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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 32 MIN

Why Free Estimates Hurt You

from Modern Craftsman

Tyler breaks down the line between being helpful and giving away work you should be paid for. This one is about protecting your time, charging for the planning, and stopping the habit of solving the hardest part of the job for free. Sign up for the Modern Craftsman Community: 👉🏻 MC Community Sign-up Sign up for the newsletter: Newsletter Sign-up Show Notes: 0:33 Stop Giving It Away 8:02 Helpful vs Free 16:36 Your Brain Has Value 25:25 Draw the Line 32:26 Sell the Process Video Version:https://youtu.be/n4BcvhRcZkw   Partners:  Andersen Windows 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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