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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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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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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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Tyler's Top Blogs:
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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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.
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Nick Schiffer
Tyler Grace
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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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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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Tyler's Top Blogs:
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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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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Tyler's Top Blogs:
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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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
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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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Tyler Grace
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Tyler's Top Blogs:
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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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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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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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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Tyler's Top Blogs:
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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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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Tyler's Top Blogs:
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 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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Andrew Patterson of Patterson Custom Homes has developed a home maintenance system to help builders educate homeowners and track required maintenance. Nick, Tyler and Andrew also cover challenges with new materials, setting clear expectations, and protecting reputations.
Andrew Patterson
https://pattersoncustomhomes.com/
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Tyler's Top Blogs:
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 discusses the importance of accounting for inefficiencies in small businesses by factoring in downtime, mistakes, and other unavoidable issues, and advocates setting rates based on realistic productivity expectations rather than assuming perfect efficiency. He also shares challenges he faced in a recent enduro bike race and lessons learned about persevering through difficulties.
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Tyler's Top Blogs:
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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Eric Reinholdt shares how he added passive income streams to his architecture business allowing him to choose the jobs he wants and not have to "sell" himself. They discuss best practices for small business owners and contractors to consider alternative models that allow for profitability and flexibility.
Eric Reinholdt
https://thirtybyforty.com
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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 interviews Logan Rolfe about his transition from commercial cabinet installations to starting his own millwork business in Northwest Arkansas, discussing challenges with custom kitchen design, building relationships with clients, and strategies for growing a small business.
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Tyler's Top Blogs:
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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Adaptive Co-Founder Matt Calvano discusses his company's financial management platform for construction companies, which aims to provide real-time visibility into cash flow and reduce paperwork through automation to help builders make better strategic decisions.
Matt Calvano
https://www.adaptive.build/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcalvano/
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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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