Calculating true labor cost. Understanding employee hourly burden with payroll taxes, insurance, benefits, vacation, software, vehicle costs. Nick Schiffer offers a spreadsheet template to help contractors capture all labor expenses and set proper billable rates. <a href= "https://Calculating%20Your%20True%20Labor%20Costs%20Calculating%20true%20labor%20cost.%20Understanding%20employee%20hourly%20burden%20with%20payroll%20taxes,%20insurance,%20benefits,%20vacation,%20software,%20vehicle%20costs.%20Nick%20Schiffer%20offers%20a%20spreadsheet%20template%20to%20help%20contractors%20capture%20all%20labor%20expenses%20and%20set%20proper%20billable%20rates.%20https//www.nickschiffer.com/store/labor-burden-calculator"> Labor Burden Calculator</a> The <a href="https://www.moderncraftsman.co/">Modern Craftsman</a>: <a href= "https://linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast">linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast</a> Find Our <a href= "https://www.moderncraftsman.co/about-modern-craftsman">Hosts</a>: <a href="https://www.nickschiffer.com">Nick Schiffer</a> Podcast <a href= "https://www.motifmedia.com/post/case-study-modern-craftsman-podcast"> Produced</a> By: <a href="https://www.motifmedia.com/">Motif Media</a> Modern Craftsman <a href= "https://www.moderncraftsman.co/shop">Merch</a>: <a href= "https://www.moderncraftsman.co/product/the-modern-craftsman-number-2-pencil"> 2 Pencils </a> <a href= "https://www.moderncraftsman.co/product/the-modern-craftsman-hive-pro-notebook"> Stone Paper Notebook</a> Tyler's Top <a href= "https://www.moderncraftsman.co/blog">Blogs</a>: <a href= "https://www.moderncraftsman.co/post/midweek-with-tyler-how-i-started-my-business"> How I Started My Business</a> <a href= "https://www.moderncraftsman.co/post/midweek-with-tyler-books-that-build"> Books that Build</a> <a href= "https://www.moderncraftsman.co/post/midweek-with-tyler-site-protection-principles"> Site Protection Principles</a> <a href= "https://www.moderncraftsman.co/post/midweek-with-tyler-my-preconstruction-process-part-1"> My Preconstruction Process: Part 1</a> <a href= "https://www.moderncraftsman.co/post/midweek-with-tyler-becoming-proficient-in-multiple-trades"> Becoming Proficient in Multiple Trades</a>

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The Modern Craftsman is a podcast for builders who think beyond the jobsite. Hosted by Nick Schiffer and Tyler Grace, this show explores what it takes to build a better business, a stronger team, and a more sustainable career in the trades.

Each episode features real conversations about leadership, project management, client communication, team culture, mental resilience, and long-term success in construction. Whether you're a carpenter scaling your company, a remodeler refining your process, or a builder navigating burnout, you'll find insight, support, and hard-earned lessons from those who've lived it.