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Tactical Dent Tech

John Highley

The Tactical Dent Tech is more than just a Podcast; it’s a different way of thinking. It’s a movement of ingenuity; a paradigm shift from the outdated conventional way of running a dent remo...

Episodes

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Reinvent Your Brand Before the Market Forces You To

Your business is either growing or it's becoming irrelevant. In this episode of the Tactical Dent Tech Podcast , I dive into why continuous...

08:39Aug 17, 2026

How I Built a Multi-Seven Figure PDR Shop

The best businesses don't chase customers—they attract them. In this episode of the Tactical Dent Tech Podcast , I explain why learning mark...

16:33Aug 10, 2026

Don't Let a Great Hail Season Bankrupt You

A great hail season can make you feel invincible—but that's often when the biggest business mistakes happen. In this episode of the Tactical...

Aug 10, 2026
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The Tool I Couldn't Keep Off the Market

After nearly six years, the Tactical Blending Hammers are finally back. In this episode of the Tactical Dent Tech Podcast , I break down why...

12:01Jul 27, 2026

The Premium Pricing Mindset for PDR

Pricing is one of the most misunderstood topics in the PDR industry. In this episode of the Tactical Dent Tech Podcast , I share why we've o...

12:04Jul 17, 2026

High Volume vs High Profit in Hail Repair

In today's episode of the Tactical Dent Tech Podcast , I'm unpacking one of the biggest realizations I've had after this recent hail season:...

17:36Jun 15, 2026

Train or Hire? The Truth About Building Dent Techs

In today's episode of the Tactical Dent Tech Podcast , I'm diving into one of the biggest decisions any PDR shop owner or hail tech will fac...

10:20Jun 12, 2026

Secure the Bag: Getting Paid in Hail Repair

In today's episode of the Tactical Dent Tech Podcast , I'm talking about something that can absolutely make or break your hail business: Get...

11:40Jun 8, 2026

Why Your Shop Breaks Under Growth

In today's episode of the Tactical Dent Tech Podcast , I'm talking directly to the dent techs and shop owners who are trying to scale during...

18:53Jun 5, 2026

The Soil of Your Mind | PDR, Growth & The Truth About Success

Here you go — podcast style for dent techs only (no local SEO, no YouTube vibe). I leaned into the deeper/biblical angle while keeping it re...

16:55Jun 1, 2026

Hail Shop Logistics: The Hidden Battle Nobody Talks About

In this episode of the Tactical Dent Tech Podcast , John Hiley dives deep into one of the biggest challenges of running a high-volume hail o...

13:38May 25, 2026

The Pressure Season: Growth, Chaos & Becoming the Technician You're Called to Be

In this episode of the Tactical Dent Tech Podcast, John Hiley breaks down what it really feels like when everything starts scaling fast—hail...

20:00May 22, 2026

AI Just Changed PDR Marketing (And Most Techs Don't See It Yet)

In this episode, John Highley breaks down how AI—specifically ChatGPT—is completely changing the way dent techs handle marketing, branding,...

11:14May 18, 2026

Running a Full PDR Shop: Leadership, Pressure & Reality

John Highley breaks down what it really takes to lead a PDR shop when things are at full capacity—full lots, full production, and real press...

16:44May 15, 2026

First 2 Weeks of a Hail Storm = Everything (Real Shop Strategy)

John Highley breaks down what really matters in the first two weeks after a hail storm—and why that window can make or break your entire sea...

17:02May 11, 2026

Inside a Real Hail Shop: Approvals, Adjusters & Insurance Headaches

John Highley breaks down what it actually looks like inside a PDR shop once the hail hits. This episode is straight shop talk—insurance dela...

19:14May 8, 2026

Hail Assessments vs. Free Estimates: What I Learned After DFW Got Hit

In this episode of the Tactical Dent Tech Podcast , John Highley breaks down what happened after a massive hailstorm finally hit the DFW are...

May 1, 2026
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Teach the Fundamentals First: Why Finishing Is the Key to PDR Mastery

In this episode of the Tactical Dent Tech Podcast , John Highley breaks down what he learned after a full week of one-on-one beginner PDR tr...

21:28Apr 27, 2026

Why Google Reviews Aren't Enough (How to Dominate Your Market with Content)

In this episode of the Tactical Dent Tech Podcast, John breaks down a real-world situation from inside the Tactical Dent Tech Facebook group...

20:22Apr 24, 2026

How to Close More PDR Jobs: Set High Prices, Lower Expectations, Win More Deals

In this episode of the Tactical Dent Tech Podcast , John Highley breaks down a real-world estimate on an Audi quarter panel—and how changing...

20:22Apr 20, 2026