Modern Craftsman – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Dagan Koffler discusses the evolution and structure of his multi-faceted design-build company, which includes interior design, construction, landscaping and an import furniture business. He shares the challenges of managing overhead, leveraging his team, and navigating the complexities of permitting and construction in the coastal California market.

https://dagandesignconstruction.com/

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Tyler Grace 

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Books that Build

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My Preconstruction Process: Part 1

Becoming Proficient in Multiple Trades

Wyatt, an 18-year-old high school graduate, shares his journey of exploring different career paths in the trades, including welding and linework. He discusses the challenges of making career decisions at a young age, the influence of his family and guidance counselor, and his plans to pursue a debt-free lifestyle.

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Tyler Grace 

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Tyler's Top Blogs:

How I Started My Business

Books that Build

Site Protection Principles

My Preconstruction Process: Part 1

Becoming Proficient in Multiple Trades

Tyler discusses the "starving artist" mentality that plagues many small business owners in the construction industry, leading to unsustainable business models and poor work-life balance. He emphasizes the importance of properly valuing one's time and charging fair rates to create a sustainable business and improve the overall industry.

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Tyler Grace 

Podcast Produced By:

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Tyler's Top Blogs:

How I Started My Business

Books that Build

Site Protection Principles

My Preconstruction Process: Part 1

Becoming Proficient in Multiple Trades

Nick and Tyler are joined by Spencer Powell this week to discuss how a proper marketing strategy can help your business grow. Spencer has found his niche in residential remodeling and custom building companies and describes why that market works for him. In an industry that has previously relied on word of mouth referrals for new leads, Spencer shares why adopting newer marketing techniques can bring in more targeted clients. Check out the episode to hear more! 

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Tyler is back this week with advice for starting your own business and sharing what the first initial years of his business journey looked like. He includes what pushed him to make the first move to start up, and what helped him find his stride. Starting a company takes time, hard work and sacrifice, but Tyler let's us in on how he made his start more physically and emotionally manageable. Whatever point you may be at in your business journey, this episode is for you! 

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Music:

"Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

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The Episode:

Jeff Sweenor returns 230 episodes later... He discusses the legacy of Sweenor Builders and the importance of building a team with strong core values. Jeff gets into building science and establishing expectations with clients upright, especially since Sweenor Homes are built to last with higher end material. Check out the episode for more!

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Tyler updates us on his recent project and how the renovation is going. He takes a trip down memory lane after not having done a plaster/drywall repair for a while, and how he is currently going about it. If you've followed along, you know this renovation project hasn't gone exactly to plan, so tune in to hear how Tyler is moving forward and staying positive! 

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The Episode:

Mike Guertin joins the show after five years to share how his life has changed and to talk building science with Tyler and Nick. With years of experience, Mike shares how he maintains his credibility in the field and if he will ever stop building. Check out the episode to find out!

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Tyler opens up about his recent bout with anxiety and how he is learning to get through the hardest points of it. Tune in to hear how anxiety has contributed to the person he is today, and how he manages it. 

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The Episode:

Al Hamed, president of Hamed Homes, joins Nick and Tyler to talk everything from his journey into building to fitness. Al is a man with a plan, and stresses the importance of having one. Whether this be an outine for the project timeline or a plan to manage and offset costs, it is important to think things through. This can helps bring structure to your business in an industry with constant moving parts. Al also speaks on the mental aspect of running a business and how to stay balanced. Check out the episode to hear more! 

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