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Dealer pricing typically ranges from approximately $35 to $45 per square foot, depending on the specific project and product requirements. Higher-volume dealers may qualify for additional volume pricing.

We typically recommend charging around $110 per square foot installed. Depending on your market, project type, and customer, Smart Film installations can generally be sold for approximately $95 to $150 per square foot.

Installation labor typically starts around $20 per square foot. This can be reduced as you scale and develop your own installation crews.

The primary costs are the Smart Film itself and installation labor. If you use commissioned sales representatives, their commission would also be factored into your project costs.

A well-operated Smart Film business can typically target gross margins in the 45% to 60% range, with approximately 50% being a common target. Actual margins depend on selling price, material cost, installation cost, commissions, and the specifics of each project.

A typical residential project may be around 50 to 60 square feet. At $110 per square foot, a 60-square-foot project would generate approximately $6,600 in revenue.

Commercial projects can be significantly larger. Depending on the size and scope of the installation, projects can range from approximately $20,000 to $150,000 or more.

No. One of the advantages of this business model is that you do not need to hold large amounts of inventory. You sell the project first, collect from the customer, take the final measurements, and then order the Smart Film specifically for that project.

No. Because the Smart Film is ordered specifically for each sold project, you don't need a warehouse full of inventory to get started.

No minimum order is required.

Orders are typically shipped using standard carriers such as UPS, so shipping costs are generally relatively small compared with the overall value of the project. Expedited options may also be available when a project requires faster delivery.

Typical turnaround can range from approximately 2 to 10 days depending on the project, production requirements, and shipping method. Expedited options may be available for an additional cost.

Yes. The Smart Film can be custom-manufactured to the project's specifications and supplied pre-wired and ready for installation.

Our dealer network has access to Smart Tint®, a U.S.-manufactured switchable Smart Film product. Smart Tint states that its products are manufactured in the United States and offers custom manufacturing, technical support, and a worldwide installer network.

Smart Film uses PDLC technology. When electricity is applied, the liquid crystals align and allow light to pass through, making the glass transparent. When power is removed, the film becomes frosted and provides privacy.

Yes. When powered on, Smart Film switches to its transparent state. When powered off, it switches to its frosted privacy state.

Yes. In its powered-off state, Smart Film becomes frosted and functions as an electronic privacy solution for windows, doors, partitions, and other glass surfaces.

The change between privacy and transparent modes happens essentially instantly when power is switched on or off.

Yes. Smart Tint lists approximately 98% UV protection in its specifications.

Yes. Smart Tint states that its technology provides solar heat reduction, which can help reduce heat entering through the glass.

Yes. Smart Film is designed to provide privacy without requiring homeowners or businesses to permanently cover their windows with traditional blinds or curtains.

Our most common options include white/frosted and gray. Additional colors and custom options may be available depending on the project. Smart Tint currently lists white, gray, black, and custom colors among its available options.

No. Smart Tint lists energy consumption of approximately 0.3 to 0.39 watts per square foot, depending on the configuration.

Yes. Depending on the configuration, Smart Tint can be controlled through options including switches, remotes, smartphones, and compatible smart-home systems.

The standard configuration is power-on clear and power-off private. If power is lost, the film therefore returns to its frosted privacy state.

Yes. Smart Film can convert existing flat glass into switchable privacy glass, meaning the customer generally does not need to replace the existing window simply to add the technology.

Smart Tint states that its product is ETL listed and conforms to applicable UL safety standards in the United States and Canada.

Smart Tint offers a self-adhesive SmartCling® product that is applied directly to compatible glass. The film is custom-manufactured for the project and can arrive pre-wired for installation.

No. You can build your own installation team or use professional installers. Through the partnership, you also receive access to Smart Tint's installer network.

No previous Smart Film installation experience is required to enter the business. You receive the systems and resources needed to understand the fulfillment process, and professional installers can be used to complete projects.

Generally, no. The retrofit Smart Film is designed to be installed onto compatible existing glass.

The necessary control components are supplied according to the requirements of the project. Smart Tint offers plug-and-play and low-voltage configurations depending on the application.

Yes. Smart Film can be used across residential and commercial applications, including windows, glass doors, office partitions, conference rooms, hospitality environments, healthcare settings, and other compatible glass surfaces.

Yes. Customer acquisition is a core part of the partnership. Depending on your program, Smart Film Nation provides qualified leads directly into your CRM so you have opportunities to sell Smart Film projects.

Yes. Leads provided to you are exclusive and are not simultaneously shared with other dealers.

We qualify prospects using factors such as location, homeowner status, project timeline, number of windows, and other information relevant to determining whether there is a legitimate Smart Film project.

Leads are delivered directly into your CRM on a live basis so your team can contact them as quickly as possible.

Yes. You can select your target market and ZIP codes based on where you want to operate.

Lead generation can begin as part of your launch once the necessary systems and setup are in place.

If we fail to deliver the agreed number of included leads, the applicable undelivered portion is eligible for refund under the terms of your agreement.

We've invested more than $5 million into marketing and developing customer acquisition systems. Instead of requiring you to figure out lead generation from scratch, we implement the systems, scripts, CRM processes, and lead-generation infrastructure designed to help you acquire and convert Smart Film customers.

Smart Film Nation helps entrepreneurs and existing businesses launch and scale Smart Film dealerships. We provide access to the product supply, installer network, customer acquisition systems, leads, sales processes, scripts, CRM systems, training, and operational resources needed to build the business.

No. Smart Film Nation is not a traditional franchise. There are no royalties, revenue splits, profit-sharing fees, or ongoing franchise fees. You own and operate your own independent business.

You become a dealer and partner with Smart Film Nation. You operate your own business while gaining access to our Smart Film supply, installer network, marketing systems, leads, sales processes, training, and support.

No. We do not take a percentage of your sales or profits.

No.

There are no required ongoing monthly franchise or royalty fees associated with being a Smart Film Nation dealer.

No ongoing marketing management fee is required as part of the dealer relationship.

Our incentives are aligned with yours. As dealers grow and complete more projects, they purchase more Smart Film. That means it's in our interest to help our dealers build successful, high-volume businesses that continue ordering material.

Yes. This is your business. Smart Film Nation does not take ownership of your company or a percentage of your business.

Yes. You can operate under your own business name.

Depending on your dealer arrangement, Smart Film Nation branding can be available for use.

Certain programs allow dealers to secure an area and receive territorial protection from competing Smart Film Nation dealers within that defined territory. Exact availability depends on the market.

No. Dealers can sell throughout the United States and may also pursue projects internationally, subject to the requirements of the particular project and jurisdiction.

No. There is no long-term operating commitment requiring you to remain a dealer indefinitely.

We offer different programs depending on your starting point, market, and how aggressively you want to launch and scale. Instead of using a one-size-fits-all package, we'll determine which program makes the most sense based on your goals during your strategy call.

Depending on your program, we provide the infrastructure required to launch and scale, including: access to Smart Film supply, access to a worldwide installer network, qualified customer leads, lead-generation systems, CRM infrastructure, sales scripts, sales processes, demo processes, marketing systems, training and implementation resources, and ongoing support. The goal is to remove as much trial and error as possible and give you a proven operating system to follow.

Yes. Financing options are available for qualified applicants and may include promotional options such as 0% interest, subject to approval and the terms offered by the applicable financing provider.

Yes. Smart Film Nation offers a 90-day money-back guarantee subject to the conditions of the program. To qualify, dealers must genuinely implement and follow the required processes, including properly working the leads provided, following the sales process, conducting the required demonstrations, and using the systems and resources provided. The complete eligibility requirements are defined in the applicable agreement.

That's exactly why the partnership includes the business systems, marketing infrastructure, sales processes, training, product access, and fulfillment resources. You aren't expected to invent the business model from scratch.

You don't need to build a lead-generation system from scratch. Lead generation and customer acquisition infrastructure are a core part of what Smart Film Nation provides.

You receive the sales process, scripts, and demonstration framework used to turn interested homeowners and businesses into customers. Your responsibility is to learn and consistently execute the process.

You don't necessarily need to personally perform installations. You can use professional installers and build your own installation capacity as your business grows.

You can. The value of Smart Film Nation isn't simply access to a roll of Smart Film. The partnership is designed around everything required to turn the product into an operating business: supply, fulfillment resources, installers, leads, marketing infrastructure, CRM systems, sales scripts, training, processes, and support. You're paying to reduce the time, cost, and trial and error involved in building those systems yourself.

You can find information about Smart Film online. What YouTube doesn't automatically give you is a complete customer-acquisition system, qualified leads, supplier relationship, installer network, CRM infrastructure, tested sales process, implementation support, and an operating system built around actually selling and fulfilling projects.

No legitimate business can guarantee a specific income or profit. Your results depend on factors including your market, execution, sales ability, pricing, costs, responsiveness to leads, and how closely you follow the systems provided.

A lead is an opportunity, not a guaranteed sale. This is why we provide the sales process, scripts, demonstration framework, and follow-up systems alongside the leads themselves. The dealer is responsible for working those opportunities effectively.

Our business model is designed around long-term alignment. We don't need to take a royalty or percentage of every sale. As you grow, you complete more projects and order more Smart Film. Your growth creates additional product volume, so helping you build a successful Smart Film business benefits both sides of the partnership.