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
