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Building Consensus | Episode 112: Hungry Hungry Hippos with The Modern Craftsman
Episode 112
Special guests Nick Schiffer and Tyler Grace continue the conversation with Brandon and Travis they began on the Modern Craftsmen podcast in this episode, but with a specific question in mind. When does it make sense to staff up, grow your company or even start another business to serve the demand you’re seeing in the market? Or does it make sense to let those demands be served by others while owner / operators maintain limited volume to offer more focused or boutique services
Building Consensus | Episode 110: Scheduling Apps and Sharing Info with Clients
Episode 110
Is there value in sharing detailed schedule with clients? How much is it worth to them? When we assign realistic costs to the time spent implementing, updating and maintaining software based solutions for schedule and budget tracking we find clients less interested in covering that amount, despite their desire for constant updates and access. Is it better to commit the time and money to a software platform or utilize lower tech solutions to keep everyone in the loop?
Building Consensus | Episode 109: Subcontractors vs. Employees
Episode 109
What do you subcontract and what do you self perform? Can your subs complete things with the same result your crew would deliver? When building we are faced with a decision as to what work we will subcontract and what we’ll handle in-house.
Building Consensus | Episode 108: Master Builder
Episode 108
History going back to the ancient Egyptians suggests that the Master Builders of that time weren’t just overseers but also designed and constructed things with their own hands. In todays residential build process things are way more specialized, so the guys discuss what it takes to be a builder these days and how each of them measure up.
Building Consensus | Episode 104: Rage Against The Energy Code
Episode 104
Travis and Brandon discuss building permits and energy regulations in Kansas City, Missouri, focusing on insulation standards and their impact on construction costs and affordability. They emphasize the trade-offs between upfront costs and long-term benefits of energy-efficient housing, with successful examples like high school students building energy-efficient houses annually.