Andrew Lejeune’s Blueprint for Luxury Glass Fabrication | Cutting Edge Install Podcast Ep. 15

Welcome back to the Cutting Edge Install Podcast, brought to you by Omni Cubed — where innovation meets installation and everything in between. In this episode, host Merv Campbell sits down with Andrew Lejeune (of Glass Art Design in Minneapolis) to unpack what it really takes to run a custom glass shop that says “yes” to the weird, the complex, and the high-end. Andrew shares how he went from fire protection to leading a decades-old artisan glass business built on hand-crafted techniques, relentless quality control, and a reputation trusted by luxury homebuilders. Together, Merv and Andrew dive into: • Why custom glass is equal parts art, precision, and problem-solving • How “saying yes” (with the right guardrails) builds trust and reputation over decades • The reality of rejecting glass to protect quality — and what it costs (and saves) • Blending old-world craftsmanship with modern operations, systems, and scaling • Product development lessons from chasing a recycled glass countertop concept • The traits that make a great installer today: pride, detail, and consistency • Why cross-functional meetings prevent expensive mistakes on complex jobs 2026 goals: ditching paper, adopting tablets, and growing both luxury and commodity work From fire-molded showpiece doors in a $10M lake home to a stunning solarium packed with leaded panels and color, this episode is packed with practical insight and a real appreciation for craftsmanship in the trades. Learn more about Omni Cubed: https://omnicubed.com/ Learn more about Glass Art Design: https://glassartdesign.com/ Chapters (00:00:02) - Cutting Edge Install(00:00:57) - Designing Fire Sprinklers and Alarms(00:07:16) - Glass Guys: The California Glass Industry(00:08:48) - What Makes Your Glass and Metal Fabrication Shop Different?(00:13:25) - How Custom Glass Fabricators Built a Reputation(00:16:36) - How Technology Affects the Stained Glass Industry(00:21:51) - How To Reign In Creativity In Your Product Development(00:26:50) - What Do You Do For Fun?(00:31:08) - Custom Glass Design(00:34:33) - Stained Glass in a Pub(00:36:57) - What Makes A Good Glazer or Installer?(00:44:14) - Marquis: What's One Lesson(00:49:46) - Inspiring People: On-Air Interview(00:51:34) - Andrew Glassman on His Vision for the Year 2022(00:53:56) - Cutting Edge Install