HONEST AS HAIL is a raw, unfiltered podcast about the real world of Paintless Dent Repair, hail chasing, and life on the storm trail.Hosted by PDR technician Kip Brooks, this show dives into the stories, mindset, and brotherhood behind the tools. From storm chasing and shop talk to leadership, resilience, and the psychology of working in the trades, nothing is off limits.If you live the PDR life—or respect the grit it takes to build something with your hands—this podcast is for you.Real stories. Real lessons. Honest as hail.

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The work is often the easiest part to deal with. When we have things going on behind the scenes, we owe to those we&#39;re working with to share what&#39;s going on.

Episode 13 - What's on Your Mind?

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Questions were asked and I aim to answer. Keep sending them in. I love questions. My wife and I live by the rule, &#34;question everything and if you can&#39;t question something, question why you can&#39;t question it.&#34;

Episode 12 - Q&A   Round 1

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It&#39;s really easy to make shortcuts the only path you know how to take. In the automotive world, being average is actually riskier than being a beginner. Why? Because you’re fast enough to be profitable but not precise enough to be elite.

Episode 11 - Habitual Hack

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We hear the argument all the time, &#34;don&#39;t work for less than ____%&#34;. But that&#39;s not the whole equation. What number are you getting your percent of? How much responsibility are you required for the percentage paid? What percentage of time are you going to be able to focus on moving metal?

Episode 10 - Percentages and The Four Square Method

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We bust a few myths around nonverbal communication and pick up where we left off in the conversation I had with the gang from PDR Universe.

Episode 9 - Nonverbal Cues Myths

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I sit down the great Dan &#34;Dan O&#34; Ontrop to learn how he got his start and how he balances family and the trail.

Episode 8 - The Interview Series - Dan Ontrop Part 2

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Episode 8 - The Interview Series - Dan Ontrop Part 1

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In today&#39;s competitive market, we have to think of the little things beyond the obvious that make the difference. Separate yourself from the herd.

Episode 7 - Just A Little More Professionalism

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There are 3 rules that the Seattle Seahawks credited with getting them to the Super Bowl. Professionalism is vital in any business and it is doubly important in the world of hail repair where there is a finite amount of work and more than enough techs to get it done. The 3 rules that the Seahawks swear by can help you be successful in business. Let&#39;s talk about them.

Episode 6 - 3 Rules of the Suber Bowl Seahawks

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Over the years, I&#39;ve had many clients and friends ask me, &#34;Am I broken, why can&#39;t I master positive thinking? I&#39;m always seeing the negative.&#34; In this episode, we dive into why humans are naturally designed to think more negative than positive.

Episode 5 - Negative vs Positive Thinking

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Get out and promote yourself. Meet people.

Episode 4 - Network = Net Worth

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Some things to think about before the chase begins.

Episode 3 - Mindset for the Chase

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Episode 2 - Chase the Storm

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Episode 1 - Origin Story

HONEST AS HAIL is a raw, unfiltered podcast about the real world of Paintless Dent Repair, hail chasing, and life on the storm trail.
Hosted by PDR technician Kip Brooks, this show dives into the stories, mindset, and brotherhood behind the tools. From storm chasing and shop talk to leadership, resilience, and the psychology of working in the trades, nothing is off limits.
If you live the PDR life—or respect the grit it takes to build something with your hands—this podcast is for you.
Real stories. Real lessons. Honest as hail.