,much more. Tune in for a great one! Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/caseyknips/ 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...
#155 The guys get personal 11.01.2021 2:47:21
This week the guys go Old School. No guest just the guys diving into why they put their clients before their families and in some cases their own health. Tune in for an episode of personal reflection. 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 through...
#154 Adam Heffner aka Maker Table 04.01.2021 2:59:43
Adam Heffner is a fabricator, designer, maker, and YouTuber based out of Springfield, TN. Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/maker.table/ makertable.com 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.durati...
#153 Year end recap with Spencer Lewis, Jason Black & CJ Nielsen 31.12.2020 1:23:20
Spencer Lewis is a Quality trim carpentry with a production/value mindset. Fort Wayne, Indiana https://www.instagram.com/insider_carpentry/ CJ Nielsen electrical construction Sonoma County California https://www.instagram.com/cnc_electric/ Jason Black is a Southern Living custom builder https://www.instagram.com/artisansignaturehomes/ This episode is brought to you by Duration Moulding and Millwor...
#152 Elly Hart aka Elly The Apprentice joins 28.12.2020 2:51:05
Elly Hart is a carpenter in Canada where she works on Multi-family residential builds. She joins the guys to discuss what it's like being a woman in the trades, working for someone else, and much more. Tune it! Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/ellytheapprentice/ This episode is brought to you by Duration Moulding and Millwork. DURATION is the industry leader in Poly-Ash moulding,...
#151 Frank Carpenter One 3 21.12.2020 1:50:29
Frank runs the Millwork division for a big builder located in San Diego CA. He joins the guy to talk about the building industry in the San Deigo area, what it's like to work for a big builder, making jigs, and more. Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/carpenterone3/ This episode is brought to you by Duration Moulding and Millwork. DURATION is the industry leader in Poly-Ash mouldi...
#150 The Wives 18.12.2020 1:02:44
Rachel Grace and Tara Hourihan join Tyler to share what it's like behind the scenes to be married to the modern craftsman. Where to find The Wives: Rachel Grace https://www.instagram.com/raenovate/ Tara Hourihan https://www.instagram.com/tchourihan/ This episode is brought to you by Duration Moulding and Millwork. DURATION is the industry leader in Poly-Ash moulding, millwork, beveled siding, and...
#149 Studio McGee joins the guys 14.12.2020 1:00:28
Shea and Syd McGee of Studio Mcgee and McGee & Co join the guys to discuss starting out, exploding in popularity, and the secret behind their business. Where to find our guest: Dream Home Makeover on Netflix https://www.instagram.com/studiomcgee/ https://studio-mcgee.com/ This episode is brought to you by Duration Moulding and Millwork. DURATION is the industry leader in Poly-Ash moulding, millwo...
#148 Shane Duff of Alair Homes joins 07.12.2020 2:10:55
Shane Duff Director, Market Development at Alair Homes joins the guys to discuss what it means to be a part of the franchise-building model. Tune in for an interesting perspective. Where to find our guest: https://discoveralair.com/ 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. O...
#147 Modern Q&A 30.11.2020 2:40:29
Modern Questions and Answers. This week you'll be hearing questions and reactions directly from the people asking them in our face to face Q&A over zoom. The questions range from hiring talent, passion, schedule, incoming work, and more. To get your question answered by the guys visit the modern craftsman Instagram and follow the link. Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram...
#146 Before you hire a PM 25.11.2020 1:07:50
Luke Mann of Rangeline Homes is getting ready to hire a project manager but has a few questions for the guys before he does. Luke is a general contractor for new construction and renovations in the foot hills of Denver, CO. Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/rangelinehomes/ https://www.rangelinehomes.com/ Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders...
#145 Custom Cabinet Makers Paul Reidt and Karla Monkevich join 23.11.2020 2:17:23
Kochman Reidt + Haigh We design and build beautiful and functional custom cabinetry. PAUL REIDT is a founding principal of KR+H. and KARLA MONKEVICH is a partner involved in management decisions at KR+H. Paul and Karla join to talk about the world od designing and building custom cabinets. Where to find our guest: https://www.cabinetmakers.com/ https://www.instagram.com/krhcabinetmakers/ This e...
#144 Scaling with Loren Wood 16.11.2020 3:34:32
Loren Wood - is owner, project manager, and carpenter of Loren Wood Builders. Based in Bloomington, IN Loren Wood Builders creates beautiful homes and commercial spaces through the hard work and talents of their team. Loren Joins the guys to talk about scaling from 2 people to 55 people and much more. Tune in for a good one! Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/lorenwoodbuilders/ ht...
#143 What to do if you fall short 11.11.2020 1:10:22
Bonus episode! Frank joins the guys to talk bout a project he fell short on and seeking advice from the guys on how to move forward. 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.instagra...
#142 Aaron Witt loves dirt 09.11.2020 2:05:11
Aaron Witt - is President and Chief Dirt Nerd of Build Witt a dirt-loving, story-telling, consulting, and design group based in Nashville, TN. Making the dirt world a better place. Aaron joins the guys to talk about what drove him to start his company and why you'll never beat him in the dirt world. Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/buildwitt/ https://buildwitt.com/ https://buil...
#141 Drywall and mud 02.11.2020 1:59:27
John Bianchi is the product manager at National Gypsum and joins the guys to talk about the drywall trade. Where to find our guest: https://nationalgypsum.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nationalgypsumcompany/ 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 availabl...
#140 Ben Bogie gets Johnny fired up 26.10.2020 2:43:47
Ben Bogie is a Production Manager at Kolbert Building and a Thinker and Speaker on Building Practices. Ben joins the guys to talk about building science, closing his company and working for someone else, and panelized wall systems that get Johnny fired up. FYI F-Bombs are dropped. Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/benbogie/ linktr.ee/BenBogie This episode is brought to you by Dur...
#139 Jonathan Ward of Icon 19.10.2020 2:58:20
Jonathan Ward owner of Icon joins the guys. Icon builds handcrafted custom fj cruisers, broncos, and more. They talk about passion, authenticity, honor, craftsmanship, breaking boundaries, and much more. This was an instant classic. Tune in! 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...
#138 Wade Wheeler Construction Industry Consultant 12.10.2020 2:59:01
Wade Wheeler is the owner of Wade Construction Industry Consulting in Golden Colorado. The guys go down a rabbit hole talking about the 2008 collapse and comparing it to the current climate created by the pandemic. Get ready for a good one! 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 si...
#137 What would you do? Tyler gets fired up 05.10.2020 2:21:01
Tyler is faced with an interesting situation, and asks what would you do? It's just the guys this week with a special guest from This Old House at the end making a special announcement. A nice change of pace episode to catch up with the guys. 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...
#136 Boston builder Kevin Cradock 28.09.2020 2:31:29
Kevin Cradock is the President of Cradock Builders, they do high-end renovations and new construction builds. Kevin talks about implementing structure and culture into his workforce. 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. dura...
#135 Woodworker Chase Perdue 21.09.2020 2:50:04
Chase Perdue of Matthew & Chase woodworks joins. Matthew & Chase woodworks are based in the San Francisco area. The guys talk about the fires in the bay area, appreciating your team, and dealing with the turnover to create a solid culture. 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 si...
#134 Stair Builder Hardwood Design Inc. Joins 14.09.2020 3:25:23
The first father and son duo on the podcast! Bill Bivona President of Hardwood Design Inc. (HDI) and his son Chase Bivona who works at HDI join. HDI Specializes in the fine art of stair-building for over 35 years (in a row). 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 produ...
#133 Australian builder George McGarry 07.09.2020 2:36:36
George McGarry is the managing director of McGarry Construction in Sydney Australia. The guys talk about building in Australia from the wildfires to COVID, substitutions, and the sales process. 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 th...
#132 How to be an owner operator but work for someone 31.08.2020 2:45:00
Mike Whalen is an owner operator but he works for someone else. Tune in to hear about this interesting business model. 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. durationmillwork.com @durationmouldingandmillwork on Instagram Where...
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