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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 your island, and plugging into the community.
Together they unpack:
Why so many techs feel isolated
How going to events like MTE and PDR College Advanced Skills Seminar changed their lives
How real relationships lead to real opportunities (hail work, retail growth, worldwide travel, and lifelong friendships)
Upcoming highlights for MTE 2026, including new talks, new tools, and what Gene & Jack will be involved in
The newest tools shaking up the PDR world, including:
Reaper Revolver Hood Stand
Keco’s Dent Slayer Panel Stand
Anson Mini Hub
Carbon Tech Light Stand
Shock Blocker
Flip Light / Elimadent Mini Light
Gene’s favorite new tool of the year
Jack’s top three tools of the year
The power of massive action, showing up, and saying yes
Announcements for:
Level Up Training (“If we get enough people, we’re doing it.”)
AAI → Dent Repair Now migration for all students
If you've ever felt like you're “on an island” in the PDR world — this episode is the antidote.
Key Takeaways
You’re only on an island if you choose to be.
Getting off your island starts with showing up: MTE, meetups, open houses, toy drives, anything.
Relationships create opportunities you can’t plan for.
Jobs, travel, collaborations, tool development, training, masterminds — all of it happens because you meet people.
PDR College was a turning point for many techs.
Listening → going to events → taking massive action = career transformation.
Efficiency tools = more cars = more income.
The Revolver stand, Carbon Tech light stands, and tension tools are changing how fast techs work.
MTE 2026 is going to be huge.
Gene is speaking, co-hosting the Shop Owners Roundtable, and participating in Radio Row along with Jack.
Level Up Training may return.
Message Gene or Zan if interested.
The AAI migration to DRN Institute is complete.
Students retain full access and can log in at dentrepairnow.com/institute.
Tools Mentioned
(Add your affiliate or shop links here if you want a monetized version)
Reaper Revolver Hood Stand
Keco Dense Layer Stand
Keco K-Power + Tab Straps
Anson Mini Hub
Carbon Tech Light Stand
Elim A Dent Flip Light / Limited Mini Light
Shock Blocker
Industrial Glue Gun (Jonathan’s)
Calls to Action
Watch the video version on YouTube → @DentRepairNow
Log into all AAI courses at → dentrepairnow.com/institute
Message Gene or Zan if interested in Level Up Training (February)
Follow Gene on all platforms → @DentRepairNow
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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 your island, and plugging into the community.
Together they unpack:
Why so many techs feel isolated
How going to events like MTE and PDR College Advanced Skills Seminar changed their lives
How real relationships lead to real opportunities (hail work, retail growth, worldwide travel, and lifelong friendships)
Upcoming highlights for MTE 2026, including new talks, new tools, and what Gene & Jack will be involved in
The newest tools shaking up the PDR world, including:
Reaper Revolver Hood Stand
Keco’s Dent Slayer Panel Stand
Anson Mini Hub
Carbon Tech Light Stand
Shock Blocker
Flip Light / Elimadent Mini Light
Gene’s favorite new tool of the year
Jack’s top three tools of the year
The power of massive action, showing up, and saying yes
Announcements for:
Level Up Training (“If we get enough people, we’re doing it.”)
AAI → Dent Repair Now migration for all students
If you've ever felt like you're “on an island” in the PDR world — this episode is the antidote.
Key Takeaways
You’re only on an island if you choose to be.
Getting off your island starts with showing up: MTE, meetups, open houses, toy drives, anything.
Relationships create opportunities you can’t plan for.
Jobs, travel, collaborations, tool development, training, masterminds — all of it happens because you meet people.
PDR College was a turning point for many techs.
Listening → going to events → taking massive action = career transformation.
Efficiency tools = more cars = more income.
The Revolver stand, Carbon Tech light stands, and tension tools are changing how fast techs work.
MTE 2026 is going to be huge.
Gene is speaking, co-hosting the Shop Owners Roundtable, and participating in Radio Row along with Jack.
Level Up Training may return.
Message Gene or Zan if interested.
The AAI migration to DRN Institute is complete.
Students retain full access and can log in at dentrepairnow.com/institute.
Tools Mentioned
(Add your affiliate or shop links here if you want a monetized version)
Reaper Revolver Hood Stand
Keco Dense Layer Stand
Keco K-Power + Tab Straps
Anson Mini Hub
Carbon Tech Light Stand
Elim A Dent Flip Light / Limited Mini Light
Shock Blocker
Industrial Glue Gun (Jonathan’s)
Calls to Action
Watch the video version on YouTube → @DentRepairNow
Log into all AAI courses at → dentrepairnow.com/institute
Message Gene or Zan if interested in Level Up Training (February)
Follow Gene on all platforms → @DentRepairNow