Window Tint Training in Minot
The Magic City Has Oil Money, B-52s, and No One Doing Professional Tinting
Minot is North Dakota's fourth-largest city, but its economic punch comes from two heavyweight sources: Minot Air Force Base (home of the B-52 bomber fleet) and the Bakken oil fields just to the west. These two forces put money in people's pockets and trucks in their driveways — yet there is virtually no professional window tinting available in the entire region. The opportunity is as wide open as the northern plains.
Minot Market Snapshot
Population
47,373
State
North Dakota
Avg Successful Business Owner Earnings
$100K – $230K+
Startup Cost
Under $2,000
What's Included
Everything You Need to Start Tinting in Minot
Tint School Online is the most complete window tinting training program available — 400+ HD video tutorials across 6 full courses, a complete business blueprint, 44 ready-to-use templates, a professional website, and lifetime access to a 3,000+ member community. Everything you need to go from zero to a profitable tinting business in Minot.
400+ HD Video Tutorials
Step-by-step instruction covering every technique, tool, and vehicle type you'll encounter as a professional window tinter.
6 Complete Courses
From flat glass to curved rear windows, sedans to SUVs — master every category of tinting work.
Full Business Blueprint
Pricing, marketing, branding, social media, Google Business, and scaling strategies used by top earners.
Professional Website Included
A done-for-you website ready to book clients from day one. No tech skills needed.
3,000+ Member Community
Get daily support, feedback, and motivation from thousands of tinters at every level.
44 Business Templates
Invoices, contracts, checklists, pricing sheets — everything you need to run a real business.
Certificate of Completion
Boost your credibility with a professional certificate to display in your shop and on your website.
Lifetime Access — Forever
Pay once, learn forever. No subscriptions, no renewals, no hidden fees. The course is yours for life.
The Minot Opportunity
Why Minot Is a Great Place to Start a Tinting Business
Known as a B-52 bomber base, Minot offers unique advantages for trained window tinters.
Minot AFB — 5,000 Military Personnel
Home to B-52 bombers and Minuteman ICBMs, Minot AFB brings thousands of military families who rotate in on PCS orders. Each new arrival needs vehicle tinting, and the tight-knit base community spreads referrals with extraordinary speed.
Bakken Oil-Field Truck Market
Oil workers living in Minot drive heavy-duty trucks worth $60K–$90K+ and want ceramic tint that handles prairie extremes. These are $450–$600+ per-job customers, and there are hundreds of them within your service area.
Absolute Zero Competition
Minot has effectively zero dedicated, professional tint shops. For a city that serves as a regional hub with military, oil, and agricultural money, this competition vacuum is remarkable. You won't compete for customers — you'll simply serve them.
Northwestern ND Regional Hub
Minot is the only city of any size for over 100 miles in every direction. Communities from Burlington to Kenmare to Bottineau drive to Minot for all their services, giving you a captive regional market with no alternatives.
Local Market Insight
Window Tinting in Minot — What You Need to Know
Minot Air Force Base is the backbone of the city's economy, hosting the 5th Bomb Wing (B-52H Stratofortress bombers) and the 91st Missile Wing (Minuteman III ICBMs). The base employs approximately 5,000 military personnel plus thousands of civilian workers, dependents, and contractors. This military population creates a reliable, self-renewing tinting customer base — every PCS cycle brings new families from bases across the country, and the Minot military community is famous for its tight-knit, support-each-other culture. (Minot's unofficial motto is 'Why Not Minot?' — and the community genuinely rallies together in one of the most isolated military postings in the lower 48.) Military families arriving from warmer states are often surprised by both North Dakota's tint law generosity and the intense winter UV glare — both are compelling reasons to get tinted immediately upon arrival. The spouse community manages active Facebook groups and referral lists, and a single five-star military review can generate a month's worth of bookings.
The Bakken oil economy is Minot's second major demand driver. The city sits at the northern edge of the Bakken formation, and while the boomtown days of Williston (2 hours west) have leveled off, the oil economy remains strong. Many oil-field workers and their families have settled in Minot for its better schools, hospitals (Trinity Health), and community infrastructure, commuting to field sites on rotation. Their trucks — Ford Super Dutys, Ram 3500s, Chevy Silverado HDs — are $60,000–$90,000 machines that represent the highest-ticket tint jobs in the industry. These customers want premium ceramic film that blocks the summer sun during 14-hour shifts at well pads and reduces winter glare on long highway drives through snow-covered prairie. Beyond the military and oil sectors, Minot serves as the regional commercial hub for all of northwestern North Dakota — communities like Burlington, Surrey, Velva, and Kenmare all drive to Minot for auto services. That regional catchment pushes your effective market well past the city's 47,000 population.

Local Pro Tip
The Minot AFB community should be priority number one. Connect with the base's Airman & Family Readiness Center, offer a military discount, and get your business into the spouse group recommendation threads. For the oil-field market, build relationships with the energy service companies that have Minot offices (Hess, Slawson Exploration, Continental Resources). The annual Norsk Hostfest (the largest Scandinavian festival in North America) brings 60,000+ visitors to Minot each October — it's a branding opportunity and a chance to capture seasonal bookings from regional visitors.
What You Get with TSO
One-time payment. No subscriptions. No hidden fees.
Real Student Results
TSO Graduates Are Earning Serious Money
These are real numbers from real Tint School Online students. No fluff. No hypotheticals. Just verified results from people who started exactly where you are now.
$23,233/mo
Joshua
Top Notch Tint — Yulee, FL
“TSO gave me everything I needed. Best investment of my life.”
Before TSO: Zero tinting experience
$19,970/mo
Kenny
Automotive Restyle — Boardman, OH
“The business blueprint alone is worth 10x the price.”
Before TSO: Working a regular 9-5
$4,119/day
Tom
All American Tinting — Fort Worth, TX
“No 3-day class comes close to what TSO offers.”
Before TSO: No background in trades
$100K in 208 days
Brandon
Dynamic Tinting — Riverton, UT
“The community support is what separates TSO from everything else.”
Before TSO: Complete beginner
North Dakota Regulations
Window Tint Laws in Minot
Minot follows North Dakota's statewide tint regulations. Knowing these limits is critical — customers trust you to keep them legal, and a properly trained tinter builds referrals by installing correctly every single time.
* Laws are subject to change. Always verify current regulations with your local DMV or law enforcement.
North Dakota Tint Law Summary
| Window Position | Legal Limit |
|---|---|
| Front Side Windows | 50% VLT |
| Rear Side Windows | Any darkness |
| Rear Windshield | Any darkness |
| Windshield | Non-reflective tint above AS-1 line |
Service Areas
Serve Customers Across the Minot Area
Our online training prepares you to serve the entire Minot metro and surrounding communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Window Tint Training in Minot — FAQ
How does Minot Air Force Base affect tinting demand?
Minot AFB is the city's largest employer, with approximately 5,000 military personnel plus thousands of civilians, dependents, and contractors. PCS rotations bring new families every year — many from warmer states who need immediate tinting for North Dakota's extreme UV and cold. The base community is exceptionally tight-knit and referral-driven. One quality job can cascade into dozens of bookings through spouse groups and squadron networks.
What's the earning potential for a tint business in Minot?
Successful tint business owners in the Minot market earn $100K – $230K+ annually once established. The military pipeline provides consistent volume, oil-field trucks command premium pricing, and zero competition means you capture nearly all of the available demand. Minot's low operating costs (extremely affordable rent and utilities) amplify your profit margins significantly.
What are North Dakota's tint laws?
North Dakota allows 50% VLT on front side windows and any darkness on rear side windows and the rear window. The windshield permits non-reflective tint above the AS-1 line. Military families arriving from bases in states like California (70% front) or Virginia (50% front, 35% rear) are often thrilled to discover they can go significantly darker in ND.
Is Minot too remote and small for a viable tinting business?
Minot's isolation is actually your advantage. There are no other tint options for over 100 miles in any direction. The city itself has 47,000 residents, but the military base, oil-field population, and regional draw from northwestern ND push your effective market to 80,000+ people. The captive market dynamics mean you don't need a large market share to run a thriving business — you're the only option.
What vehicles will I mostly be tinting in Minot?
Heavy-duty trucks dominate: Ford Super Dutys, Ram 2500s and 3500s, Chevy Silverado HDs from the oil-field workforce. Military families bring a wide mix of newer vehicles — sedans, crossovers, SUVs from every brand. Agricultural operators run truck and utility vehicle fleets. The truck-heavy mix is a revenue advantage — big-glass vehicles command premium tinting prices.
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