Abdi
Shade Kingdom
View original post Abdi reported a first $1,000 tinting day. His earlier posts also describe long installation times and developing his process.
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View original post Abdi reported a first $1,000 tinting day. His earlier posts also describe long installation times and developing his process.
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View original post Chris's posts describe mobile installations and selected daily totals. The weekly post is a self-reported total, not an audited payment statement.
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View original post CJ shared an annual gross-sales screenshot. His business also offered flat glass, paint protection film and coatings; gross sales do not establish personal income.
Follow CJ’s storySelected, student-reported results from particular periods—not typical earnings or a promise of future results. Sales and revenue are not personal income or profit; costs, taxes, team size and services vary.
North Dakota may have a small population at just under 800,000 residents, but it has something most larger states don't: virtually zero competition in the window tinting space. There are fewer than a handful of dedicated, full-time tint shops in the entire state. That means a properly trained tinter in Fargo, Bismarck, or the western oil towns can capture an outsized share of the market from day one — without spending a dime on advertising.
The Bakken oil boom transformed western North Dakota's economy, and while production has leveled off, the wealth it brought remains. Williston, Dickinson, and Watford City are packed with heavy-duty trucks owned by oil-field workers who want premium ceramic tint packages. East of the Missouri River, Fargo's growing tech sector and university population create a different but equally strong customer base — younger buyers with new vehicles and disposable income. The diversity of demand across the state means there's work no matter where you set up.
North Dakota's extreme climate — summers hitting 100°F and winters plunging to -30°F — makes window film a practical necessity, not a cosmetic luxury. Heat rejection in summer, UV protection year-round, and even the insulating properties of certain films in winter all resonate with customers here. The key is being trained well enough to install in any condition and knowledgeable enough to explain the benefits. That's what Tint School Online delivers, and it's why our graduates are dominating low-competition markets like North Dakota.
Extreme continental climate with scorching summers and brutal winters reaching -30°F. The dramatic seasonal temperature range drives year-round demand for heat-rejection, UV-blocking, and insulating window film. Truck and SUV tinting dominates the market.
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