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<blockquote data-quote="DanB" data-source="post: 1975333" data-attributes="member: 237"><p>PDR is a skillset that is learned at different rates depending on the individual. Luckily this is something I am aware of and I intend build up overtime. I may be ready to go in a few weeks, few months or longer. Luckily I have a solid job that pays well so rushing into something isn't necessary. I'm very well aware of the hack jobs that are out here. I spent 8+ years working for a couple of car dealerships. I saw plenty of people coming through looking to offer us the next great deal. </p><p></p><p>As for the guys that setup tents in a parking lot and rent out gas stations. I classify them as the same roofing contractors and PDR techs that chase hail storms. Yes they are looking to make a buck, yes they could be very qualified. In the end I just don't trust them to get the job done to 100% customer satisfaction. Its a cloud that hangs over their head. As with a bunch of the small businesses that have started and taken off. Word of mouth and a reputation to do good work for a fair price lead to more sales. </p><p></p><p>As for the other revenue sources. headlight restoration and windshield repair are both on my list of items. As well as all other items associated with auto detail. Call it an interlinked matrix of sales options. All items can be upsold to the next item. The only thing I don't have included is paint. Not something I'm willing to learn. I know a couple of guys that are masters with a paint gun. I'll let them have at it.</p><p></p><p>One of the very good things about looking to learn PDR. I have just about an unlimited access to vehicles to work on. From 16 trucks at work to two family members who are Used Car Managers in the metro. They just happen to come across trades that they intend to wholesale or send to auction. One has agree to let me practice on some of these cars after I have completed some training. </p><p></p><p>Trust me, this is not something I'm taking lightly. I listed a few months as that is my goal. If I didn't set a goal to have a confidence level high enough to take on paying customers I'd just dabble on family members cars and never go past it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DanB, post: 1975333, member: 237"] PDR is a skillset that is learned at different rates depending on the individual. Luckily this is something I am aware of and I intend build up overtime. I may be ready to go in a few weeks, few months or longer. Luckily I have a solid job that pays well so rushing into something isn't necessary. I'm very well aware of the hack jobs that are out here. I spent 8+ years working for a couple of car dealerships. I saw plenty of people coming through looking to offer us the next great deal. As for the guys that setup tents in a parking lot and rent out gas stations. I classify them as the same roofing contractors and PDR techs that chase hail storms. Yes they are looking to make a buck, yes they could be very qualified. In the end I just don't trust them to get the job done to 100% customer satisfaction. Its a cloud that hangs over their head. As with a bunch of the small businesses that have started and taken off. Word of mouth and a reputation to do good work for a fair price lead to more sales. As for the other revenue sources. headlight restoration and windshield repair are both on my list of items. As well as all other items associated with auto detail. Call it an interlinked matrix of sales options. All items can be upsold to the next item. The only thing I don't have included is paint. Not something I'm willing to learn. I know a couple of guys that are masters with a paint gun. I'll let them have at it. One of the very good things about looking to learn PDR. I have just about an unlimited access to vehicles to work on. From 16 trucks at work to two family members who are Used Car Managers in the metro. They just happen to come across trades that they intend to wholesale or send to auction. One has agree to let me practice on some of these cars after I have completed some training. Trust me, this is not something I'm taking lightly. I listed a few months as that is my goal. If I didn't set a goal to have a confidence level high enough to take on paying customers I'd just dabble on family members cars and never go past it. [/QUOTE]
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