🎙️ Episode #33 – LIVE from Anson Open House 2025: Tools, Tech, and the Power of Community

We're coming to you straight from the heart of Burleson, Texas, for the legendary Anson Open House 2025! This episode is packed with interviews, product reveals, and insider insights from some of the most respected names in the PDR industry.

💥 We kick off with Christina Seckinger—aka “Miss Anson” herself—on the origins and growth of the open house and a teaser for Anson’s 30th anniversary bash next year.

🔧 Next up, Gene chats with Danny Hacker at the new L2E Premium setup from KECO. From advanced knockdown tools to lateral tension systems and organized drawer layouts, they break down everything you need for next-level glue pull repair.

📱 Eric Garves, founder of Mobile Tech Rx, reveals two powerful new integrations coming soon: Zapier (automation magic!) and BlueDriver OBD-II scanning—both designed to make estimating, diagnostics, and customer communication easier and more efficient.

🛠️ Nick from Dent Vision Tools introduces the innovative new Stormbreaker Slide Hammer, designed to reduce technician fatigue with shock absorption and linear polymer bearings—all at a perfect mid-weight feel.

⚡ Finally, we dive into the Shrinky Box SV4 with Keith Cosentino from Black Plague PDR. Keith demos the system live, explains best practices, and previews what’s coming at the Advanced Skills Seminar this October—featuring elite trainers like Bryce Kelly, Zan Vidic, and international guest Jay Ma.

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Vendors featured in this episode:

Anson PDR

Black Plague PDR

KECO Tabs

Mobile Tech Rx

Auto Appearance Institute