
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 t...
4 Aug 20251h 28min

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 s...
31 Jul 202538min

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 su...
28 Jul 20251h 56min

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,...
24 Jul 202533min

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 bac...
21 Jul 20251h 6min

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 t...
17 Jul 202530min

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 handshak...
14 Jul 20251h 14min

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 ...
3 Jul 202526min




















