Podcast Episodes

375 Stop Texting Clients

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,…

Published on 8 hours ago

Who is Tyler Grace?

Some days the hardest work is in your own head—Tyler gets into anxiety, pressure, and the habits that keep him steady on and off the job. He talks rock bottoms, drawing lines, and choosing family ove…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

374 Who is Nick Schiffer?

Nick strips it down—who he is off camera, how the brand formed, and the hits that shaped him. We get into rock-bottom cash flow, building a leadership team, and why being the same guy online and on s…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Risk Beats Regret

Tyler lays out why you choose risk over the gray area, stack small reps, and show up even when you’re nervous. From the Cleveland build with Fine Homebuilding, Loctite, and Habitat to what’s next on …

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

373 - 10 Rules We Stole From Bezos

Nick and Tyler get into Jeff Bezos’s original playbook from ’97 and pull out what actually works for the trades. It’s about taking the best ideas, tossing the fluff, and making them fit our world.

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Published on 4 weeks ago

The Hedonic Treadmill in the Trades

Tyler digs into hedonic adaptation—our tendency to bounce back to a baseline happiness no matter how big the win—and shows how that “never enough” mindset is baked into trades culture. Through real-w…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

372 Perfection Is a Lie — Progress Is the Goal

Nick and Tyler go deep in this episode — no guest, no scripts, just a raw conversation about the regrets that shaped them. From personal struggles with self-worth to professional burnout from trying …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Why We Don't Hustle Like Alex Hormozi

Tyler discusses the future direction of these Midweek episodes, considering a shift from weekly episodes a more curated, thematic approach. We’re exploring new formats, including live workshops, Q&A …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

371 This Industry Leader Says You’re Thinking Too Small

George Bandy shares why most builders, tradespeople, and even large companies are underestimating their potential to shape the future. Drawing from his leadership at Andersen Windows and decades in s…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

You're Not Just a Carpenter—Stop Charging Like One

Tyler Grace shares why small business owners need to stop billing themselves like employees—and how failing to do so can quietly kill your margins. He breaks down opportunity cost, loaded labor rates…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago