Steve Trudeau, Owner of TruDesign Company Inc., joins Nick, Tyler, and Jeff Sweenor to talk about preparing for opportunity, catching your big break, growing their businesses, managing labor costs, and adopting innovative technologies like prefabrication and componentization to improve efficiency and profitability. <a href="https://trudesignco.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://trudesignco.com</a> Partners: <a href= "https://www.andersenwindows.com/for-professionals/?utm_source=modern_craftsman_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=modern_craftsman"> Andersen Windows</a> <a href= "https://buildertrend.com/social/modern-craftsman/">Buildertrend</a> <a href="https://bit.ly/3RWTM4M">Velux</a> <a href="https://www.buildersshow.com/moderncraftsman" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NAHB International Builders' Show Expo Pass</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.instagram.com/nickschiffer/">Nick Schiffer </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>

Midweek with Tyler: Transition Away From Bargain Hunters

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.