The Real Formula for Manufacturing Success and Growth with Mike DeSoto

What does it take to lead operations at scale while keeping culture, quality, and innovation aligned? In this episode, COO Mike DeSoto breaks down how manufacturing excellence and leadership mindset drive real business growth. #Operations #Leadership #Manufacturing #BusinessGrowth #ContinuousImprovement #MITERBrands What You’ll Learn: What a Chief Operating Officer actually oversees in a manufacturing business How great companies balance quality, innovation, and operational efficiency The real impact of mergers and acquisitions on teams and culture Why simplicity and action are critical leadership principles How continuous improvement and team engagement drive long term success Timestamps / Chapters: 00:00 – Who is Mike DeSoto and how did his journey start? 01:40 – What does a Chief Operating Officer do day to day? 04:40 – How do manufacturing, supply chain, and quality connect? 06:40 – What makes this acquisition a “better together” strategy? 09:05 – Why do performance and innovation matter in this industry? 11:52 – What is the best leadership advice for business growth? 14:05 – How do you create a culture of continuous improvement? 18:00 – What does the future look like for MITER Brands? Guest Bio: Mike DeSoto is the Chief Operating Officer at MITER Brands, where he oversees manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and quality across the organization. With a background rooted in both military service and decades of experience in the window and door industry, Mike brings a leadership style focused on simplicity, action, and continuous improvement. Subscribe for more insights on home innovation and window technology and find everything you’re looking for at the MITER Brands website: https://bit.ly/4strBKS