Tactical Dent Tech

In this episode of the Tactical Dent Tech Podcast, John Highley records live from the Mobile Tech Expo and shares an honest breakdown of the show — the tools, the trends, and the personal reflections that come with being in the middle of it all. John covers: First impressions of MTE and how the show has evolved beyond just PDR The growing presence of PPF, detailing, ceramic coatings, and auto reconditioning Why MTE now makes sense for 95% of technicians, not just hail techs Dent Olympics, booth strategy, and where the smart companies position themselves Running into technicians who got started from early training content — and why that matters The reality of being recognized at shows (the good and the exhausting) Why focus, energy management, and boundaries matter more than ever John also breaks down new tools he picked up at the show, including: The Bull Dual Slide Hammer Kit Why cold glue + slide hammer snapping is a game changer Tools and tabs that are on his radar next Lights, leve