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Kelly John Forges a Name in Flat Glass
In 2017, 24-year-old Kelly John was in the middle of a major life transition, stepping into the construction field as an Insulation Crew Supervisor. His dream of becoming a professional window tinter was suddenly put on hold after a family member’s health issue pulled...
Koren Erickson Carves Out a 20-Year Career
Koren Erickson was just 16 years old in 2003 when he got his hands on a roll of automotive window film and a how-to-tint video on VHS. An uncertain high schooler with more questions than answers, he wasn’t just searching for a career—he was searching for stability....
Headfirst Not Halfway: The Eric Jean Way
When Eric Jean, Owner of Alabama’s 12 Volt Techs, told his wife, Sonia, he was adding a mobile detailing division to the business, she gave him a look he’d seen more than once. “She said, ‘Honey, I think you’ve got enough on your plate,’” Eric says, laughing. “But...
Harnessing the Haze: Tylor Solis Transforms His Trajectory With Tint
Tylor Solis’ phone was buzzing nonstop at Edge’s 2025 Dealer Conference in Atlanta, Ga.—long before he was named one of three Edge Dealer of the Year award winners. “My wife kept texting, ‘Did you win? Did you win?’” Tylor shares. “When I won the award, she was the...
Stephen Cuevas’ Search
At 17, Stephen Cuevas dropped out of high school and made two big promises to his mom. “I had a big head,” he admits. “I told her, ‘Don’t worry, I’ll get my GED, and everything will be fine.’” But life hit hard from 17 into his early 30s. “My 20s were a nightmare,”...
Vernon Ball’s Journey of Grit and Growth
Social media has united thousands of window film industry professionals, creating a space where installers connect through the highs of busy seasons and the lows of slow seasons. It’s where successes are celebrated, struggles are shared, and window tinters—new and...
Randy Humphries Tints and Protects a Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla’s 6,000-plus pound, stainless-steel Cybertruck is one of the hottest vehicles in 2024. A recent Motor1.com article reported that Tesla has already delivered more trucks than the total number of Hummer EVs sold in 2023. In just four months. A Trio of Solutions...
Progress Over Perfection: Bruce Slusser Celebrates 305-Pound Weight Loss Journey
In 2017, Bruce Slusser weighed in at 556 pounds. “My darkest moment came when I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, kidney disease, and high blood pressure, one after another,” Slusser shares. “It was a harsh wake-up call that brought to light the consequences of my...
Autobahn’s Tony Kiger Trains 10-Plus at Tinter Battles 2024
The paint protection film (PPF) industry is evolving and expanding, and so are its training options. Hosted at the all-new, 7,500 square-foot Wiz Castle in Orlando, Fla., Tinter Battles 2024 provided attendees with a comprehensive training program built to propel...