Honest as Hail - Men of Metal

Kip Brooks
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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.

  1. Apr 13

    Episode 12 - Q&A Round 1

    Questions were asked and I aim to answer. Keep sending them in. I love questions. My wife and I live by the rule, "question everything and if you can't question something, question why you can't question it."

    48 min
  2. Episode 11 - Habitual Hack

    Apr 7

    Episode 11 - Habitual Hack

    It'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.

    53 min
  3. Episode 10 - Percentages and The Four Square Method

    Apr 7

    Episode 10 - Percentages and The Four Square Method

    We hear the argument all the time, "don't work for less than ____%". But that'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?

    45 min

  4. Mar 31

    Episode 9 - Nonverbal Cues Myths

    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.

    39 min
  5. Episode 8 - The Interview Series - Dan Ontrop Part 2

    Mar 31

    Episode 8 - The Interview Series - Dan Ontrop Part 2

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

    38 min

  6. Mar 31

    Episode 8 - The Interview Series - Dan Ontrop Part 1

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

    46 min
  7. Episode 7 - Just A Little More Professionalism

    Mar 19

    Episode 7 - Just A Little More Professionalism

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

    37 min

  8. Mar 19

    Episode 6 - 3 Rules of the Suber Bowl Seahawks

    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's talk about them.

    46 min
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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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