Dave’s Garage

14/04/2026

In this clip from the Dent Slayer Podcast, I break down why I believe everyone should have an LLC — even if you’re not ready to go all-in on entrepreneurship.

Not everyone is built to quit their job and take the full risk of running a business… but anyone can start a side hustle.

💡 Here’s why an LLC makes sense:
• Separate your side income from your personal finances
• Use an EIN instead of your social security number
• Learn business skills without quitting your job
• Build income nights & weekends
• Grow at your own pace without pressure

This is exactly how I started — working a corporate job while building my own business on the side.
(Yeah… kind of like the Scarface reference 😅)

If you’ve ever thought about starting something on the side, this is your sign.

🎙️ Watch the Full Podcast Here:
https://youtu.be/PTwY4-dTx_w







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14/04/2026

Here’s a wild true story from my early days working at a body shop…

The police showed up and started taking EVERYTHING—turns out the owners bought stolen equipment from a guy who didn’t even own it. 😳

At the time, I was a young painter with a bit of a past… so when the cops walked in, I thought they were there for me.

They weren’t… but what happened next was something I’ll never forget.

Full video link in comments. 👇

05/04/2026

👉 PDR Secrets Revealed! Fixing Deep Door Dents on a 2021 Honda Pilot (Tolecut Scratch Removal)

29/03/2026

PDR Secrets and Tips 👍

19/03/2026

If your doors won’t close properly. Here’s the fix.

https://youtube.com/shorts/MkUdra_aVfs?si=0D4N88gKVNK8et6e

13/03/2026

If you own a Brinkley Model Z fifth wheel, you might eventually run into this problem.

The shower wand holder on the shower tower came loose on our Brinkley Model Z 3515. After taking a closer look, I discovered the issue was caused by a broken nut inside the shower tower assembly.

In this video I walk through how I fixed it step-by-step:

• Cutting the caulk around the shower tower
• Pulling the tower away from the wall
• Accessing the broken nut behind the mount
• Repairing it using super glue
• Reinstalling the mount and resealing the tower

This was a pretty simple repair once I figured out how to access the inside of the tower, so hopefully this helps other Brinkley RV owners if you run into the same issue.

If you live or travel in a Brinkley fifth wheel like we do, small repairs like this can save you a trip to the dealer.

Let me know in the comments if you’ve had this problem too.

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We travel full time in our Brinkley Model Z 3515 while running our Paintless Dent Repair business and documenting RV life on the channel.

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08/03/2026

In this video I show what bad Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) looks like and how to fix it.

Sometimes a vehicle comes in with hail damage that has already been worked on by another technician. When PDR is done incorrectly, the metal can end up with high spots, low spots, and uneven texture.

In the PDR world we often call this a “pizza dent” because the metal looks like it has toppings all over it.

In this video I show:

• What bad PDR looks like
• How to identify high and low spots
• Why overworked metal becomes harder to repair
• How I improve previous bad repairs

If you’re dealing with hail damage, it’s important to choose an experienced technician so the repair is done correctly the first time.

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25/02/2026

You never know what you’ll run into when you’re living the full-time RV life!

While staying at a campground in Kentucky, we had a surprise visit from a couple of friendly goats. Definitely not something you see every day at an RV park!

Watch the full campground tour and RV life experience here:

👉 https://youtu.be/CaGD-yuoRi8?si=2kAXp5m1jB2FrZuQ

09/01/2026

This week we had the opportunity to be guests on the DentSlayer Podcast, and I wanted to share it with friends and family who might be interested in hearing our story.

This was actually my first time ever being on a podcast, so I’ll be honest—I was a little nervous and probably rambled a bit 😅. But Matt was gracious, and the conversation ended up covering a lot of ground that really shaped who we are today.

We talk about my early life, including some bad decisions that could’ve led down a very different road, how I ended up choosing a trade instead, learning PDR, climbing the corporate ladder, and eventually making the leap into entrepreneurship and investing. We also share Kayla’s story—how she got started in the industry, how we both worked at Dent Wizard, and how I had the chance to train her early on.

The episode also dives into our travels to Australia (multiple trips), what that experience was like, and what other technicians can realistically expect if they ever consider going that route.

Toward the end, the conversation shifts into personal development and entrepreneurship—why starting an LLC, even as a side hustle, can be a powerful tool both professionally and tax-wise, and how “betting on yourself” doesn’t always mean taking reckless risks.

I’m sharing this not because I think I have it all figured out (I definitely don’t), but because if any part of our journey helps or encourages someone else, then it was worth doing.

If you’re interested, give it a listen. And if not, no worries at all—just wanted to share a little piece of our story.

Episode 18 is live! The first husband and wife PDR couple to be on the podcast. Actually, Kayla is the first lady to appear on the podcast as well. Dave Swye...