It's Not the Lattes. It's the Math.
An episode of the Modern Craftsman podcast, hosted by Modern Craftsman, titled "It's Not the Lattes. It's the Math." was published on November 13, 2025 and runs 28 minutes.
November 13, 2025 ·28m · Modern Craftsman
Episode Description
Tyler tears into the "stop buying lattes" take and runs the numbers that actually break buyers and clients. The squeeze lands on builders too - changing bids, quality, and what projects even pencil out.
Show Notes:
00:00 The meme and why it's off
04:00 Life costs vs "coffee" costs
06:30 1981 starter home vs today's code & specs
07:25 Rates, prices, and the real math
10:35 How this hits builders and quality
12:05 Healthcare, childcare, and budgets
13:45 Remodel numbers that don't work
16:10 Myths Tyler hears vs reality on site
20:00 The human toll and what needs to change
27:50 Wrap-up
Video Version:
https://youtu.be/qJxBE_2G6t4
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