Podcasts by PDR Workshop Podcast

The Biggest Threats to the PDR Industry from 2023-11-30T15:03:47.775618

Trying to prepare for any industry changes and threats to PDR is what we must do as business owners to be able to pivot or adjust at any given moment. We drive briefly into what could be some of...

Content Creation For Your Company from 2022-08-29T15:58:57

We take a deep dive into what platforms have been useful in 2022 for content creation for Dentless Touch. What is the importance of creating a portfolio of content for your business. 

PDR Workshop Episode 4 from 2022-04-20T14:38:22.189395

Ryan goes over the new CarbonTech's new window bar and solid carbon fiber pushing rod. We explain some of the challenges as a PDR technician from dealerships, customers, bodyshops, dents.

PDR Workshop Episode 8 from 2022-04-20T14:38:22.175785

Dave shows off a couple of tools he uses daily. Chris shows off a new light. Ryan talks about the Ding Bat. We also answer various questions from our viewers.

PDR Workshop Episode 9 Mobile Tech Vs Retail Shop from 2022-04-20T14:38:22.171947

In this episode we talk about the pros and cons of being completely mobile or having a retail location to service your customers. Paintless Dent Repair can be performed in either atmosphere. Som...

PDR Workshop Episode 13 When Is The Best Time To Use Glue Pulling from 2022-04-20T14:38:22.151527

We go over the basic components of glue pulling a dent. What a technician needs to do to prep a panel before glue pulling. What glue tabs work for us. Ryan explains what glue gun he prefers. Chr...

PDR Workshop Episode 17 Special Guest Brice Kelly from 2022-04-20T14:38:22.137231

We talk with Brice Kelly with Central Florida Dent Repair about business, PDR, and repairing extremely large damage

Things we will be discussing

• Stanliner Tools
• Reta...
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PDR Workshop Episode 21 Special Guest Chad Peters With Endeavor Dent Tools from 2022-04-20T14:38:22.091650

We talk with Chad Peters of Endeavor Dent Tools. Chris shows the different Edge Jack sizes. Dave brings on his new Milwaukee Mini Buffer.

PDR Workshop Episode 22 Negotiating With Customers and Insurance Companies from 2022-04-20T14:38:22.088415

We explain how we negotiate with customers and insurance companies. Ryan shows off a new blending hammer. Chris brings a useful whale tail.

PDR Workshop Episode 26 Special Guest Manuel Lopez with Manny's PDR from 2022-04-20T14:38:22.074011

We talk with Manny Lopez with Manny's PDR out of Brea, CA. We talk about his story from being a successful body shop estimator to the owner of a paintless dent repair company. Ryan shows off a n...

PDR Workshop Episode 30 Is Every Dent Repairable from 2022-04-20T14:38:22.059092

We run through some different slides and explain if we feel certain damage is repairable or not.

PDR Workshop Episode 34 Special Guest Hudson Tansey from 2022-04-20T14:38:22.045483

We speak with Hudson Tansey of DentGents from The Woodlands, TX. A family man running a successful PDR business and building a beautiful family. Hudson speaks on work/life balance. Maintaining a...

PDR Workshop Episode 35 Special Guest Matt Armijo from 2022-04-20T14:38:22.042142

We bring on a fellow PDR Technician who is also creating amazing products. Matt started getagripnow.com to offer versatile tools to help with our everyday repairs. Chris shows off the Stuckey G...

PDR Workshop Episode 39 5 Positive Trends Influencing The PDR Industry from 2022-04-20T14:38:22.033621

We talk about technicians creating tools that make it easier perform the job. Educating customers. Chris shows off a useful Blehm door tool and a Milwaukee heated jacket. Dave shows off an Ultra...

PDR Workshop Episode 43 How To Handle An Unhappy Customer from 2022-04-20T14:38:21.995363

We talk about how to handle a disgruntled customer. It isn't always the easiest when a customer has intense questions about a repair or after a repair. We go over how to handle this certain situ...

PDR Workshop Episode 46 Expectations for Mobile Tech Expo 2019 from 2022-04-20T14:38:21.981079

Ryan, Dave, and Chris talk about their prep for the Mobile Tech Expo in Orlando, Florida. How we feel the expo itself will be, what we are excited to learn, education day, meeting a lot of the l...

PDR Workshop Episode 50 Can You Learn Paintless Dent Repair With Just Online Classes from 2022-04-20T14:38:21.972529

We discuss our opinions on learning paintless dent repair online. The chat was going crazy on everyones view on learning paintless dent repair from tutorials, online training platforms, and in h...

PDR Workshop | Benefits of Partnering With a Local Tech from 2022-04-20T14:38:21.945

Ep.54 How partnering with a local tech can be beneficial

• What do you think of when a we say partnering up?
• Describe a time were you and another tech joined up
• Wha...
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PDR Workshop Unscripted | Stanliner PDR Tools Interview from 2022-04-20T14:38:21.855867

A recap with Stanliner PDR Tools on their event held by Stanliner

https://www.stanlinertools.com/pages/seminar2?fbclid=IwAR1p3Ags_uw-JYaOuKLfnHxKKwPimqyCNAkbnIilmbmDPrvM5KJ4R3UH4AA

PDR Workshop | Entrepreneur vs Solopreneur from 2022-04-20T14:38:21.852435

We discuss some of the major differences between being an Entrepreneur vs a Solorpreneur.

What are the benefits of both

What are some common practices that Entrepreneurs put in pla...

Decade Recap 2010 - 2020 from 2022-04-20T14:38:21.767896

DECADE RECAP 2010 - 2020

• Tools We Used To Use
• Tools that have been great for industry
• Marketing Strategies
• Networking has changed (forums, MTE) Listen

Are Satellite Locations Worth It? from 2022-04-20T14:38:21.764156

Satellite Locations Pros - Cons

• Pros - Look Bigger - Online Presence - SEO
• Cons - Becomes logistic nightmare - Managing multiple business - Quality control - Cus...
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Internal/External Goals from 2020-01-13T15:17:43

Goals For 2020

• Pop Up Shops - 10 Car Shows
• Make company content more fluid

Internal

• Organization
• Monthly get togethe...
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November Sales Breakdown from 2019-12-24T15:46:26

Chris and Dave go over the sales breakdown for Dentless Touch in the month of November. You will be able to hear how the majority of sales are acquired and where they come from. We break down No...

Can We Find A New Location from 2019-12-24T04:30:36

Tune in as we explore some new options for a retail location for Dentless Touch. We go through the beginning stages of what it takes to find, relocate, and purchase a new building. 

Transparent Vehicle Warranty from 2019-12-17T21:32:28

We go over the new aesthetic warranty from Transparent Vehicle Warranty. Parent owner Glassparency brings us a new take on vehicle reconditioning coverage. We go in depth on how this new package...

Interview With PDR World Cup Winner Zan Vidic from 2019-10-29T12:41:18

 We go over some of Zan's favorite tools that he uses to glass out these tough repairs. Zan resides in Slovenia where the work lifestyle of PDR is different. We go over some of the differences t...

Mobile Tech Expo - Las Vegas 2019 Recap from 2019-10-11T01:44:55

The Mobile Tech Expo in Las Vegas brought some new tools to the PDR industry. We also talk with some of the great techs in the industry who are always pushing the limits

Business Tips and Tricks - Mobile Tech RX Latest News from 2019-09-20T05:00:11

As always Mobile Tech RX delivering the latest and greatest in mobile technician software for your company and business

Business Tips and Tricks- What Is The Best Social Platform For Your PDR Business from 2019-09-13T05:00:06

We go over our opinions on the best social platform for your PDR business

Business Tips and Tricks - Quality Repairs vs Fast Repairs from 2019-09-12T05:00:06

Which is better. Is there a right or wrong?

Business Tips and Tricks - Email Marketing from 2019-09-12T01:08:18

PDR Workshop | Learning How To Setup A Hail Storm Pt. 3 from 2019-08-27T20:06:37

We go over all of the little details that made the hail storm that hit our area, run as seemless as possible.

PDR Workshop | Quick Tips and Tricks for your PDR business from 2019-08-27T19:59:25

We go over some neat little tips and tricks to help you and your PDR business run more efficent.

PDR Workshop | Learning How To Setup A Hail Storm Pt. 2 from 2019-07-23T02:39:20

Part 2

• The dealership
• setting up the deal
• negotiating
• writing the estimates
• handling insurance
• making sure there was proper count
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PDR Workshop | Learning How To Setup A Hail Storm (Pt. 1) from 2019-07-16T04:02:31

First thing we did was find out the area of which the storm hit. Which may consist of physically traveling to the area and surveying possible dealerships or parking lots for damage. You can then...

PDR Workshop | Maintaining Your Tools from 2019-06-25T13:00:02

We show some of the different ways a technician is able to maintain some of their tools in their arsenal.

PDR Workshop | Listen Before You Hire from 2019-06-25T00:31:40

Check out what we feel you should do before hiring your first employee for your PDR company

PDR Workshop | The Truth About The PDR Industry from 2019-06-25T00:22:08

We go over what we think the REAL issues and complications are with scaling a PDR company

PDR Workshop Unscripted | Utilizing Instagram For Business from 2019-05-30T11:20:33

We go discuss how you can properly use Instagram for your business which will help drive sales. We found an article that reviews 10 ways to help utilize Instagram.

https://www.socialmedia...

PDR Workshop Unscripted | How Dealerships View Their Vendors from 2019-05-29T08:00:11

You can check out the article we went over here: http://appliedcolors.com/so-what-do-car-dealers-think-of-their-vendors.html

PDR Workshop | Why Wholesale Is Still King from 2019-05-29T02:34:23

Why Wholesale Is King

• Monetary benefits - With multiple accounts, wholesale can lead to a day to day steady flow of income
• Conveience Aspect - When dealing with multiple wh...
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PDR Workshop | Is It The Tech Or The Tool from 2019-05-24T00:21:54

Chris and Dave discuss whether the tools or the tech make the repair. A technician can have all of the tools in their arsenal but is it up to them to know how to use them?

PDR Workshop | Mistakes Every PDR Tech Makes from 2019-05-15T02:43:31

Mistakes Every PDR Tech Makes

Repair

• Not recognizing your tip
• Knocking down too early
• Using some sort of cart
• Estimating damage w/o light, w/o comp...
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PDR Workshop | Stanliner Training Recap with Chris Ray from 2019-04-30T05:14:04

We go over a recap of the Stanliner Tool training over the weekend.

Hosted by DentKraft with Owner Don Kavanagh

Stanliner Tools

Kazimieras Stanliner
Thomas Stanliner<...

PDR Workshop | Vehicles To Stay Away From from 2019-04-17T04:22:49

We go over what we feel are some of the worst vehicles to perform PDR on

What categorizes a car to be on this list

• Metal type
• Impossible access
• R&i s ne...
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PDR Workshop Unscripted | Why Work Bigger Damage from 2019-04-12T11:10

We go over why we choose to work on bigger damage. Extra long creases, minor collision, body lines are all just some of the advanced repairs we choose to tackle in the field while performing Pai...

PDR Workshop | Tech Spotlight | John Renstrom From MTRX from 2019-03-25T14:20

We go over some of the newest features and the biggest update Mobile Tech RX has had since its release.

John is able to reveal some of the ups and downs with building a highly competent s...

PDR Workshop | The Best Paintless Dent Repair Work Vehicle from 2019-03-18T15:27

Q&A - Episode #56 | The Best Paintless Dent Repair Work Vehicle | PDR Workshop

• What Do you look for in a work vehicle ,mpg , rolling billboard(branding), price, reliability, ma...
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PDR Workshop Tech Talk | Unscripted | Supplements and Add Ons from 2019-03-13T06:43

We go over how to make money by pre and post scanning a vehicle in your shop. Add Ons and Supplements to your estimate can lead to higher profit margins and inform the insurance companies on the...

PDR Workshop Tech Talk | Unscripted | PDR Lingo from 2019-03-12T15:35

We go over some of the terminology we use as PDR Technicians that typically we only understand

PDR Workshop | What Does It Cost To Start A PDR Business from 2019-03-11T16:43

Ep. 55 what’s the true cost of starting a Pdr business

We all wish we knew exactly what it was going to cost to start our companies before spending a single dime. As everyone has differen...

PDR Workshop Tech Talk | Unscripted | Appearance Affecting Sales from 2019-02-27T06:35

Chris and Dave go over how Appearance Affects Sales. You can find the latest article at https://dentlesstouch.com/how-does-appearance-affect-sales/

PDR Workshop | Preparing for Your Next PDR Appointment from 2019-02-25T22:01

We discuss how we feel a technician or business owner should prepare for their next PDR appointment. Dave shows off the Tequila Tabs and Chris brings on the Carepoint Flatbar.

PDR Workshop Tech Talk | Unscripted | Time Matters from 2019-02-19T13:56

You can find the full article at

https://dentlesstouch.com/three-factors-that-effects-your-dent-repair-time-tech-talk/

We talk about how we feel these three key elements affect rep...

PDR Workshop Episode | When To Call It Quits On a Dent from 2019-02-19T01:19

Chris and Dave go over their experiences of when they have had to quit a repair due to certain circumstances. The chat engages with us and also tells stories of when they have also had to call i...

PDR Workshop Episode 51 Tech Spotlight Charlie Molina | ThePDRShop from 2019-02-11T07:03

We talk with Charlie Moline with ThePDRShop out of Texas. Charlie has been a technician in the dent removal industry for more than 15 years. From being a New Orleans native, to being forced to m...

PDR Workshop Episode 49 Discussing The Ups and Downs as you become a PDR Technician from 2019-01-28T15:33

Join us tonight as we discuss the Ups and Downs of learning this trade (PDR)

Emotional effects
Technical difficulties
Determination
Confidence
Integrity
Atti...

PDR Workshop Episode 48 Tech Spotlight | Who is Christopher Ray from 2019-01-21T20:22

A brief Bio on Chistropher Ray. The digital enthusiast, entrepreneur, and family man. Christopher Ray

PDR Workshop Episode 47 Mobile Tech Expo 2019 Recap and Tool Haul from 2019-01-15T03:40

We have a recap on the 2019 Mobile Tech Expo. We talk about who we met, what new tools we saw, what was education day like. Ryan talks about the new tools he purchased. Dave goes over the relati...

PDR Workshop Episode 45 Who Is Ryan Shutt from 2018-12-18T02:08

We chat with Ryan Shutt about his career, business practices, and marketing skills. Ryan shows off the Willy Quick PDR knockdown and blending hammer. Chris shows off the new Dji Osmo Pocket.

PDR Workshop Episode 44 How To Point Out Pre Existing Damage from 2018-12-11T01:43

We go over how to point out pre existing damage to a customer. There may have been a previously painted panel, or previous PDR on the panel you are working. We talk about how to properly show th...

PDR Workshop Episode 42 How To Build A Relationship With Your Customers from 2018-11-27T00:59

We talk about how to build a relationship with your customers. Building a customer base is not the easiest thing to do for a business. We go over building and maintaining these relationships as ...

PDR Workshop Episode 41 Dealing With Weather as a Mobile Technician from 2018-11-19T23:57

We go over what it is like to deal with the elements of weather when you are a mobile technician. Weather can make or break a job or a tech. Chris shows off the B&D Edge Pliers.

PDR Workshop Episode 40 Who Is Dave Oh from 2018-11-12T23:45

We dive into who is Dave Oh. We talk about how he got into the industry, what sparked the biggest decision of his life, where WindyCityDentRepair is at currently. Dave shows off two door hook to...

PDR Workshop Episode 38 Creating Social Media Content For Your PDR Business from 2018-10-29T18:22

We go over how to create content for your PDR business. We utilize many platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram to distribute content pertaining to our businesses. Having a local soci...

PDR Workshop Episode 37 One Thing We Want To Improve In Our Business from 2018-10-22T18:13

Chris, Dave, and Ryan go over the one thing they would all like to improve upon in their PDR Businesses. Chris shows off how he knocks down large crowns. Dave shows what tip he's been using on t...

PDR Workshop Episode 36 Special Guest John Renstrom with MobileTechRx from 2018-10-15T17:33

We go over why we feel MTRX is the best application for the Paintless Dent Repair industry. We also talk with one of the creator/founders of MTRX and gives us some insight to the different funct...

PDR Workshop Episode 33 How To Negotiate With A Customer from 2018-09-24T16:48

We go over how we negotiate with a customer. Not every customer will say YES to your price, and being in business you will have to do some negotiating. We go over how we negotiate with a custome...

PDR Workshop Episode 32 How To Approach A Dent from 2018-09-17T16:31

Chris and Ryan show off some ugly repairs, and how they approached these extremely damaged vehicles.

PDR Workshop Episode 31 Special Guest Dave Johnson from 2018-09-10T14:40

As a 20 year technician Dave Johnson has seen it all. He explains how the process of Paintless Dent Repair has changed over time to the tools we use, management styles, and industry techniques. ...

PDR Workshop Episode 29 Special Guest Dave Streen from 2018-08-27T13:07

We chat with Dave Streen from Edgy Tools about a couple of brand new products he will be releasing. We dive into marketing a PDR business and maintaining a proper PDR website.

PDR Workshop Episode 28 Adding Value To A Body Shop from 2018-08-20T16:37

We explain how we add value to our bodyshops. Dave shows off some new square tabs. Chris brings on the Milwaukee cordless heat gun. Ryan brings on two of his favorite snap on hammers.

PDR Workshop Episode 27 Special Guest Myke Toledo from 2018-08-13T16:28

We chat with Myke Toledo of DentTime out of San Diego, CA. We go over if you are able to teach yourself the art of PDR. Myke shows off a tool called the Dent Reaper. Ryan shows off the Endeavor ...

PDR Workshop Episode 25 How To Keep Your Dent Repairs Clean from 2018-07-30T15:59

We go over how we keep our dent repairs clean throughout the repair. Ryan shows off the Endeavor Dent Tools Hatch Bar as well as a new Endeavor pushing rod. Chris shows which blending hammer he ...

PDR Workshop Episode 24 Tools Every PDR Technician Should Own from 2018-07-23T15:51

Coming from a route perspective, Dave explains what tools he feels every PDR Technician. Tools such as a standard Elimadent Light, Dent Dial, Etc. Chris speaks on what tools are available to him...

PDR Workshop Episode 23 How To Switch From Chasing Hail To Retail Shop from 2018-07-16T15:31

We bring on a special guest to talk about making the switch from chasing hail to opening a retail PDR shop. Hail can be a lucrative market but does take a toll on a technician being away from ho...

PDR Workshop Episode 20 Post PDR Workshop from 2018-06-26T02:28

We go over what went down at our PDR Workshop June 23, 2018. Dave shows the new Tequila tabs from Anson PDR. Chris shows the Caterpillar tabs from Keco. Ryan shows off the brand new Endeavor Too...

PDR Workshop Episode 19 Training With PDR Workshop from 2018-06-19T02:17

We talk about what will be talked about and gone over in our June PDR Workshop class. Ryan shows off his business cards and explains the benefits of why his card works. Chris speaks on what head...

PDR Workshop Episode 18 Working For A Dent Warranty Company from 2018-06-12T01:46

Should you contact warranty companies and start to work with them? Will they be beneficial to you and your business? We go over a couple of dent warranty companies and the pros and cons of using...

PDR Workshop Episode 16 How, When, Why - R&I Panels For Your Repair from 2018-05-29T21:41

Things we will be discussing:

Why to R&I panels
When to R&I panels
R&I over Drilling
Pricing and Charging for R&I

PDR Workshop Episode 15 What To Do When A Hailstorm Hits Your Area from 2018-05-21T21:30

We go over the procedure as a local technician when a hailstorm hits your area. Who should you contact, what happens with your accounts, what work when entail when this happens.

We will b...

PDR Workshop Episode 14 Applying Heat When Performing PDR from 2018-05-14T21:12

We explain the different methods in how we apply heat to a panel. Chris shows off the SlapperTapper. Ryan brings in his glue gun carrying kit.

PDR Workshop Episode 12 Aluminum - High Strength Steel - UHSS from 2018-04-30T19:57

We go over the major differences between the metal manufacturer's use to build their cars and how it affects us as PDR technicians. Dave shows off the writing pads he uses for his customers. Chr...

PDR Workshop Episode 11 Time Saving Tips For A PDR Technician from 2018-04-23T19:19

We go over how to blend, talk to customers, and some scheduling apps. Ryan talks about the Snap-On hammer he uses for knocking down. Chris brings on the Edge-Jack and how he uses it for edges. ...

PDR Workshop Episode 10 Wholesale from 2018-04-16T05:26

How to acquire and maintain wholesale accounts. Chris talks about MobileTechRx. Dave showcases a new UltraDentTool. Ryan brings a new DruzToolz pick on the show.

PDR Workshop Episode 7 Special Guest Joseph Zaroor from Dent Technology from 2018-03-27T04:45

We bring on special guest Joseph Zaroor with Dent Technology

PDR Workshop Episode 6 from 2018-03-20T04:35

PDR Workshop goes over how we all start dents differently. Chris shows off a new PDR Finesse tool. Ryan brings on a new Meguire's rubbing compound. Dave talks about wholesale accounts.

PDR Workshop Episode 5 from 2018-03-13T04:17

We show off some different tools that help us in our daily routine.

PDR Workshop Episode 3 Tool Talk from 2018-02-27T04:45

We go over questions from our viewers who are looking for tool tips, dent removal techniques, and business systems.

PDR Workshop Episode 2 A Brief Overview Of Us from 2018-02-20T04:36

A brief overview of Christopher Ray with Dentless Touch, Ryan Shutt with RPS Dent Specialists, and Dave Oh with WindyCityDentRepair and how we got into the PDR industry. We also answer some ques...

PDR Workshop Episode 1 Just Getting Started from 2018-02-13T04:25

Our first episode of the PDR Workshop Live Show. We go over some of the reasons why you should choose PDR over a Bodyshop and why a Bodyshop over PDR.

PDR Workshop Episode 1 Just Getting Started from 2018-02-13T04:25

Our first episode of the PDR Workshop Live Show. We go over some of the reasons why you should choose PDR over a Bodyshop and why a Bodyshop over PDR.