Clear Impact Podcast
As the manufacturing leader in the fenestration industry, we are bringing our expertise to you. Listen to learn more about windows and doors, the components, running a successful business, and other related topics.
Episodes
Jim Shank joins us today as we talk about the common concerns when it comes to your new windows and doors. What kind of entry door should you have? Is distortion normal? What about condensation? How about suction cup marks? All of these questions are answered in this final episode of Windows and Doors 101.
Does tinted glass help your home to be more energy efficient? Maybe, or maybe not. Can you just add tint afterwards? Patrick Jameson and I discuss the various benefits - or drawbacks - of having your window glass tinted. We also discuss Low Emissivity coating and other considerations when purchasing windows and doors.
Which kind of frame is best? What holds up? What provides the biggest color options? Sometimes it depends on where you live. Learn all the pros and cons of the various frame types (aluminum, vinyl, fiberglass, etc) as we chat with Shawn Martin.
Wait, I have to maintain my windows and doors? What does this look like? What happens if I don't? Should I pressure wash them? In this short episode with Francisco Feliz, we help you understand why care and maintenance will help your window and door products functioning well for years to come.
As we continue with our Windows and Doors 101 Series, we explore design pressure. I want to protect my home against 140 mile per hour winds, so why does design pressure matter? What is design pressure? On today’s episode Patrick Jameson and I talk about this little known but important number.
What is glass? What is hurricane glass? What is impact glass? And how it like a grilled cheese sandwich? We discuss all of this with Francisco Feliz on today’s episode as we tackle the basics. You will learn more about this and why it matters when it comes to investing in your home.
Our name is a representation of our core values, with each letter standing for an important element of who we are. It forms our connection with team members, customers, suppliers, and communities. Listen to this episode to learn more about MITER, as our CEO, Matt DeSoto, walks us through each letter and its meaning. You might learn something new!
Dorgis Betancourt, owner of E & D Quality Install in Homestead, completed the rigorous certification journey for PGT and CGI, only our second learner to achieve this goal of Brand Expert. Dorgis and his wife Diana share a little about their business and why this knowledge is fundamental to their success.
Organizing an event can be fun! Or stressful, or chaotic, or possibly all of the above. Tackling an event this impressive most certainly requires Grit.
We sat down with Shawn, who helped coordinate our multi-day event in Scottsdale. Listen to his perspective of how everything came together, leaving a powerful mark on all who attended.
With over 300 people in attendance from across the country, we were able to have several conversations with folks experiencing this inspirational event. From Florida to Hawaii and a few spots in between, we enjoyed meeting so many teammates. Sharing their takeaways are: Tony Quatraro, Jason Rosenberg, Everett Anez, Anthony Scales, David Flores, and Josh Williard.
...You know how sometimes your work friends become your actual friends? That's the case with Stan and Jerry, as they share a bit of their history, friendly work competition, and years spent advancing the company forward.
They referred to themselves as "Frick n Frack", which always makes for a fun conversation!
As a childhood cancer survivor, Brady Lucas has had to demonstrate Grit that most of us have not. Yet he chose to have a great outlook - and continues to give back by working in non-profits. Brady shared his cancer story by authoring an inspirational book for children with cancer, Smiley's Smile.
Brady was a powerful keynote speaker at our event, sharing about the work of MITER Founda...
When it comes to Grit, Brad Snyder is no stranger. Naval Academy grad, military veteran, paralympic athlete (8 medals, 6 of which are gold), speaker, husband, father, and more describe his outer achievements. What is incredible is hearing about his inner achievements: his perseverance, courage, and grit to rise above challenges and succeed.
Brad shared his story from our stage, and t...
Grit, the theme of our CX event, is literally the foundation of MITER brands. And when legends gather, it's worth recording.
Jim Milgard, Pete DeSoto, and Rod Hershberger discuss the dedication and tireless commitment they exemplify in building their businesses. Now collectively under one umbrella, it's exciting to dream of what we can do together.
...Our team created an extensive certification program with multiple levels, with Brand Expert at the very top. Casey Thomas with Royal Palm Aluminum is our first learner to reach this level. He shares his experience of his learning journey and how this has helped him to reach success for himself and his company.
While attending the 2024 CX event in Scottsdale, we were happy to connect with Ali Zahrieh, our SVP of Strategy and M & A. It's been a big year for him and the team with acquiring and divesting several entities within the legacy PGT Innovations brands. Ali sheds some light on these integration decisions and will continue to help the team with go-forward strategies.
...Generosity is such a wonderful thing, and that is the heart behind the MITER Foundation. Supporting several causes and raising millions each year, we are excited to be a part of this! We caught up with Gwen Mallon at the 2024 CX event, and she shared more about about this amazing organization.
What started out as helping distribute relief supplies, has evolved into exploring damage and performance of windows and doors. Our engineering teams learn a lot through this exercise, and partner with other organizations in post storm evaluations. Dean Ruark, our VP of Engineering and Innovation at PGT, shares some of his first-hand experiences in assessing post storm damage in these de...
We continue to chat with Lisa, Logan and Alonso as they share about the NFRC, the National Fenestration Rating Council. This organization manages all the testing for Fenestration products on several criteria. We learn more about this group, how they function, and why it’s important for our business and the consumers.
It’s time for a deep dive as we begin a new series! Today’s conversation is with Lisa Wilson, Logan Yoder, and Alonso Morlesin, as they share their knowledge with us about Energy. They share why it’s important, explain the differences between Energy Code & Energy Star, and how this impacts our industry and our customers.
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