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.
The work is often the easiest part to deal with. When we have things going on behind the scenes, we owe to those we're working with to share what's going on.
13 Apr 2026
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."
7 Apr 2026
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.
7 Apr 2026
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?
31 Mar 2026
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.
31 Mar 2026
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.
31 Mar 2026
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.
19 Mar 2026
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.
19 Mar 2026
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.
10 Mar 2026
Episode 5 - Negative vs Positive Thinking
Over the years, I've had many clients and friends ask me, "Am I broken, why can't I master positive thinking? I'm always seeing the negative."
In this episode, we dive into why humans are naturally designed to think more negative than positive.
10 Mar 2026
Episode 4 - Network = Net Worth
Get out and promote yourself. Meet people.
10 Mar 2026
Episode 3 - Mindset for the Chase
Some things to think about before the chase begins.
10 Mar 2026
Episode 2 - Chase the Storm
If you want, go get it.
10 Mar 2026
Episode 1 - Origin Story
Where it all began
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