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. 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,

Born To Tint with The Miller Brothers is a business podcast hosted by The Miller Brothers, with 149 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

The Miller Brothers hosts Born To Tint with The Miller Brothers, a business show with 149 episodes published.

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  Childhood Best Friends, Superbikes & the Price of Speed with Rich Findlay

  Sep 23, 20261h 7m

  Racing at 200 MPH, surviving brutal crashes, and building a motorsports event from a sketch on a cocktail napkin. ️ This week on the Born to Tint Podcast, Ricky and Josh sit down with Josh's childhood best friend Rich Findlay, founder of Apex Assassins. He's bringing the top racers from across the West Coast to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Sin City Battle of Champions, October 17–18. Life at 200 MPH 220 HP superbikes, and why Rich is still faster on his 2001 bikes ⚡ Hitting 160 MPH on a Vegas freeway on-ramp… in 4th gear Why one track day teaches you more than five years on the street The Isle of Man TT: the most dangerous race on earth Real Talk Remembering Matt, the friend who changed how they see street bikes Head injuries, helicopter rides, and coming back from a February crash The COVID call that almost ended Apex Assassins Business Lessons (Racing AND Tint) One-man shop vs. building a team that runs without you Subbing out a 40-building security film job The IRS audit that taught them to document every 1099 How AI built a 50-page state-by-state guide in 90 minutes California's new bird strike film law, explained ❄️ How tint shrinks HVAC units and pays for itself ️ Sin City Battle of Champions October 17–18 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway $35/day or $50/weekend: bagger racing, food trucks, a beer garden, vendors, and a bounce house for the kids Streaming live on 951 Live Sponsorship spots are still open. Email rich@apexassassins.com Follow us on Instagram @greenvalleywindowtint Follow Apex Assassins on Instagram & Facebook #BornToTint #ApexAssassins #MotorcycleRacing #WindowTint #LasVegas #TrackDay #Superbike #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneur #tintshop 00:00 – Intro: Rich Finley & Apex Assassins 00:35 – The Battle of Champions: the West Coast's top racers 01:08 – Superbikes to 400s: 220 HP explained 01:40 – Why old-school bikes are still faster 02:21 – Why Rich gave up street riding 03:18 – Remembering Matt: a friend lost too soon 07:15 – Rider School House: why the track beats the street 08:19 – 160 MPH on a Vegas on-ramp 08:55 – Racing across the country and in South America 09:39 – Tint competitions go global 11:14 – One-man shop vs. scaling a team 13:03 – Subcontractors & the 40-building security film job 14:56 – Audited: how to document your 1099 subs 16:15 – AI builds a 50-page state-by-state guide 18:02 – California's bird strike film law 22:13 – Apex Assassins' origin & the COVID shutdown 28:41 – Event details, bagger racing & tickets 29:43 – Two-up rides: feel how late the pros brake 32:12 – The Isle of Man TT: the world's craziest race 35:39 – Passion project to full-time job: hidden costs 38:07 – Prize money: racing vs. tint competitions 42:33 – Shade coefficients, HVAC load calcs & tint ROI 55:39 – Sponsorships & the 951 Live stream 57:52 – Rich's February crash & comeback 59:41 – "Everything else is waiting": the racing community

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  The Hardest Year Built The Best Playbook with Tony Lee

  Sep 16, 202658 min

  Ricky and Josh Miller sit down with Las Vegas restaurateur Tony Lee — owner of Smash & Slice, former owner of Smoke & Fire, and part owner of Giddy Up, the breakfast burrito concept opening in October. Tony signed his first restaurant lease in December 2019 and opened straight into a shutdown, and that six-month crash course is exactly what built the playbook he's running today. This one goes deep on the stuff every small business owner is dealing with right now: influencer marketing before it was a budget line item, using AI to build systems instead of art, scaling a second location without losing consistency, and why Vegas locals still won't drive to the Strip. In this episode of the Born to Tint Podcast, the guys cover: Opening a restaurant during COVID — and why Tony says it's the reason he's where he is now The influencer marketing playbook: why you say yes to every creator who wants to shoot your food ⭐ The Keith Lee 10/10 that sent Smash & Slice over the top — and what it taught Tony about betting early on people Scaling to a second location: prepping everything at store #1 and the commissary plan for store #3 Where AI actually earns its keep — employee handbooks, sorting 300 resumes, and answering reviews without getting emotional The one thing Tony refuses to use AI for (and why he still pays local artists) How Green Valley used AI to design a championship decorative tint entry in 90 minutes flat SEO is becoming AIO — why YouTube content is quietly the cheapest way to get named by ChatGPT and Gemini Inside Giddy Up: housemade tortillas, premium steak, pasture-raised eggs, beef tallow tots, zero seed oils Real Vegas commercial rent numbers — $3–4/sq ft off-Strip vs $20–50 on it Why paid parking is costing the Strip its local customers What's next: gelato, fried chicken, the Arts District, and 4–5 Smash & Slice locations Whether you run a restaurant, a tint shop, or any local business trying to grow past one location, this is a straight-talk masterclass on marketing, systems, and building something people actually drive across town for. Follow Tony @fulltimetony and @fulltimeeats — and check out his restaurants @smashandsliceco and @eatgiddyup 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. #BornToTint #SmashAndSlice #LasVegasFood #VegasEats #Entrepreneurship #RestaurantBusiness #SmallBusiness #BreakfastBurrito #WindowTint #TintShop 00:19 — Intro: Ricky and Josh welcome Tony Lee of Smash & Slice 04:22 — Smoke & Fire: signing a lease in December 2019 and opening into a shutdown 05:06 — Smash & Slice opens November 11, 2024 in the old Mount Palms space 06:36 — Why pizza and smash burgers? The Italian grandma dough story 09:34 — The marketing degree, and controlling the product from start to finish 10:36 — Keith Lee, a catered wedding, and the 10/10 that blew up Smash & Slice 13:54 — Scaling to location #2 without letting consistency slip 15:19 — The commissary plan: why location #3 is a 2,000 sq ft kitchen 17:37 — Using AI for employee handbooks, SOPs, and sorting 300 resumes 21:05 — The one thing Tony won't use AI for: artwork and local artists 22:17 — Josh breaks down how Green Valley AI-designed a championship tint entry 28:41 — Giddy Up revealed: the Darkmoon Coffee partnership and the October opening 31:55 — Housemade tortillas, wagyu steak, beef tallow tots, and no seed oils 36:45 — SEO vs AIO: why YouTube content is getting cited by Gemini and ChatGPT 52:05 — Real numbers: $3–4/sq ft off-Strip vs $20–50 on it 54:27 — Why paid parking is killing Strip traffic for Vegas locals

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  ChatGPT Ads Are Here with Erik Pendleton

  Sep 9, 20261h 22m

  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

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  Winning Decorative at WFCT 2026: Show Recap

  Sep 2, 202648 min

  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

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  From Union Plumber to Tint Shop Owner With Shannon Lau

  Aug 26, 20261h 22m

  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

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