How to Build a Glass Brand w/ Keith Daubmann I Cutting Edge Install Podcast Ep. 6

Welcome to the Cutting Edge Install Podcast, brought to you by OmniCubed—where innovation meets installation and everything in between.   In this episode, host Merv Campbell, General Manager of OmniCubed, sits down with Keith Daubmann, co-owner of My Architectural Glass and the well-known My Shower Door brand. Keith shares his remarkable journey from a family crisis to building an award-winning glass business with 11 brick-and-mortar stores, manufacturing capabilities, and a reputation for excellence.   Throughout the conversation, Keith opens up about: • How a life-changing childhood illness sparked his family’s entrepreneurial path • The power of empathy in leadership and building strong workplace culture Why soft skills and emotional intelligence are essential in sales and customer relationships • Lessons in patience, brand building, and doing the right thing—even when it costs you • Using reciprocity in business and social media to open doors to new opportunities • From personal stories about working alongside his children to hard-earned insights on listening, adapting, and leading with heart, Keith offers valuable takeaways for business owners, sales professionals, and anyone in the glass and glazing industry.   Learn more about OmniCubed at: https://omnicubed.com Learn more about My Architectural Glass: https://myarchitecturalglass.com Learn more about My Shower Door: https://myshowerdoor.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Cutest Edge Install Podcast(00:01:02) - Keith Daubman on "My Architectural Glass Business"(00:04:11) - What Keeps You Going?(00:06:25) - A Lesson From Your Career(00:12:07) - What is, like, what do you have as a leadership style(00:17:20) - Are Your Children Looking to Get Into the Glass Industry?(00:19:42) - Have You Passed Down Any Lessons to Your Kids?(00:22:10) - The Importance of Reciprocity(00:24:22) - Taste of the Workplace(00:26:33) - Who's Your Inspiring Person?(00:27:35) - How to Keep Going in Business(00:29:42) - Glass Industry Advice on Building a Brand(00:32:48) - Keith on Becoming A Better Person(00:36:11) - Cutting Edge Installs