NS Builders Podcast

Embracing or waiting on innovation in the building industry. This episode is brought to you by RENO RUN Building Materials, Exactly When You Need Them. FREE delivery on your first order when you use the link below.  https://podcast.renorun.com/ns PRODUCED BY: Motif Media https://www.instagram.com/motifmediaco/ https://www.motifmedia.com/ 1 on 1 time with Nick  https://www.nickschiffer.com/booking Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/

The end goal we need to reach is building air-tight homes. This episode is brought to you by RENO RUN Building Materials, Exactly When You Need Them. FREE delivery on your first order when you use the link below.  https://podcast.renorun.com/ns PRODUCED BY: Motif Media https://www.instagram.com/motifmediaco/ https://www.motifmedia.com/ 1 on 1 time with Nick  https://www.nickschiffer.com/booking Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/

Getting past the idea that showing off your work is bragging. This episode is brought to you by RENO RUN Building Materials, Exactly When You Need Them. FREE delivery on your first order when you use the link below.  https://podcast.renorun.com/ns PRODUCED BY: Motif Media https://www.instagram.com/motifmediaco/ https://www.motifmedia.com/ 1 on 1 time with Nick  https://www.nickschiffer.com/booking Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/

Putting an end to 2021 and looking ahead to 2022 Nick Finally shares the 2 announcements he's been teasing. This episode is brought to you by RENO RUN Building Materials, Exactly When You Need Them. FREE delivery on your first order when you use the link below.  https://podcast.renorun.com/ns PRODUCED BY: Motif Media https://www.instagram.com/motifmediaco/ https://www.motifmedia.com/ 1 on 1 time with Nick  https://www.nickschiffer.com/booking Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/

Nick shares what you should give your builder or general contractor this holiday season.  This episode is brought to you by RENO RUN Building Materials, Exactly When You Need Them. FREE delivery on your first order when you use the link below.  https://podcast.renorun.com/ns 1 on 1 time with Nick  https://www.nickschiffer.com/booking Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/

Brad Leavitt joins Nick Schiffer on the NS Podcast to explain what a toothbrush-ready home is and so much more. This episode is brought to you by RENO RUN Building Materials, Exactly When You Need Them. FREE delivery on your first order when you use the link below.  https://podcast.renorun.com/ns 1 on 1 time with Nick  https://www.nickschiffer.com/booking Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/

Nick talks about what's happening at NS Builders, maintaining homes, and what you should do before permitting. This episode is brought to you by RENO RUN Building Materials, Exactly When You Need Them. FREE delivery on your first order when you use the link below.  https://podcast.renorun.com/ns 1 on 1 time with Nick  https://www.nickschiffer.com/booking Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/

Should a designer pick the finishes in your home? Nick shares his relationship with designers and walks through all the current NS Builders projects This episode is brought to you by RENO RUN Building Materials, Exactly When You Need Them. FREE delivery on your first order when you use the link below.  https://podcast.renorun.com/ns 1 on 1 time with Nick  https://www.nickschiffer.com/booking Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/

The wrong countertops were installed Nick talks about a possible way to handle and prevent it. Nick also walks through all the NS Builders projects. This episode is brought to you by RENO RUN Building Materials, Exactly When You Need Them. FREE delivery on your first order when you use the link below.  https://podcast.renorun.com/ns 1 on 1 time with Nick  https://www.nickschiffer.com/booking Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/

Nick catches you up to speed on our passive-level Rhode Island project. This episode is brought to you by RENO RUN Building Materials, Exactly When You Need Them. FREE delivery on your first order when you use the link below.  https://podcast.renorun.com/ns 1 on 1 time with Nick  https://www.nickschiffer.com/booking Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/

Taking the time upfront in the design process to net a better result in the end.  1 on 1 time with Nick  https://www.nickschiffer.com/booking Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ T-Shirts Available: http://bit.ly/nsbuilders_merch NS Builders operates in Boston, Newton, Cambridge, and in the greater Boston area. Currently, 5 projects are under construction with a few new projects coming soon. Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/ Video Notes NS Builders Podcast talks about high-end new construction, renovation, and remodeling projects. Talking about architectural details, building products, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanicals, and finish details. NS Builders shares building and project management insight while showing step-by-step progress of ongoing jobs. NS Builders Podcast is hosted by Nick Schiffer owner of NS Builders. Building products, cabinet tips, new building secrets, and framing become architectural details. New construction and renovation ideas start and finish with building and running successful builds.

Spread awareness and market yourself and the type of work you're doing. No one else will. 1 on 1 time with Nick  https://www.nickschiffer.com/booking Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ T-Shirts Available: http://bit.ly/nsbuilders_merch NS Builders operates in Boston, Newton, Cambridge, and in the greater Boston area. Currently, 5 projects are under construction with a few new projects coming soon. Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/ Video Notes NS Builders Podcast talks about high-end new construction, renovation, and remodeling projects. Talking about architectural details, building products, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanicals, and finish details. NS Builders shares building and project management insight while showing step-by-step progress of ongoing jobs. NS Builders Podcast is hosted by Nick Schiffer owner of NS Builders. Building products, cabinet tips, new building secrets, and framing become architectural details. New construction and renovation ideas start and finish with building and running successful builds.

Answering some questions about using trufig flush mount outlets on one of our projects  1 on 1 time with Nick  https://www.nickschiffer.com/booking Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ T-Shirts Available: http://bit.ly/nsbuilders_merch NS Builders operates in Boston, Newton, Cambridge, and in the greater Boston area. Currently, 5 projects are under construction with a few new projects coming soon. Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/ Video Notes NS Builders Podcast talks about high-end new construction, renovation, and remodeling projects. Talking about architectural details, building products, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanicals, and finish details. NS Builders shares building and project management insight while showing step-by-step progress of ongoing jobs. NS Builders Podcast is hosted by Nick Schiffer owner of NS Builders. Building products, cabinet tips, new building secrets, and framing become architectural details. New construction and renovation ideas start and finish with building and running successful builds.

Setting up your project for success when you might not have all the necessary expertise to manage it. 1 on 1 time with Nick  https://www.nickschiffer.com/booking Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ T-Shirts Available: http://bit.ly/nsbuilders_merch NS Builders operates in Boston, Newton, Cambridge, and in the greater Boston area. Currently, 5 projects are under construction with a few new projects coming soon. Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/ Video Notes NS Builders Podcast talks about high-end new construction, renovation, and remodeling projects. Talking about architectural details, building products, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanicals, and finish details. NS Builders shares building and project management insight while showing step-by-step progress of ongoing jobs. NS Builders Podcast is hosted by Nick Schiffer owner of NS Builders. Building products, cabinet tips, new building secrets, and framing become architectural details. New construction and renovation ideas start and finish with building and running successful builds.

Don't wait till the end of a project to select your trim package. Here's why... 1 on 1 time with Nick  https://www.nickschiffer.com/booking Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ T-Shirts Available: http://bit.ly/nsbuilders_merch NS Builders operates in Boston, Newton, Cambridge, and in the greater Boston area. Currently, 5 projects are under construction with a few new projects coming soon. Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/ Video Notes NS Builders Podcast talks about high-end new construction, renovation, and remodeling projects. Talking about architectural details, building products, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanicals, and finish details. NS Builders shares building and project management insight while showing step-by-step progress of ongoing jobs. NS Builders Podcast is hosted by Nick Schiffer owner of NS Builders. Building products, cabinet tips, new building secrets, and framing become architectural details. New construction and renovation ideas start and finish with building and running successful builds.

Nick Schiffer shares the progress of NS Builders from day 1 to 7 and 1/2 years in. 1 on 1 time with Nick https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19307672&q=consulting&appointmentType=20911952 Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ T-Shirts Available: http://bit.ly/nsbuilders_merch NS Builders operates in Boston, Newton, Cambridge, and in the greater Boston area. Currently, 5 projects are under construction with a few new projects coming soon. Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/ Video Notes NS Builders Podcast talks about high-end new construction, renovation, and remodeling projects. Talking about architectural details, building products, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanicals, and finish details. NS Builders shares building and project management insight while showing step-by-step progress of ongoing jobs. NS Builders Podcast is hosted by Nick Schiffer owner of NS Builders. Building products, cabinet tips, new building secrets, and framing become architectural details. New construction and renovation ideas start and finish with building and running successful builds.

Nick Schiffer shares his story from growing up around the trades to starting NS Builders. 1 on 1 time with Nick https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19307672&q=consulting&appointmentType=20911952 Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ T-Shirts Available: http://bit.ly/nsbuilders_merch NS Builders operates in Boston, Newton, Cambridge, and in the greater Boston area. Currently, 5 projects are under construction with a few new projects coming soon. Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/ Video Notes NS Builders Podcast talks about high-end new construction, renovation, and remodeling projects. Talking about architectural details, building products, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanicals, and finish details. NS Builders shares building and project management insight while showing step-by-step progress of ongoing jobs. NS Builders Podcast is hosted by Nick Schiffer owner of NS Builders. Building products, cabinet tips, new building secrets, and framing become architectural details. New construction and renovation ideas start and finish with building and running successful builds.

Nick talks about what NS Builders is all about. Quality. 1 on 1 time with Nick https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19307672&q=consulting&appointmentType=20911952 Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ T-Shirts Available: http://bit.ly/nsbuilders_merch NS Builders operates in Boston, Newton, Cambridge, and in the greater Boston area. Currently, 5 projects are under construction with a few new projects coming soon. Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/ Video Notes NS Builders Podcast talks about high-end new construction, renovation, and remodeling projects. Talking about architectural details, building products, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanicals, and finish details. NS Builders shares building and project management insight while showing step-by-step progress of ongoing jobs. NS Builders Podcast is hosted by Nick Schiffer owner of NS Builders. Building products, cabinet tips, new building secrets, and framing become architectural details. New construction and renovation ideas start and finish with building and running successful builds.

Nick shares his experience on the architect builder relationship. 1 on 1 time with Nick https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19307672&q=consulting&appointmentType=20911952 Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ T-Shirts Available: http://bit.ly/nsbuilders_merch NS Builders operates in Boston, Newton, Cambridge, and in the greater Boston area. Currently, 5 projects are under construction with a few new projects coming soon. Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/ Video Notes NS Builders Podcast talks about high-end new construction, renovation, and remodeling projects. Talking about architectural details, building products, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanicals, and finish details. NS Builders shares building and project management insight while showing step-by-step progress of ongoing jobs. NS Builders Podcast is hosted by Nick Schiffer owner of NS Builders. Building products, cabinet tips, new building secrets, and framing become architectural details. New construction and renovation ideas start and finish with building and running successful builds.

Nick shares all the details in his pre-construction agreement. Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ T-Shirts Available: http://bit.ly/nsbuilders_merch NS Builders operates in Boston, Newton, Cambridge, and in the greater Boston area. Currently, 5 projects are under construction with a few new projects coming soon. Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/ Video Notes NS Builders Podcast talks about high-end new construction, renovation, and remodeling projects. Talking about architectural details, building products, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanicals, and finish details. NS Builders shares building and project management insight while showing step-by-step progress of ongoing jobs. NS Builders Podcast is hosted by Nick Schiffer owner of NS Builders. Building products, cabinet tips, new building secrets, and framing become architectural details. New construction and renovation ideas start and finish with building and running successful builds.

Nick talk about establishing standard operating procedures to enable growth.  Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ T-Shirts Available: http://bit.ly/nsbuilders_merch NS Builders operates in Boston, Newton, Cambridge, and in the greater Boston area. Currently, 5 projects are under construction with a few new projects coming soon. Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/ Video Notes NS Builders Podcast talks about high-end new construction, renovation, and remodeling projects. Talking about architectural details, building products, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanicals, and finish details. NS Builders shares building and project management insight while showing step-by-step progress of ongoing jobs. NS Builders Podcast is hosted by Nick Schiffer owner of NS Builders. Building products, cabinet tips, new building secrets, and framing become architectural details. New construction and renovation ideas start and finish with building and running successful builds.

Nick talks about 3 ways to reduce lumber use on your projects to combat rising lumber costs. Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ T-Shirts Available: http://bit.ly/nsbuilders_merch NS Builders operates in Boston, Newton, Cambridge, and in the greater Boston area. Currently, 5 projects are under construction with a few new projects coming soon. Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/ Video Notes NS Builders Podcast talks about high-end new construction, renovation, and remodeling projects. Talking about architectural details, building products, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanicals, and finish details. NS Builders shares building and project management insight while showing step-by-step progress of ongoing jobs. NS Builders Podcast is hosted by Nick Schiffer owner of NS Builders. Building products, cabinet tips, new building secrets, and framing become architectural details. New construction and renovation ideas start and finish with building and running successful builds.

Nick talks about what you need to know before you hire a builder. Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ T-Shirts Available: http://bit.ly/nsbuilders_merch NS Builders operates in Boston, Newton, Cambridge, and in the greater Boston area. Currently, 5 projects are under construction with a few new projects coming soon. Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/ Video Notes NS Builders Podcast talks about high-end new construction, renovation, and remodeling projects. Talking about architectural details, building products, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanicals, and finish details. NS Builders shares building and project management insight while showing step-by-step progress of ongoing jobs. NS Builders Podcast is hosted by Nick Schiffer owner of NS Builders. Building products, cabinet tips, new building secrets, and framing become architectural details. New construction and renovation ideas start and finish with building and running successful builds.

Nick talks about the true cost of high-quality building and the challenges it creates. Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ T-Shirts Available: http://bit.ly/nsbuilders_merch NS Builders operates in Boston, Newton, Cambridge, and in the greater Boston area. Currently, 5 projects are under construction with a few new projects coming soon. Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/ Video Notes NS Builders Podcast talks about high-end new construction, renovation, and remodeling projects. Talking about architectural details, building products, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanicals, and finish details. NS Builders shares building and project management insight while showing step-by-step progress of ongoing jobs. NS Builders Podcast is hosted by Nick Schiffer owner of NS Builders. Building products, cabinet tips, new building secrets, and framing become architectural details. New construction and renovation ideas start and finish with building and running successful builds.

Is your approach conservative or aggressive when pricing a construction job? Next talks about lessons learned. Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ T-Shirts Available: http://bit.ly/nsbuilders_merch NS Builders operates in Boston, Newton, Cambridge, and in the greater Boston area. Currently, 5 projects are under construction with a few new projects coming soon. Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/ Video Notes NS Builders Podcast talks about high-end new construction, renovation, and remodeling projects. Talking about architectural details, building products, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanicals, and finish details. NS Builders shares building and project management insight while showing step-by-step progress of ongoing jobs. NS Builders Podcast is hosted by Nick Schiffer owner of NS Builders. Building products, cabinet tips, new building secrets, and framing become architectural details. New construction and renovation ideas start and finish with building and running successful builds.

Have you ever felt like your on an island and no one knows the challenges your facing? Nick reflects on his construction business. Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ T-Shirts Available: http://bit.ly/nsbuilders_merch NS Builders operates in Boston, Newton, Cambridge, and in the greater Boston area. Currently, 5 projects are under construction with a few new projects coming soon. Our software: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilder NS Builders website: https://www.nsbuilders.com/ Video Notes NS Builders Podcast talks about high-end new construction, renovation, and remodeling projects. Talking about architectural details, building products, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanicals, and finish details. NS Builders shares building and project management insight while showing step-by-step progress of ongoing jobs. NS Builders Podcast is hosted by Nick Schiffer owner of NS Builders. Building products, cabinet tips, new building secrets, and framing become architectural details. New construction and renovation ideas start and finish with building and running successful builds.

On Episode #37 of the NS Builders Podcast Nick sits down with Mike Hume a Project Manager at NS Builders. The guys talk about the future of the company and Mike Hume's growth from being a carpenter then site supervisor and now a project manager. Mike shares his experience in stepping up to the challenges of each position. They also try to decide which NS builders project is their favorite. Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Check out our website: https://nsbuilders.com Follow Nick Schiffer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike.hume/ BTS & Clips: https://www.instagram.com/nsbvideo/ Connect on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsbuilders/ Follow Nick on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nsbuilders How do we manage our projects from the big picture all the way down to the smallest detail? Learn more here: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders

Nick sits down with Doug DuVall the man behind the NS Builders camera. Doug gives a little of his background and how he made his way to being a full-time videographer at NS Builders and gives out some tips on how to start your own video content.  Watch this podcast on youtube and check out Ken DeCost's new series Revealed: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Check out our website: https://nsbuilders.com Follow Nick Schiffer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ Follow Ken on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendecost/ BTS & Clips: https://www.instagram.com/nsbvideo/ Connect on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsbuilders/ Follow Nick on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nsbuilders How do we manage our projects from the big picture all the way down to the smallest detail? Learn more here: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders

Nick and Ken talk about the beginnings of the NS Builders cabinet shop. The guys also give some behind-the-scenes commentary on their ongoing series Site Visit and Revealed.  Watch this podcast on youtube and check out Ken DeCost's new series Revealed: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Check out our website: https://nsbuilders.com Follow Nick Schiffer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ Follow Ken on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendecost/ BTS & Clips: https://www.instagram.com/nsbvideo/ Connect on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsbuilders/ Follow Nick on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nsbuilders How do we manage our projects from the big picture all the way down to the smallest detail? Learn more here: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders

Are lessons better learned by making the mistake yourself or being taught by someone else. Ken and Nick unpack what learning a lesson for the future means to them. Watch this podcast on youtube and check out Ken DeCost's new series Revealed: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Check out our website: https://nsbuilders.com Follow Nick Schiffer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ Follow Ken on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendecost/ BTS & Clips: https://www.instagram.com/nsbvideo/ Connect on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsbuilders/ Follow Nick on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nsbuilders How do we manage our projects from the big picture all the way down to the smallest detail? Learn more here: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders

Rework no one wants to do it but at NS Builders if our work is not held to our high standards we rip it out and start over. Episode #33 of the NS Builders Podcast (formerly Nick Schiffer Podcast & before that Coffee Break. Sorry for the name changes) Nick Schiffer and Ken Decost talk about a recent project and why they decided to redo some built-in cabinets that weren't up to our standards. Watch this podcast on youtube and check out Ken DeCost's new series Revealed: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Check out our website: https://nsbuilders.com Follow Nick Schiffer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ Follow Ken on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendecost/ BTS & Clips: https://www.instagram.com/nsbvideo/ Connect on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsbuilders/ Follow Nick on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nsbuilders How do we manage our projects from the big picture all the way down to the smallest detail? Learn more here: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders

This week Nick and guest Ken DeCost talk about what it means to share trade secrets on social media.  Watch this podcast on youtube and check out Ken DeCost's new series Revealed: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Check out our website: https://nsbuilders.com Follow Nick Schiffer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ Follow Ken on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendecost/ BTS & Clips: https://www.instagram.com/nsbvideo/ Connect on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsbuilders/ Follow Nick on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nsbuilders How do we manage our projects from the big picture all the way down to the smallest detail? Learn more here: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders

This week Nick Schiffer talks about some value engineering hacks to help make the numbers sing. Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Check out our website: https://ns.builders/ Follow Nick Schiffer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ BTS & Clips: https://www.instagram.com/nsbvideo/ Connect on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsbuilders/ Follow Nick on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nsbuilders How do we manage our projects from the big picture all the way down to the smallest detail? Learn more here: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders

This is the last episode of Coffee Break.... and the first episode of the Nick Schiffer Podcast. Same format, same show, just a new show name going forward. This week's question is, do you like working with your team? NS Builders project manager Mike Hune (4 years with NS Builders) joins Nick to discuss. Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Check out our website: https://ns.builders/ Follow Nick Schiffer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ BTS & Clips: https://www.instagram.com/nsbvideo/ Connect on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsbuilders/ Follow Nick on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nsbuilders How do we manage our projects from the big picture all the way down to the smallest detail? Learn more here: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders

Nick Schiffer answers your construction, renovation, and business questions in-depth on Coffee Break. If you have a question leave it in the comments below. This week the question is: As your company grows with more vans, tools, and employees I was wondering how big is too big? Is there a point where you feel like the attention to detail that you pride yourselves on is impossible to scale? Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Check out our website: https://ns.builders/ Follow Nick Schiffer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ BTS & Clips: https://www.instagram.com/nsbvideo/ Connect on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsbuilders/ Follow Nick on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nsbuilders How do we manage our projects from the big picture all the way down to the smallest detail? Learn more here: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders

Nick Schiffer answers your construction, renovation, and business questions in-depth on Coffee Break. If you have a question leave it in the comments below. This week the question is: What advice do you have for someone building a home as their own general contractor hiring out subs to do some of the work and doing some of the work themself? Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Check out our website: https://ns.builders/ Follow Nick Schiffer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ BTS & Clips: https://www.instagram.com/nsbvideo/ Connect on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsbuilders/ Follow Nick on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nsbuilders How do we manage our projects from the big picture all the way down to the smallest detail? Learn more here: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders

Nick Schiffer talks about what it means to work on high-end renovations with high client expectations. "We had a patch that didn't get sanded, there were scratch marks, and an edge the paint wasn't perfect on. To think of the 1,000 of man-hours that went into this renovation and we tripped up at the last second." Nick shares the mistakes made and how he went about fixing them. Tune is for a great one! Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Check out our website: https://ns.builders/ Follow Nick Schiffer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ BTS & Clips: https://www.instagram.com/nsbvideo/ Connect on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsbuilders/ Follow Nick on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nsbuilders How do we manage our projects from the big picture all the way down to the smallest detail? Learn more here: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders

Nick Schiffer answers your construction, renovation, and business questions in-depth on Coffee Break. If you have a question leave it in the comments below. This week the question is: As you work towards these ever-moving goalposts are there other standard-setting goals that you are thinking about? Eco-conscious building? Tech-integrated homes? Employee diversity? Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube For more NS Builders renovations, new construction, custom cabinetry, and woodworking  | @nsbuilders on Instagram Behind the scenes  | @nsbvideo on Instagram  For more of our projects check out: www.ns.builders How do we manage our projects from the big picture all the way down to the smallest detail? Learn more here: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders

Nick Schiffer answers your construction, renovation, and business questions in-depth on Coffee Break. If you have a question leave it in the comments below. This week the questions are: 00:57 You have mentioned in the podcast you working with a business coach. I have recently started work with one myself and I think it's the best thing I've ever done. I would really like to know why you decided to work with one and how it's helped you. 5:07 My question however is when a client starts a bidding battle between contractors, how do you handle that? Do you talk to the other contractors? How do you negotiate with the client on T&M pricing?   9:28 If a client wants to reduce cost by working with you to do some steps like a demo, provide their own materials (vetted by GC), or some non-essential safe labor, how do you handle/negotiate that? 12:06 You spoke of structural silicone in a couple of places in the past. Very little info out there on this topic. Can you elaborate on where / when you use it? Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube For more NS Builders renovations, new construction, custom cabinetry, and woodworking  | @nsbuilders on Instagram Behind the scenes  | @designbuildrepeat For more of our projects check out: www.ns.builders How do we manage our projects from the big picture all the way down to the smallest detail? Learn more here: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders

Nick Schiffer answers your construction, renovation, and business questions in-depth on Coffee Break. If you have a question leave it in the comments below. This week the questions are: 1:05 I have been in the trades for about 17 years now and just starting my remodeling company. I am a licensed general B contractor and was wondering what is the best way to get leads, also would you recommend just doing cost-plus? 8:30 I was wondering about what your company policy is surrounding onsite music. Do you think it's unprofessional? Are earbuds the norm? Thanks and keep the coffee breaks coming! 10:44 Hey Nick, I was super interested to hear about how you bill your labor as time & material. Is the same true for the shop guys? Just curious how you handle that. 3:15 The vanities look great-but I admire your white kitchen cabinet color and sheen. Would you give the paint particulars: primer coat, oil vs. latex, sheen, brand, method of application. Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube For more NS Builders renovations, new construction, custom cabinetry, and woodworking  | @nsbuilders on Instagram Behind the scenes  | @designbuildrepeat For more of our projects check out: www.ns.builders How do we manage our projects from the big picture all the way down to the smallest detail? Learn more here: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders

Nick Schiffer answers your construction, renovation, and business questions in-depth on Coffee Break. This week the questions are: What changes have you made to your contracts to address last-minute cancellations? Do you think you can achieve a quality like yours without having been a tradesman/craftsman of any sort? Way too many dudes! How do you make any money with all that labor suck? Love the site visits - any concern that you'll be forcing the radon into the adjacent spaces? Would love to know more about this! For more NS Builders renovations, new construction, custom cabinetry, and woodworking  | @nsbuilders on Instagram Behind the scenes  | @nsbvideo For more of our projects check out: www.ns.builders How do we manage our projects from the big picture all the way down to the smallest detail? Learn more here: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders

This week Nick is breaking down cutting a structural steel beam so the countertop can remain seamless for a kitchen island built around it. The first minute we share a video of the beam being cut the countertop being put in place and then the beam being put back in place and welded. It was a unique process and breakdown on this week's Coffee Break. (watch the first minute on YouTube first if possible ) For more NS Builders renovations, new construction, custom cabinetry, and woodworking  | @nsbuilders on Instagram Behind the scenes  | @nsbvideo For more of our projects check out: www.ns.builders How do we manage our projects from the big picture all the way down to the smallest detail? Learn more here: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders

Nick Schiffer answers your construction, renovation, and business questions in-depth on Coffee Break. This week the questions are: 00:20 I'm a younger carpenter/general contractor in Connecticut. It's hard to get other sub-contractors who come highly recommended to answer phone calls or get them scheduled into a project. Any tips on getting good subs to work with you? Thank you. 5:23 How do you stay up to date with the latest materials and technologies? I find it overwhelming trying to research superior products without thinking this might fail over time. 9:56 Could you go into more detail on how you go about protecting finished material during construction? For more NS Builders renovations, new construction, custom cabinetry, and woodworking  | @nsbuilders on Instagram Behind the scenes  | @nsbvideo For more of our projects check out: www.ns.builders How do we manage our projects from the big picture all the way down to the smallest detail? Learn more here: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders

Nick Schiffer answers your construction, renovation, and business questions in-depth on Coffee Break. If you have a question leave it in the comments below. This week the questions are: 3 reason to build new instead of renovating Reason #1 :43 Reason #2 3:36 Reason #3 5:45 John Hourihan owner of Vintage Builders is the Johnny referenced in the episode at multiple points. Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube For more NS Builders renovations, new construction, custom cabinetry, and woodworking  | @nsbuilders on Instagram Behind the scenes  | @nsbvideo For more of our projects check out: www.ns.builders How do we manage our projects from the big picture all the way down to the smallest detail? Learn more here: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders

Nick Schiffer answers your construction, renovation, and business questions in-depth on Coffee Break. If you have a question leave it in the comments below. This week the questions are: You might have an old home that you are torn between renovating or building new these 3 things are should be considered before starting your next project.  Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube For more NS Builders renovations, new construction, custom cabinetry, and woodworking  | @nsbuilders on Instagram Behind the scenes  | @nsbvideo For more of our projects check out: www.ns.builders How do we manage our projects from the big picture all the way down to the smallest detail? Learn more here: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders

Nick Schiffer answers your construction, renovation, and business questions in-depth on Coffee Break. If you have a question leave it in the comments below. This week the questions are: 35 Is the money your making as a GC worth more than just being a carpenter? Not looking for a tax return, but are the numbers going through your accounts simply larger or are you actually earning that much more? I understand a single pair of hands will earn you a single wage, but I've been a carpenter for 25 years. I'm always torn between hands-on work gratification, sustainability, and money...(notice, I mentioned money last, if you provide a quality product, the money always works out.). 4:19 If you decide to roll a mistake into your overhead, do you ever run into issues with the increase in overall construction time that the mistake will cost you? I'd imagine that clients wouldn't mind it not costing them more but they might mind if the schedule keeps getting pushed back. 6:30 As a non-professional (homeowner), I've had a few past experiences with less than ethical builders that have not paid subs, not bothered to get permits and come back with unexplained price increases. I appreciate the company wisdom of a 20% deposit of unearned income to buffer your expenses but how do clients of less reputable builders protect themselves from being taken advantage of in that model? I'm on the verge of another project and assumed a progress based payment schedule with a 10% holdback would be a reasonable arrangement for most builders? Do you have any suggestions for someone living in the wild Wild West where there are still plenty of bandits wearing tool belts... 11:36 (1) how did that cancellation happen, (2) what's your practice in those circumstances, and (3) what are the financial consequences for the homeowner? and how do you personally deal with it? Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube For more NS Builders renovations, new construction, custom cabinetry, and woodworking  | @nsbuilders on Instagram Behind the scenes  | @nsbvideo For more of our projects check out: www.ns.builders How do we manage our projects from the big picture all the way down to the smallest detail? Learn more here: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders

Nick Schiffer answers your construction, renovation, and business questions in-depth on Coffee Break. If you have a question leave it in the comments below. This week the questions are: 1:16 Was wondering how you manage tools, materials, and installment fixtures on your sites. Also protecting finished surfaces and keeping the sites clean and organized. Do you have a specialized person? Is the site foreman who delegates this to a couple of your in house tradesmen? It's a constant challenge for me and all the sites are different. But I am trying to come up with an economical and efficient system. It eats time and standardizing a process would be great. We clean up every day as much as possible but sometimes it just gets crazy with fine materials, rough materials, fixtures like tubs or vanities that are waiting to be installed..... do a SHOW on that, please! 7:56 You seem to operate on the notion that the client is paying cash for their entire project as you bill them monthly. Do any of your clients finance their project and if so how do you adjust billing to coincide with bank draws. Most lenders don't do 30-day draws but progress draws. The progress points could be 45 even 60 days. 11:18 With the example of $100,000, how would work allowances and contingencies into this? Can you talk about how these typically work in your renovation cost-plus contracts? Do you always recommend the client to set aside a budget contingency percentage on every project? Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube For more NS Builders renovations, new construction, custom cabinetry, and woodworking  | @nsbuilders on Instagram Behind the scenes  | @nsbvideo For more of our projects check out: www.ns.builders How do we manage our projects from the big picture all the way down to the smallest detail? Learn more here: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders

Nick Schiffer answers your construction, renovation, and business questions in-depth on Coffee Break. If you have a question leave it in the comments below. This week the questions are: 00:31 Has a client ever been very cool/normal throughout the project, and then all of a sudden near the end they suddenly begin to point out things they don't like or that they have issues with? 5:30 How/when does the money flow from the client to you in your projects? Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube For more NS Builders renovations, new construction, custom cabinetry, and woodworking  | @nsbuilders on Instagram Behind the scenes  | @designbuildrepeat For more of our projects check out: www.ns.builders How do we manage our projects from the big picture all the way down to the smallest detail? Learn more here: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders

Nick Schiffer answers your construction, renovation, and business questions in-depth on Coffee Break. If you have a question leave it in the comments below. This week the questions are: :32 What happens when your subcontractor does shoddy work? 6:23 When you are going through a project and something that was not finalized during the pre-construction phase finally comes together are you giving your clients a price on that like a change order before you build it out or are you just tracking costs on it and then billing for what it costs? 10:49 In regards to how you treat your clients or employees, where do your values come from? Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube For more NS Builders renovations, new construction, custom cabinetry, and woodworking  | @nsbuilders on Instagram Behind the scenes  | @designbuildrepeat For more of our projects check out: www.ns.builders How do we manage our projects from the big picture all the way down to the smallest detail? Learn more here: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders

Nick Schiffer answers your construction, renovation, and business questions in-depth on Coffee Break. If you have a question leave it in the comments below. This week the questions are: 00:25 Can you explain your pre-construction agreement in a little more detail? 03:01 How do you decide that a project is T&M, cost plus or fixed price? Which of these payment systems do you prefer and is the most profitable for you? 11:17 I really want to know how you built the team you now work with. How close are you with them? How personal do you get with them? Do you ask about and know what motivates them? Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube For more NS Builders renovations, new construction, custom cabinetry, and woodworking  | @nsbuilders on Instagram Behind the scenes  | @designbuildrepeat For more of our projects check out: www.ns.builders How do we manage our projects from the big picture all the way down to the smallest detail? Learn more here: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders

Nick Schiffer answers your construction, renovation, and business questions in-depth on Coffee Break. If you have a question leave it in the comments below. This week the questions are: 00:22 What advice would you give someone who's looking to buy their first home? Besides getting an inspection and the normal stuff? 06:42 How are you choosing the balance of doing the newer social media aspect of your job and your actual job? 08:30 What business structure would you recommend for now and future success? 13:42 Any advice for hiring your first finish carpenter? Right now it's me and a PM, and we're not thrilled with the quality of work we're getting from our sub-contracted carpenters. Looking to bring it in house. Watch this podcast on youtube: https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube For more NS Builders renovations, new construction, custom cabinetry, and woodworking  | @nsbuilders on Instagram Behind the scenes  | @designbuildrepeat For more of our projects check out: www.ns.builders How do we manage our projects from the big picture all the way down to the smallest detail? Learn more here: https://get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders