Born To Tint with The Miller Brothers

This week on Born to Tint , we sit down with Craig Pengelly from Craig’s Car Care in Canada. With decades of experience in the window tint industry, Craig shares invaluable advice he’s gained throughout his career. We dive into his journey competing at WFCT over the years and the incredible knowledge shared at these events. Craig also drops tips and tricks he’s learned that can help elevate your s...

This week on Born to Tint , we sit down with Trevor from TintingInsurance.com to dive into the unique challenges of insuring window tint shops. Trevor shares how he carved out a niche in window tinting insurance, helping shops like ours secure proper coverage when traditional insurance providers often misunderstand the industry. We also discuss how Ryan Pineda has influenced our business as our me...

On this week’s Born to Tint podcast, hosts Ricky and Josh Miller chat with Aly from Ace of Shade Tinting in North Carolina. Discover how Aly successfully grew her window tinting business using social media, built strong customer trust, and expanded her brand. From social media strategies to customer engagement and business growth tips, this episode is packed with actionable advice for anyone in th...

In this episode, Ricky & Josh sit down with David Karle and Carlos “The Texas Squeegee” Olazaba to dive into the world of Tinter Battles. We explore how this event has brought excitement and camaraderie to the window tint industry and discuss ideas for making future events even more “tintertaining.” From fun competition formats to ways to elevate the industry’s community spirit, this conversat...

This week on Born to Tint, we’re excited to chat with Mark Embrock, the expert behind EDTM—an industry leader in glass testing tools and window tint equipment. Mark shares insights into EDTM’s innovative products, explaining how they help window tint professionals choose the right film for every type of glass. Discover how using these tools has transformed our tinting process, saved us money, and...

This week, we’re joined by Tim Osterloh from Metro Tint LLC, a leader in the window tint industry who’s mastered the art of organic social media growth. Over the past three years, Tim has built a powerful online presence, eliminating the need for paid advertising. As Panorama Pro network members, we discuss the benefits of Solar Gard films and how being part of this exclusive network elevates our...

This week on Born to Tint, we’re joined by our cousin Isaih “The Pretty Boy” Quinones, the middleweight Power Slap champion. Isaih shares his journey into Power Slap, detailing his recent championship win in Abu Dhabi and the rigorous training, weight cutting, and preparation required to excel in the sport. We also reminisce about his visits to our family’s window tint shop growing up, sharing sto...

This week, we’re joined by Miguel Detres, Technical Service Manager at Solar Gard Saint-Gobain, and a true expert with over 20 years of experience in the window film industry. Miguel shares his invaluable knowledge as we dive into the technology behind window film and the importance of choosing the right film for every glass surface. We discuss why metering flat glass is crucial to prevent breakag...

In this week’s episode, we celebrate our first podcast in the brand-new in-shop studio with special guests Erik Devash and Kado Serri-Charette from Tintwiz. We kick things off with a surprise gift from Josh: a box of VeeFriends UNO cards by Gary Vee! We reflect on our podcasting journey over the past year, leading up to the completion of our new studio. We dive deep into the development of the Bor...

In this week's episode, we sit down with our friend Aubi Foster, co-owner of Social City Crossfit. Together with her husband Omar, Aubi shares insights on fitness, nutrition, lifestyle, mindset, homeschooling, and parenting. We dive into a range of relatable topics that we're passionate about and can’t wait for you to hear. Tune in for an inspiring and engaging conversation on living a b...

In this week's episode, Ricky sits down with Dave Karle from CoolVu, live from the WFCT show floor. They dive into ideas for tint competitions like WFCT, sharing thoughts on future events and what could make them even better, along with insights on where the window tint industry is heading. Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on the show floor, so we did our best to adjust the audio to mini...

This week, Ricky & Josh sit down with Paul Bukosky, a territory manager for Xpel, to dive deep into the window tint industry. Paul shares his experiences, his approach to supporting customers, and offers insights from his journey in the field. They even veer off course to chat about something a bit unexpected: our thoughts on space! Join us for an engaging and wide-ranging conversation on this...

In this week’s episode, Ricky Miller sits down with Joe and Chris from IKAG Construction to talk about their ongoing shop remodel and share insights into the world of trade work. They dive into the challenges of finding employees passionate about working in a trade, the drive to provide ethical and transparent services to customers, and how critical honesty is in building trust. The conversation a...

In this week’s episode of Born To Tint, we sit down with Amanda Skvorzov from My Salon Suites, a long-time client who shares real-time data on how our solar control film has made a difference in her business. We also dive into entrepreneurship, discussing the journey of building a successful business, and talk about our kids currently running together in high school. Tune in for insights into sola...

In this week’s episode of Born To Tint , we sit down with Patrick Latman live from the show floor at WFCT! A quick heads-up—there’s some background noise since we recorded on the floor, and we apologize for any audio issues. We chat with Patrick about his product, Dry Shrink Prep, how it came about, and why he started it. We also dive into their new dry ropes and the slip solutions they’re working...

In this week’s episode of Born To Tint, Josh sits down with his childhood friend Heather Bean, who recently opened her own tinting business in Las Vegas called Tint Chick. Heather shares her journey into the tint industry, how she learned the trade, and the structure of the school she attended to master tinting. Together, they also discuss the progress of the Flat Glass Academy, tint tools, techni...

In this week's episode of Born To Tint, we sit down with AG from Toe Hold to talk business and dive into the marketing strategy that makes Toe Hold flip flops the best in the world. We explore the importance of foot health, why wearing the right shoes matters, and how conservation plays a role in sourcing the animal hides used in their products. Plus, we mix in a little discussion about polit...

In this week's episode of Born To Tint, Ricky is live from WFR in Chattanooga, TN, where he sits down with Flat Glass Joe. They chat about the current event, past and upcoming events, and what they each take away from these industry gatherings. The conversation also dives into window tinting techniques and best practices, offering valuable insights for both new and seasoned professionals. Tun...

In this week's episode of Born To Tint, Ricky and Josh dive deep into Ricky's experience running a grueling 100-mile race in Lake Tahoe, sharing insights and reflections from the journey. They also unveil exciting details about the upcoming Flat Glass Academy, including how to secure a spot on the waitlist. The conversation highlights the impact of video content on their business growth...

In this episode of Born to Tint, we sit down with Rob Foster from All Out Tint Window Tinting to discuss the tools and techniques that have shaped our tinting journeys. We share the story of how we met at WFCT last year and dive into our shared passion for educating both consumers and fellow tinters. We also explore the growing demand for security film in the Las Vegas valley, and how, despite bei...

In this episode of Born to Tint, we sit down with Erik Pendleton from Rewired Technologies to discuss how his agency got its start and carved a niche in the flat glass sector. We chat about the upcoming football season and dive into the world of fantasy football before exploring how Rewired Technologies helps the tint industry excel in advertising. Join us as we discuss the intricacies of algorith...

In this episode of Born To Tint, we dive into another Q&A session where we explore all things tint. Join us as we share stories about growing up in the tint industry, with a special focus on Ricky’s unique experiences and insights. Ricky also opens up about his personal struggles from the past, sharing how they've shaped him and taught him valuable lessons that continue to influence his a...

In this episode of Born to Tint, we are joined by Brodie Matthews and David Kratz from Autobahn. Tune in as we dive into the competitive world of window tinting and share the story of how we met Brodie. We discuss the critical issue of glass breakage and the factors that can cause it when applying window film. Learn why metering the glass is essential when working with flat glass and discover the...

Join us in this exciting episode of Born to Tint as we dive into The Tint Talk: Q&A Round 4, where we cover all things tint! In this episode, we discuss Josh's tinting journey, including his previous location in Texas. Discover how skilled labor like tinting can open doors to opportunities around the world, especially given the current shortage of skilled labor. We also share valuable tip...

In this episode of Born to Tint, we sit down with Lindsay Riley, the Architectural Window Film Vision Territory Manager for the West Coast. Lindsay shares her unique journey from the hospitality industry into the world of window films, highlighting the skills and insights she brought along the way. We dive deep into the variety of products and solutions that flat glass offers, and discuss the impo...