Nick Schiffer discusses strategies for hiring and retaining talent as a builder, including implementing thorough job descriptions, formal performance improvement plans, and an extensive employee handbook to clearly outline expectations, goals, policies and benefits in order to align employees with the goals of the business and provide accountability for performance. <a href= "https://www.nickschiffer.com/store/construction-company-handbook">Construction Company Handbook</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>

#298 Balancing Health, Family and a Construction Business

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.