Clear Impact Podcast

Providing knowledge for window and door dealers and consumers

Brought to you by MITER Brands University, we are sharing our expertise around all topics relating to the window and door industry. Whether you are a dealer selling our products, or a homeowner doing research, this podcast provides helpful content that makes an impact.

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Episode 260: How Engineering Teams Improve Product Performance and Customer Experience

What happens behind the scenes before a window or door system ever reaches production? In this episode of the Clear Impact Podcast, Sherri Connor sits down with Matt Riland, Director of Product Engineering at MITER Brands, to explore how engineering teams improve product performance, support manufacturing operations, and drive Continuous Improvement across the organization. Matt […]

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Episode 259: How Manufacturing Leaders Build Trust, Safety, and Operational Excellence

What does it really take to build a safer, stronger manufacturing culture where people feel heard, valued, and motivated to improve every day? In this episode of the Clear Impact Podcast, Sherri Connor sits down with Bryan Richie and Matt Klimchak from MI Window and Door’s Hegins campus to explore how leadership, safety, continuous improvement, […]

Episode 258: Gold Star Family Stories, Navy SEAL Service, and Patriotism with Aaron and LuAnn Shadle

What does service, sacrifice, and patriotism look like inside a modern American family? In this episode of the Clear Impact Podcast brought to you by MITER Brands University, host Sherri Connor sits down with Aaron and LuAnn Shadle to share a deeply personal conversation about military service, Gold Star families, leadership, resilience, and the values […]

Episode 257: How Supplier Partnerships Drive Innovation at MITER Brands

What happens when supply chain teams become innovation partners instead of just material buyers? In this episode of the Clear Impact Podcast from MITER Brands University, Sherri Connor speaks with Mario Ferrucci about supplier collaboration, strategic procurement, product innovation, and how cross-industry partnerships help improve manufacturing, customer experience, and operational efficiency across the window and […]

Episode 256: Inside the Western Architectural Openings Brand Transformation

What does it take to transform an established window and door brand into a luxury architectural experience? In this episode of the Clear Impact Podcast, Sherri Connor sits down with Anita Holman and Crystal Perez to discuss the strategic rebrand of Western Window Systems into Western Architectural Openings. The conversation explores luxury brand positioning, customer […]

Episode 255: Building Better Partnerships in the Window and Door Industry with Joe Altieri

September 21, 2026
00:25:57
Homeowners, Industry Pros, People of Distinction

What does it really take to turn a garage-built idea into a nationally recognized innovation in the window and door industry? In this episode of the Clear Impact Podcast, Sherri Connor talks with Joe Altieri, founder and inventor of FlexScreen, to explore innovation, manufacturing automation, supplier partnerships, leadership culture, and the future of AI in […]