From airtight envelopes to oversized HVAC, the guys unpack the sexy internet details versus what actually survives install and warranty. They get into service cavities, exterior insulation, window boxes, and why simplifying details, coordinating early, and charging to manage risk keeps you out of trouble.

Show Notes:

00:00 Perfection Doesn’t Scale
04:44 Hiring: Attitude vs Skill
12:59 When a Great Fit Stops Fitting
39:54 HVAC Reality: Gear That Doesn’t Fit
42:43 Energy Code vs Exterior Insulation Hype
46:34 Window Boxes, Cladding & Real Failure Points
59:24 Charge to Manage, Not to Gamble

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Nick Schiffer

Tyler Grace

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Dependability is the quiet backbone of every project—show up, follow through, communicate. Tyler breaks down how to be the person no one has to chase: say “no” to protect your best “yes,” model reliability for your crew, build simple systems, and rebuild trust when you drop the ball.

Show Notes:
Dependability in Leadership and Business (0:00)
Contractor Coalition Summit Announcement (1:25)
Personal Commitment to Dependability (3:25)
Dependability in Business and Employment (8:43)
Leadership and Dependability (11:14)
Maintaining Dependability to Oneself (13:46)
Rebuilding Trust and Dependability (22:00)
Promoting the Modern Craftsman Podcast (26:24)

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Tyler Grace

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Motif Media

Three elementary-schoolers sound off on work, the trades, and whether construction is “just for boys.” Tyler turns their unfiltered takes into a reminder to open doors early and make the jobsite welcoming to everyone.

Show Notes:
00:00 Cold open: “You’re capable”
03:02 What do adults actually do at work?
06:23 What is “construction,” in their words
09:31 Is construction just for boys?
11:02 Tyler on inclusion & respect on site
17:25 Starting a company: passion vs business
18:22 Advice for grown-ups about work
20:28 Behind the scenes: why Tyler recorded this

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The Modern Craftsman:

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Nick Schiffer

Tyler Grace

Podcast Produced By:

Motif Media