Modern Craftsman
Modern Craftsman
Modern Craftsman
391 Stop Over-Explaining Your Price
1 hour 6 minutes Posted Feb 1, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
General contractors money talk 00:04:31 The $25K toilet problem 00:06:21 Confidence comes from numbers 00:09:26 Change orders set early 00:17:39 Stop over-explaining price 00:23:51 Qualify the client fast 00:29:31 "White glove" expectations 00:35:18 Baseline pricing strategy 00:59:13 Regular budget check-ins 01:03:01 Deliver bad news live 01:05:20 Wrap and takeaway Video Version: https://youtu.be/-SpPAL9xIes Partners: Harnish Workwear Use code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gear The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media
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Money talks go sideways when you dodge the hard numbers, over-explain, or anchor too low just to "get the job." Nick and Tyler break down how to lead with value and process, set a baseline early, and keep financial touchpoints steady so surprises don't blow up trust. Show Notes:00:00:00 General contractors money talk 00:04:31 The $25K toilet problem 00:06:21 Confidence comes from numbers 00:09:26 Change orders set early 00:17:39 Stop over-explaining price 00:23:51 Qualify the client fast 00:29:31 "White glove" expectations 00:35:18 Baseline pricing strategy 00:59:13 Regular budget check-ins 01:03:01 Deliver bad news live 01:05:20 Wrap and takeaway Video Version: https://youtu.be/-SpPAL9xIes Partners: Harnish Workwear Use code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gear The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media