Tinting in Australia with Cory Baines

This week on the Born To Tint Podcast, we sit down with Cory Baines, owner of Express Tinting out of Brisbane, Australia 🇦🇺. Cory discovered us through another podcast, reached out, and we had the chance to connect while he was out in Las Vegas 🔥From starting in dealerships with zero access to training… to building his own shop and navigating today’s evolving tint industry — Cory shares real insight on what it takes to grow, adapt, and survive in this business 💪🚀 What We Cover In This Episode:🌍 Cory’s journey from Australia to connecting with the Born To Tint Podcast🏁 How he got started tinting with no formal training🔁 Learning through repetition at dealerships and why it matters📉 The shift in the tint industry from closed-off to collaborative🏪 Dealerships vs retail shops — where the work is going💰 Pricing conversations and why different cars = different labor🧠 Educating customers vs just selling film📲 The impact of social media on the tint industry👷 The ongoing struggle to find skilled installers worldwide🌞 Seasonal business differences between Australia vs the U.S.🎯 Key Takeaways:💡 The industry is shifting toward education, transparency, and collaboration📈 Social media is one of the biggest growth tools in modern tinting⚙️ Repetition and fundamentals are still the fastest way to level up🤝 Networking and relationships are opening more doors than ever📲 Follow Cory:👉 Instagram: @expresstinting.qld📲 Follow Us:👉 Instagram: @greenvalleywindowtintIf you’re in the tint game — whether you’re just starting or scaling your shop — this episode is packed with real-world insight you can apply immediately 💯