Should you work for yourself as a PDR technician or work for a large PDR or hail company?
In Episode 40 of PDR Universe, Žan Vidic and Zeeshan compare two very different paths through the PDR industry.
Žan started his career working for a larger PDR company before eventually building his own business, while Zeeshan has spent most of his career working independently and building his own customer relationships.
We discuss the advantages of working for a larger company — consistent work, structured training, less responsibility for finding customers and the ability to focus primarily on repairing dents.
Then we look at the other side.
Working independently can give you more control, potentially higher earnings and the freedom to choose your customers and the direction of your business.
But that freedom comes with responsibility.
You need to find work, maintain customer relationships, handle scheduling, invoices, marketing and problems — and still repair the cars.
We also discuss training new technicians, people leaving after being trained, non-compete agreements, taking vacations when you're self-employed, long working hours and why even when you're your own boss, you still have a boss: your customers.
There isn't one correct answer.
It depends on the type of technician you are and the kind of life you want to build.
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