Modern Craftsman Podcast
1) 390 Selling Isn't the Job. Vetting Is.
Most jobs don't go sideways because the build is hard, they go sideways because you said yes before you had real alignment. Nick and Tyler lay out the questions, red flags, and money reality checks th...Show More
2) Stop Letting Ballparks Become the Budget
Ballpark numbers can save you time or burn you when the client treats them like a contract. We get into how to give ranges, spell out what's included, and use pre construction to lock expectations bef...Show More
3) Set the Price Bar Before the Phone Rings
Ballpark pricing doesn't start on the first call, it starts way before the client ever dials your number. Tyler talks through how to set expectations early, filter out price shoppers, and stop letting...Show More
4) Ballpark Pricing Without Overcommitting
Ballpark pricing can save you hours or trap you in a number you never should've agreed to. Tyler lays out how to give ranges with real context, explain the cost drivers, and use early budget talk to q...Show More
5) 388 The Owner's Manual for Every Build
Most builders "finish" a job and disappear, but Nick and Tyler break down how to hand off a project like an owner's manual, with the right info in the right format so clients are supported without get...Show More
6) 387 Busy Isn't Productive, Stop Multitasking Your Business
Nick breaks down why his calendar can look "full" while the real priority list stays untouched, and how hiring an assistant forced him to protect time instead of feeding distractions. Tyler pushes on ...Show More
7) How to Track a Job Budget in Real Time
Stay out of the cold with these hot budget tips as Tyler breaks down exactly how he budgets a real porch job, from the precon fee and deposit strategy to tracking every cost day by day. The big takeaw...Show More
8) 386 Jobsite Photos That Actually Work For You
Builders already have thousands of jobsite photos on their phones, but most of those shots are not protecting them, selling future work, or showing what they really do. In this episode we break down a...Show More
9) 385 Stop Letting "Cool Details" Kill Your Margin
Nick and Tyler break down how line item budgets, tiered estimates, and value engineering actually protect you when clients start pushing on price and scope. From losing out on a five million dollar jo...Show More
10) Why Two Owners Need More Than 1.5x Work
Tyler answers a listener's question about two belt-on GCs teaming up in a 50-50 partnership and trying to keep things simple while still making real money. He breaks down how to price owner labor, def...Show More