You Don't Need a Business Degree to Run a Tinting Business

"I don't know anything about business." We hear this from at least half of our new students. They're worried that tinting skill alone won't be enough — that running a business requires formal education, accounting knowledge, or an MBA.

It doesn't. Here's what you actually need to know, and all of it is learnable.

The Four Business Skills That Matter

1. Getting Customers (Marketing)

You don't need a marketing degree. You need a Google Business Profile, an Instagram account with before-and-after photos, and the willingness to tell people what you do. That's marketing for a local service business — it's not complicated, it just needs to be done consistently.

2. Handling Money (Basic Bookkeeping)

Track what comes in and what goes out. A simple spreadsheet or a free app like Wave is all you need. You don't need to understand double-entry accounting — you need to know your revenue, your costs, and your profit. That's it.

3. Managing Customers (Communication)

Answer your phone quickly. Show up when you say you will. Do good work. Follow up after the job. This isn't business school material — it's basic professionalism that most businesses fail at. Being reliable is a competitive advantage.

4. Pricing Your Work

Understand your costs, research what competitors charge, and price based on value, not fear. Our Business Blueprint provides complete pricing templates so you don't have to figure this out alone.

You Learn Business BY Running a Business

The best business education isn't a classroom — it's doing it. Every customer interaction, every pricing decision, every marketing experiment teaches you something no textbook can. You'll learn more about running a business in 3 months of actual operation than in 4 years of business school.