Guest Speaker Spotlight: Adam Shoemaker

This morning, our class had the pleasure of learning from Adam Shoemaker, owner of Glass Doctor of Southern Illinois. Adam shared his journey of purchasing the business alongside family members—despite personally having no prior experience in the glass industry or business ownership.

He spoke with students about building a strong employee structure that allows him to focus on working on the business rather than in it, while still stepping in when needed. Adam also discussed his role as a commercial property owner in Johnson County and how those investments have helped attract new businesses to the Vienna community by providing the right spaces to grow.

When asked what advice he would give our students, his response was simple but powerful: Dream big.

We’re grateful for Adam’s time, insight, and encouragement to think boldly about the future.

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