PDR Universe

In Episode 11 of the PDR Universe Podcast, Žan and Zeeshan talk about how PDR technicians should communicate with insurance adjusters.Topics include:• How to justify repair hours• Why adjusters underestimate PDR repairs• How to educate insurance companies• Why speed should not reduce your pay• The importance of building good relationships with adjustersIf you do hail repair or insurance work, this episode will help you avoid disputes and get repairs approved faster.🎓 Training:https://bestpdrtraining.com/

🎙️ PDR Universe – Episode 10This episode was recorded LIVE at IASRE 2026 in Germany 🇩🇪We break down:✅ the new competition format✅ tougher dents + less time✅ why that makes judging better✅ the growth of the expo✅ live reactions from organizers and competitorsGuests in this episode:🔥 Almin – competition organizer🔥 Freddie – expo organizer🔥 Bart – competitor fresh out of round oneWe also talk about tools, glue, competition pressure, and why events like IASRE, MTE, PDR Expo and CamAuto matter so much for the PDR industry.🎓 Training:https://bestpdrtraining.com/

In Episode 9 of the PDR Universe Podcast, Žan Vidic and Zeeshan sit down with Josh Kidd (Canada) to discuss scaling a PDR business with an abundance mindset — without burning bridges. Josh shares his journey from early door ding work to hail operations, partnerships, insurance contracts, merging companies during COVID, running multiple locations, and adding services like ADAS calibrations to stabilize year-round revenue.Training & courses: https://bestpdrtraining.com/

🎙️ PDR Universe – Episode 8We’re joined by Stefan from the USA 🇺🇸 — an 18-year autobody tech making the transition into full-time PDR.We talk about the REAL side of switching:✅ aluminum surprises✅ underbidding and learning✅ why R&I becomes a huge advantage✅ building a PDR business while still working a shop job✅ fears of leaving W-2 security✅ the best advice for body techs who want to jump into PDR🎓 Train with us:https://www.bestpdrtraining.comGuest:Stefan Esche (MyDentShopLLC / UBreakIFix47)

🏆 Should you compete in PDR even if you don’t win?In PDR Universe – Episode 7, we recap MTE and Dent Olympics, and break down why competitions are valuable even without a trophy.Competing helps you:✅ perform under pressure✅ handle people watching you (customers, techs, judges)✅ build confidence (which makes selling easier)✅ sharpen skills faster✅ create reputation + open doors for workWe also talk about mistakes, mindset, how to mark your dent, and why MTE dents are on another level.🎓 Want to get faster + better at hail and real-world PDR?https://www.bestpdrtraining.com

Burnout in PDR is real—especially in hail season.What helped YOU the most when you felt burned out: time off, changing environment, changing work type, or something else?Train with us (Hail + PDR fundamentals): https://www.bestpdrtraining.com 👊If this episode helped, hit Subscribe and share it with a tech who needs it.

In this episode of the PDR Universe Podcast, hosts Zan and Zeeshan sit down with Kip (20 years in PDR) to break down the soft skills that matter most in hail towns, dealerships, and body shops: rapport, communication, reading red flags, and adapting your sales approach to different personalities.We cover practical cues like eyelids/eyes for detail vs big-picture communication, how to avoid “red flag” customers, and why the best tech isn’t always the biggest earner.🎓 Learn PDR the right way (hail + fundamentals): https://www.bestpdrtraining.com

Episode 4 of the PDR Universe Podcast features our first-ever guest, Jurgen from Estonia.We talk about learning PDR the hard way, starting with online training, realizing the need for in-person coaching, surviving brutal first hailstorms, and building real-world skill through experience.Topics include hail chasing, fog vs line boards, shrinking tools, hotbox myths, opening and closing a shop, pricing conversations, and how technicians actually find hail work.Recorded in Orlando before MTE (Mobile Tech Expo).Learn faster and improve your hail workflow:👉 https://bestpdrtraining.com#PDR #PaintlessDentRepair #HailRepair #DentRepair #PDRTraining #PDRPodcast #PDRUniverse #HailDamage #AutoBody #BestPDRTraining

In Episode 3 of the PDR Universe Podcast, co-hosts Žan Vidic and Zeeshan break down the value of PDR seminars from both perspectives: instructor and attendee. We cover what makes a seminar successful, classroom vs hands-on training formats, why asking questions matters, and how seminars can speed up your learning curve—especially for hail techs wanting to improve at big dents, creases, body lines, smashes, and glue pulling.Learn PDR and level up your skills:👉: https://bestpdrtraining.com

Welcome to Episode 2 of the PDR Universe Podcast!In this episode, Zeeshan interviews co-host Žan Vidic about how he got into PDR—from early jobs and mistakes to learning PDR the hard way, chasing hail, and building a career in the industry. We also talk mindset, “metal time,” competitions, and lessons learned along the journey.Want to learn PDR (beginner → advanced)? Visit BestPDRTraining.com

Welcome to PDR Universe — a podcast built by PDR techs, for PDR techs.In Episode 1, Žan Vidic and Zeeshan explain why they started this podcast and how they want to connect the European PDR scene with the U.S. and the global PDR community.In this episode, we talk about:Why the PDR industry in Europe needs more open conversationsWhy this podcast is in English (bigger reach, better guests, global mindset)Zeeshan’s origin story: early jobs → detailing → discovering PDRThe reality of learning PDR: ego, repetitions, mistakes, and real “metal time”Building a PDR business through body shops, dealerships, and word of mouthAdvice for beginners: don’t quit early and listen to experienced techniciansWhat’s coming next: Episode 2 (Žan’s story), future guests, and the MTE 25th anniversaryThis podcast is for:Beginner and advanced PDR techniciansAnyone considering a career in PDRTechs interested in tools, training, business, hail damage, and mindsetNew episodes coming soon.