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 qualify the right clients and move cleanly into precon.

Show Notes:
00:00 Don't Apologize
00:44 The Ballpark Question
04:14 SWAG & Scope
07:27 Give a Range
12:07 Cost Drivers
15:47 Lead Red Flags
26:01 From Ballpark to Precon
33:49 2026 Updates

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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 getting overwhelmed. They get into O&M manuals, 30/90 day check-ins, and how post-build care turns into fewer headaches and more referrals.

Show Notes:
00:00 Owner's manual mindset
01:36 Sponsor reads
04:22 Platform switch & shop talk
05:21 Listener question: after the keys
12:45 Closeout standards and expectations
17:08 O&M manual, what goes in it
22:06 AI and cliff notes maintenance
31:01 Maintenance cadence and check-ins
47:03 Walkthroughs and video library
55:15 Protect the work, earn referrals
1:00:15 Listener CTA & wrap

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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 the bigger question: are we building systems to grow, or just cramming more into the same day for no payoff.

Show Notes:
00:00 Too many balls
03:29 Inbox takeover
08:58 One thing focus
16:47 Busy vs productive
27:35 Precon time sinks
35:23 Buying your way in
44:05 Risk stories
50:33 Simple systems win
1:00:18 AI, but for what
1:06:15 Wrap and tease

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NAHB International Builders' Show

The Modern Craftsman:

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Nick Schiffer

Tyler Grace

Podcast Produced By:

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