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#52 Your Work Is Great. No One Knows Who You Are
Episode Summary You can be incredible at what you do — and still be invisible. In this episode, Gene dives into a problem he’s been talking about for nearly a decade: technicians creating amazing repair content...
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#51 2026 Goals and Productivity Hacks
Episode Overview
In this first episode of 2026, Gene breaks down a simple but powerful system for goal-setting and productivity that actually works in the real world. Instead of New Year’s resolutions that fade by...
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#50 Must Have Tools and What To Look For in 2026
Episode 50 is a milestone — and it’s also my longest, most tool-packed episode to date.
In this episode of The All Access Podcast, I break down the must-have PDR tools for 2026, along with new tools to watch heading...
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#49 Stop Building on Rented Land: Social Media & SEO for PDR
In this episode of The All Access Podcast from Dent Repair Now, Gene dives deep into one of the most misunderstood topics in modern PDR marketing: social media.
While platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook...
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#48 Techniques & Takeaways: My Two Cents On Training
Episode Highlights: - Why there is no universal “best” training - The importance of learning style vs teaching style - One-on-one training: fastest results, highest cost - Small group training: best balance of value...
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#47 Relationships and Business with Jack Bucknell
In this episode, Gene sits down at a Pittsburgh cigar bar with long-time friend and industry road dog Jack Bucknell. They dive into what truly changes a PDR technician’s career: relationships, networking, getting off...
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#46 Tool Talk and Cyber Monday 2025
Episode 46 — Tool Talk, Cyber Monday Steals & What’s New Inside DRN
In this solo episode, Gene dives into one of the most tool-heavy years he's ever had — and with Cyber Monday upon us, he walks through the best...
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#45 Jonathan Vandenfontyne JVF Tools
🎙️ All Access Podcast #45
From Collision Repair to Global Innovation: The Jonathan Vandenfontyne Story
In this powerhouse episode, Gene sits down with world-renowned technician, tool designer, and industry innovator...
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#44 Broken Promises and The Advanced Skills Seminar
Gene apologizes for not getting this episode out sooner and then talks about how amazing the Seminar was, we also talk about some new tools our Dents 4 Kids toy drive event and much more.
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#43 The Final Episode of The All Access Podcast From The Automotive Appearance Institute
Big news, everyone — The Auto Appearance Institute is officially becoming part of Dent Repair Now! In this special farewell episode, Gene shares the story behind the move and what it means for listeners, students, and...
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#42 Summer Break
Just a short show. I am taking a few weeks off and didn't want to leave you all hanging.
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#41 GPR PDR Competition Recap, The Hail Expo, Tool Haul!
Gene gives a recap of how the Cam Auto competition went for him, he talks about the hail expo, and goes over his tool haul from the weekend.
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