In this episode of the Born to Tint Podcast, we sit down with Mark Jimenez, owner of Red Rock Running Company in Las Vegas. Mark shares his incredible journey from high school runner to teacher, coach, and now local business owner supporting the running community 
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We talk about:
🏃 Mark’s personal story of rediscovering running, losing weight, and running 3,000+ days in a row 

🎽 His experience coaching Shadow Ridge High School to state championships and the rise of Nevada’s distance running scene 

👟 How Red Rock Running Company has become a hub for runners of all levels, from first-timers to ultramarathoners 

💡 The impact of consistency, technology, and even AI tools like Strava & ChatGPT on modern training 

🔥 Why running is more than fitness – it’s community, therapy, and a way of life
Whether you’re a seasoned ultrarunner, training for your first 5K, or just looking for motivation to lace up your shoes, this conversation is full of inspiration and practical takeaways.
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🌐 Website: rrrc.run
📸 Instagram: @redrockrunningcompany
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In this episode of the Born to Tint Podcast, we sit down with Papi Eliu – owner of Best Deal Window Tint in Orlando, Florida, champion installer, and all-around industry legend. 🎙️

Eliu shares his journey from 30+ years in automotive tinting to mastering flat glass installations, his approach to stress-free business ownership, and how he balances quality, speed, and customer relationships. We dive into:

- The skills and mindset needed to transition from auto to flat glass tinting 🏠🚗
- Why learning multiple installation methods (heat gun vs torch, two-stage vs bottom load) makes you a better installer 🔥
- The real-world heat gun vs torch test results – and why the outcome might surprise you 📊
- How Eliu built a trusted brand in Orlando without sacrificing his work-life balance
Insights on competing at WFCT and what it takes to stay at the top of your game 🏆

Whether you’re a seasoned tinter or just getting started, this episode is packed with knowledge, laughs, and lessons from one of the best in the business.
📌 Follow us on Instagram: @GreenValleyWindowTint
📌 Follow Papi Eliu: @papieliu_

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📍 Las Vegas Detail Shop Owner David David Shares His Journey.

This week on the Born to Tint Podcast, we sit down with David David, owner of Daily Details Garage, one of Las Vegas’ most respected auto detailing shops. From humble beginnings with just $2,000 and a dream, David built his business into a growing force in the detailing industry.

In this episode, we dive deep into:

- How Daily Details Garage got started and began planning to scale 🧽
- Using mindset, consistency, and mentorship to grow a successful shop 💯
- Why business owners need to embrace video content and social media for growth 📱
- Leadership lessons from managing a team of installers and detailers 👨‍🔧
- Taking risks, trusting your team, and betting on yourself to grow 📈

Whether you're a professional detailer, an aspiring business owner, or already in the tint world, this episode is full of actionable insights to help take your detailing shop to the next level.

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In this episode of the Born to Tint podcast, we’re joined by Julian Guzman from Julian’s Window Tint in Fresno, California – one of the first attendees of the Born to Tint Academy. 🎓 We dive deep into what he learned from the academy, how he plans to use that knowledge to scale his business, and what it really takes to grow beyond auto installs.

We cover everything from flat glass fundamentals, sales techniques, and using tools like meters to close jobs more effectively – to joining the Solar Gard Panorama Pro Network and building a high-trust brand with integrity. 💡

Julian also shares his experience switching to Rewired for digital marketing, the patience it took, and how the results speak for themselves. Plus, we talk tint competitions, sabotage stories, and the mental game of high-level installs. 🔧🔥

🎯 Topics Covered:

-How to sell smarter with better product knowledge
-Glass types, low-e coatings & using meters in sales
-Joining the Panorama Pro Network & what it unlocks
-Digital marketing wins with Rewired
-Real-world flat glass installs & school jobs
-Competition prep, tool tips, and staying sharp
-Endurance mindset, running, and staying focused

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In this episode of the Born to Tint Podcast, the Miller Brothers sit down with Jordan Yost and Justin Wray of Precision Tube Laser—a cutting-edge American manufacturing company based in Las Vegas, NV. 🇺🇸

We dive deep into the journey of building a U.S.-based manufacturing powerhouse from the ground up. Jordan and Justin share how they went from racing cars and running rental agencies to investing $1.6 million into an industry they had no prior experience in—and how they became the first startup ever financed by global machine giant TRUMPF.

🔥 Learn how Precision Tube Laser scaled by serving the small guys instead of chasing massive contracts—and how their unique approach landed clients like NASA, SpaceX, and Ford.

This episode covers:

Why they turned their backs on big contracts
How tube lasers revolutionized their business model
The power of social media and education in manufacturing
The importance of reputation, communication, and customer trust
Real talk about sacrifice, leadership, and company culture
This isn’t just about metal parts—it’s about vision, grit, and redefining what’s possible in modern American manufacturing. 💪

🎧 Subscribe for more stories at the intersection of business, trades, and tinting.

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In Part 2 of our conversation with Las Vegas builder and devoted father Mark McGhie, we go even deeper into the challenges and rewards of raising a family while running a business.

Mark shares powerful lessons from raising his daughters, the struggles of juggling work and fatherhood, and how faith, sacrifice, and intentionality helped shape the legacy he's proud of today. From coaching through life’s disappointments to owning up to past regrets, this episode is full of wisdom, humor, and perspective that hits home for any parent or entrepreneur.

If you're working to build something meaningful—for your family or your future—this episode delivers the kind of real talk you won't want to miss.

🎙 Guest: Mark McGhie – Owner of Chermac Builders, Las Vegas
🎧 Hosts: Josh & Ricky Miller
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In this powerful first half of a two-part Born to Tint episode, hosts Josh and Ricky sit down with Mark McGhie – owner of Chermac Builders in Las Vegas and father to one of Josh’s childhood friends. Mark shares decades of hard-earned wisdom on parenting, business ownership, and the meaning of success in today’s world.

From personal stories about taking over the family business at 27 after his father’s cancer diagnosis to timeless lessons on raising resilient children, this episode is a deep dive into what it really means to lead with integrity, sacrifice, and heart. Mark opens up about navigating life after loss, the value of legacy, and why some of life’s richest rewards come from serving others, not chasing material success.

Whether you're a business owner, parent, or simply someone trying to do right by your family, this episode offers raw insight, real stories, and plenty of laughs along the way.

🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for Part 2!

📍Guest: Mark McGhie, Chermac Builders – Las Vegas, NV
🎙️ Hosts: Josh & Ricky Miller
📸 Follow us on Instagram: @greenvalleywindowtint

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When detailing didn’t feel right, Raul took a shot at tinting — and never looked back.

In this episode of the Born to Tint Podcast, Ricky Miller sits down with Raul Sandoval, a young installer whose journey into window tinting began in his dad’s detailing business. After realizing detailing wasn’t his passion, Raul followed his dad’s encouragement and set his sights on tinting — but getting started wasn’t easy.

After being turned away by multiple shops, Raul finally got his shot when Ricky gave him a chance. Over the past few years, he’s grown into a skilled and dependable installer — and just this past winter, he made the leap to venture out on his own.

Raul shares how that journey shaped him, what it took to earn his place in the industry, and what it means to take control of your future. His story is all about perseverance, growth, and betting on yourself.

If you’re serious about the window film game, this one’s for you.

📍 Recorded at Green Valley Tint – Henderson, NV
📲 Follow us on IG: @greenvalleywindowtint

In this episode of the Born to Tint Podcast, the Miller brothers sit down with Sarah Bauder, Competition Coordinator for the WFCT (Window Film Conference and Tint-Off), for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what goes into organizing the industry’s biggest competition. 🎯

We dive deep into:

- The doubling of prize money in 2025 🏆
- New rule changes and judging updates
- A preview of the redesigned competition windows
- Tips for first-time competitors and seasoned pros alike
- The real value of WFCT: networking, knowledge, and career growth
- Why skipping the competitor meeting could cost you major points
- And how international competitors are changing the game 🌍

Plus, hear how former Navy SEAL and bestselling author Brent Gleeson, this year’s keynote speaker, plans to inspire attendees to “Embrace the Suck.”

Whether you're competing, spectating, or just looking to level up in the window tinting industry, this episode is a must-listen.

👉 Follow WFCT on Instagram: @wfctevent
👉 Follow us on Instagram: @greenvalleywindowtint
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📍 Presented by Green Valley Window Tint
📞 Call or DM us for your window tint needs - 702-566-4000
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This week on the Born to Tint podcast, the Miller Brothers sit down with industry legend Nick Antonovich, a window tinter and founder of Fusion Tools (@fusiontools), to explore the entrepreneurial journey behind one of the most iconic tool brands in the window tinting world.

From humble beginnings as a machinist to developing the legendary Fusion handle that changed the game, Nick shares never-before-heard stories, including how a mistake on a '94 T-Bird window led to his breakthrough in tool innovation. Learn about the craftsmanship behind Fusion's tools, the challenges of staying ahead in a competitive market, and what drives true innovation in the tint world.

If you’re passionate about tools, tinting, or building something from scratch—this episode is for you.

🎧 Topics Covered:

-The invention of the original Fusion handle
-Lessons learned from early business struggles
-Building custom toolkits for pros
-The importance of domestic manufacturing
-Healthy competition and how it pushes the industry forward
-Why real craftsmanship still matters
🔧 Follow Nick: @fusiontools

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📍 Recorded in Henderson, NV at Green Valley Tint
📲 Contact us: 702-566-4000
🌐 www.greenvalleytint.com
📸 @greenvalleytint 

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