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Building community

We're proud to support the Modern Craftsman in their effort to build a better industry. The Modern Craftsman represents more than a podcast; it embodies a vibrant community — a hub where industry professionals champion excellence, education, knowledge, and respect. Within its virtual walls, Nick Schiffer of NS Builders and Tyler Grace of TRG Home Concepts, candidly discuss both their triumphs and missteps, delving into topics spanning construction, life, leadership, mental health, and more. Moreover, the Modern Craftsman collaborates with vendors, brands, and like-minded individuals, all united by a shared purpose: to elevate people, enhance the industry, and advocate for a better life within the trades.

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"As long time fans, we couldn’t be prouder or more excited to contribute to the incredible work of the Modern Craftsman team. Their work to energize the next generation of trades people, create an environment of collaboration in the industry, and both inspire and mentor people to build a better business has had an incredible impact – and we think they’re just getting started!"

Heather Teskey, VP of Marketing at Andersen

Our favorite episodes

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Podcast

Talking Leadership with Andersen CEO Chris Galvin

Nick and Tyler are joined by Andersen’s CEO Chris Galvin in Minnesota at their headquarters. Tune in as Chris shares his path to CEO, leadership advice, the fundamentals of business needed, and a look into how Andersen prioritizes innovation.
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Taking the Fear out of Big Doors with Trevor Grine

Nick Schiffer and Jeff Sweenor discuss challenges and best practices for installing big doors with Trevor Grine a technical expert from Andersen. They also highlight resources for installation training and support on complex door projects.
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Podcast

Andersen Achieves Innovation Through Collaboration

Brandon Berg discusses his role as senior vice president of research, development, and innovation at Andersen, where he oversees designing, developing and testing new window and door products.
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Big Doors = luxurious indoor/outdoor spaces

We all know Andersen makes windows and doors. But did you know they also have moving glass wall systems called Big Doors? These Big Doors are perfect for creating luxurious indoor/outdoor spaces, even in norther climates

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Elevate your building skills

Are you looking to elevate your building skills and stay ahead in the industry? Look no further than the Andersen ProView's blog! This isn’t just any blog — it’s a treasure trove for professionals in the building space.

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How our windows are tested

Step inside our Research, Development, and Innovation (RD&I) Center with the hosts behind the Modern Craftsman podcast to see how we test to exceed industry standards and push our products to their breaking points.
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How a wood window is made from start to finish

Step inside our Bayport, Minnesota manufacturing facility to see how more 1,000 production associates leverage state-of-the-art machinery to make our clad-wood 400 Series windows. Guiding you along will be Tyler Grace and Nick Schiffer of the Modern Craftsman podcast — let's go!
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What makes a quality door?

How do we make our highest-performing, most energy-efficient, and largest patio doors? Let us show you in this video touring the manufacturing facility where we make A-Series doors. To guide you, we have two pros who share our commitment to upholding quality within the building industry — Tyler Grace and Nick Schiffer of the Modern Craftsman podcast.
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