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 the most significant changes to the automotive industry, especially dealing with Paintless Dent Repair. 

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 the most significant changes to the automotive industry, especially dealing with Paintless Dent Repair.

The Biggest Threats to the PDR Industry

Dave and Chris dive into customer service and wonder if it can overpower a less than 100% PDR repair. Tune in to catch their thoughts and what they do to deliver the ultimate customer service experience in their facilities. 

Dave and Chris dive into customer service and wonder if it can overpower a less than 100% PDR repair. Tune in to catch their thoughts and what they do to deliver the ultimate customer service experience in their facilities.

Can Customer Service Overpower Poor PDR

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. 

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.

Content Creation For Your Company

Goals For 2020 Pop Up Shops - 10 Car ShowsMake company content more fluid InternalOrganizationMonthly get togethersMeasure Accountability

Goals For 2020 <ul><li>Pop Up Shops - 10 Car Shows</li><li>Make company content more fluid</li></ul> Internal<ul><li>Organization</li><li>Monthly get togethers</li><li>Measure Accountability</li></ul>

Internal/External Goals

Satellite Locations Pros - Cons Pros - Look Bigger - Online Presence - SEOCons - Becomes logistic nightmare - Managing multiple business - Quality control - Customer relations

Satellite Locations Pros - Cons <ul><li>Pros - Look Bigger - Online Presence - SEO</li><li>Cons - Becomes logistic nightmare - Managing multiple business - Quality control - Customer relations</li></ul>

Are Satellite Locations Worth It?

DECADE RECAP 2010 - 2020 Tools We Used To UseTools that have been great for industryMarketing StrategiesNetworking has changed (forums, MTE)Where is Industry now

DECADE RECAP 2010 - 2020 <ul><li>Tools We Used To Use</li><li>Tools that have been great for industry</li><li>Marketing Strategies</li><li>Networking has changed (forums, MTE)</li><li>Where is Industry now</li></ul>

Decade  Recap 2010 - 2020

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 November into a couple of main categories with sub categories to give us a grand total at the end of the month.

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 November into a couple of main categories with sub categories to give us a grand total at the end of the month.

November Sales Breakdown

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. 

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.

Can We Find A New Location

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 allows business owners and vehicle owners to come together. 

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 allows business owners and vehicle owners to come together.

Transparent Vehicle Warranty

Zan Vidic

 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 that he experiences as a master technician. 

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 that he experiences as a master technician.

Interview With PDR World Cup Winner Zan Vidic

The PDR Workshop consists of two distinguished Master Technicians in the Paintless Dent Repair industry who have teamed up to share with you their business practices, marketing techniques, Q &amp; A, and tool recommendations. Dave Oh (PDR Workshop) and Christopher Ray (Dentless Touch) are respected and influential business owners who continually strive to push the Paintless Dent Repair industry forward.

Great podcast and great valuable content!
Thank you for doing it!

Great podcast

Thank you guys for uploading to iTunes the following day! It was easier to listen to the next day while I’m working instead of keeping YouTube open on my phone. I’ve been listening for over a year now and I look forward to it every week. Keep up the great things you guys are doing for the industry!

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PDR Workshop Podcast

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.

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 28 Adding Value To A Body Shop

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 at his shops and why they are important for his business.

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 at his shops and why they are important for his business.

PDR Workshop Episode 24 Tools Every PDR Technician Should Own

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.

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 4

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 social media presence can give you a leg up on the competition. Ryan happens to be at SEMA!

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 social media presence can give you a leg up on the competition. Ryan happens to be at SEMA!

PDR Workshop Episode 38 Creating Social Media Content For Your PDR Business

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

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

PDR Workshop Episode 32 How To Approach A Dent

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

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

PDR Workshop Episode 3 Tool Talk

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 wholesale accounts, there is little time for other avenues. It allows for a technician or a company to deliver the most value possible to there dealerships that they service. There is a cadence that will naturally progress and accounts can easily be serviced 1 -2 times a week. Sometimes 5 days a week of the volume allows Time - Wholesale allows for flexibility within a technicians schedule, where as long as they are there on the day they say they will be, everything will most likely run smooth Growth Potential - If servicing many wholesale accounts, it allows for a larger volume of work to flow through the company which will naturally bring more money in. This steady flow of income from multiple dealerships will allow a company to gain revenue sometimes quicker than strictly a retail setting. Stability - It possibly easier to grab 1-2 cars from a wholesaler than to close 1 -2 retail sales

Why Wholesale Is King <ul> <li>Monetary benefits - With multiple accounts, wholesale can lead to a day to day steady flow of income</li> <li>Conveience Aspect - When dealing with multiple wholesale accounts, there is little time for other avenues. It allows for a technician or a company to deliver the most value possible to there dealerships that they service. There is a cadence that will naturally progress and accounts can easily be serviced 1 -2 times a week. Sometimes 5 days a week of the volume allows</li> <li>Time - Wholesale allows for flexibility within a technicians schedule, where as long as they are there on the day they say they will be, everything will most likely run smooth</li> <li>Growth Potential - If servicing many wholesale accounts, it allows for a larger volume of work to flow through the company which will naturally bring more money in. This steady flow of income from multiple dealerships will allow a company to gain revenue sometimes quicker than strictly a retail setting.</li> <li>Stability - It possibly easier to grab 1-2 cars from a wholesaler than to close 1 -2 retail sales</li></ul>

PDR Workshop | Why Wholesale Is Still King

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 the Ding Bat. Ryan receives a care package from EdgeTools.

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 the Ding Bat. Ryan receives a care package from EdgeTools.

PDR Workshop Episode 37 One Thing We Want To Improve In Our Business

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 headphones work best for him.

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 headphones work best for him.

PDR Workshop Episode 19 Training With PDR Workshop

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&amp;i s needed Tools required Common dents Paint durability  Please Support our Sponsors Blehm Tool Co https://pdrtoolstore.com/ Mobile Tech RX https://mobiletechrx.com/ Dentcraft PDR Tools https://dentcrafttools.com/

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 <ul> <li>Metal type</li> <li>Impossible access</li> <li>R&amp;i s needed</li> <li>Tools required</li> <li>Common dents</li> <li>Paint durability</li> </ul> Please Support our Sponsors Blehm Tool Co <a href="https://pdrtoolstore.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pdrtoolstore.com/</a> Mobile Tech RX <a href="https://mobiletechrx.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mobiletechrx.com/</a> Dentcraft PDR Tools <a href="https://dentcrafttools.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://dentcrafttools.com/</a>

PDR Workshop | Vehicles To Stay Away From

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 be going over: Estimates/Invoicing Networking Advertising Industry Changes Insurance Bodyshops Finding Help

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 be going over: Estimates/Invoicing Networking Advertising Industry Changes Insurance Bodyshops Finding Help

PDR Workshop Episode 15 What To Do When A Hailstorm Hits Your Area

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. Dave shows off the Mobile Tech Shade.

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. Dave shows off the Mobile Tech Shade.

PDR Workshop Episode 11 Time Saving Tips For A PDR Technician

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. Chris brings on some new tabs that have a new look.

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. Chris brings on some new tabs that have a new look.

PDR Workshop Episode 13 When Is The Best Time To Use Glue Pulling

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

You can check out the article we went over here: <a href="http://appliedcolors.com/so-what-do-car-dealers-think-of-their-vendors.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://appliedcolors.com/so-what-do-car-dealers-think-of-their-vendors.html</a>

PDR Workshop Unscripted | How Dealerships View Their Vendors

A recap with Stanliner PDR Tools on their event held by Stanliner https://www.stanlinertools.com/pages/seminar2?fbclid=IwAR1p3Ags_uw-JYaOuKLfnHxKKwPimqyCNAkbnIilmbmDPrvM5KJ4R3UH4AA You will be taking a dive into using the exciting Stanliner tools with demonstrations. You’ll get your hands dirty and seeing first hand how to use the Stanliner Tools to it’s potential. This course will cover many aspects of pdr damage including;  Complex damages Deep/regular door dings Hail damage Glue pulling

A recap with Stanliner PDR Tools on their event held by Stanliner <a href="https://www.stanlinertools.com/pages/seminar2?fbclid=IwAR1p3Ags_uw-JYaOuKLfnHxKKwPimqyCNAkbnIilmbmDPrvM5KJ4R3UH4AA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stanlinertools.com/pages/seminar2?fbclid=IwAR1p3Ags_uw-JYaOuKLfnHxKKwPimqyCNAkbnIilmbmDPrvM5KJ4R3UH4AA</a> You will be taking a dive into using the exciting Stanliner tools with demonstrations. You’ll get your hands dirty and seeing first hand how to use the Stanliner Tools to it’s potential. This course will cover many aspects of pdr damage including; <ul> <li>Complex damages</li> <li>Deep/regular door dings</li> <li>Hail damage</li> <li>Glue pulling</li></ul>

PDR Workshop Unscripted | Stanliner PDR Tools Interview

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

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Joseph Zaroor

We bring on special guest Joseph Zaroor with Dent Technology

We bring on special guest Joseph Zaroor with Dent Technology

PDR Workshop Episode 7 Special Guest Joseph Zaroor from Dent Technology

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

PDR Workshop | The Truth About The PDR Industry

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

Business Tips and Tricks- What Is The Best Social Platform For Your PDR Business

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