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Nick Schiffer and Tyler Grace interview 23-year-old contractor Ethan Eckstrom about his career in home design and construction. Ethan reveals his unique method for rapidly gaining expertise in building homes, combining hands-on experience, mentorship, and continuous education. Don’t miss his insights on getting a leg up in construction at a young age!
Ethan Eckstrom is a 23-year-old contractor and architectural designer from Massachusetts who has been designing homes since high school. He currently runs his own design and construction company. Ethan is passionate about both the design and construction aspects of residential projects. He is considering pursuing a formal architecture degree and license but struggles with balancing his creative design work with managing construction projects.
https://www.eckstromhomedesigns.com/
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Jeff Sweenor discusses his custom home-building business, sharing details about projects, marketing strategies, and lessons learned from his Builder 20 group. He also talks about balancing growth and quality when managing a large team. Find our guest. https://sweenorbuilders.com/our-team/ Modern Craftsman Partnerships Andersen Windows
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Nick Schiffer discusses the progress of 45 White Oak, detailing solutions to delays, plans for high performance features like insulation and windows, and sourcing of materials like white oak. He also provides updates on electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and continues working with trades to complete the house.
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Construction Company Handbook
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Stone Paper Notebook
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Tyler Grace discusses coaching his daughters in softball and the importance of being coachable. He reflects on teaching his daughters life lessons through sports and how being open to feedback is crucial for growth both personally and professionally.
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Becoming Proficient in Multiple Trades
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Tyler Thomas Blaine joins the guys to discuss balancing creative passions with financial stability in the construction industry. Find our guest. https://www.moderncraftsman.com Modern Craftsman Partnerships Andersen Windows
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How I Started My Business
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Site Protection Principles
My Preconstruction Process: Part 1
Becoming Proficient in Multiple Trades
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Tyler Grace discusses his experience pricing a job for an existing customer and meeting with subcontractors on site to develop accurate scopes of work and budgets.
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Becoming Proficient in Multiple Trades
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Charles Kinard discusses his journey starting a high-end residential cabinetry business in Mississippi while Nick Schiffer and Tyler Grace talk about challenges small businesses face with pricing, efficiency, and the potential benefits of AI in simplifying the kitchen design and cabinetry process. https://www.instagram.com/323woodwork Modern Craftsman Partnerships Andersen Windows
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Site Protection Principles
My Preconstruction Process: Part 1
Becoming Proficient in Multiple Trades
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Nick Schiffer discusses the progress being made on 45 White Oak a unique speculative build without compromise, detailing decisions around windows, walls, structural elements, and waterproofing different areas of the multi-level building.
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Construction Company Handbook
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2 Pencils
Stone Paper Notebook
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Tyler Grace discusses his approach to pre-construction planning and budgeting for upcoming kitchen renovation projects, sharing insights on how he develops accurate scopes of work and budgets to ensure fairness for subs, customers, and himself as a small business owner.
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Becoming Proficient in Multiple Trades
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Ben Bogie shares his knowledge of high-performance construction practices and sustainable building materials while developing systems to improve the industry and make these techniques accessible to all.
https://www.instagram.com/benbogie
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My Preconstruction Process: Part 1
Becoming Proficient in Multiple Trades
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Tyler Grace discusses his upcoming construction projects and business operations, preconstruction work, and the challenges of being a subcontractor versus going direct to customers. He emphasizes creating a profitable small business model with minimal hours and overhead.
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Site Protection Principles
My Preconstruction Process: Part 1
Becoming Proficient in Multiple Trades
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Zachary Dettmore discusses his experience working on a renovation project for This Old House, including how he bid the job without knowing the challenges of filming, and his goals for continually improving and scaling up his home improvement business.
https://www.dettmore.com/
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Site Protection Principles
My Preconstruction Process: Part 1
Becoming Proficient in Multiple Trades
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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.comJames Rob
https://www.maderasurfaces.com/The Modern Craftsman:
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Construction Company Handbook
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Stone Paper Notebook
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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.
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Becoming Proficient in Multiple Trades
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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.
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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.
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Becoming Proficient in Multiple Trades
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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
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Tyler Grace provides advice to a young contractor experiencing a slowdown in business, encouraging him to focus on relationships and goals over quick money.
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My Preconstruction Process: Part 1
Becoming Proficient in Multiple Trades
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Nick Schiffer interviews David Wintzer about challenges in the construction industry, such as hiring and retaining qualified employees, and discusses potential solutions like artificial intelligence, pre-construction processes, and collaborating over competing.
David Wintzer
https://www.davidwintzer.com/
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How I Started My Business
Books that Build
Site Protection Principles
My Preconstruction Process: Part 1
Becoming Proficient in Multiple Trades
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Tyler Grace shares how he has come to understand that many residential contractors wish to run small businesses without working excessive hours, and how presenting his approach to creating a sustainable business model without scaling up has resonated strongly with other owners who want alternatives to the standard paths of growth.
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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
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