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 Ashley Cline of MR Davidson, a long-time recruiter in the glazing and construction industries who’s redefining what good recruiting actually looks like. Instead of chasing résumés, Ashley focuses on relationships, culture fit, and long-term success — for both companies and people.

Ashley shares her journey into the glazing industry, how recruiting has changed since COVID, and why culture, potential, and personality now matter more than ever. Together, Merv and Ashley unpack the real challenges facing the trades today — from labor shortages and generational gaps to misconceptions about recruiters and what it actually takes to build strong, sustainable teams.

You’ll hear them dive into:

• Why relationship-driven recruiting outperforms job boards
• Culture fit vs. technical skill — and why one matters more
• How COVID and remote work reshaped estimating and project management roles
• Why project managers and estimators are in such high demand
• Bringing talent into glazing from other trades, military, and new industries
• The role recruiters play in reshaping the future of the trades
• Why you can teach skills — but not work ethic or attitude

This episode is an honest, practical look at hiring, leadership, and building teams that actually last — packed with insight for shop owners, project managers, industry leaders, and anyone invested in the future of the trades. 

Learn more about Omni Cubed: https://omnicubed.com/

Learn more about MR Davidson: https://mrdavidson.com/