🎙️ This week on the Born to Tint Podcast, Ricky sits down with Kevin Lecat — head of the Solar Gard Panorama Program — to talk about building empires through flat glass, the future of our industry, and how education is the real edge.
Kevin shares insight into how Solar Gard and Saint-Gobain are shaping the global market. From European innovation to American installer culture, Kevin breaks down the science behind window films, the complexity of glass performance, and why the U.S. has the best tint community in the world.
🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why flat glass builds legacies, not just quick money
✅ How Solar Gard supports dealers with warranty, marketing, and real R&D
✅ Why meters matter — and how selling from science builds trust
✅ Behind the scenes of the Panorama Premier Plus Dealer Program
✅ How to explain spectrally selective film to your customers (the right way)
✅ Where the industry is going with film complexity, aesthetics, and ethical installs
Plus, Ricky and Kevin dive into the launch of the Born to Tint Academy and how training installers worldwide is raising the bar for the next generation. Whether you’re a shop owner, installer, or sales rep — this episode is packed with insight to help you level up.
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