Born To Tint with The Miller Brothers

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Welcome to Born to Tint with The Miller Brothers.  Our podcast is more than just a show – it's a platform for building relationships, sparking creativity, and propelling the tinting industry forward together. We're here to provide education that empowers not only ourselves but also the tint community – from the clients to fellow professionals in the trade. Tune in to discover the latest trends, techniques, and strategies that drive success in the tinting world, while also gaining valuable insights into personal and professional growth. But that's not all. We're dedicated to fostering a sense of community within the tinting industry. We believe in creating a collaborative space where enthusiasts, experts, and newcomers alike can connect, share experiences, and learn from one another.  So, whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, whether you're a family-owned business or simply passionate about the art of tinting, we welcome you to join our journey. Subscribe now and be a part of our community as we celebrate the world of tinting.

  1. 5 days ago

    ChatGPT Ads Are Here with Erik Pendleton

    Ricky and Josh Miller sit down for the third time with Erik Pendleton, CEO of Rewired Technologies, and this one's a big one — Erik breaks down the biggest shift in SEO since Google launched, then drops a first-look announcement of Rewired's brand-new Ultimate AI Dealer Package. In this episode of the Born to Tint Podcast, the guys cover: 🤖 The shift from SEO to AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) — why ranking #1 on Google doesn't matter if ChatGPT isn't naming you the answer 📈 Rewired's brand-new Ultimate AI Dealer Package: AEO, Gemini/Google Ads, and ChatGPT Ads explained layer by layer 🎯 Inside ChatGPT Ads — budget minimums, how it mirrors Google Ads Manager, and why it feels like the "$0.05 click" era all over again 💬 Josh's AI-powered consultation workflow — real-time notes, automatic CRM follow-ups, and even live German-to-English translation mid-sale 🧠 Erik's fantasy football story about turning a "boomer" landscaper buddy into an overnight AI power user 🔓 The scary side of AI — sandbox escapes, self-preservation experiments, and who's actually liable when AI goes rogue 🛰️ Elon Musk, Starlink's next-gen satellites, and why data and distribution might matter more than the AI itself 🏆 A quick hit on the road to Tinter Battles LA and Green Valley's hot start to the month Whether you run a tint shop, an auto shop, or any home service business, this episode is a masterclass on staying ahead of the AI curve before your competition does. Follow Erik Pendleton @rewiredep and Rewired Technologies @rewiredtechnologies Follow us on Instagram @greenvalleywindowtint New episodes of the Born to Tint Podcast drop every week — subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a recap, business breakdown, or shop-floor story from Ricky and Josh Miller. #BornToTint #WindowTint #AIO #AnswerEngineOptimization #ChatGPTAds #SEO #TintShop #Entrepreneurship #RewiredTechnologies #WindowFilm

  2. 2 Sept

    Winning Decorative at WFCT 2026: Show Recap

    Recorded minutes after the WFCT awards ceremony wrapped, Ricky and Josh Miller sit down for a raw, emotional recap of one of the biggest weekends in Green Valley history. The team took home the championship in Decorative, Ricky cracked the Auto finals for the first time in 14 years and 11 competitions, and by the end of the episode Ricky drops a bombshell: he's hanging up his belt and stepping into the judge's chair. In this episode of the Born to Tint Podcast, Ricky and Josh cover: -Winning Decorative as a team with Jordon and Raul — and how a lighting mistake turned into their best look yet -The AI-powered design process: turning a podcast transcript into an AI "designer" that interviewed them and generated the mockup -Why AI makes people who already know their craft more valuable, not replaced -The behind-the-scenes chaos nobody saw: 9 hours of printing, a corrected cutting mistake, and a mid-competition call about a dead car battery -Weekend highlights — Peterson's repeat win, Fernando's double podium, the Genesis boys sweeping 1st and 2nd. -Ricky's emotional, faith-filled reflection on 14 years of competing and the moment he knew he was done -The official announcement: Ricky is retiring from competing and moving to the judge's side -Top Dealer Award, a Hall of Fame luncheon, and honoring Eric Davis and Chris Brooks -The pricing conversation Ricky had with five different shop owners this weekend — and his offer to prove it works -A brutal architecture challenge courtesy of judge Sean G, and a rule change conversation for flat glass -Ricky's clean, confident run to the Auto finals — and closing thank-yous to family, faith, and the Green Valley crew If you're in the window tint industry, competing on the circuit, or just want the real, unfiltered story of what a championship weekend actually looks like behind the scenes, this one is packed with emotion, business advice, and a major announcement from Ricky. Follow us on Instagram @greenvalleywindowtint New episodes of the Born to Tint Podcast drop every week — subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a recap, business breakdown, or shop-floor story from Ricky and Josh Miller. #WFCT #WindowTint #BornToTint #TintLife #WindowFilm #TintShop #Entrepreneurship #AutoTint #FlatGlass #DecorativeFilm

  3. 26 Aug

    From Union Plumber to Tint Shop Owner With Shannon Lau

    This week Ricky and Josh sit down with Shannon of Rise Above Window Tinting Specialists — a mobile tint shop that made the jump from Hawaii to the ninth island (Las Vegas). Shannon's path into the trade wasn't a straight line: he spent decades as a union plumber before a friend and pastor on Kauai — the man who became his mentor — trained him from the ground up in window film. From there it was a move to Hilo, a family loss, and eventually a fresh start in Vegas, where Shannon and his wife launched Rise Above in February 2022. In this episode of the Born to Tint Podcast, the Miller Brothers and Shannon cover: -Shannon's journey from union plumber to window tint specialist, and the Hawaii mentor who trained him from scratch -The move from Kauai to Hilo to Las Vegas — and the family reasons behind it -Why Rise Above runs 100% mobile, and how they keep mobile installs shop-quality clean (drop cloths, dedicated peel boards, garage-only rule) -Landing the National Indoor RV Centers account  -How training your competition can actually grow your business, not shrink it -Tinting as a real trade and a usable skill — and how competitions like  -Tinter Battles have exploded the industry's reach -Ricky breaking down how Green Valley built TintLab, their flat glass academy, and why they price at $20–$25/sq ft -The truth about HOA objections — and the money-back guarantee that makes them a non-issue -Exterior film technology, heat rejection breakthroughs, and where the industry is headed with dual-glazed glass -Why competitions are really about the network, not the trophy — and Ricky's advice to always be a student If you're in the window tint industry, thinking about starting a mobile tint business, or want the real story on scaling a flat glass academy, this conversation is loaded with insight from two different paths to the same result. Follow Rise Above Window Tinting on Instagram @riseabovetint Follow us on Instagram @greenvalleywindowtint New episodes of the Born to Tint Podcast drop every week — subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a business breakdown or shop-floor story from Ricky and Josh Miller. #WindowTint #BornToTint #TintLife #WindowFilm #TintShop #MobileTinting #Entrepreneurship #FlatGlass #AutoTint #RiseAboveTint 00:00 — Intro: Welcoming Shannon of Rise Above Window Tinting 00:34 — Why loyalty to film brands only goes as far as solving the customer's problem  05:55 — Gift exchange, Hawaiian style, and the story behind Ricky's rare hat  08:07 — Shannon's origin story: from union plumber to window tint  10:38 — The move from Kauai to Hilo to Las Vegas, and losing his father-in-law  13:12 — Working for a local shop before launching Rise Above in Feb 2022  13:43 — 100% mobile: how Rise Above keeps installs shop-clean on the road  17:19 — Landing the National Indoor RV Centers account (and a $1.1M RV)  22:20 — Training installers who go on to open their own shops  27:31 — Tinting as a real trade, and how competitions exploded the industry's reach  39:14 — Ricky breaks down building the Ten Lab flat glass academy and $20-25/sq ft pricing 44:46 — Educating homeowners: the "burnt blinds" problem nobody talks about  51:39 — Exterior film technology and where heat rejection is headed 58:26 — Handling HOA objections with a money-back guarantee 1:12:50 — Inside the Ten Lab Academy: 3-day workshop, $10K, subcontractor lessons 1:19:08 — Why competitions are really about the network, not the trophy

  4. 19 Aug

    Inside Tinter Battles LA | Recap Podcast

    Ricky just won Singles Flat Glass at Tinter Battles LA — and this episode was recorded live in the van on the drive home, minutes after it happened. Ricky and Josh Miller break down everything that went down at one of the biggest window tint competitions in the industry: Ricky's championship run and run to the heat gun finals, and watching their own trained installers — Diego and Armando — both fight their way into the flat glass finals. In this episode of the Born to Tint Podcast, the Miller Brothers cover: -Ricky's Singles Flat Glass championship win and the nerve-wracking 3-way tie-off that decided the last finals spot -Diego and Armando making the finals after being trained by Ricky and Josh — and why that hit harder than winning -Ricky's heat gun battle run, beating Sean G twice before getting knocked out -The surprise curveball rule that let competitors pull gaskets — and why it separates the pros from everyone else -Why squeegee technique and water extraction are still the #1 thing that separates a champion window from a rookie mistake -Why a film handler saves you real money and cuts down on wasted film and contamination -Advice Ricky gave a 17-year-old competing in his very first tint competition -The question everyone's asking Ricky: does the reigning champ retire the belt, or keep defending it? -What's next for the Miller Brothers — San Antonio in two weeks and a possible Miami showdown If you're in the window tint industry, run a tint shop, or you're chasing your own competition circuit, this one is packed with real talk on technique, mindset, and what it actually takes to build a team that shows up and wins. Follow us on Instagram @greenvalleywindowtint New episodes of the Born to Tint Podcast drop every week — subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a recap, business breakdown, or shop-floor story from Ricky and Josh Miller. #TinterBattles #WindowTint #TintLife #BornToTint #WindowFilm #TintShop #Entrepreneurship #PPF #AutoTint #FlatGlass 00:00 — Intro: Recapping Tinter Battles LA live from the road 01:12 — Favorite moments from the weekend 02:03 — The 3-way tie-off for the last finals spot 03:04 — Armando's incredible first-round window 04:02 — Josh's heat gun run to the championship 6:18 — Carlos's invite-only Ten Ways dinner 10:55 — The chalk-cleaning curveball challenge 12:32 — Why Brian & Tim are still the guys to beat  15:10 — Dry glue chunk almost ruins the finals window 16:12 — Sponsor shoutouts  20:21 — Auto PPF battle against Delon  23:09 — Beating Sean G twice in heat shrink  39:07 — The surprise no-gaskets rule  52:02 — Advice for a 17-year-old first-time competitor  59:07 — Retire the belt or keep competing?

  5. 12 Aug

    Sky's the Limit in Window Tint with Dylan Turnage

    📄 YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION Sky's the limit in this industry — and this week our Lead Automotive Installer Dylan Turnage proves it. From a 13-year-old summer job to running the install bay at Green Valley, Dylan sits down with Ricky and Josh to break down competition strategy, Tesla glass headaches, film science, and what it actually takes to master this trade. 🏆 TINTER BATTLES IS LOADING -Dylan's 4th competition — and the mind games are already starting -Pick your own opponent: do you hunt the killers or cap your downside? -Why the quiet competition floor is a completely different kind of pressure -The head-to-head everyone wants to see… and who's suspiciously silent 🔍 THE TESLA GLASS TRUTH BOMB -Why the new Tesla glass is a nightmare to shave (soft, jagged, inconsistent) -The UV "tint myth" every customer needs to hear before they pay for protection they already have -Single-pane vs. laminated: what's really happening inside that door 🚗 INSIDE THE CRAFT -Every way to attack a frameless door — precut, shave, micro gap, snap shrink -Heat-shrink science: ceramic vs. dyed vs. the film that punishes every mistake -Why crystalline will humble you (rainbows, heat scarring & no do-overs) -The real reason it takes YEARS of reps to stick a window and just know it's good 💡 THE BUSINESS SIDE -Reading customers: the ones who hunt for specks vs. the ones who just want dark -How the industry went from secretive and closed off to open and collaborative -The scarcity-mindset shop owner who lost his best installer — and why Whether you're chasing your first competition or just trying to close more jobs with confidence, this one's packed. 👉 Follow us on Instagram @greenvalleywindowtint for behind-the-scenes, competition footage, and shop life. The Born to Tint Podcast with Ricky Miller and Josh Miller — real talk from the shop floor on the window tint industry, entrepreneurship, and building a business that lasts. #WindowTint #BornToTint #TintLife #AutoTint #GreenValleyWindowTint #TinterBattles #TintTok #CeramicTint #WindowTinting #tintshop  0:00 — "Sky's the limit": the cold open 0:37 — Tinter Battles is coming: Dylan's 4th competition 2:48 — The different pressure of a silent competition floor 4:20 — Pick your opponent: hunt the killers or play it safe? 7:40 — The future: a real tint-competition ranking system 8:53 — A 13-year-old summer job that became a career 11:04 — How the tint industry went from secretive to open 18:26 — The truth about Tesla glass & the UV tint myth 20:41 — Why new Tesla glass is a nightmare to shave 24:53 — Frameless doors: every way to attack the install 25:57 — Inside the rules: timing, heats & unified film 37:03 — Dylan's climb from prepper to lead installer 46:17 — Why real mastery takes years of reps 49:47 — Heat-shrink science: ceramic vs. dyed vs. crystalline 54:15 — Countdown to competition & the Alamo decorative build

  6. 5 Aug

    He's Closing Deals in His Sleep.. Here's How! with DeAndre Woodson

    This week on the Born to Tint Podcast, Ricky & Josh Miller sit down with DeAndre Woodson — local entrepreneur, host of the Double Down Podcast, and a guy who literally "sells money" through credit repair and business funding. The twist? DeAndre found Green Valley through a customer testimonial and tinted his OWN home… so this one's a real-life review on the mic. 🔥 🤖 AI Is Closing Deals While He Sleeps How his team runs personal chat bots that close deals at 3AM The AI "video message" trick that makes customers think they're talking to him live Why buying back your time is the #1 way to actually scale 🏠 Why He Tinted His Own Home (Security Film Story) The full-circle moment — from watching a testimonial to becoming one Security + reflective film on 3 huge front windows = peace of mind for his wife & daughter "A break-in artist kicks the glass, gets confused, and runs off." That's the time security film buys you Most homeowners have no idea you can tint your house for security AND lower energy bills — until they see it 💰 The Credit Game Nobody Taught You Why your credit score quietly decides your car, your neighborhood, even your kids' school district The difference between a shady "credit guru" and someone who actually protects you 30-day results, 90-day graduation — and why your habits matter more than the score 📈 Scaling a Business the RIGHT Way The $100K mentorship that took a shop from $2M to $2.7M The 3 P's every leader needs: Perspective, Posture, Perseverance Reversible vs. irreversible decisions — how to take smart risks Why "keep it small, keep it all" is silently killing your growth 🎙️ The Content & Podcast Blueprint The single film-drop clip that hit 17.9 MILLION views and trended on Apple Podcasts The short-form → long-form funnel: by the time they watch a full episode, they're already sold Inside TintLab — training tinters from across the country (and the world) 👉 Follow DeAndre: @deandre.woodson and his show @dbldown.podcast 👉 Follow us on Instagram @greenvalleywindowtint Thinking about tinting your home or car in Las Vegas? Whether it's security film, heat rejection, or lowering that summer electric bill — reach out and we'll walk you through exactly what your glass needs. 🚗🏠 Like 👍 | Subscribe 🔔 | Drop a comment below 💬 — What hit hardest in this one?

  7. 29 Jul

    Stop Selling Film. Start Solving Problems. With Brady King

    From a half-tinted Ford Festiva to $2,000 tractor jobs — Brady King of Eco Tint Shop pulls up. This week the Miller Brothers sit down with Brady King, owner of Eco Tint Shop in St. George, Utah, who drove out to talk shop, scaling, and the pricing conversations most tinters are too scared to have. From garage beginnings with an AutoZone roll and his mom's blow dryer to running heavy-equipment, commercial, and flat glass work — this one is a masterclass in getting paid what you're actually worth. 🎯 🔧 The Come-Up Tinting out of a garage at 17 (his first car was HALF tinted on purpose 😂) Learning the trade in a dealership tint bay — 6 months just to feel comfortable Why the industry has an installer problem, not a glass problem 📈 Scaling Without Losing Your Mind The perfectionism trap that keeps tinters from ever hiring Building a subcontractor network so big jobs don't break you How one Instagram collab post jumped from 2K to 30K views overnight 💰 The Pricing Masterclass (don't skip this) Killing the $300 tint job on a $750,000 machine — for good "Raise your prices until people are offended" — the close-rate rule Why doubling your price can actually increase your profit What a business mentor told them that changed everything 🪟 Flat Glass & Film Knowledge That Closes Deals Auto vs. flat glass: which one actually scales Edge sauce/gel — the tool the internet loves to hate Exterior film, low-E glass & why Europe is 5 years ahead Metering glass + before/after photos = the ultimate trust builder Selling film to SOLVE a problem, not just to sell film Whether you tint cars, tractors, storefronts, or mansions — this episode will change how you quote your next job. 🚀 👤 Follow Brady & Eco Tint Shop: Tinting → follow @EcoTintShop on Instagram Custom truck parts & headlights → follow @EcoTint on Instagram & TikTok 🌐 EcoTintShop.com 📲 Follow us on Instagram @greenvalleywindowtint Presented by the Born to Tint Podcast with Ricky & Josh Miller — real talk on the window tint industry, entrepreneurship, and building a shop that lasts. 🎙️ 👍 LIKE if this helped you rethink your pricing 💬 COMMENT your flat glass sq-ft rate below 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for a new episode every week #windowtint #tintlife #flatglass #tintbusiness #Bo rntoTint #EcoTintShop #StGeorgeUtah #ceramicfilm #tintshop #entrepreneurship  0:00 – Meet Brady King of Eco Tint Shop (St. George, UT) 0:51 – Garage beginnings: the '92 Festiva & why cheap film fails 3:32 – Cutting his teeth in a dealership tint bay 5:26 – The installer shortage & why training people pays off 9:13 – Perfectionism, hiring headaches & running two Instagram pages 11:16 – The collab post that exploded to 30K views 13:57 – 1,800 to 18,000 followers: the show's content engine 16:59 – Winning a trip to France: inside competition tinting 19:12 – Auto vs. flat glass: which one actually scales 33:54 – Edge sauce: the tool that changed flat glass (and the haters) 41:16 – Grid & small windows: the hardest work to price right 50:54 – Killing the $300 tint on a $750K machine 1:00:07 – The exterior film shift & low-E glass explained 1:10:49 – Metering glass + before/afters to close the deal 1:24:21 – The pricing masterclass: raise prices until it works

  8. 22 Jul

    We Almost Got Sued with Worldwide Tint Co.

    What happens when your brand takes off… and a multi-million dollar company tells you to change your name? Chris and Dante, founders of Worldwide Tint Co, sit down with Ricky and Josh Miller to break down the 6 AM phone call that changed everything — plus competition strategy, install technique, and why tinters finally have an apparel brand built for them. 🔥 🧢 THE REBRAND 📞 The 6 AM call warning them a cease and desist was coming ⚖️ What the lawyers actually said 🕐 Why getting hit early was the best thing that could've happened 🎯 "People support the movement more than they support the name" 👑 THE MEMBERS 🌍 How the biggest names in the industry funneled to the brand 💬 The comment that said you have to be "celebrity tier" to get in 📈 Why starting from the lowest is the biggest advantage 🛠️ TOOLS & TECHNIQUE 📏 Why 2–3 extra inches per pattern is costing you thousands 🧰 The cheap tool every shop should own first 🧪 Edge sauce, tighter gaps, cleaner installs 😤 Why people bash products they were never going to buy 🏆 COMPETITION SECRETS 🔍 The straight-edge trick that set up a winning window 😬 Losing by HALF A POINT over one piece of film 🚫 The one-point penalties that end runs 💪 "Solve the problem" — the mindset that separates finalists from complainers 🔥 PPF & HEAT SHRINK 🔦 Torch vs heat gun — one shot, one mistake 💧 Wet or dry? The argument that never dies ⚡ The 2:38 back window record and how it was set 💰 PRICING & SELLING 🚗 Why the shop down the street prices to scare customers off 🎯 How speed lets you stay competitive AND profitable 🗣️ What installers really asked at the booth: "How do I SELL this?" 🚀 WHAT'S NEXT 👕 New drops, unreleased colorways, sold-out hats 🎪 Tinter Battles booth plans 🕶️ Josh Miller becomes the newest member 👕 FOLLOW WORLDWIDE TINT CO — @worldwidetintco_ 📲 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM — @greenvalleywindowtint 👍 LIKE • 🔔 SUBSCRIBE • 💬 COMMENT: wet shrink or dry shrink? #WindowTint #BornToTint #WorldwideTintCo #TintLife #PPF #FlatGlass #TintShop #TinterBattles #TintBusiness #GreenValleyWindowTint

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Welcome to Born to Tint with The Miller Brothers.  Our podcast is more than just a show – it's a platform for building relationships, sparking creativity, and propelling the tinting industry forward together. We're here to provide education that empowers not only ourselves but also the tint community – from the clients to fellow professionals in the trade. Tune in to discover the latest trends, techniques, and strategies that drive success in the tinting world, while also gaining valuable insights into personal and professional growth. But that's not all. We're dedicated to fostering a sense of community within the tinting industry. We believe in creating a collaborative space where enthusiasts, experts, and newcomers alike can connect, share experiences, and learn from one another.  So, whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, whether you're a family-owned business or simply passionate about the art of tinting, we welcome you to join our journey. Subscribe now and be a part of our community as we celebrate the world of tinting.

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