Born To Tint with The Miller Brothers

🎙️ What happens when a custom home builder and two window tint entrepreneurs — all connected through Ryan Pineda — sit down together? You get one of the most wide-ranging, real-talk conversations we've ever had on the pod. This week, Ricky and Josh sit down with Brock Holyoak, a Utah-based home builder operating in Cedar City and Mesquite, Nevada, building semi-custom spec homes on a 90–95 day production timeline and scaling toward full subdivision development. 🔥 In this episode we cover: 🏠 Why firing the wrong customer is one of the best business moves you can make ⚡ How Brock builds semi-custom spec homes in 90–95 days — and what the big builders get wrong 📊 The difference between building for people vs. building for numbers 👨‍👦 How Brock is structuring his business to hand it off to his son incrementally 💼 How the Miller Brothers transitioned Green Valley Window Tint from a mom-and-pop shop into a scalable operation 🎯 Why they stopped chasing every job and started focusing on commercial and architectural tint 📱 How content and podcasting is closing deals before customers even call — including leads coming in directly from ChatGPT 🔨 Why skilled trades may be the most AI-proof careers of the next 20 years 👷 The real talk on Gen Z in the workforce — what's working, what isn't, and how to train the right people 🧠 Hiring from the ground up vs. bringing in veterans — and which actually works better 💰 Tax strategy for small business owners: rolling profit into assets instead of paying it out 🚛 Vehicle fleet management and the leasing vs. buying debate for work trucks 🌐 The future of AI, robotics, and whether human craftsmanship becomes a premium product 🎤 Brock's upcoming podcast "Brews and Bullshit" — filmed in the Utah mountains 🙌 Whether you're in construction, tinting, or just trying to build something that lasts — this episode is loaded with real-world strategy and unfiltered conversation. 📲 Follow us on Instagram @greenvalleywindowtint 📲 Follow Brock on Instagram @brockholyoak 🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the Born to Tint Podcast!

He's been tinting since the early 90s, he's competed at the highest level, and he's still out there doing it his way. Craig Pengelly, a 34+ year veteran of the window tint industry out of Vancouver, Canada, is back on the Born to Tint Podcast for his second appearance, and this one does not disappoint. Ricky and Josh sit down with Craig fresh off SEMA's Tint-Off competition for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what it's really like to have a career in this industry, the good, the bad, and the expensive lessons in between. What We Cover in This Episode: 🏆 A full breakdown of the WFCT Tint-Off — the new format, the three-pane challenge, reduced time limits, and why Ricky is locked in to compete next year 💰 Real talk on pricing — what Craig charges per square foot in Vancouver, what lowballers are doing in his market, and why doubling your price might be the best business move you haven't made yet 📈 How Green Valley Window Tint more than doubled their square foot pricing in two years — and still kept a strong close rate 🤝 Building long-term contractor relationships and why volume jobs have a different pricing formula 🔧 Shop vs. no shop — why Craig let his physical location go and how keeping overhead low gives you ultimate flexibility 🇨🇦 The Canadian market reality — currency exchange, pricing pressure, and tinting just 10 minutes from the U.S. border 🚗 Old school vs. new school installs — soaking windshields in the 90s vs. the delicate fabrics and electronics of modern cars ⚠️ Shop liability and costly mistakes — hybrid battery blunders, stained roller shades, burned door panels, and the one lesson Craig will never forget 🌐 How the WFCT and other competition have built a priceless global network, and why that community pays off for years 🎓 Why being transparent with customers when something goes wrong always wins in the long run Whether you're a solo operator, a shop owner, or someone who's been tinting for decades, this episode is full of wisdom, war stories, and real-world strategy you can take straight to the shop. 📲 Follow us on Instagram @greenvalleywindowtint 📲 Follow him on Instagram @craig.pengelly

What does a franchise flooring business have in common with a window tint shop? A whole lot more than you'd think. In this episode, Josh Miller sits down with Janie Sandberg, co-owner of Floor Coverings International's Henderson, Nevada location, for a candid conversation about building a service business the right way. About Janie & Floor Coverings International: 🏢 Co-owns the Henderson, NV location of Floor Coverings International 🏆 Went from stay-at-home mom with zero industry experience to winning Rookie of the Year in their first full year 📈 Grew revenue 92% in 2025 💰 Personally closed $1.7 million in sales last year What We Cover in This Episode: 🤝 How they built a white-glove, start-to-finish customer experience that turns buyers into raving fans 🔄 The handoff system from sales to install that keeps customers informed and stress-free ⚡ Why delivering a price on the spot gives you a massive edge over the competition 📞 How following up consistently wins business that other companies leave on the table 🤖 Using CRM automation and AI tools like NotebookLM to streamline operations and scale smarter 🔗 Building referral and affiliate partner programs that bring in pre-sold customers 🎯 Why knowing who your real customer is matters more than trying to win on price 🔥 How to respond to problems fast — and why it's one of the best marketing moves you can make ❤️ The three core values that drive their team culture: Love, Always Add Value, Outstanding Experience Whether you're in window tint, flooring, or any trade service business, this episode is packed with real-world strategy for anyone looking to scale without losing the personal touch that keeps customers coming back — and sending their friends. 📲 Follow us on Instagram @greenvalleywindowtint 📲 Follow them on instagram @floorcoveringshenderson

This week on the Born To Tint Podcast, we sit down with a true pioneer of the window tint industry — Tommy Silva, owner of T&T Tinting Specialists in Hawaii. 🌴 Tommy isn’t just an industry veteran… he’s the guy who helped make window tint LEGAL in Hawaii. From lobbying lawmakers to building a multi-million dollar business over 40+ years, this episode is packed with real experience, business wisdom, and lessons you won’t hear anywhere else. 🎙️ In this episode, we cover: 🌴 How Tommy helped legalize window tint in Hawaii 📈 Scaling a tint business to $5M+ and beyond 🏢 Why flat glass took his business to the next level 👥 Transitioning to an employee-owned company (ESOP) 💡 The importance of partnerships with manufacturers 🔥 Why this is NOT an “8-hour a day” business 💰 How top installers maximize income in this trade 🧠 Lessons from 40+ years in the tint industry Tommy shares real, unfiltered insight on what it takes to build something that lasts — from grinding 12+ hour days early on to creating a company that now runs with leadership and structure. “You’re going to get out what you put in… this is not an 8-hour business.” 📲 Follow Tommy Silva & T&T Tinting: Instagram: @tommysilva808 Instagram: @tnttinting 📲 Follow us for more industry content: @greenvalleywindowtint 🎧 If you're in the tint industry — or looking to level up your business — this is a must-listen episode. #WindowTint #TintShop #Entrepreneurship #FlatGlass #BornToTint 00:00 - Why This Isn’t an 8 Hour Business 00:20 - Introducing Tommy Silva (Tint Industry OG) 01:08 - Hawaii Tint Laws Explained (Old vs New) 02:05 - How Law Changes Boosted Tint Business 03:01 - Strict Inspections & Windshield Tint Limits 05:02 - Selling His Company to Employees (ESOP) 06:28 - Why He Didn’t Sell to Outside Buyers 07:42 - How Employee Ownership Changes Everything 09:33 - Does ESOP Make Businesses Grow Faster? 10:54 - How Employees Cash Out Their Shares 12:11 - Hitting $5M+ & Scaling the Business 15:45 - The Shift Into Flat Glass & Hotels 17:35 - Landing Massive Hotel Projects in Hawaii 18:25 - Training Auto Tinters Into Flat Glass Pros 20:04 - Why They Avoid Color Change Wraps 24:03 - Making Big Money on Large Scale Jobs 26:35 - How Installers Maximize Income 29:00 - Slow Season vs Busy Season Strategy 39:31 - Why Repeat Customers Are Everything 45:59 - The Story of Legalizing Tint in Hawaii 51:36 - Getting the Governor to Approve Tint Laws 56:52 - Tint Laws, Loopholes & Medical Exemptions 01:10:56 - Advice for New Tinters & Business Owners 01:14:47 - Building a Family Legacy in Tint 01:19:47 - Final Thoughts & Industry Growth

This week we sit down with Rob Mattson from the 2nd Lap Podcast — one of Josh’s longtime friends and someone with a completely different perspective outside the tint industry. Rob brings a unique mix of business, mindset, fitness, and life experience that turned this into one of our most wide-ranging conversations yet. From walking thousands of miles a year to breaking down crypto, AI, and personal growth — this episode hits on a little bit of everything. 🎙️ What we get into in this episode: 👉 Rob’s journey from business & entrepreneurship into building the 2nd Lap Podcast 👉 Walking thousands of miles a year and how it reshaped his mindset 👉 The concept of “second laps” in life — starting over and leveling up 👉 Deep dive into AI, business tools, and productivity 👉 Crypto, NFTs, and lessons learned the hard way 👉 Building discipline through consistency (not motivation) 👉 Why identity is everything when it comes to growth 👉 Real talk on failure, risk, and long-term thinking 💡 One of the biggest takeaways — You don’t need a perfect plan… you just need to start moving. Rob literally built a lifestyle around walking and learning — turning that into a platform to share knowledge and connect with others. 📲 Follow Rob Mattson: Instagram: @RHMATTSON 🎧 Check out the 2nd Lap Podcast 📲 Follow us for more episodes & content: IG: @GREENVALLEYWINDOWTINT #windowtint #entrepreneurship #podcast #selfimprovement #businesstips

This week on the Born To Tint Podcast, we sit down with Cory Baines, owner of Express Tinting out of Brisbane, Australia 🇦🇺. Cory discovered us through another podcast, reached out, and we had the chance to connect while he was out in Las Vegas 🔥 From starting in dealerships with zero access to training… to building his own shop and navigating today’s evolving tint industry — Cory shares real insight on what it takes to grow, adapt, and survive in this business 💪 🚀 What We Cover In This Episode: 🌍 Cory’s journey from Australia to connecting with the Born To Tint Podcast 🏁 How he got started tinting with no formal training 🔁 Learning through repetition at dealerships and why it matters 📉 The shift in the tint industry from closed-off to collaborative 🏪 Dealerships vs retail shops — where the work is going 💰 Pricing conversations and why different cars = different labor 🧠 Educating customers vs just selling film 📲 The impact of social media on the tint industry 👷 The ongoing struggle to find skilled installers worldwide 🌞 Seasonal business differences between Australia vs the U.S. 🎯 Key Takeaways: 💡 The industry is shifting toward education, transparency, and collaboration 📈 Social media is one of the biggest growth tools in modern tinting ⚙️ Repetition and fundamentals are still the fastest way to level up 🤝 Networking and relationships are opening more doors than ever 📲 Follow Cory: 👉 Instagram: @expresstinting.qld 📲 Follow Us: 👉 Instagram: @greenvalleywindowtint If you’re in the tint game — whether you’re just starting or scaling your shop — this episode is packed with real-world insight you can apply immediately 💯

🔥 This week on the Born to Tint Podcast, we sit down with Joe Guzman, better known in the industry as Flat Glass Joe - one of the premier flat glass installers in the window film industry and one half of the former Tinter Battles Team Flat Glass Champions. In this episode, Joe talks about his journey in the tint industry, how he got started in flat glass, lessons from competition, the growth of architectural window film, and why content creation is helping push the industry forward. We also get into bird strike film, anti-graffiti film, networking through Tinter Battles, balancing business and family life, and what it takes to stay at a high level in the window tint and flat glass game. 🎙️ In this episode, we cover: 🔹 Joe Guzman’s story and how he got started in the tint industry 🔹 Life as one of the top flat glass installers in the game 🔹 Tinter Battles, competition, and the future of flat glass events 🔹 How social media and content are growing the tint industry 🔹 Bird film, anti-graffiti film, and real-world flat glass challenges 🔹 Scaling a tint business while balancing family and life 🔹 Why networking in the tint industry matters more than ever Whether you’re into flat glass window film, architectural tint, window tint competitions, or just love hearing real stories from top installers in the industry, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 📲 Follow Joe Guzman here: Instagram - @flatglassjoe 📲 Follow us here: Instagram - @greenvalleywindowtint #BornToTintPodcast #FlatGlassJoe #JoeGuzman #FlatGlass #WindowTint #ArchitecturalWindowFilm #TinterBattles #WindowFilmIndustry

This week we sit down with Alexis “El Magic” Figueroa - owner of Magic Shade, founder of Magic Academy, and creator of the Magic Pouch chest tool system built specifically for tinters. From competing on the world stage to innovating tools used by installers across the globe, El Magic is pushing the tint industry forward in a BIG way 🌎🔥 If you're into automotive tint, flat glass, competitions, or leveling up your install game - this episode is packed with value. 🎙️ In This Episode We Cover: 🔹 Competing at WFCT and what it takes to perform under pressure 🔹 Why the best tinters compete 🔹 Automotive vs Flat Glass - the art behind both 🔹 Bottom loading vs two-staging - why you need both skills 🔹 Tesla installs, Cybertruck windshields, and new vehicle challenges 🔹 How social media changed the tint industry 🔹 Building Magic Academy and training the next generation 🔹 The evolution of the Magic Pouch - designed by a real installer for real installers 🔹 Innovation, growth, and pushing the tint industry forward El Magic shares his journey from Puerto Rico to the United States, how competition fuels growth, and why craftsmanship still matters in today’s tint game. This episode is all about mindset, technique, and building something bigger than yourself. If you’re serious about growing in the window tint industry - this is a must watch 💪 Drop a comment below - are you team bottom load or team two-stage? Like 👍 Comment 💬 Subscribe 🔔 Follow Alexis: Instagram - @magicshade.us Instagram - @magicacademy.us Instagram - @magicpouchtools Follow us: Instagram - @greenvalleywindowtint #BornToTintPodcast #WindowTint #MagicPouch #TintLife #AutomotiveTint

This week on the Born To Tint Podcast, we sit down with Chris Garcia from Fresh Off The Lot and Dante Peterson from Dante’s Custom Detailing - the founders behind the fast-rising brand Tint The World 🌎🔥 These two entrepreneurs are making serious noise in the detailing, tinting, and automotive space. From building their own brands to launching a movement that’s bringing the industry together, this episode is packed with value, vision, and real business talk. If you’re in window tint, detailing, wrap, or any automotive service business - this is one you don’t want to miss 🎙️ 🎯 In This Episode We Cover: 🔹 The origin story behind Tint The World 🔹 How Chris and Dante built their individual brands from the ground up 🔹 What it takes to stand out in the automotive industry 🔹 Branding, content creation, and building community 🔹 The power of collaboration over competition 🔹 The future vision for Tint The World 🌎 🔹 Lessons learned from the grind This episode is about more than tint - it’s about mindset, movement, and building something bigger than yourself 💪 🌎 About Our Guests 🔥 Chris Garcia - Founder of Fresh Off The Lot Follow Chris on Instagram: @freshoffthelot_ 🔥 Dante Peterson - Owner of Dante’s Custom Detailing Follow Dante on Instagram: @dantescustomdetail 🔥 Tint The World Follow the movement: @tinttheworld__ Whether you’re an installer, shop owner, entrepreneur, or just getting started in the industry - this conversation will motivate you to level up 📈 If you believe in growing the industry and tinting the world together… this one’s for you 🌎 👇 Drop a comment and let us know your biggest takeaway from the episode. Follow us on Instagram: @GreenValleyWindowTint

This week we sit down with Jon Nickless, Solar Gard Sales Rep and 20+ year industry veteran, to talk exterior window film, large commercial projects, energy rebates, turf burn solutions, and the evolution of flat glass. 🔥🏢 In this episode we break down a massive 165,000 sq ft exterior window film project and what it really takes to land and complete jobs at that level - from union labor and swing stages to seaming exterior film and securing 10-year warranties. 🏗️🪟 We also dive into: 🔹 Energy companies backing window film with major rebates 💰⚡ 🔹 Why exterior film is becoming critical with advanced low-e glass 🌡️ 🔹 Turf burn and vinyl siding melting solutions 🌱🔥 🔹 Why testing glass and using meters is non-negotiable 📊 🔹 The importance of structured flat glass education 🎓 🔹 How to position yourself as an expert and charge premium pricing 💼📈 If you’re in the window tint industry and want to grow your flat glass business the right way, this episode is packed with value for installers, shop owners, and anyone serious about scaling in architectural window film. 🚀 Follow @SolarGardWindowFilm Follow @GreenValleyWindowTint #WindowFilm #SolarGard #FlatGlass #ExteriorWindowFilm #ArchitecturalFilm #CommercialTint #EnergyEfficiency #TurfBurn #WindowTintBusiness #BornToTint

This week we sit down with Scott Decker – a 3M Authorized Wrap Trainer, tool inventor, and the mind behind Wrap On Tools and Wrap On: The Podcast 🎙️ Scott breaks down the real differences between wraps vs tint, the business models behind each, and why systems, processes, and quality matter more than ever as shops scale 📈 Whether you’re installing, training, building tools, or creating content – this episode is packed with value. 👇 What we get into on this episode 👇 🔧 Wrap industry vs tint industry – two totally different games 🧠 Why process matters more than just tools 📦 From installer to inventor – building Wrap On Tools 🎙️ How podcasts and content are shaping modern businesses 📊 Production shops vs artisan shops – pros, cons, and margins 📱 Using social media the right way to build trust and authority 🏁 Competing, training, and staying sharp in a fast-moving industry Scott also shares behind-the-scenes insight on launching products, running a podcast, and why education + consistency is the real cheat code in today’s market. 👀 Follow Scott here: 👉 IG - @stickwithscott 👉 IG - @wrapontools 📲 Follow us for more industry conversations: 👉 @greenvalleywindowtint 💥 If you’re in the wrap or tint game (or thinking about leveling up your shop), this is one you don’t want to miss. ▶️ Watch the full episode now and tap subscribe for weekly drops #BornToTintPodcast #WindowTint #VehicleWraps #WrapIndustry #TintIndustry

This week we sit down with Clayton Summerall, the owner of Mint Tinting, Becker Wraps, and multiple other ventures out of College Station, Texas. Clayton is one of those guys who doesn’t just talk vision - he executes it at a massive level. From premium tint and wraps to large-scale security, education, and community impact, this episode is packed with real game for shop owners and entrepreneurs alike. 🎙️ In this episode, Clayton breaks down: 🔹 Building multiple businesses under one ecosystem 🔹 Why premium pricing attracts better clients (and better results) 🔹 Using micro-influencers and NIL deals to dominate local markets 🔹 Scaling from small jobs into six and seven-figure commercial contracts 🔹 Security film, ballistic protection, and school safety at scale 🔹 Training the next generation through technical education 🔹 Leadership, culture, and protecting your company standards 🔹 Why relationships always beat short-term wins This conversation goes deep into business strategy, mindset, pricing, marketing, and long-term vision - straight from someone actually doing it at a high level. 🚀 If you’re serious about growth in the tint, wrap, PPF, or security space, this is a must-watch episode. 📲 Follow Clayton here: 👉 Instagram - @mint_tinting 👉 Instagram - @beckerwraps 👉 YouTube - @wraps2Riches 📲 Follow us for more industry conversations: 👉 Instagram - @greenvalleywindowtint 👇 Drop a comment and let us know your biggest takeaway from this episode!

This week we sat down with Sal Hurtado, owner of Sal’s House of Tint out of San Marcos, Texas and a Flat Glass Judge for WFCT – and this one went DEEP 🎙️🔥 From Sal’s wild journey into the tint industry to competition, judging at the highest level, leadership, culture, health, and mindset – this episode is raw, honest, and packed with real-world value for shop owners, installers, and anyone grinding to build something bigger 💪 👇 In this episode, we cover 👇 🔹 How Sal got started tinting and the mentors that changed his life 🔹 Competing vs judging – and why judging may be the highest level 🔹 What separates good tinters from great ones under pressure 🔹 Building shop culture that actually retains talent 🔹 Why ego kills growth in this industry 🔹 The role fitness, discipline, and routine play in long-term success 🔹 Real talk on competitions, training your team, and leading by example Sal brings wisdom, humility, and perspective you don’t hear every day – this is one you’ll want to listen to all the way through 🚗🏠 🎧 Watch / listen now on YouTube and all streaming platforms 👤 Guest: Sal Hurtado 🏢 Shop: Sal’s House of Tint – San Marcos, TX 📲 Follow Sal on IG: @salshouseoftint 📲 Follow us: @greenvalleywindowtint If you’re serious about leveling up in tint, business, or life – this episode is for you 🚀

We sit down with Roberta Rodriguez, owner of Modesto Window Tint and founder of the California Tint Academy – one of the most respected leaders in the window film industry today. Roberta breaks down what it really takes to scale a tint business, build elite installers, and create a training academy that changes lives inside and outside the industry. This episode is PACKED with real-world gems for shop owners, installers, and anyone looking to grow in window film. 💪🎯 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER: 🔹 Training installers to become better than you 🔹 Why handing over the squeegee is a sign of true leadership 🔹 Building a successful tint academy from the ground up 🔹 The power of community, chambers, and local involvement 🔹 Creating follow-up systems that actually convert 🔹 Helping students after training - not just during 🔹 Using competition to become a better installer 🔹 Giving back and building the next generation of tinters Roberta also dives into how California Tint Academy works with schools, community programs, and re-entry initiatives to give people real career opportunities through window film. This is leadership, legacy, and impact all in one episode. 🙌 👤 FOLLOW OUR GUEST: 👉 IG: @modesto_window_tint 👉 IG: @california_tint_academy 🎧 WATCH / LISTEN NOW: If you’re serious about growing your tint business, training installers, or creating systems that last - this episode is a MUST. 📲 FOLLOW US: 👉 IG: @GREENVALLEYWINDOWTINT 💬 Drop a comment and let us know your biggest takeaway from this episode! #BornToTintPodcast #WindowTintIndustry #TintAcademy #TintLife #WomenInTint ROBERTA

This week on the Born to Tint Podcast, we sit down with a true OG of the tint industry – Fernan Sainz, owner and operator of Sainz Designs out of Staten Island, NY. If you’ve ever competed, watched, or followed high-level tinting, you already know the name. 💪🔥 Fernan breaks down what it really takes to stay elite for decades, how competition sharpens skill, and why repetition, discipline, and humility separate the good from the great. This episode is packed with real-world lessons for installers, shop owners, and anyone serious about mastering their craft. 👇 In this episode, we cover: 🔧 The mindset behind 30+ years in the tint industry 🏆 Winning Team Auto at Tinter Battles 2026 🥇 Back-to-back WFR Ironman Champion (2024 & 2025) 🔥 25 Top-5 finishes at WFCT and what consistency really means 🎯 Why practice doesn’t make perfect – it makes you better ⚡ Torch vs heat gun – speed, control, and competition strategy 🧠 Learning through failure, wasting film, and leveling up faster 🤝 How competition pushes the entire tint industry forward Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been tinting for decades, this conversation is full of game you can actually apply. Iron sharpens iron – and Fernan is living proof. 👉 Follow Fernan on all platforms: 📲 @sainzdesigns 👉 Follow us on Instagram: 📲 @GreenValleyWindowTint 🎧 Watch the full episode now and tap in with one of the most respected installers in the game.

AI, automation, and the future of running a modern window tint business 🤖💡 In this episode, we sit down with Erik Pendleton, Founder of Rewired Technologies, to break down how AI is already changing the game for businesses - and why ignoring it could leave you behind. From AI-powered phone answering and lead follow-up, to marketing automation and operational efficiency, Erik pulls back the curtain on what’s coming next and how tint shops can stay ahead of the curve. 🔥 In this episode we cover 🔹 Why AI is the “new internet” for business owners 🔹 How missed calls = missed money (and how AI fixes that) 🔹 AI agents vs traditional inside sales teams 🔹 What AI can and can’t replace in the tint industry 🔹 Why content, SEO, and automation are merging fast 🔹 How small and mid-sized shops can compete with big companies 🔹 The future of marketing, customer service, and business ops If you’re a shop owner, installer, or entrepreneur wondering how AI fits into your business - this episode is a must-watch. 🎯 📲 Follow our guest 👉 Follow Erik: @rewiredep 👉 Follow Rewired Technologies: @rewiredtechnologies 📲 Follow us for more tint, business, and behind-the-scenes content 👉 @GreenValleyWindowTint 🎧 Tap in, level up, and don’t get left behind. 🚀🔥 #BornToTintPodcast #WindowTintBusiness #AITools #Entrepreneurship #BusinessAutomation

This week on the Born to Tint Podcast, we sit down with Carlos Olazaba, better known as “The Texas Squeegee” 🤠🧽 - the founder and creator of the Tinter Battles, the viral tinting competition that’s pushing the craft, skill, and competitiveness of the window film industry to a whole new level 🚀 Carlos breaks down how Tinter Battles came to life, what makes a great competitor, and why competitions like this are so important for raising the standard in the tint world 💪 👇 WHAT YOU’LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE 👇 🔹 How Tinter Battles started and why it exploded so fast 🔹 What separates elite tinters from the rest 🔹 Competition mindset - pressure, prep, and performance 🔹 Why community and competition go hand in hand 🔹 The future of Tinter Battles and where it’s headed next 🎙️ Whether you’re an installer, shop owner, or just obsessed with the craft, this episode is packed with real insight and motivation from someone who’s changing the game. 📲 FOLLOW & SUPPORT 👉 Follow Carlos - @texas_squeegee 👉 Follow Tinter Battles - @tinterbattles 👉 Follow us - @GreenValleyWindowTint 💬 Drop a comment and let us know - would YOU compete in Tinter Battles? 😤🔥

In this week’s episode of the Born to Tint Podcast, we sit down with Kado Serri-Charette, TintWiz Brand Ambassador, to talk all things CRM, systems, and scaling a window tint business the right way 🚀 Kado shares real-world insight from years of running shops, working inside the industry, and now helping tint business owners understand how TintWiz transforms daily operations, from quotes and inventory to customer communication and long-term exit strategy. 🔥 In this episode, we cover: 📊 Why old-school spreadsheets and paper invoices are holding tint shops back ⚙️ How TintWiz streamlines quotes, scheduling, and film inventory 🧠 The mindset shift required to adopt technology in a traditionally old-school industry 💼 Why having systems in place increases the long-term value of your business 🔁 How shop owner feedback directly influences new TintWiz features like the cut optimizer 🎯 Kado also breaks down: 🤝 What it really means to be a brand ambassador without hard selling 🏪 How adding value to shops builds real relationships 🚗 Why TintWiz fits naturally into day-to-day shop workflows 🌱 How collaboration is pushing the tint industry forward 📲 Follow the crew: 👉 Follow Kado: @motiv8creativeminds 👉 Follow TintWiz: @tintwizapp 👉 Follow us: @GreenValleyWindowTint 🎙️ Guest: Kado Serri-Charette 🎧 Podcast: Born to Tint Podcast 👉 Subscribe for more conversations with industry leaders, shop owners, and installers shaping the future of the window film industry. #BornToTintPodcast #TintWiz #WindowTintBusiness #TintIndustry #ShopSystems

In this episode of the Born to Tint Podcast, we sit down with Marco “The Film Trainer” Cazorla, one of XPEL’s leading automotive window film trainers, for an honest, wide-ranging conversation recorded during SEMA 🚗🔥 This episode goes far beyond window tint. Marco breaks down why training installers is about changing lives, not just teaching film installation 💡 He shares how learning a skilled trade like automotive tint can completely shift someone’s trajectory - from career freedom to financial stability and building a future for their family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💪 We dive deep into topics like: 🧠 Why training new installers with no bad habits can be a huge advantage 🛠️ The difference between knowing how to tint vs knowing how to teach tint 🔁 Repetition, fundamentals, and why process matters more than ego 👩‍🔧 Why women often excel early in tint training 🗣️ Breaking down industry jargon so beginners actually understand the craft 📱 Content creation, social media reach, and why human connection drives virality The conversation also takes a fun, unscripted turn into some friendly conspiracy talk 👀🧩 — touching on media narratives, technology, AI, and why long-form podcasts allow for real conversations instead of short sound bites. Nothing wild, just thoughtful discussion, different perspectives, and the kind of dialogue you only get when people actually sit down and talk 🎧 If you’re an automotive window tint installer, shop owner, trainer, or someone looking to enter the industry, this episode delivers real insight, real experience, and real conversation from someone helping shape the future of tint education 🚀 👇 Follow our guest & the show 📸 Marco “The Film Trainer” Cazorla - @thefilmtrainer 📸 Green Valley Window Tint - @greenvalleywindowtint 🎧 Subscribe for more episodes on window tinting, PPF, training systems, business growth, mindset, and long-form conversations that don’t fit into a 30-second clip.

This week on the Born to Tint Podcast, we sit down with Erik Devash, one of the creators and owners of Tintwiz, the game-changing CRM that has transformed window tint, PPF, and flat glass companies across the world. 💡🔥 Erik breaks down powerful business concepts like addition by subtraction, simplifying your services, improving follow-ups, understanding your numbers, and scaling without burnout. From industry predictions to growth strategy, this episode is packed with value every shop owner needs. Whether you’re a one-man operation or running a high-volume tint shop, this conversation will help you build a cleaner, more efficient, and more profitable business. 💼📈 What You’ll Learn in This Episode 👇 ⭐ How Tintwiz became the #1 CRM in the tint industry ⚡ Why simplifying your services can grow your business faster 🧩 The hidden cost of adding “more” to your shop 📞➡️🏠 Follow-up strategies that turn auto customers into flat-glass clients 💵 How to stop undervaluing your time and start pricing for profit 🎯 Smarter marketing that creates momentum year-round 🧠✨ Mindset shifts that immediately raise efficiency and output Follow Our Guest & Sponsors 🤝 📲 Erik Devash – @ErikDevash 📲 Tintwiz – @tintwizapp Connect With Us 💚 📲 @greenvalleywindowtint #windowtintpodcast #tintwiz #tintwizcrm #windowtintbusiness #fl atglasswindowtinting #borntotintpodcast #autotintbusiness #tintshopgrowth #tintshopmarketing #ppfbusiness #windowtintpricing #customerfollowup #tintshopprofitability #windowtintindustry