300 episodes

Modern Craftsman is more than just a podcast. It’s a community. A hub for those in this industry to promote excellence, education, knowledge and respect. To share what they’ve done right and what they’ve done wrong. To talk about building, life, leadership, mental health and everything in between. And we want to partner with vendors, brands and people that share the same goals: to make people better, to make the industry better and to advocate for a better life in the trades.

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    • 4.8 • 1.1K Ratings

Modern Craftsman is more than just a podcast. It’s a community. A hub for those in this industry to promote excellence, education, knowledge and respect. To share what they’ve done right and what they’ve done wrong. To talk about building, life, leadership, mental health and everything in between. And we want to partner with vendors, brands and people that share the same goals: to make people better, to make the industry better and to advocate for a better life in the trades.

    Conscious Craftsmanship: Designing with Natural Materials

    Conscious Craftsmanship: Designing with Natural Materials

    Matt Berman & Andrew Kline of Workshop APD, James Rob of Madera, and Nick Schiffer of NS Builders discuss design philosophies and approaches to using natural materials, emphasizing simplicity, honesty, and craftsmanship. They also share stories of past projects and lessons learned about balancing modern and traditional design elements.
    Matt Berman & Andrew Kline
    https://www.workshopapd.com
    James Rob
    https://www.maderasurfaces.com/
    The Modern Craftsman:
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    Nick Schiffer
    Construction Company Handbook
    Podcast Produced By:
    Motif Media
    Modern Craftsman Merch:
    2 Pencils 
    Stone Paper Notebook

    • 44 min
    Midweek with Tyler: Creating Resources to Help Other Builders

    Midweek with Tyler: Creating Resources to Help Other Builders

    Tyler Grace discusses his plans to create resources for builders on the Modern Craftsman website to help listeners beyond consulting calls, while also seeking listener feedback to improve the podcast and website content. 
    The Modern Craftsman:
    linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
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    Tyler Grace 
    Podcast Produced By:
    Motif Media
    Tyler's Top Blogs:
    How I Started My Business
    Books that Build
    Site Protection Principles
    My Preconstruction Process: Part 1
    Becoming Proficient in Multiple Trades

    • 34 min
    #309 Nick & Tyler Try to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

    #309 Nick & Tyler Try to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

    Nick Schiffer reflects on his past experience as a project manager and questions his identity as a builder while struggling with imposter syndrome, as Tyler Grace discusses balancing career growth while maintaining a flexible work-life balance as a small remodeler.
    Modern Craftsman Partnerships
     
    Andersen Windows

    Buildertrend






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    Nick Schiffer 
    Tyler Grace 
    Podcast Produced By:
    Motif Media

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Building in Belize

    Building in Belize

    Tyler Grace shares his experiences building a house in Belize with his father and returning home from vacation, discussing the culture, construction practices, and cost of living in Belize while outlining his plans to develop helpful resources for small construction businesses on his website.
    The Modern Craftsman:
    linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
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    Tyler Grace 
    Podcast Produced By:
    Motif Media
    Tyler's Top Blogs:
    How I Started My Business
    Books that Build
    Site Protection Principles
    My Preconstruction Process: Part 1
    Becoming Proficient in Multiple Trades

    • 35 min
    Building Inspections with Austin Katje

    Building Inspections with Austin Katje

    Austin Katje joins to discuss balancing business growth and personal life while working in the construction industry. The guys also share experiences with career choices, managing diverse projects, learning from mistakes, and finding hobbies outside of work. Jeff Sweenor aslo joins as a guest co-host. 
    Austin Katje
    https://veldco.com/
    Guest co-host Jeff Sweenor
    https://www.youtube.com/@Sweenorbuilders
    Modern Craftsman Partnerships
     
    Andersen Windows

    Buildertrend






    The Modern Craftsman:
    linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
    Find Our Hosts: 
    Nick Schiffer 
    Tyler Grace 
    Podcast Produced By:
    Motif Media

    • 2 hr
    Navigating slowdowns as sole proprietor builder

    Navigating slowdowns as sole proprietor builder

    Tyler Grace provides advice to a young contractor experiencing a slowdown in business, encouraging him to focus on relationships and goals over quick money.
    The Modern Craftsman:
    linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
    Find Our Hosts: 
    Tyler Grace 
    Podcast Produced By:
    Motif Media
    Tyler's Top Blogs:
    How I Started My Business
    Books that Build
    Site Protection Principles
    My Preconstruction Process: Part 1
    Becoming Proficient in Multiple Trades

    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
1.1K Ratings

1.1K Ratings

ja11778 ,

Great podcast

I enjoy hearing about the trials and tribulations of the construction industry. I very much enjoy your personalities. Keep up the good work it’s well appreciated.

pbearden80 ,

#165

I thought I posted this one a long time ago, but it is still sitting here and Apple won’t let me delete it, so here you go:

My favorite one so far. Paul is inspiring. First, thank you for making business about more than money. Totally agree. Second, I love Paul’s take on the craft. I share his view. I’m a Christian, so that affects a lot of my thought life. As he spoke, I thought a lot about how God works in people. He doesn’t make us perfect according to the common understanding of that word. He makes us perfect for our purpose in this life. We are His craft and we are to imitate Him in our craft. If you would, listen to that part again, but imagine God talking about how He works in people instead of Paul’s relationship to wood. I have no doubt that I sound like a crazy person to more people than not, but I hope someone can relate. I could ramble on, but let me keep it simple. Thank you guys for the podcast. Keep it up!

VicDVP ,

Great helpful and very informative!

Appreciate all the content y’all put out. As a small business owner I learn a lot and am glad to have found likeminded contractors that are selling more than just a job! I’m an electrical contractor building a business based on experience and a higher end over product and service etc.

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