How Andersen Windows are tested @andersenwindows Modern Craftsman 2026-09-23 | How Andersen Windows are tested @andersenwindows
Stop Overbuilding What You Can’t Maintain Modern Craftsman 2025-10-19 | From airtight envelopes to oversized HVAC, the guys unpack the sexy internet details versus what actually survives install and warranty. They get into service cavities, exterior insulation, window boxes, and why simplifying details, coordinating early, and charging to manage risk keeps you out of trouble.Video Notes:00:00 Perfection Doesn’t Scale04:44 Hiring: Attitude vs Skill12:59 When a Great Fit Stops Fitting39:54 HVAC Reality: Gear That Doesn’t Fit42:43 Energy Code vs Exterior Insulation Hype46:34 Window Boxes, Cladding & Real Failure Points59:24 Charge to Manage, Not to GambleOur Partners:Andersen Windows:andersenwindows.com/for-professionals/?utm_source=modern_craftsman_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=modern_craftsmanBuildertrend:buildertrend.com/social/modern-craftsmanHarnish Workwear:harnishworkwear.com/pages/modern-craftsmanUse code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gearThe Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcastFind Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer @NSBuilders Tyler Grace @trghomeconcepts Podcast Produced @Motifmediaco
Why No is a Magic Word (and why you should say it more) Modern Craftsman 2025-10-16 | Dependability is the quiet backbone of every project—show up, follow through, communicate. Tyler breaks down how to be the person no one has to chase: say “no” to protect your best “yes,” model reliability for your crew, build simple systems, and rebuild trust when you drop the ball.Video Notes: Dependability in Leadership and Business (0:00)Contractor Coalition Summit Announcement (1:25)Personal Commitment to Dependability (3:25)Dependability in Business and Employment (8:43)Leadership and Dependability (11:14)Maintaining Dependability to Oneself (13:46)Rebuilding Trust and Dependability (22:00)Promoting the Modern Craftsman Podcast (26:24)The Modern Craftsman:linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcastFind more Tyler @trghomeconcepts Podcast Produced By:Motif Media @Motifmediaco
No Mindset Without Discipline Modern Craftsman 2025-10-12 | Mindset doesn’t show up by magic—it’s built by routine, ownership, and doing the work when you don’t feel like it. Tyler and Nick get into daily reps, the satisfaction of knocking out a punch list, and knowing when to stop spiraling and just fix the thing.Full Episode: youtu.be/MLgkNEzR-_sVideo Notes:00:00 Discipline before mindset01:05 Routine beats motivation02:25 That “done” hit from punch lists04:50 Lean on others (talk vs stew)06:45 Say it out loud; reset the spiral08:30 Internalizing vs therapy10:15 Skip blame—own it and fix it11:45 Balance: accountability without being a doormatOur Partners:Andersen Windows:andersenwindows.com/for-professionals/?utm_source=modern_craftsman_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=modern_craftsmanBuildertrend:buildertrend.com/social/modern-craftsmanHarnish Workwear:harnishworkwear.com/pages/modern-craftsmanUse code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gearThe Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcastFind Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer @NSBuilders Tyler Grace @trghomeconcepts Podcast Produced @Motifmediaco
Get Your Cheap Thrills #constructionbusiness #businessstrategy #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-10-10 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Arrival Fallacy #constructionbusiness #businessstrategy #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-10-09 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Kids on Construction: Not Just for Boys Modern Craftsman 2025-10-09 | Three elementary-schoolers sound off on work, the trades, and whether construction is “just for boys.” Tyler turns their unfiltered takes into a reminder to open doors early and make the jobsite welcoming to everyone.Video Notes:00:00 Cold open: “You’re capable”03:02 What do adults actually do at work?06:23 What is “construction,” in their words09:31 Is construction just for boys?11:02 Tyler on inclusion & respect on site17:25 Starting a company: passion vs business18:22 Advice for grown-ups about work20:28 Behind the scenes: why Tyler recorded thisThe Modern Craftsman:linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcastFind more Tyler @trghomeconcepts Podcast Produced By:Motif Media @Motifmediaco
Hustle Culture for YOU #constructionbusiness #businessstrategy #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-10-08 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Do You Need to Make More or Need Less? - PART 2 Modern Craftsman 2025-10-05 | In this follow-up to the previous episode the guys expand on their discussion of 'buying your peace'. They get blunt about arrival fallacy, hustle-as-band-aid, and where to buy back time instead of chasing the next dollar.Video Notes:00:00 Money vs. Life: Who’s in Charge?04:36 Arrival Fallacy: ‘I’ll Be Happy When…’05:17 Fixer-Upper Reality Check07:49 Time Tradeoffs with Young Kids09:36 Working More = Seeing Them Less11:20 What’s ‘Necessary’ vs. Nice-to-Have14:02 Non-Negotiables: Housing & Healthcare17:22 House Math: 4% Then, 8–9% Now18:01 When Interest Eats $40K/Year32:40 Hustle Culture—What It’s Hiding33:49 I Hustled Because Things Were Broken38:31 Beware Hustle “Advice” That’s Selling You51:00 Buying Back Time: Help at Home?53:13 Everyday Chores, Real Costs (Well Water Life)57:01 Wrap-Up: What Are You Optimizing For?Part 1: youtu.be/a3QQw8RXT7YOur Partners:Andersen Windows:andersenwindows.com/for-professionals/?utm_source=modern_craftsman_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=modern_craftsmanBuildertrend:buildertrend.com/social/modern-craftsmanHarnish Workwear:harnishworkwear.com/pages/modern-craftsmanUse code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gearThe Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcastFind Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer @NSBuilders Tyler Grace @trghomeconcepts Podcast Produced @Motifmediaco
Be Cognizant #constructionbusiness #businessstrategy #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-10-03 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Everyone is a stakeholder #constructionbusiness #businessstrategy #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-10-03 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Friends or enemies? You Decide #constructionbusiness #businessstrategy #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-10-02 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Does Money = Happiness? #constructionbusiness #businessstrategy #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-10-02 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Stop Complaints Before They Start Modern Craftsman 2025-10-02 | Your jobsite sits inside someone else’s daily life—treat the neighbors like stakeholders or they’ll turn into adversaries. Tyler breaks down parking, noise, intros, and real-world fixes (including a septic test-pit fiasco) so the job finishes strong and the street still waves when you drive off.Video Notes:00:04 Why this matters beyond the client00:36 Fence down, new neighbor, new stakes00:39 First impressions: pregnant neighbor & empathy01:14 If neighbors had a bad time, you didn’t win01:31 Control noise, disruption, and expectations01:35 Neighbors: allies vs. adversaries02:07 Return client context & scope04:40 Parking, habits, and daily routines07:23 Bringing the dog over (reading the room)15:28 “You don’t own the road”—but you own the impact17:28 Owning it: apology, phone number, solutions22:37 Septic test-pit fiasco & falloutThe Modern Craftsman:linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcastFind more Tyler @trghomeconcepts Podcast Produced By:Motif Media @Motifmediaco
What problem can $10 Million Solve? #constructionbusiness #businessstrategy #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-10-01 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Starter homes #constructionbusiness #businessstrategy #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-10-01 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Struggles can make you stronger #businessstrategy #constructionbusiness #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-30 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
This will pass #businessstrategy #constructionbusiness #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-30 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Our editor is the best (hes totally not the one titling this Short) #youtubeshorts #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-29 | Sign up for the Newsletter: moderncraftsman.co/#News-Letter-ScriptModern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Risk beats regret #businessstrategy #constructionbusiness #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-29 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Holding subcontractors accountable #constructionbusiness #businessstrategy #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-29 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Do You Need to Make More or Need Less? Modern Craftsman 2025-09-28 | Money solves problems, but it doesn’t buy peace—and the squeeze is real. We get into the cost-of-living crunch, time freedom, and how builders decide between making more or needing less.Video Notes:00:00 Money’s weird: easy to make, hard to keep02:45 Cost of living vs “money buys happiness”05:07 Is the problem money—or imbalance?07:13 Personal equity, real-world numbers11:15 Make more or need less?11:54 Would zero money stress equal happiness?13:23 Trips, houses, and what money can’t fix14:38 If I had cash, here’s what I’d change16:02 Anxiety about the kids’ future16:32 Maslow on the jobsite (security vs purpose)22:02 Life’s more expensive—so where’s your time go?24:36 System pressure: mortgages then vs now27:44 Starter homes, rates, and fewer choices28:37 Debt out of college = treadmill life31:20 Generational shift and the cost of well-beingOur Partners:Andersen Windows:andersenwindows.com/for-professionals/?utm_source=modern_craftsman_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=modern_craftsmanBuildertrend:buildertrend.com/social/modern-craftsmanHarnish Workwear:harnishworkwear.com/pages/modern-craftsmanUse code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gearThe Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcastFind Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer @NSBuilders Tyler Grace @trghomeconcepts Podcast Produced @Motifmediaco
Can a subcontractor be a solid partner? #constructionbusiness #businessstrategy #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-28 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Do You Have Imposter Syndrome? Modern Craftsman 2025-09-27 | Some weeks punch back. Tyler shows how to handle the hit—make the call, ask for help, learn the lesson, keep building.Full Episode: youtu.be/ldiHi0aC2-YVideo Notes:00:00 Imposter talk & why hard seasons stick01:02 Passion behind the pain — why we keep chasing it03:16 Real-world grind: artist, athlete, family move04:11 Starting the business with no map05:13 Self-taught fear → ask for help / own it06:51 Paying the tuition → becoming an adult07:57 The paradox: you know it’s growth, still hurts now09:44 “This too shall pass” — building confidence & resilience11:14 Meaning comes from challenge, not comfortThe Modern Craftsman:linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcastFind more Tyler @trghomeconcepts Podcast Produced By:Motif Media @Motifmediaco
Reduced Labor Rates #businessbuildingblocks #construction #podcast Modern Craftsman 2025-09-26 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Mindset matters #constructionbusiness #businessstrategy #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-26 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Dicipline Mindset #constructionbusiness #businessstrategy #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-25 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Embracing the worst #constructionbusiness #businessstrategy #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-25 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
The Hard Thing About Hard Things #constructionbusiness #businessstrategy #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-24 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Dont get burned by subcontractors #constructionbusiness #businessstrategy #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-24 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Not Every Day is a Win Modern Craftsman 2025-09-24 | Tyler gets honest about the seasons that beat you up - money stress, mistakes, and imposter syndrome, and why those are the moments that actually forge better builders. This one’s about leaning on your people, pushing through, and coming out with more grit and clarity.Video Notes:00:00 Cold open — don’t fear the struggle00:12 Intro: midweek + skipping the “state of the world”01:59 Housekeeping: YT comments & newsletter03:20 Why hard seasons become our favorite memories08:30 Self-taught, scared to ask, imposter syndrome09:38 Mistakes that cost time & money → growth10:02 Becoming an adult, cresting the hill12:03 Overwhelm and “this too shall pass”15:28 Story #1: gaming school vs learning the lesson20:41 Story #2: second kid, house sale, septic fail22:12 Perspective: gratitude after the pain23:04 Struggle builds closeness: marriage & friends24:41 Why Modern Craftsman exists: find your people30:58 Podcast as therapy/journaling35:38 Two questions for you + wrap-upThe Modern Craftsman:linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcastFind more Tyler @trghomeconcepts Podcast Produced By:Motif Media @Motifmediaco
You cant plan business #constructionbusiness #businessstrategy #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-23 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Nobody prepared me for running a business #constructionbusiness #businessstrategy #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-22 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Unprepared for business #constructionbusiness #businessstrategy #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-22 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Respect Your Time #Buldertrend #businessbuildingblocks #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-22 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Positivity Without the BS Modern Craftsman 2025-09-21 | The guys cut through the noise and talk about staying positive when the world, and the jobsite, feels stacked against you. They hit spirals, sleep-as-a-reset, self-care without guilt, and building a team that actually buys in so you can keep momentum.Video Notes:00:00 Cold Open: No BS00:50 Chaos vs Control: What You Can Control09:09 When the Spiral Starts (and How to Stop It)11:29 Arrival Fallacy & Hedonic Adaptation15:54 Hard Stop + Sleep as a Reset26:49 Drop the Guilt: Make Space for Hobbies32:56 Toxic Positivity vs Real Resilience46:16 Punch-List Wins: Momentum from Small Finishes59:44 Cut the Cancers: Protect Team Energy65:42 Vision & Agency: Let People Own the Win72:56 Weekly Inventory: Check Your Mind & BusinessOur Partners:Andersen Windows:andersenwindows.com/for-professionals/?utm_source=modern_craftsman_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=modern_craftsmanBuildertrend:buildertrend.com/social/modern-craftsmanHarnish Workwear:harnishworkwear.com/pages/modern-craftsmanUse code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gearThe Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcastFind Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer @NSBuilders Tyler Grace @trghomeconcepts Podcast Produced @Motifmediaco
Longevity matters #andersen #businessbuildingblocks #constructionbusiness #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-21 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Protect your sanity #buildertrend #constructionbusiness #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-21 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Is Andersen worth working at? #ndersen #businessbuildingblocks #constructionbusiness #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-20 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
The builders hidden legacy #andersen #businessbuildingblocks #constructionbusiness #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-20 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Successful people are delusional #businessbuildingblocks #constructionbusiness #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-19 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
The quiet progress of success #businessbuildingblocks #constructionbusiness #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-18 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Hormozi & Huberman Advice #constructionbusiness #businessbuildingblocks #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-18 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
ChatGPT calls out Nick #businessbuildingblocks #constructionbusiness #podcastclips #chatgpt Modern Craftsman 2025-09-18 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Fixed Bids Burned Me — T&M Turned It Around Modern Craftsman 2025-09-18 | Tyler breaks down how fixed bids had him bleeding on projects and why switching to Time & Materials, vetting hard, and charging for everyday hiccups kept the business alive. He gets into a real day-in-the-life, how he stays motivated when the work is repetitive, what younger trades are valuing now, and how being a dad changed his decisions.Video Notes:00:00 Back in the studio & why this one matters01:23 A builder’s daily reality (no fluff)05:29 The early mistake that cost me—switching to T&M09:15 Picking jobs and saying no (on purpose)12:29 The client vet list that saves profit16:13 Charge for hiccups (yes, even tool jams)20:04 Staying motivated when the work’s repetitive22:44 What the next generation values (and the wage squeeze)27:51 How being a dad changed how I run the business32:50 1:1 help, next steps, wrap-upThe Modern Craftsman:linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcastFind more Tyler @trghomeconcepts Podcast Produced By:Motif Media @Motifmediaco
Tylers wasted potential #businessbuildingblocks #constructionbusiness #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-17 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
How construction waste creates social injustice #andersen #constructionbusiness #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-17 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
The time Nick felt like giving up #businessbuildingblocks #constructionbusiness #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-16 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Privatize the Wealth & Socialize the Risk #andersen #constructionbusiness #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-15 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Equity of Value #businessbuildingblocks #constructionbusiness #podcastclips Modern Craftsman 2025-09-15 | Modern Craftsman Podcast https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
Stop Texting Clients Modern Craftsman 2025-09-14 | Some shops run clean because the people do—no late-night texts, threaded comms, and a lean, full-sub model that actually protects margin. We also get into the personal discipline behind it (sobriety, routines, boundaries) and how that steadied cash flow and home life.clarkandaldine.comVideo Notes: 00:00 Intro & sponsors05:07 Year in review + first new build06:16 Cash-flow punch forces a reset16:05 Sober season: anxiety, sleep, showing up28:00 Reading & meditation with the kids38:47 Client comms: no texting—use threads40:27 Only call for emergencies (house flooding)60:00 Picking the right scopes for margins60:50 Running lean: 99.5% subbed out68:20 Onboarding that sets expectations78:35 Website, portfolio & finding your client90:00 Life/business tradeoffs you don’t see on IG104:50 Wrap-up & where to find Clark + AldineOur Partners:Andersen Windows:andersenwindows.com/for-professionals/?utm_source=modern_craftsman_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=modern_craftsmanBuildertrend:buildertrend.com/social/modern-craftsmanHarnish Workwear:harnishworkwear.com/pages/modern-craftsmanUse code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gearThe Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcastFind Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer @NSBuilders Tyler Grace @trghomeconcepts Podcast Produced @Motifmediaco
