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370 Where Do We Go From Here?
After nearly a decade of podcasting, Nick and Tyler hit record on a candid, unscripted conversation about burnout, direction, and the deeper purpose behind The Modern Craftsman. This episode pulls ba…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Stop Defending Your Price & Start Explaining the Value
In this episode, Tyler talks about the disconnect between what builders show in an estimate and what clients truly need to understand. He dives deep into why leading with transparency, breaking down …
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
What Not to Do When Using Subcontractors
Tyler and Nick talk about the importance of formal subcontractor agreements—why you need them, how they protect all parties, and the hard lessons that led them to overhaul their systems. From handsha…
Published on 2 months ago
Construction Business | Bigger Projects Don’t Always Mean More Profit | Tyler Grace
In this episode, Tyler talks about the hidden costs of chasing large, complex jobs and why scaling back changed the game for his business. He shares how finding the right project size gave him better…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
My $200,000 Lesson: Understand Your TRUE Labor Costs
Nick shares the story of a $200,000 mistake that could have been avoided with one clause in his contract. This episode unpacks the real cost of labor — from hidden overhead and labor burden to ineffi…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Secret to Making Money Managing Subs | Tyler Grace
In this episode, Tyler talks about why he stopped marking up subcontractor quotes and started charging a dedicated management fee instead. He shares how this shift helped him finally make money manag…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Industry Perspectives | Clarity Creates Confidence | Jamie Gasparovic
In this episode, Nick and Tyler talk to Jamie Gasparovic about what it really means to lead a business — not just through craft, but through communication. Jamie opens up about the emotional stress t…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Construction Business | How I Learned to Price My Time | Tyler Grace
In this episode, Tyler talks about the real cost of underpricing your time — not just in money, but in missed opportunities. He shares how his mindset has shifted over the years and why learning to p…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Choose Smart Growth, Not Fast Growth
In this episode, Nick and Tyler talk about the value of growing a construction business at a pace that aligns with your long-term vision — not just your short-term ambition. They reflect on the mista…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Cash Offers Can Undermine Your Profit
In this episode, Tyler responds to a listener question about clients offering to pay in cash — and why that might not be the win it seems like. He breaks down the risks, the optics, and the long-term…
Published on 3 months ago