Summary Charles Bonfiglio, Founder and CEO of Tint World, shares his journey of transforming the company from a chain of six independently owned and operated facilities to a thriving global franchise. He discusses the origin of Tint World and how it started as a small shop specializing in window tinting. Charles also talks about his passion for the automotive industry and his early experiences in customizing cars. He explains how he got into franchising and the challenges he faced along the way. Charles emphasizes the importance of staying ahead of industry trends and discusses the growing popularity of paint protection film and window tinting services. Tint World is experiencing growth in the aftermarket accessory business, with every category trending up. The company aims to systemize and standardize aftermarket products to cater to a wide range of customers, from teenagers to parents. They are introducing new products like vehicle wraps and paint protection film with colors. Tint World is also partnering with car manufacturers to provide services like window tinting and paint protection. The company focuses on continual growth and overcoming challenges.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:41 The Origin of Tint World

08:37 Transforming Tint World into a Franchise

15:33 Staying Ahead of Industry Trends

21:33 Growth in the Aftermarket Accessory Business

24:40 New Trends & Partnerships with Car Manufacturers

27:15 Continual Growth and Overcoming Challenges

30:57 Company Culture

36:05 Rapid-Fire Questions