PDR Universe

In Episode 13 of the PDR Universe Podcast, we talk about a big business question for dent techs: should you open your own PDR shop, or stay mobile?
Žan and Zeeshan break down the pros, cons, risks, costs and long-term opportunities of having a shop.
They talk about:
🚗 mobile PDR vs shop life
🏢 buying vs renting
💸 overhead, mortgage and pressure
📈 business growth and long-term thinking
🛠️ adding services like polishing
🔥 why a shop can help you level up
A great episode for any dent tech thinking about the future of their business.
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🎙️ PDR Universe – Episode 12
In this episode, Žan and Zeeshan sit down with DB Expo 2026 Champion Alex Piven to talk about what it really takes to compete and win in PDR.
We cover:
✅ how Alex started in PDR
✅ learning from his father Igor Piven
✅ how he prepared for DB Expo
✅ mindset under pressure
✅ why “slow is fast”
✅ competition strategy, tools and execution
✅ why training never stops, even after 10+ years
We also talk about Zeeshan making another final, the new DB Expo competition dent, and why fitness, discipline and constant learning matter at the highest level.
🎓 Training:
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In Episode 11 of the PDR Universe Podcast, Žan and Zeeshan talk about how PDR technicians should communicate with insurance adjusters.
Topics include:
• How to justify repair hours
• Why adjusters underestimate PDR repairs
• How to educate insurance companies
• Why speed should not reduce your pay
• The importance of building good relationships with adjusters
If you do hail repair or insurance work, this episode will help you avoid disputes and get repairs approved faster.
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🎙️ PDR Universe – Episode 10
This episode was recorded LIVE at IASRE 2026 in Germany 🇩🇪
We break down:
✅ the new competition format
✅ tougher dents + less time
✅ why that makes judging better
✅ the growth of the expo
✅ live reactions from organizers and competitors
Guests in this episode:
🔥 Almin – competition organizer
🔥 Freddie – expo organizer
🔥 Bart – competitor fresh out of round one
We also talk about tools, glue, competition pressure, and why events like IASRE, MTE, PDR Expo and CamAuto matter so much for the PDR industry.
🎓 Training:
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In Episode 9 of the PDR Universe Podcast, Žan Vidic and Zeeshan sit down with Josh Kidd (Canada) to discuss scaling a PDR business with an abundance mindset — without burning bridges. Josh shares his journey from early door ding work to hail operations, partnerships, insurance contracts, merging companies during COVID, running multiple locations, and adding services like ADAS calibrations to stabilize year-round revenue.Training & courses: https://bestpdrtraining.com/