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Keith Cosentino & Shane Jacks
Highly Successful Paintless Dent Removal business owners Keith Cosentino (creator of the industry's best glue pulling tabs , blackplague PDR tabs, and TabWeld PDR Glue) and Shane Jacks ( Intl Dent Olympic WINNER 2013 + creator of the industy's best blending hammer and Edge Jack Tool System) give you an inside look at running a dent repair co. Marketing, selling, tools, techniques and technology all specifically designed for PDR and battle tested in the trenches by Keith, Shane, and their teams. These are proven strategies that will increase your bottom line!
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PDR College Podcast Episode 74 What Should You Expect From a Broker?

PDR College Podcast Episode 74 What Should You Expect From a Broker?

You've heard about PDR brokers, usually along side hail storm sites. Well, what should you expect from a broker, or what should you do when YOU broker a deal when your local stuff gets hit with hail. Watch the New Edge Jack Tool video Buy the Edge Jack Tools HERE Buy the Smooth Series Tab kit with TabWeld here ReconPro Invoicing Software TabWeld PDR Glue
29:3706/07/2015
PDR  College Podcast Episode 73 What To Do PRIOR to Your Appointment

PDR College Podcast Episode 73 What To Do PRIOR to Your Appointment

Do you struggle with a low closing percentage with your prospects? Do you wonder "What was that guy THINKING?" after you have a bad appointment that you couldn't close? Well, you need to square a few things away PRIOR to those appointments. Use these tips to increase your closes and make more money!      TabWeld glue is World Class New Edge Jack Tool is HERE Smooth Series Tabs Pull better- Watch the video  
01:07:2629/06/2015
PDR College Episode 72 Get Buy-In from your Prospects

PDR College Episode 72 Get Buy-In from your Prospects

Knowing how to make sure your prospects are invested in every transaction you do with them will increase your closing percentage incredibly! In this episode you will learn how to master these situations and increase your sales! Make more money!   NEW Edge Jack Tool Recon Pro New TabWeld Glue is available NOW Ultimate Route and Retail Tab Set 
01:15:2522/06/2015
PDR College Episode 71 Justify Higher Prices for Service Calls

PDR College Episode 71 Justify Higher Prices for Service Calls

How can you Justify your higher prices to your service drive and retail clients when you're in an environment that involves volume pricing? This is a question we will ALL get! Usually more than once. If you have trouble explaining your justifications, you aren't alone. In Episode 71 of the PDR College Podcast, we talk about some of the strategies we use in this situation. ALSO, Shane reveals a NEW tool he has created! Here's the link for our homepagehttp://www.pdrcollege.com/Itunes Linkhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pdr-college-podcast-paintless/id814847689?mt=2Android Linkhttp://www.stitcher.com/podcast/pdr-college-podcast-paintless-dent-repair-skills/pdr-college-podcast-paintless-dent-repair-business-skill-development-Keith
01:02:5615/06/2015
PDR College Podcast Episode 70 The One Thing

PDR College Podcast Episode 70 The One Thing

What is that ONE THING that is holding you back in your career? Spend a few minutes with us while we explore "that one thing" that is holding you back from making the progress you desire. TabWeld Glue email list sign up Sign up HERE   Check out the Best tab set for hail   Learn Blending from Shane Jacks   Get in touch with ReconPro   German Glue Tabs
30:5608/06/2015
PDR College Podcast Episode 69 Get Greedy!

PDR College Podcast Episode 69 Get Greedy!

Are you looking after the bottom line? Numero Uno? Let's talk about the ways you can bring more money through the front door. Money that is slipping through your fingers right NOW. New PDR glue: TabWeld Glue   www.blendinghammerpdr.com   Learn Blending TODAY   World's Best Glue Tabs   Contact Recon Pro here
01:22:3301/06/2015
PDR College Podcast Episode 68 Electronic Estimating for PDR

PDR College Podcast Episode 68 Electronic Estimating for PDR

We dive deep into the current generation of estimating PDR work with electronic applications New German PDR Tabs Blending Hammers will make you faster Blackplague Smooth Series Tabs PDR Estimate ReconPro
01:07:2125/05/2015
PDR College Podcast Episode 67 Shane on Mental Strategy

PDR College Podcast Episode 67 Shane on Mental Strategy

Let's talk about all the communication coming at us : Phone, email, text, in person, social...it can get crazy! If you've been doing a great job of marketing your company, than it IS crazy sometimes.  Here we are going to dive into some Mental ( and external) Strategy with Shane to handle the barrage and turn the frustration into profits.   Shane's Blending Hammers   TabWeld PDR Glue will change your repairs   Free TabWeld Sample here   This is the most comprehensive Tab Kit available
34:0918/05/2015
PDR College Podcast Episode 66 How To Present and WIN High Dollar Estimates

PDR College Podcast Episode 66 How To Present and WIN High Dollar Estimates

In this episode we welcome guest Paul Kordon from Virginia to the show. Paul is an expert at selling and educating his customers about PDR and he shares his process here with you!  Use these tips to start getting top dollar for your repairs!   Be one of the FIRST to get a hold of TabWeld Glue!   Get the Extended Version of Shane's Jackhammer Blending Hammer   Get a demo of ReconPro for yourself TODAY   Watch the Smooth Series Tab Video HERE  
01:22:2211/05/2015
PDR College Podcast Episode 65 How Shane Lost $786 in 6 min!

PDR College Podcast Episode 65 How Shane Lost $786 in 6 min!

We don't always win. Come hang out with us for a while and learn from our mistakes.  Lots of CASH will slip through your fingers during a normal work week. Let's close those holes together and stop the bleeding. If you are listening on the release day of this show (Monday 5-4-15, listen to the end to get a CRAZY STUPID DEAL (MONDAY 5-4-2015 ONLY!) on the New Dent Depth Gauge. View the Dent Depth Gauge HERE   Extended Version Jackhammer Blending Hammer   Learn Blending on your phone, tablet, or desktop TODAY  
01:00:4904/05/2015
PDR College Podcast Episode 64 Negotiate Like a BOSS

PDR College Podcast Episode 64 Negotiate Like a BOSS

Use these steps to Negotiate with your prospects and customers and increase their happiness AND your bottom line! Check out the new TabWeld Glue!   World's Most Adjustable Blending Hammer   Smooth Series Glue Tabs are Better   ReconPro   PDR College Humpback Tool                            
58:1027/04/2015
PDR College Podcast Episode 63- 5 Ways To Double Your Retail Estimates!

PDR College Podcast Episode 63- 5 Ways To Double Your Retail Estimates!

Are you struggling with your retail repair prices? Well, not any more! Join us as we share 5 ways to double your retail estimates and MAKE MORE MONEY! Have you tried the new TabWeld Glue for PDR Glue pull repairs? Its phenomenal and right NOW before it's released we are giving away free samples with every order on  blackplaguepdr.com Be the first to feel the power!   Learn how to use that new blending hammer!   Recon Pro is the overwhelming choice for PDR software
36:1720/04/2015
PDR College Podcast Episode 62 Start Your PDR Business in a New Town

PDR College Podcast Episode 62 Start Your PDR Business in a New Town

In today's show we welcome a new guest. He's been an in-house tech for a while and is getting ready to move to another state to start his PDR co from scratch. We have him on to ask all his questions and we answer them all..(and then some)!   Blending can make you more money faster click HERE to see   ReconPro is the software we use to run our PDR companies click HERE   Still haven't seen the new smooth tab video?!? Click HERE to see it now   The new Blackplague Steel Core KnockDown is HERE Click to get your today
01:32:5913/04/2015
Epsiode  61 Starting Your PDR Co From Scratch: A Roadmap

Epsiode 61 Starting Your PDR Co From Scratch: A Roadmap

We were reached out to by a listener in TX who is starting out on his own and was looking for advice. Join us here as we walk through the steps we would personally take if we were starting our own companies tomorrow.   We also take a look at a really great, but possibly overlooked whale tail from Dentcraft, the UWT-05 See HERE it's an ultra thin short whale tail that is AMAZING for tightly braced hoods , roofs, and decklids! Get One TODAY   TabWeld glue will be launching soon as well! Have a look at the intro video here TabWeld Glue Want to own the World's Best Blending Hammer? click HERE   We have been Glue pulling for fun and profit with Blackplague Smooth Series Tabs! Get yours HERE
01:15:0506/04/2015
Episode 60 Anchoring Your Prices

Episode 60 Anchoring Your Prices

Anchoring prices is a powerful technique we can use to help dictate where our transaction will go next! Anchoring Article here   Video Here   PDR Estimate Estimating Software http://pdrestimate.com/ Blending Hammer Blackplague PDR Tools  
51:1330/03/2015
PDR College Podcast Episode 59 How To Build Trust In Your Company

PDR College Podcast Episode 59 How To Build Trust In Your Company

Today we talk about the steps necessary to create trust with your PDR prospects and customers. www.tabweld.com   New Euro Glue Gun   Crazy Toyota NO PDR Article   Join the Inner Circle List    
01:15:3323/03/2015
PDR College Podcast Episode 58 Jeremy Langton Dent Technology

PDR College Podcast Episode 58 Jeremy Langton Dent Technology

We Welcome Jeremy Langton of Dent Technology INC to the show to tell us about his new tools including the Moonlight, his new adjustable door tools and his placing in the German Dent Olympics using the Blackplague Smooth Series Tabs   NEW Dent Depth Gauge Worlds Best Blending Hammers Dent Technology INC Door tools Tab Promotion
01:13:1516/03/2015
PDR College Podcast Episode 57 World Wide PDR

PDR College Podcast Episode 57 World Wide PDR

Today we hang out with Jordan Fisher of TDN Tools to learn a little about his background and his Intl Hail and doording game! Links from the show Blackplague PDR NEW Depth Gauge! World Beating Blending Hammers   Ultra Dent Double swivel set up 1 Ultra Dent Double swivel set up 2 Ultra Dent Double swivel set up 3   PDR Nation
01:33:5209/03/2015
PDR College Podcast Episode 56 The Value of Things

PDR College Podcast Episode 56 The Value of Things

What is a dent repair really worth? Find out with us!   Click here to start when redoing your PDR website   Dent Depth Gauge   Blending Hammer   Best source for glue tabs    
01:08:1702/03/2015
PDR College Podcast Episode 55 Website Redo Follow Up Show

PDR College Podcast Episode 55 Website Redo Follow Up Show

Finally! We have a chance to sit down with Chad from fineline pdr to talk about his website from way back in episode 14 when we first encountered him and his first PDR Retail website (it was scary) to today when his totally redone site is up and kicking butt! Nathan Pizzo of Design with Energy did ALL of the work   Jackhammer Blending Hammer   See a Photo of the Dent Depth Gauge HERE   Why are the Smooth Series Tabs so good? Click HERE to see    
01:30:5823/02/2015
PDR College Podcast Episode 54 What's holding us back?

PDR College Podcast Episode 54 What's holding us back?

Join us as we discuss the things that are holding us back in our businesses and let's see if we can come up with a plan together and break some records!   Dent Technology INC Blending Hammer Excellence Smooth PDR Tabs are better ReconPRO
59:3216/02/2015
PDR College Episode 53 Coaching From the Future

PDR College Episode 53 Coaching From the Future

In this show we talk about the things we would tell our "apprentice" selves if we could go back from the future to coach ourselves in PDR using our advanced knowledge! Fun exercise in theory and open minded thinking!   Smooth Series Glue Tabs WATCH NOW   Jackhammer Blending Hammer Series   Australia
59:2509/02/2015
PDR College Episode 52 Questions: Ask for Success

PDR College Episode 52 Questions: Ask for Success

Are you missing one of the most VITAL parts of your business? We are talking about questions today.  Resources: A1 Tool Custom Jackhammer Nicholas Boothman Website for Smooth tabs
33:4502/02/2015
Episode 51 Interview w The Best Glue Puller In the World

Episode 51 Interview w The Best Glue Puller In the World

Episode 51 Interview w The Best Glue Puller In the World: Mike Broughton Mike won the Glue Pulling Championship at the 2015 Intl Mobile Tech Expo in Orlando Florida. He used only one type of glue tab: Blackplague Smooth Series Tabs! In this show we break the entire process down with Mike to see what he did to secure his spot as the current King Of Glue Pulling!   World Championship Winning Glue Tabs   World Championship Winning Blending Hammer   Glue Tab Comparison Video
01:19:2626/01/2015
PDR College Podcast Episode 50

PDR College Podcast Episode 50

These are some of the strategies TOP sellers use BEFORE they meet with their prospects. Incorporate these things into your routine and watch the colsing happen! Resources from this episode: Mobile Tech Expo Austin Bowden Insurance Episode 31 Rubber Ball Tip New Jackhammer XLJackhammer Combo in BLUE! Exel Tools Electric Dent Shrinker in action!   Blackplague Smooth series Video Inner Circle Networking Group  
01:19:2405/01/2015
PDR College Episode 49 - 9 Things to Do For Success In The New Year

PDR College Episode 49 - 9 Things to Do For Success In The New Year

The New Year is creeping up FAST! Hang out with us here for a while and get on board with these 9 Things YOU can do to ensure success in 2015!   BlackPlague Smooth Series Tabs Shane Jacks Blending Hammer 2015 mobile tech expo  
44:0829/12/2014
Episode 48 Maximizing The Hail Season

Episode 48 Maximizing The Hail Season

In this show we welcome Tony Antonelli as a guest to talk about steps you can to take to make maximum money this year! Dentcraft tips Blackplague T Shirt or Hoodie Pro PDR Solutions Lights Blackplague Smooth Series Tabs Shane Jacks Blending Hammer
01:30:4122/12/2014
PDR College Podcast Episode 47 Market Yourself for Hail!

PDR College Podcast Episode 47 Market Yourself for Hail!

We welcome guest Dave Streen of World Hail Network on the show to talk about building your online presence specifically for hail. He really hammers us on our facebook listings and also gives a TON of actionable items for you! New Smooth Series Glue Tabs Recon Pro PDR Software NEW Jackhammer XL Blending Hammer Ryan Hampton The Hail Co Mobile Tech Expo Dave Streen can be reached at 1-262-745-1020 Join the INNER CIRCLE PDR group  
01:11:2115/12/2014
PDR College Podcast Episode 46 Shane's Local Adwords Results

PDR College Podcast Episode 46 Shane's Local Adwords Results

In this show we dive a little deeper into the results Shane is getting from his local google adwords account for PDR and give you some ideas you can use for your business.   Resources: NEW Glue Tabs Worlds Best Blending Hammer ReconPro Dentcraft Whale Tails I'm ready to join The Inner Circle and network w other Elite PDR techs!
01:17:5608/12/2014
PDR College Podcast Episode 45 Cure Your Low Prices w These 3 Strategies

PDR College Podcast Episode 45 Cure Your Low Prices w These 3 Strategies

There are many things that hold you back when pricing your services. Most of those are in your head! In this show we breakdown THREE simple ways to increase your bottom line every day in PDR! Get Better.     Links from the show: NEW Smooth Series Tabs A1 Tool PDRC Humpback tool 38Y31D-PDRC Shane Jacks Blending Hammer Recon Pro Invoicing software Inner Circle Group NEW German Dent Tape available NOW Our Web Developer Nathan
55:5801/12/2014
Episode 44 The FIVE Keys to MAXIMUM Productivity

Episode 44 The FIVE Keys to MAXIMUM Productivity

Whether we are talking Hail, Wholesale or Retail, there are many things you do to seem "busy" but they DO NOT add to the bottom line.  In this episode we breakdown the FIVE Keys to productivity. These are the five things that will 2X, 5X , or even 10X your revenue!   resources: Recon Pro Shane Jacks Blending Hammer NEW Blackplague Smooth Series Tabs Got hail at home? Need help?
52:4124/11/2014
Episode 43 Who's the Expert? YOU ARE!

Episode 43 Who's the Expert? YOU ARE!

In this show we talk about confidence in yourself and in your repairs no matter what skill level you happen to possess currently    We give you tips and tools you need to boost your confidence...and your revenue!   Blackplague Smooth tabs and crease tabs Worlds best blending hammer Recon Pro The Hail Co
44:4514/11/2014
Should You Vary Your PDR Pricing?

Should You Vary Your PDR Pricing?

In this episode, we explore variable pricing strategies for classic, rare, or high end vehicles. We also tell a couple of stories about our experience with these scenarios.   Recon Pro NEW Smooth Tabs Shane Jacks Blending Hammer The Hail Co MTE Florida 2015
01:03:2310/11/2014
PDR College Episode 41 Facebook for your PDR Business

PDR College Episode 41 Facebook for your PDR Business

In this episode we take a closer look at using facebook for your local service business and we ask a listener of the show, Colton L'Amy (Transcendent PDR) to share his tips about what has and hasn't worked for him! Resources NEW Smooth Series Tabs Shane's Blending Hammer NEW PDR Glues Cordless Glue Gun Advanced Skills Seminar ReconPRO The Hail Co Mobile Tech Expo 2015
01:06:0903/11/2014
PDR College Episode 40 It Just Hailed in Your Town...Now what?

PDR College Episode 40 It Just Hailed in Your Town...Now what?

We welcome special guest Ryan Hampton with The Hail Company on the show to help give us a roadmap to profits from a local hail storm. resources A1 Door Tool NEW Smooth Series Tabs Recon PRO Shane Jack's Blending Hammer The Hail Company  
01:15:4027/10/2014
Episode39 Top 10 Tools You Didn't Know You Needed Plus Details On The Advanced Seminar

Episode39 Top 10 Tools You Didn't Know You Needed Plus Details On The Advanced Seminar

Sometimes you don't think you need a PDR tool at all...until you try it! These are the things we HAVE to have in our sets, even if we don't use them every single day. Also, we give a few more details on the Advanced Skills Seminar with Shane January 13-14  2015, you won't want to miss that if you are looking to brek some records in 2015!   resorces from the show Dent Dial Tolecut PDR Finesse Tool Ultra Hail Breakdown Rod Dentcraft Shaved Tools Pro PDR Fathead www.blackplaguepdr.com www.doording.com Sales Closes    
01:10:5820/10/2014
Episode 38 Bring Your Tool Idea to the Market!

Episode 38 Bring Your Tool Idea to the Market!

In this episode we talk about bringing the ideas you have in your mind into reality and selling PDR (or any other type) Tools to the market.   As a guest we bring in Ian Cordle of Mobile tech shade to share his experience with bringing a product to market.   Resources Mobile Tech Shade Recon Pro Software Blackplague Tabs Shane Jacks Blending Hammer Join the Inner Circle
01:12:2413/10/2014
Episode 37 Are You Hitting Your Goal of $2000 per Day and The 7 Things Stopping You

Episode 37 Are You Hitting Your Goal of $2000 per Day and The 7 Things Stopping You

Are you hitting your goals every time? Are you CRUSHING them? Are you not even close? We go over the 7 ways you could be failing in your goal setting and give you some specific actions to take to bring yourself to the next level.   Get Better. Please consider donating to another PDR tech in need via our offer or directly through the Egle's Cross Fund   Resouces Blackplague Email List Shane's Hammer Recon Pro Cactus Green Glue Blending Video Donation Page Mobile Tech Expo
01:07:4506/10/2014
Episode 36 Selling At The Highest Level

Episode 36 Selling At The Highest Level

In this episode we welcome Bill Ryan to the show! Bill and his team sell software to Fortune 500 companies. He has closed multiple $50-$60 MILLION Dollar sales! He opens up his book of notes and shares some of his best stuff with us here.   There are many parallels in sales whether we are talking about a $150 sale or a $60 million dollar sale. Bill helps us realize them and gives several tips for navigating larger businesses like franchise dealer groups.   Resources from this show blackplague PDR Tabs Shane's Blending Hammer, the Jackhammer Recon Pro Little Red Book of Selling The Challenger Sale        
01:25:1229/09/2014
Finding and Landing $1,000+ Retail Jobs

Finding and Landing $1,000+ Retail Jobs

Many of us have a mental "limit" to what we think we can charge for a PDR repair. THINK AGAIN! We show you some of the main factors to consider when you want to get your pricing to an Elite level. We welcome Layne Minor as a guest on the show to share his story on breaking out of wholsale prison and swinging in the big league of high dollar retail.   resources Recon Pro Blackplague PDR Glue Tabs Jackhammer Blending Hammer    
01:10:1522/09/2014
PDR College Episode 34 PDRNation Questions PLUS Keith and Shane Launch a NEW Program

PDR College Episode 34 PDRNation Questions PLUS Keith and Shane Launch a NEW Program

We welcome Tony Frasher with PDR Nation on the show to give us a run down on what PDR Nation is and more importantly, what YOU can do with it to get better. We review the Dent Dial Tool from Sal Contreras, and we debut our New Program fpr the highest level of PDR techs and company owners: The Inner Circle
54:5715/09/2014
PDR College Podcast  Episode 33 AdWords for Your PDR Co

PDR College Podcast Episode 33 AdWords for Your PDR Co

If you ever wanted to know what the successful guys are doing within google adwords, wonder no more! We go into detail here so you can do the same for yourself. Also, we answer a call in question from Australia regarding PDR Training. How long is training supposed to be?   Special Guest Sal Contreras here to help answer both questions!
01:24:2908/09/2014
PDR College Podcast Episode 32

PDR College Podcast Episode 32

One of our listeners reached out and asked for a little guidance, so we are happy to help here in episode 32. This tech was dying a slow death at home doing mostly wholesale and was awakened by the show as to his earning potential. He has decided to hit the road and chase hail! Where does he start? Lots of questions and we answer them here.   Links to Tools talked about on the show: ReconPro Harbor Freight Trim Tool set Dentcraft R&I Pick set
01:07:4201/09/2014
Episode 31 INSURANCE! Do You Have The Right Type?

Episode 31 INSURANCE! Do You Have The Right Type?

Austin Bowden from Sheppard and Associates INS has joined us IN STUDIO to help you make sure that you have you, your business and your FAMILY proplerly covered in your PDR Business. Also review of the Dentcraft Tools SPHST ( HINT: AMAZING!) LINK HERE to buy
01:15:3625/08/2014
PDR College Podcast Episode 30 Be a Chameleon

PDR College Podcast Episode 30 Be a Chameleon

The Paintless Dent Removal industry throws many different scenarios at you and there are many opportunites for growth and Profit. Listen to Shane walk us through his mindset as he adapts to unique work quickly so that his bank account can adapt to more commas. Also a tool review for the Blehm 21 Piece Hand Tool set
33:2918/08/2014
PDR College Episode 29 How to Win the Dent Olympics

PDR College Episode 29 How to Win the Dent Olympics

Shane walks us through the EXACT steps he took to secure the win at his FIRST international dent olympics! We also talk about dealing with Bullies in the car business ( there's a TON of them)
39:0711/08/2014
PDR College Episode 28 Going From Route to Hail- One Man's Journey

PDR College Episode 28 Going From Route to Hail- One Man's Journey

Learn what one tech did to pull roots in CA and head for the HAIL! www.pdrcollege.com
01:13:1804/08/2014
PDR College Episode 27 The Art of the Upsell & How Keith almost Ruined a Den

PDR College Episode 27 The Art of the Upsell & How Keith almost Ruined a Den

The Upsell opportunity is there waiting for you on EVERY job you take. Use these guidelines to help remember how when and where to capture additional revenue.   Also, Learn how Keith almost ruined a dent and what he did to save it!
53:2228/07/2014
PDR College Episode 26 Build a Business or Build a JOB

PDR College Episode 26 Build a Business or Build a JOB

In this episode we dive into what it takes to take your little company to the next level and grow something meaningful.
01:09:3121/07/2014
PDR College Podcast Episode 25 Turning Points in Our PDR Businesses

PDR College Podcast Episode 25 Turning Points in Our PDR Businesses

Every Life and every business has them: Turning points. Those points in business when you realize that the direction you've been going is not the direction you should remain going! Learn from Shane and Keith about their pivotal decisions and make some of your own!
01:05:1915/07/2014