Born To Tint with The Miller Brothers

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 hu...

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 curta...

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 competition...

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 inven...

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 t...

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....

🔥 This week on the Born to Tint Podcast, we sat down with Caden August – the young entrepreneur behind S3 Window Tinting out of Fort Worth, TX! Caden has quickly become one of the most influential voices in the window tinting community, growing a massive following across TikTok and Instagram. His educational content, behind-the-scenes installs, and transparency about business have inspired thousa...

This week on the Born to Tint Podcast, we sit down again with Alysha Yancey, the owner of Ace of Shades out of Fayetteville, North Carolina. This is Aly’s second time on the show, and for good reason — she continues to be an Army Veteran, entrepreneur, and rising leader in the window tinting industry, building her business from the ground up and leveraging the power of social media to grow fast. I...

This week on the Born to Tint Podcast, hosts Ricky and Josh Miller sit down with Rene Arce, the young and hungry entrepreneur behind Vegas Street Dogs — one of Las Vegas’ fastest-growing local food businesses blowing up on social media. From losing money at a casino to flipping that loss into a passion-driven hot-dog hustle, Rene shares how he built Vegas Street Dogs from the ground up — starting...

This week on the Born To Tint Podcast, we sat down with Gary, CEO of Houdini Wraps – one of Las Vegas’s top wrap shops known for combining creativity, education, and hustle. Gary shares how he went from turning wrenches in dealerships to wrapping cars, teaching classes, and building Houdini Wrap Academy into a respected name in the wrap and PPF industry. We talk about: 🚗 How Houdini Wrap started...

This week on the Born to Tint Podcast, Josh and Ricky sit down with Tim Nowicki, owner of To The T Detailing — one of Las Vegas’ most dedicated and detail-driven shops specializing in ceramic coatings, paint correction, and full-service detailing. 🚗✨ Tim shares his story of starting as a teenager washing cars for fun to now running a full-time detailing business built on quality, consistency, an...

This week, brothers Josh and Ricky Miller sit down with Jose Zaragoza, owner of 702Tint and one of Las Vegas’s longest-standing window tint professionals. With over 30 years in the industry, Jose shares his story of humble beginnings, lessons learned through decades of hands-on experience, and how he’s built a successful mobile tinting business serving both residential and commercial clients acros...

This week on the Born to Tint Podcast, Ricky sits down with JD Oviedo, owner of Tint Haus Audio & Accessories out of El Monte, California. 🎙️ JD shares his story of getting into the tint industry back in 2005, starting as a hands-on installer and evolving into one of SoCal’s most respected shop owners. From learning the hard way on his first installs to building a business that now blends audi...

This week, Ricky sits down with Nick Casucci, our Solar Gard representative, for a deep dive into everything happening in the world of window film! From industry insights, training and education, and networking opportunities to how manufacturers and dealers can better collaborate to grow the industry — this episode covers it all. Nick shares what’s next for Solar Gard — including advancements in e...

This week on the Born to Tint Podcast , Ricky and Josh sit down with Alan Alegre , the driven young entrepreneur behind Valley View Cleaning , a Las Vegas-based window cleaning company making waves in the home service industry. Alan shares his journey from working as an electrician to taking the leap into business ownership, door-knocking, investing in mentorship, and even scaling into multiple st...

Josh and Ricky sit down for a one-on-one debrief of the 2025 Window Film Conference & Tint-Off (WFCT), sharing their biggest takeaways from this year’s event. From the competitions and new film technologies to networking with top installers, this episode is packed with insider insights for anyone serious about the window-film industry. 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode - Key highlights and...

Unlock the secrets to mastering professional window tinting! 🔥 This week on the Born to Tint Podcast, Ricky and Josh welcome Frank Marques from Revision Installations (@Revision_installations) for a full recap of his experience inside the Born to Tint Academy and how it’s transforming his business. ✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🔑 From Wraps to Flat Glass – Frank’s path from commercial gra...

The countdown to WFCT 2025 in Reno is here – and we’ve got a special episode lined up for you! 🎙️ This week on the Born to Tint Podcast, Ricky and Josh sit down with 2x Decorative Champion Marcus Quintana (@tint_slayer) to break down the week leading up to WFCT, preparation strategies, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level in the window film industry. From insider tips on compet...

🎙️ This week on the Born to Tint Podcast, Ricky sits down with Kevin Lecat — head of the Solar Gard Panorama Program — to talk about building empires through flat glass, the future of our industry, and how education is the real edge. Kevin shares insight into how Solar Gard and Saint-Gobain are shaping the global market. From European innovation to American installer culture, Kevin breaks down the...

This week on the Born to Tint Podcast, the Miller Brothers sit down with James Operario, owner of Fresh Detail LV, to talk about his incredible journey from driving for Amazon to building one of Las Vegas’s fastest-growing detailing shops. 🚗✨ James shares how he hustled his way from washing Amazon vans overnight to opening his first brick-and-mortar shop just months ago, expanding services into...

In this episode of the Born to Tint Podcast, we sit down with Mark Jimenez, owner of Red Rock Running Company in Las Vegas. Mark shares his incredible journey from high school runner to teacher, coach, and now local business owner supporting the running community  . We talk about: 🏃 Mark’s personal story of rediscovering running, losing weight, and running 3,000+ days in a row  🎽 His experience...

In this episode of the Born to Tint Podcast, we sit down with Papi Eliu – owner of Best Deal Window Tint in Orlando, Florida, champion installer, and all-around industry legend. 🎙️ Eliu shares his journey from 30+ years in automotive tinting to mastering flat glass installations, his approach to stress-free business ownership, and how he balances quality, speed, and customer relationships. We dive...

📍 Las Vegas Detail Shop Owner David David Shares His Journey. This week on the Born to Tint Podcast, we sit down with David David, owner of Daily Details Garage, one of Las Vegas’ most respected auto detailing shops. From humble beginnings with just $2,000 and a dream, David built his business into a growing force in the detailing industry. In this episode, we dive deep into: - How Daily Details...

In this episode of the Born to Tint podcast, we’re joined by Julian Guzman from Julian’s Window Tint in Fresno, California – one of the first attendees of the Born to Tint Academy. 🎓 We dive deep into what he learned from the academy, how he plans to use that knowledge to scale his business, and what it really takes to grow beyond auto installs. We cover everything from flat glass fundamentals, s...

In this episode of the Born to Tint Podcast, the Miller Brothers sit down with Jordan Yost and Justin Wray of Precision Tube Laser—a cutting-edge American manufacturing company based in Las Vegas, NV. 🇺🇸 We dive deep into the journey of building a U.S.-based manufacturing powerhouse from the ground up. Jordan and Justin share how they went from racing cars and running rental agencies to investing...