What does it actually take to scale a manufacturing business in the U.S. today?

In this episode of The Breakout CEO, Jeff Holman sits down with Spencer Loveless, second-generation CEO of Dustless Technologies and founder of Merit3D ⁨@Merit-3D⁩ .

Spencer grew up inside a family-run manufacturing business and stepped into leadership early. Over time, he’s had to navigate the realities most CEOs don’t see on paper: supply chain breakdowns, expensive partnerships, capital pressure, and the personal weight of keeping people employed in a rural community.

When COVID disrupted overseas suppliers, Spencer didn’t wait for things to “normalize.” He built Merit3D to solve a real operational problem... speed. Using additive manufacturing, his team helps companies skip long lead times, avoid tooling delays, and keep production in the U.S. without sacrificing quality.

Spencer is clear-eyed about the struggle. Growth creates pressure. Leadership compounds risk. And success rarely feels stable while you’re in it. But with the right operating mindset and a team that can execute, manufacturing in the U.S. can still win.

If you’re a CEO, founder, or operator thinking about scale, supply chain risk, or bringing production closer to home, this episode offers grounded insight from someone actively doing the work. This conversation isn’t about trends or theory. It’s about decisions.

🎧 Listen to the full episode to hear the nuance behind the decisions and why Spencer still believes the future of manufacturing belongs here.

Check out Spencer's work at https://merit3d.com/.

Say hello to Spencer!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-loveless/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Merit3D/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merit3d/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/merit-3d/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Merit-3D/

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