The Collision Vision
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Are you a business owner, executive or manager in the collision repair industry? This podcast is for you! Welcome to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. Hosted by Cole Strandberg, each episode will feature an industry thought leader, business owner or collision pro diving deep into their knowledge of what it takes to be successful. We'll talk trends, culture, growth and scalability, to give actionable insights into how to elevate your business. This podcast will enlighten, engage and entertain while covering the full scope of the current state of the industry---and where it is headed. So come along for the ride, and level up with The Collision Vision.
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Partnerships: Where Shops May Leave Value on the Table
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May 05, 2026 |
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Built to Last: How Strategic Partners Power a Legacy Shop
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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EV Fire Risk: What Shops Need to Know Now
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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From ADAS Bottlenecks to ADAS Control
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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The Glass Gap: Training, ADAS, and Shop Readiness
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Tech to Scale: Improving Intake and Growth Readiness
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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From Intake Bottleneck to Instant Estimates: CARSTAR Torcam's Tech Playbook
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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ASE in a Collision Shop: Lessons, Numbers, & Next Steps
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Beyond Bodywork: Why JDM Collision Added ASE Mechanical Certs with John Melendez
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Revisiting 2025 - REPLAY: Shop Credibility, Improving Quality, & Success with Mike Anderson
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Scaling with Control, Private Debt vs. Equity with Robert Adams
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Selling a Body Shop: Proven Exit Strategies and Valuation Tips with Brian Odelli
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Private Equity's Playbook for Collision Repair with Giorgio Andonian
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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How Real Estate Drives Collision Repair Growth with Aaron Zucker
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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SEMA Takeaways for Independent Collision Shops with Adan Ibarra & John Melendez
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Intentional Growth in the Collision Industry with Paul Williams
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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The Future of Automotive Culture, Strategy, and Industry Trends with Mike Spagnola
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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DRP Strategies for Modern Collision Repair with Shawn Crozat & Dan Tessadri
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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From Operations to Investment: Collision Repair Growth with Chris Calk
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Long-Term Success in Collision Repair with Gregg Strandberg
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Leasing, Buying and Smart Cash Decisions for Collision Shops with Paul Knowlton
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Level Up Your Shop: OE Certifications and Success with Dave Gruskos
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Scaling Your Shop with Smart Equipment Decisions with Bill Keyes
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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How to Prepare Your Shop for Tomorrow's Technology with Frank Terlep
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Economic Slowdowns, Generational Shifts, and How to Build Momentum with Jay Goninen
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Shaping the Future and the Road Ahead with Aaron Schulenburg
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Growing Forward: Leading Through Change & Overcoming Challenges with Dave Leuhr
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Driving Change, Innovation & Emerging Tech Reshapes the World We Know with Steve Greenfield
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Driving Growth Through Financial Insights with Bill Park
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Staying Ahead with ADAS & Alignment Technology with David Henry
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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High-Performance Collision Shops, Leadership, Lessons & Efficiency with Steve Trapp
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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What the Best Operators in the Collision Industry Are Doing Behind the Scenes with Erin Solis
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Scaling Success and Excellence in Collision Shops with Blake Farley
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Marketing Your Collision Shop & Competing with the Big Players with Micki Woods
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Leading and Growing a Family Collision Business with Josh and Michelle Fuller
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Smart, Scalable Marketing for Independent Shops with Steve Trapp
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Certification as a Business Advantage Leanne Jefferies | Evolution of OEM Certifications
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May 27, 2025 |
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Turning Certification into Strategy with Liz Stein | Evolution of OEM Certifications
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May 20, 2025 |
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Inside OE Certification, What It Really Takes with Christian Ruecker and Gabriel Morley
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May 13, 2025 |
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Building Success Through OEM Certifications & Dealer Partnerships with Bryan Thompson
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May 06, 2025 |
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Shop Credibility, Improving Quality, & Success with Mike Anderson | Evolution of OEM Certifications
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Reducing Environmental Impacts and Pushing The Industry Forward with Ryan Brown
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Innovation Shaping the Future of Collision with Cinthia Gutierrez | Sustainability in Collision Repair
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Leveraging Technology for Sustainable Growth with Bill Brower | Sustainability in Collision Repair
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Positive Impacts of Reducing Waste with Eddie Hightower | Sustainability in Collision Repair
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Supporting the Next Gen of Technicians with Mary Mahoney | Talent Shortage & Workforce Development
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Attracting & Retaining the Next Generation with Kristle Bollans, Kayla Clark, and Olivia Peterson
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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World-class Technicians & Career Growth with David Dart | Talent Shortage & Workforce Development
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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The Technician Shortage and Innovative Solutions with Jay Goninen | Talent Shortage & Workforce Development
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Navigate the Complexities of ADAS with Lance Bull and Steve Davis from Techmotive
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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The Growing Role of ADAS Calibration and Key Strategies with Sam Poradish
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Solutions and Shop Processes for Vehicle Safety with Greg Peeters
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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AI Solutions, Uncovering Strategies, the future of ADAS Technology
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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"Scale" Deep Dive with Thomas Goforth | End of the Single Store Generalist Shop Era
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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"Sell" Deep Dive with Giorgio Andonian and Mike Levasseur | End of the Single Store Generalist Shop Era
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Single Store Generalist Shops | Why the Era is Coming to an End with Cole Strandberg
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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How to Build a Successful Paint Team with John Melendez | Beyond the Surface
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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Precision Color Matching Techniques with Bruce Sorenson | Innovations in Automotive Refinishing
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Creating a Culture of Safety in Your Body Shop with Dave Wiederschall | Safety First
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Qualifying Proper PPE for EV Repair with Baily Soto & Mavrick Knoles | Safety First
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Innovations in Personal Protective Equipment with Jason Scharton & Scott Shinn | Safety First
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Best Practices for Workplace Safety with Stephanie Birkholz | Saftey First
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Creating a Culture of Safety in Your Body Shop with Andrew Batenhorst | Safety First
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Supporting Employee Health with Richie Seaberry | Saftey First
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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SEMA 2024 Overview & Preview with RJ De Vera | Art of Restoration
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Innovative Custom Builds and Wiring Solutions with Ryan Basseri | Art of Restoration
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Challenges and Rewards of Working with Vintage Vehicles with Jonathon Goolsby | Art of Restoration
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Electrifying the Classics with Eddy Borysewicz and Gregg Snow | Art of Restoration
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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The Craft of Classic Car Restoration with Dave Kindig | Art of Restoration
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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New Technologies and Insurance Coverage | Steve Dawson & Mike Anderson | Insurance Talk
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Challenges in Insurance Claims for Collision Repairs with Billy Walkowiak | Insurance Talk
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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The Value of Having a DRP Focused Shop with Pat Crozat | Insurance Talk
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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The Collision Repair + Insurance Landscape with John Yoswick | Insurance Talk
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Technology Integration in Shop Management with Steve Olson | Operational Excellence
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Training and Staff Development | Jay Goninen of WrenchWay | Operational Excellence
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Streamlining Operations for Efficiency and Effectiveness with Steve Dawson | Operational Excellence
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Financial Management and Growth Planning with Walt Link | Operational Excellence
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Future Proofing Your Collision Shop |Todd Dillender of Caliber Collision | MSO Chronicles
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Strategies for Growing Smarter | Chris Ray of One Twenty-Two Collision | MSO Chronicles
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Value of Franchising Independent Collision Centers | Simplicity Car Care | MSO Chronicles
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Building a Strong Talent Pipeline | Vartan Jerion Jr. with VIVE Collision | MSO Chronicles
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Managing Strong Culture Across Multiple Locations | Jonathon Best of Better Collision | MSO Chronicles
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Strategies for Scaling to Multi-Shop Operation | Puget Collision | MSO Chronicles
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Value of Niche Customer Experiences | Michael Giarrizzo Jr. of DCR Systems | MSO Chronicles
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Matt Ebert of Crash Champions | MSO Chronicles Series
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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The Rise of Electric Vehicles and Collision Repair
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May 28, 2024 |
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Evolving Technology in Auto Body Repair with Bud Center & Scott Kaboos, I-CAR
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May 21, 2024 |
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Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Industry Impacts with Greg Peeters
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May 14, 2024 |
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Tech Transformation Series: Navigating Challenges with Auto Repair Software with Craig Stevens, CCC
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May 07, 2024 |
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Ep. 67: Straight to the Talent Source - Talking School Programs With Jeff Wilson
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Ep. 66: Stand Out in Marketing & Recruiting with Diane Benting
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Ep. 65: Leading Forward to Solve the Technician Shortage with I-CAR
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Ep. 64: How Independent Body Shops Can Thrive in a Consolidating Industry with Michelle Sullivan
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Ep. 63: The Value of State Organizations & Regional Trade Shows with Jill Tuggle & Josh Kent
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Ep. 62: Being Firm But Flexible in Regional MSO Growth With Jordan Beshears of Steve's Auto Body
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Ep. 61: Creating a Scalable and Sellable Business with David Boim
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Ep. 60: Lights, Camera, ROI: Maximizing Video Content for Collision Repair Marketing with Jon Nigbor of WinWin Videos
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Ep. 59: A Digital Marketing Masterclass for Collision Repairers with Daniel Burkholder
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Ep. 58: Technology Shifts Create Potential for Profits with Russ Ramsey
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Ep. 57: Lessons in L.I.F.E., How to W.I.N., and Ensuring You're M.A.D with G. B. Outlaw
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Ep. 56 The Value of Enhancing Services in Your BodyShop with Giorgio Andonian
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Ep. 55 - Huge Opportunities Ahead for Forward-Looking Single Shop Operators with John Melendez
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Ep. 54 - Technician Pay Transparency with Jay Goninen of WrenchWay
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Ep. 53 - Scaling a New Family Office-Backed Body Shop Group with Paul Williams
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Ep. 52 - What to Know for a Successful Shop Buildout- and Family Business- with Gregg Strandberg
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Ep. 51 - 2023 M&A Overview & 2024 Consolidation Outlook with Nancy Rolland of FOCUS Investment Banking
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Ep. 49 - A Winning Culture with Steve Olson (From the Vault)
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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Ep. 48 - Rapid Regional MSO Scalability with Casey Lund (From the Vault)
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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Ep. 47 - Taking Advantage of an EV Future with Kelly Logan at Rivian (From the Vault- Episode 5)
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Ep. 46 - Tackling the Technician Shortage with Jay Goninen of WrenchWay
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Ep. 45 - SEMA & CIC Overview with Frank Terlep
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Ep. 44 - Unlocking the Value of Your Collision Repair Real Estate with Spencer Ward
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Ep. 43 - Learning from the Great People of Collision Repair with Rick Selover of The Mind Wrench Podcast
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Ep. 42 - Building a Collision Empire with Robert Molina of Collision Care Xpress
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Ep. 41 - What Independent Shops can Learn From World-Class Dealer Collision Operations with Steve Suppe
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Ep. 40 - Unleashing Your Leadership Potential With Mike Jones
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Ep. 39 - Taking Your Slice of the Growing ADAS Pie with Rick Zirbes
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Ep. 38 - The Women's Industry Network: Supporting and Enhancing Women in Collision Repair with Cheryl Boswell & Jessica Rob
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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Ep. 37 - How to Keep Up With the Ever-Evolving Collision Industry with Bob Zelano
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Ep. 36 - Merger & Acquisition Insights with Jay Goninen of The Wrench Way
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Ep. 35: Exploring Electric Vehicle Safety: Insights from Electric Mobility Consulting with Dirk Fuchs & Dalan Zartman
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Ep. 34 - Great Opportunities in Collision Repair with Frank Terlep
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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Ep. 33 - In the NASCAR Fast Lane with Scott Brewer, Corey LaJoie Racing
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Ep. 32 - Scaling a Family-Run Regional MSO the Right Way with Ryan Clark at Eustis Auto Body
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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Ep. 31 - All About "Right to Repair" with Aaron Schulenburg and Wayne Weikel
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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Ep. 30 - Using Smart Debt with Paul Knowlton at Huntington National Bank
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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Ep. 29 - Scaling the Family Collision Business with Chase Landers
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Ep. 28 - Recruiting with a Sales Mindset with Deanna Acker of Motocruit
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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Ep. 27 - Scaling an EV Focused MSO Franchise with Mike Chilton of Chilton Auto Body
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Ep. 26 - Growth & Marketing Strategies for Your Shop with Venessa Di Vito
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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Ep. 25 - Collision Repair from Private Equity's Perspective with Logan Lowery and Thomas Ince
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Ep. 24 - Leadership and Career Strategy with Jaclyn Beck
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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Ep. 23 - 'Scaling Mindset of All Gas No Brakes' with Patrick Crozat of G&C Auto Body
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Ep. 22 - Mike Anderson: The ROI in 'Growing' Your Own New Body Techs
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Ep. 21 - State of the Collision Industry with I-CAR CEO John Van Alstyne
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Ep. 20 - Collision Repair M&A and Consolidation with Nancy Rolland, FOCUS Investment Banking
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Ep. 19 - Thoughts of a Serial Collision Entrepreneur with DJ Mitchell
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May 30, 2023 |
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Ep. 18 - Electrify Your Shop's Future with Jake Rodenroth of Lucid Motors
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May 23, 2023 |
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Ep. 17 - Attracting Outside Investors to Your Body Shop with Joe Hall
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May 16, 2023 |
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Ep. 16 - Build, Sell, Learn, Build Again with Todd McGowan
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May 09, 2023 |
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Ep. 15 - Start Exit Planning Yesterday with John Greer
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May 02, 2023 |
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Ep. 14 - Using Debt to Fuel Growth with Matthias Smith
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Ep. 13 - Marketing Your Independent Body Shop with Mike Duncan of Industrial Finishes
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Ep. 12 - Rapid Regional MSO Scalability with Casey Lund
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Ep. 11 - Talking Finances in Collision Repair With Rachel James
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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Ep. 10 - Solving the Technician Shortage with Brandon Eckenrode of CREF
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Ep. 9 - Becoming One of America's Greatest Body Shops with Dave Luehr (Part 2)
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Ep. 8 - Becoming One of America's Greatest Body Shops with Dave Luehr (Part 1)
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Ep. 7 - A Winning Culture with Steve Olson
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Ep. 6 - Collision Repair & Custom Cars Collide w/ Ryan Evans, Count's Kustoms
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Ep. 5 - Taking Advantage of an EV Future with Kelly Logan at Rivian
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Ep. 4 - Scaling into an MSO with Mike LeVasseur
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Ep. 3 - People Before Profits with Thomas Goforth
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Ep. 2 - Mike Anderson, Collision Advice Part 2
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Ep. 1 - Mike Anderson, Collision Advice Part 1
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Welcome to The Collision Vision
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Oct 12, 2022 |