# 408 Why Builders Need the Right People Around Them

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Podcast: [Modern Craftsman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/modern-craftsman-1118256)
Published: 2026-07-05T12:00:00+00:00
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Putting yourself out there comes with opinions, cheap shots, and plenty of people who think they know the whole story from one post. Nick and Tyler talk about online criticism, support systems, comparison, family, friends, and finding the people who actually want to see you win. Sign up for the Modern Craftsman Community: 👉🏻 MC Community Sign-up Sign up for the newsletter: Newsletter Sign-up Show Notes: 00:00 Who Said I Invented This? 00:13 Pretending Everyone Else Has It Figured Out 03:38 Getting Lit Up on Facebook 06:35 When Online Comments Don't Hurt Anymore 10:44 When People Close to You Question It 14:56 Cutting Out the Wrong Support 18:05 Giving People Ammunition 20:55 Fighting Better Two Days Later 24:03 Don't Send the Text 28:56 Comparing Generations 35:48 Just Working Should Be Enough 40:31 Paying for Convenience 43:37 Everything Costs More Now 51:55 Calling Out the Trolls 54:34 Finding the People Who Have Your Back Video Version: https://youtu.be/5gxZ8n2ksos 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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