The WrapOps Podcast

What if the path everyone tells you to take… isn’t the one that actually leads to freedom?

For years, owning a wrap shop has been seen as the goal.
More jobs. More clients. More growth.

But what if that path leads to burnout instead?

In this episode, Kado Serri-Charette (Head of Brand and Growth at Tint Wiz) shares his journey from running a full-service wrap shop to walking away and stepping into a completely different role within the industry.
A move that gave him more clarity, more alignment, and a different kind of growth.

In this episode
0:00 — "Being your own boss" isn't what you think
1:03 — Meet Kado from Tint Wiz
2:01 — From the oil fields to vinyl wrapping
3:21 — Opening his own shop: wraps, PPF, tint, everything
4:05 — Three months in: why he needed a system
4:24 — The call that changed everything
5:16 — How posting content opened unexpected doors
7:11 — Getting sponsored to compete: first class, fully paid
10:19 — Two years of adding value before any job offer
11:26 — "Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?"
12:03 — Why knowing what you hate matters as much as knowing what you want
13:42 — His role: Head of Brand and Growth at Tint Wiz
17:00 — Why every shop needs a CRM
20:18 — Stop selling. Start solving problems.
20:43 — How to stop losing good employees
24:42 — How to get noticed without asking for anything
28:05 — Why tagging brands builds real relationships
29:44 — The honest truth about owning a shop
33:53 — Chase happiness, not money

Owning a wrap shop is one path.
Not the path.

There are multiple ways to succeed in this industry.
And sometimes the smartest move…
is stepping away from what you thought you were supposed to build.

“If you want weekends off and time with your family… don’t start a business.”
A blunt truth, but one that every shop owner eventually feels.

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What is The WrapOps Podcast?

We’re Andrew and Tanor Banks, owners of Performance Wraps and creators of WrapOps—the podcast for serious wrap shop owners. You’ll find episodes packed with real stories, lessons, and strategies from the front lines of running and scaling a wrap business. From tackling overwhelm to building teams and systems, WrapOps is here to help you grow smarter, not just harder.