How to Talk Money Without Killing the Deal

Tyler walks through a real porch lead and shows how he plants price reality early, without backing himself into a corner or playing the lowball game. It's a straight look at using pre-con, setting a baseline (not a cap), and staying confident when a client's budget and the real world don't match up. Show Notes: 00:00 Systems, confidence 00:16 Money talk up front 03:46 Ballparks + porch lead 10:39 Pre-con, what's included 13:21 Baseline, not a cap 22:11 Avoid the change-order trap 27:43 When they won't do pre-con 33:57 Reset expectations with old clients 35:36 BuildBar consults Video Version: 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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How to Talk Money Without Killing the Deal is an episode from The Modern Craftsman Podcast by Modern Craftsman.

This episode is 36:16 long.

This episode was published on Feb 5, 2026.

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