🎙️ Episode 38: Tool Talk & Big Events on the Horizon – Mid-Season Check-In

In Episode 38 of The All Access Podcast, Gene Fetty is back with a laid-back but valuable solo episode packed with gear talk, event previews, and a behind-the-scenes look at what’s happening mid-season at the Automotive Appearance Institute.

Gene kicks things off with updates on two major events:

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  Hail Expo in St. Louis (July 18–19): A free-to-attend event featuring a full lineup of speakers, tool companies, and networking opportunities. Reserve your spot at www.hailexpo.com.

  
  


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  GPR/PDR Competition at CamAuto in Montreal (July 11–13): Gene is headed north to compete and judge in this prestigious glue pull event, and he shares both his excitement and nerves.

  
  

From there, it’s a gear-focused deep dive:

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  Gene walks through some of the tools he’s been testing in the shop and during training, including standouts and setups he’s prepping for upcoming live streams.

  
  


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  He tests a new overhead camera system, giving listeners a preview of the live stream capabilities for Hail Expo.

  
  


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  Throughout the episode, Gene reflects on the evolution of his tool cart, what stays, what gets retired, and how tools impact teaching and real-world results.

  
  

Whether you’re tuning in for tool talk, event updates, or just want a genuine mid-season pulse check from one of the industry’s top educators, this episode has something for you.

📍 Links mentioned:

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  🎟️ www.hailexpo.com – Reserve your free ticket

  
  


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  🛠️ www.camautopro.com – Learn more about the GPR competition

  
  


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  🎥 Visit the Automotive Appearance Institute YouTube channel for the video version of this episode