Episode 21 | PDR Training Options, Career Paths, Tech Pay, Trainer Advice, Expos

Matt and James host a more beginner focused episode. We discussed a bunch of training options for beginners, different career paths (employee, subcontractor, owner, etc), and pay differences. We also heard from several top tier PDR trainers who gave us their advice for beginners, as well as the most common mistakes that are made while learning PDR. We also discussed some new tools and PDR expos and trade shows. Special Thanks to legendary PDR trainers Brad Beech, Marc Himmelwright, and Tom Price for their wisdom shared in this episode.

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Matt Boyette is the Owner of All Out Paintless Dent Removal in Jacksonville, Florida as well as Dent Slayer Tools and Training.

James Ricci is owner of Dent Repair Jax in Jacksonville, Florida.

Matt and James have been good friends since around 2003. Want to learn PDR? Check out our new Video Course at dentslayer.com We also offer in-person beginner and advanced training in St. Augustine, Florida.

Check out our tools, panel stand and PDR Hot Glue at https://dentslayer.com/tools Find Matt here Youtube: Matt Boyette Facebook: Dent Slayer Instagram: The Dent Slayer www.alloutpdrjax.com Find James here Youtube: Dent Repair Jax Facebook: Dent Repair Jax Fl Instagram: Dent Repair Jax http://www.dentrepairjax.com

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