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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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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Nick Schiffer

Tyler Grace

Podcast Produced By:

Motif Media

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Tyler Grace

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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:
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Find Our Hosts:

Nick Schiffer

Tyler Grace

Podcast Produced By:

Motif Media