Tyler discusses the importance of accounting for inefficiencies in small businesses by factoring in downtime, mistakes, and other unavoidable issues, and advocates setting rates based on realistic productivity expectations rather than assuming perfect efficiency. He also shares challenges he faced in a recent enduro bike race and lessons learned about persevering through difficulties. 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.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/">Tyler Grace</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> 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>

#306 Home Maintenance with Andrew Patterson

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.