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. 🙌

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If you’re serious about growing your tint business, training installers, or creating systems that last - this episode is a MUST.

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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.

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📲 @sainzdesigns

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🎧 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
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👉 @GreenValleyWindowTint

🎧 Tap in, level up, and don’t get left behind.

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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? 😤🔥

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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

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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 🚀

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📸 Marco “The Film Trainer” Cazorla - @thefilmtrainer
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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
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🔥 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 thousands of new installers to join the industry.

In this episode, we dive deep into:
🚀 How Caden built his brand through social media
🏁 His journey from employee to shop owner
🛠️ Balancing content creation with running a growing business
💡 The future of tint, flat glass, and PPF
🤝 Collaboration over competition inside the industry
📈 What it really takes to scale a tint business the right way
Whether you’re an installer, shop owner, or someone wanting to grow your personal brand, this conversation is PACKED with game-changing insights.

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Instagram: @CadenAugust
Instagram Business: @s3windowtinting

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