Born To Tint with The Miller Brothers
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.
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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.
Born To Tint with The Miller Brothers
Small Moves, Big Results: Building a Tint Business with Fresh Off The Lot LLC
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Fresh Off the Lot is Back — And They Brought the Next Generation 🔥
Chris and Frankie (Don Tintz) pull up to the Born to Tint Podcast and nothing is off limits — film tech, competition beef, business moves, and a 17-year-old calling his shot at the belt.
🎓 The Heat Rejection Lie Nobody's Talking About
🔥 93% infrared ≠ 93% heat rejection — and your customers think it does
🔥 How to flip that conversation into a sale instead of a complaint
🔥 The pie chart breakdown that actually makes sense to homeowners and car owners alike
🏆 Tint Battles LA Is Coming — and It's Personal
⚡ Frankie's calling his shot at the belt. At 17. In front of everyone.
⚡ Ricky on what it took to win after 4 years of getting humbled on the competition floor
⚡ Why your shop skills don't automatically translate — and how to prep for the real thing
📈 Fresh Off the Lot Is Leveling Up
💰 Chris went from hustle-mode solo op to thinking like a CEO — here's the shift
💰 Stacking reviews fast, pricing above market, and customers not even blinking
💰 Why the Palmdale market might not be big enough anymore
💼 Business Tactics That Actually Move the Needle
📊 Track your close rate — if it's above 60%, you're leaving money on the table right now
📊 Get the deposit on the spot or stay open to losing the job
📊 Fix one bottleneck at a time — this is how Green Valley went from plateau to scaling
🛡️ The Little Things That Win (or Lose) the Job
👟 Shoes off. Don't ask. Just do it.
👟 One AI phone answering complaint too many — here's what they switched to
👟 Why the customer who called you second is still giving YOU the $5,000 job
⚡ The Next Gen Has Arrived
🥋 Started at 13. Wrestling background. Martial arts mindset. Already installing daily.
🥋 He's not just along for the ride — he's competing at Tint Battles and gunning for the title
👉 Follow the guests:
📲 @freshoffthelot_ | @don_tintz
👉 Follow us on Instagram:
📲 @greenvalleywindowtint
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1:00 — Breaking Down Heat Rejection Numbers the Right Way for Customers
3:00 — TSER vs. Infrared: What Numbers Actually Matter & Why the 93% Pitch Is Misleading
5:00 — Exterior Film Applications, Low-E Coatings & Getting Maximum Heat Rejection
8:30 — When to Use Exterior Film on Commercial Jobs (Warranties & Performance)
10:45 — Business Update: Chris on His Growth Since the First Podcast
12:15 — How Frankie Started in the Industry at 13 (Neighbor, Garage, and No Experience)
16:45 — Competition Mindset: Ricky on 4 Years Before Making the Podium
21:00 — Tint Battles LA Breakdown — Who's Competing & What's at Stake
31:15 — Why People Hate on Competitions — Then Show Up Anyway
37:25 — Should Fresh Off the Lot Relocate? Market Expansion & Flat Glass Strategy
43:00 — Social Media, Reviews & Charging Above Market Without Losing Customers
45:30 — Tracking Close Rates & How to Know When to Raise Your Prices
57:00 — Business Scaling: Fixing Bottlenecks One at a Time & Working with a Mentor
1:05:50 — Frankie on His Goals, Wrestling Background & Calling His Shot at the Belt