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 takeaway is how to communicate "extras" without panic, keep cashflow protected, and still finish strong without rushing.

Show Notes:
00:00 Cold office, hot topic
02:05 Precon fee and setting the budget
05:15 Deposits and staying out of the red
08:40 Daily tracking and invoice cycles
13:55 Calling out extras without change-order chaos
20:45 Reconciling budget vs real costs
27:35 Don't rush the finish
30:10 Wrap and why he won't show the spreadsheet

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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 simple way to use your phone, a few habits, and better organization so your photos become insurance, a sales tool, and a real portfolio instead of digital clutter.

Show Notes:

00:00:00 The Shot That Saves You
00:04:20 Meet Dave
00:08:00 How This All Started
00:10:28 Photos That Win Work
00:12:47 CYA Before You Demo
00:17:03 Your Phone Can Do This
00:23:32 Make It Look Expensive
00:39:16 Stop Losing Your Best Shots
00:57:04 Tell The Story Not Just The Build
01:02:52 The Simple Photo Playbook

Video Version:
https://youtu.be/iPJ7u70YeWs

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Motif Media

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 job after an eleven hour estimate to using that same work to land better projects, they talk through transparency, expectations, and how not to let your own standards wreck your profitability.

Show Notes:
00:00 Cold Open, Winter
05:04 Sponsors and Setup
13:09 Cordless Tools Talk
15:19 Precon Tier 1
21:55 Dropbox Wipeout
29:54 Line Items and Trust
42:09 Cheaper Builder Choice
47:11 Cool Work vs Profit
56:35 Grass and Perspective

Video Version:
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Partners:

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Harnish Workwear

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NAHB International Builders' Show

The Modern Craftsman:

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Find Our Hosts:

Nick Schiffer

Tyler Grace

Podcast Produced By:

Motif Media