Anything goes with the weather these days. This year it didn’t snow where it usually snows, and it did snow where it often doesn’t. With unseasonably mild temperatures starting out the year, it could be an indicator that we may be in for a pretty good hail season. Hail also may hit areas that are […]
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5 Overlooked Ways To Improve Touch Time For Your SMART Business
As soon as a vehicle comes into your SMART repair shop and a technician gets to work, the clock starts ticking. If you know that a more significant job is going to be time-consuming, you must know the ways you can make up for the lost time. No repair is ever the same, which is […]
What Does The AutoWorks and Catastrophe Solutions Merger Mean For Your PDR Business?
Lessons from the Collision Repair Market Consolidation The PDR world is somewhat fragmented as compared to similar industries like collision repair. The very nomadic nature of storm chasing is a large part of this fragmentation. But there is a definite trend developing among PDR companies that could directly have an impact on your business, just […]
3 Simple Ways To Improve Your PDR Business Over The Next Quarter
If you’re a PDR business owner evening out your business in the dry spell that ensues after the booming hail season, then read on.
5 Quick Ways To Prove To Customers That Your SMART or PDR Business Is Established
Over the past few years, SMART Repair has become an increasingly popular method for repairing cars using the latest tools and materials, rather than taking a vehicle to a traditional body shop. Of the different SMART repair services offered, PDR is one of the most popular repairs that customers will always need, so long as […]
5 Proven Ways To Keep Your Team Motivated After Hail Season
Statistically speaking, this time of year is when hail season is coming to an end, and your team is heading home. From Texas to Colorado to even as far as Oklahoma, it can be tough to transition from the nomadic lifestyle of a hail chaser to a parent taking their kid to a game on […]
When Things Get Slow in PDR, Don’t Cut Back On Your Marketing
When seasonal business starts slowing down, many business owners choose to cut back marketing. Here are some ideas about alternatives to pulling the plug.
The Reality of Being A Hail Chaser
From March to October during the afternoon and evening hours, an area known as “Hail Alley” is hit with hail season. This region covers Texas, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Oklahoma. Solo PDR technicians who go by the name “hail chasers” live a nomadic lifestyle during these months, making anywhere from $60 to $75 […]
How To Thrive As A Female PDR Tech In A Male-Dominated Industry
Learn the Craft Earn Your Opportunities Ask Questions Remain Calm Find a Mentor According to Mobile-Tech Newspaper, less than one percent of Paintless Dent Repair technicians in the United States are females. Repairing damage on both steel and aluminum panels while keeping the paint intact is often an area where you’d see a male working […]
Google AdWords Optimization Tips for Your Mobile PDR Business
When you are out chasing hail, it can be challenging to market your business since your business keeps moving around. But if you have a reliable website with an appointment scheduler or high performing contact form, you can make every hail event into an opportunity to get leads online. If you have never run a […]
