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This week on the Born To Tint Podcast, we sit down with Cory Baines, owner of Express Tinting out of Brisbane, Australia π¦πΊ. Cory discovered us through another podcast, reached out, and we had the chance to connect while he was out in Las Vegas π₯
From starting in dealerships with zero access to trainingβ¦ to building his own shop and navigating todayβs evolving tint industry β Cory shares real insight on what it takes to grow, adapt, and survive in this business πͺ
π What We Cover In This Episode:
π Coryβs journey from Australia to connecting with the Born To Tint Podcast
π How he got started tinting with no formal training
π Learning through repetition at dealerships and why it matters
π The shift in the tint industry from closed-off to collaborative
πͺ Dealerships vs retail shops β where the work is going
π° Pricing conversations and why different cars = different labor
π§ Educating customers vs just selling film
π² The impact of social media on the tint industry
π· The ongoing struggle to find skilled installers worldwide
π Seasonal business differences between Australia vs the U.S.
π― Key Takeaways:
π‘ The industry is shifting toward education, transparency, and collaboration
π Social media is one of the biggest growth tools in modern tinting
βοΈ Repetition and fundamentals are still the fastest way to level up
π€ Networking and relationships are opening more doors than ever
π² Follow Cory:
π Instagram: @expresstinting.qld
π² Follow Us:
π Instagram: @greenvalleywindowtint
If youβre in the tint game β whether youβre just starting or scaling your shop β this episode is packed with real-world insight you can apply immediately π―
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This week on the Born To Tint Podcast, we sit down with Cory Baines, owner of Express Tinting out of Brisbane, Australia π¦πΊ. Cory discovered us through another podcast, reached out, and we had the chance to connect while he was out in Las Vegas π₯
From starting in dealerships with zero access to trainingβ¦ to building his own shop and navigating todayβs evolving tint industry β Cory shares real insight on what it takes to grow, adapt, and survive in this business πͺ
π What We Cover In This Episode:
π Coryβs journey from Australia to connecting with the Born To Tint Podcast
π How he got started tinting with no formal training
π Learning through repetition at dealerships and why it matters
π The shift in the tint industry from closed-off to collaborative
πͺ Dealerships vs retail shops β where the work is going
π° Pricing conversations and why different cars = different labor
π§ Educating customers vs just selling film
π² The impact of social media on the tint industry
π· The ongoing struggle to find skilled installers worldwide
π Seasonal business differences between Australia vs the U.S.
π― Key Takeaways:
π‘ The industry is shifting toward education, transparency, and collaboration
π Social media is one of the biggest growth tools in modern tinting
βοΈ Repetition and fundamentals are still the fastest way to level up
π€ Networking and relationships are opening more doors than ever
π² Follow Cory:
π Instagram: @expresstinting.qld
π² Follow Us:
π Instagram: @greenvalleywindowtint
If youβre in the tint game β whether youβre just starting or scaling your shop β this episode is packed with real-world insight you can apply immediately π―

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