371 This Industry Leader Says You’re Thinking Too Small
Modern Craftsman
Modern Craftsman
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🗓️ 28 July 2025
⏱️ 116 minutes
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Summary
George Bandy shares why most builders, tradespeople, and even large companies are underestimating their potential to shape the future. Drawing from his leadership at Andersen Windows and decades in sustainability and social impact, George challenges the construction industry to think bigger about community, legacy, and the true meaning of craftsmanship.
Show Notes:
0:00:00 - Intro & Early Career Reflections
0:11:35 - Sustainability in Construction
0:23:10 - Mentorship and Influence
0:34:45 - Community Impact through Building
0:46:20 - Diversity and Equity in the Trades
0:57:55 - Corporate Responsibility at Andersen
1:09:30 - Changing the Industry from Within
1:21:05 - Practical Advice for Builders
1:32:40 - The Role of Craftsmanship Today
1:44:15 - Final Reflections & Closing Thoughts
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| 0:00.0 | Could I buy this cheap door? |
| 0:01.6 | Yeah. But I already know that in seven years I'm going to have to replace it. So like, is that the right decision? So I've paid two times as much for this door as I could have paid maybe 10% more for a quality. And I think that that's where businesses who are successful have the best impact, is that they have a model that says that their product has credibility in the marketplace. It performs the way it's supposed to perform. It's innovative and creative. It gives the flexibility for what it needs, |
| 0:24.9 | and it provides all of the things that you need and has a warranty that matches. Those are the |
| 0:28.7 | things that I think matter to people. The price will stay down if you do things the right way. |
| 0:35.5 | Welcome to the Modern Craftsman podcast. |
| 0:38.3 | Today's guest is someone who doesn't just work in sustainability. |
| 0:42.3 | He lives at. |
| 0:43.3 | George Bandy has spent decades reimagining what it means to lead with purpose, |
| 0:48.3 | care for the planet, and leave something behind that matters. |
| 0:53.3 | We're not just here to talk green initiatives. |
| 0:56.1 | We're here to talk about legacy values, grief, love, and what it means to carry forward a vision |
| 1:02.1 | that's bigger than yourself. One of our most enjoyable conversations to date, I hope that you |
| 1:08.5 | guys enjoyed as much as we did. And of course, guys, this podcast is brought to by Anderson Windows. |
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| 1:20.9 | And while all can offer panoramic views, the lift slide door is truly eye opening. |
| 1:25.5 | It can be absolutely massive for 60-foot wide openings |
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| 1:46.3 | them reliable and tough weather conditions. |
| 1:49.7 | And with Anderson's proven track record, support, and training, installing this sliding |
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