Modern Craftsman

Kicking off JLC Live 2018 at the Huber Engineered Woods Booth with Mike Guertin. Mike is a builder, editorial advisor for Fine Home Building and a JLC Live teacher. We chat with Mike about all he is doing within the building community and so much more!

We talk shop w/ Arizona builder Brad Leavitt of A Finer Touch Construction Company. He shares how he got his start in the construction industry, business plan, culture, hiring process and so much more!

We go live answering your questions while attending Cape Cod Lumber's social media meet-up!!! 

In November 2016, The Modern Craftsman was created.... Thanks to Kuiken Brothers, Nick, Tyler and John all met for the first time. Give a listen to this first meet up with a seminar the boys took part in called "The Modern Craftsman and Social Media".

Fine Homebuilding Magazine's Editorial Director; Rob Yagid closes out our podcasts while at IBS 2018. Son of a master carpenter, this industry is in his blood! Rob spearheaded the #keepcraftalive movement and we dig into where this industry is heading..... Rob is a great guy and a pleasure to speak with. We hope you enjoy this podcast!!!!

We chat w/ Christine Marvin a 4th generation Marvin family member of Marvin Windows & Doors!! We wanted to know the secret to building a huge company while keeping the culture of a small business!!!

Tom Silva is really all you need to say..... Tom is responsible for inspiring so many of us for being introduced to this industry.  Such a class act and a pleasure to talk to. Hope you Enjoy!!! Huge thank you to This Old House & Marvin Windows and Doors for the opportunity!!!

Matt Risinger has so much knowledge to drop that we had to put a mic in front of him for a 3rd time!!!! We crashed the booth of Huber Eng. Woods, and talked a little about what we thought about their products.... Also, hit building science and so much more.  Enjoy!!!

@toolaholic joins us for our 2nd podcast from the floor of the 2018 International builder show in Orlando. Kiefer gives us a little insight into 2018 plans, tools, site crashers, IG content & his view of the industry.

2018 International Builders Show starts us off w/ Washington based Dr. Decks!!  Jason is a trend setter specializing in the Art of PVC checking & rail heat bending & modification. We chat about this start in the business, the evolution of his career & impact on the deck building industry.

We loved speaking w/ Matt Risinger just as much as u loved listening.  So, here's part 2!!!! Enjoy!!!!

Zack Dettmore or @dettmore101 joins the guys for an in depth chat of his early stages in the construction industry and how he started and runs Dettmore Home Improvements. Zack also talks about his future plans for his company.

Part 1 of 2 Matt Risinger of Risinger & Company Texas based High Performance Custom Home Builder. Matt is the perfect blend of high-end execution/ building science / amazing communicator. Want more about Matt check out his YouTube channel or at: mattrisinger.com   rising.co

Joe Mitchell our first Modern Craftsman to be featured on Instagram and now we get to hear his story.   We talk about the atmosphere & years at Finish Point and the new venture of Revelation Trim Works & GypsyHammer!!! Why he made the change, and the thought process to value risk over complacency.

W/ the handle @RIwoodworker you think the conversation would be about tools, sawdust, cabinetry and technique….. We hit these topics but our convo was around systems & the numbers of the biz. Learn how you build on your skill and create an a family of companies that covers all the components of this 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!!!!

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.   

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.    

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.  

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.

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!!!!

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!!!! 

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...

We don't just answer questions sent in from IG by email. We call the tradesman & builders/contractors and work through their questions submitted!!!!

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.