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.
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