CollisionCast

Digital Multimedia Editor Noah Brown wraps up coverage of the inaugural ADAPT: Automotive Technology Summit with Chris Chesney, the conference's final speaker. Chesney has been in the industry for 50 years, and he left attendees at the conference with a message of optimism that aftermarket will still be a vital part of the automotive space for decades to come. For more from the ADAPT Podcast, chec...

Editorial Director Anna Zeck chats with Louie Sharp, owner of Sharp Auto Body, about how to avoid letting outside forces, like insurance companies affect you. They chat about playing the victim and the dangers in that while also touching on how to find passion for the industry. 

In this bonus episode with Collision Advice's Mike Anderson, editorial director Anna Zeck asks how shop owners across the industry can get their passion back. With so many industry challenges over the last two years, it is easy for shop owners to get down, but Anderson shares how to help fall back in love with the industry. 

FenderBender Editor Anna Zeck caught up with Collision Advice's Mike Anderson to discuss his top wishlist items for the industry heading into the new year. Zeck picks Anderson's brain on everything from tech to insurers in a wholistic view of the industry. 

John Sweigart of TRUE Collision Centers joins Digital Multimedia Editor Noah Brown to talk about some of the biggest trends revolving around customer relations and a lack of networking between the repair space and other third-party automotive groups.

10 Missions Media Editorial Director Anna Zeck spoke with Vice President of Content and Events Bryce Evans about what exactly the ADAPT Automotive Technology Summit is, what you can expect while you're there, and why the event is so important for the automotive aftermarket. Spots are still open for the Summit! Register online at adaptsummit.com/register.

Whether it's a shortage of parts or technicians, there are plenty of limiting factors on collision repair shops in the current market. But just like last year, when COVID-19 hit, the industry continues to move forward.  FenderBender Editor Anna Zeck and columnist Jason Boggs discuss some of the best strategies to help persist during the tough times the industry currently faces and will face in the...

Day 2 of SEMA is in the books - listen to some of the best interviews from the day with FenderBender Staff Writer Paul Hodowanic. Paul catches up with Darrell Amberson of LaMettry's Collision to talk about the conference and CIC's annual meeting, SCRS Executive Director Aaron Schulenburg about training available at SEMA, and Repairify CFO Maurice Tuff about evolving tech in the industry.

After a year-long hiatus due to COVID-19, SEMA is back and better than ever! Paul Hodowanic catches up with Chris White, one of the winners of the best new product award, and with one the event's main organizers. Anna Zeck breaks down an opening day panel discussion from the CIC's annual meeting. 

Darrell Amberson and Jason Zeise of LaMettry's Collision join Digital Multimedia Editor Noah Brown to talk about what shops need to do in order to get ahead of the technology curve and how they can make ADAS developments work for them.

Burnout is real in every industry. But in a fast-paced environment like collision repair it is even more prominent.  Editorial Director Anna Zeck chats with FenderBender columnist Kevin Rains about Rains' burnout, how he combats it and regains passion for the industry and how to identify it in yourself and your team. 

FenderBender Editor Dave McMahon chats with Megan Williams, founder of 3P Marketing Solutions, about marketing strategies that you may've never tried before that could be game changing for your business. 

In part two of the FenderBender Management Conference interview medley, the editorial staff chats with a trio of industry resources. First, Greg Lobsiger, owner of Loren's Auto Body, chats about lean principles in his shop. Then, former shop owner Sheryl Driggers discusses how to find a mentor. Finally, FenderBender columnist Megan Williams gives out some valuable marketing advice. 

During the 2021 FenderBender Management Conference, the FenderBender editorial team compiled interviews with top shop owners and industry experts. CollisionCast will feature those interviews over the next two weeks.  First up is Collision Advice's Mike Anderson and Doug Voelzke, owner of Doug's Custom Paint & Body, discussing leadership and the importance of developing a team. 

Louie Sharp, owner of Sharp Auto Body and keynote speaker at the 2021 FenderBender Management Conference, speaks with Digital Multimedia Editor Noah Brown about the importance of leadership. Sharp breaks down the 6 C's of leadership and why every shop owner needs to look inward. 

Multimedia Editor Noah Brown chats with Darrell Amberson of LaMettry's Collision in Minnesota about his shop's high-tech focus and what owners looking to break into the tech scene need to do in order to succeed.

Last week the 2021 FenderBender Award winner and runner-ups were announced.  On today's podcast, Scott Fabel, the award winner, joins staff writer Paul Hodowanic to talk about his journey as a shop owner and what has made him successful. Also, if you haven't had an opportunity to read the full story on Scott, click here to do so. FenderBender has also published a blog post detailing the reasons Sc...

Megan Williams, co-founder and digital strategist for 3P Marketing Solutions, joins Digital Multimedia Editor Noah Brown to talk about active recruiting solutions and giving your shop a leg up in the hiring process.

Brett Steele, director of auto services for Podium, talks with associate editor Megan Gosch about how the landscape for online reviews are changing and how both customers and business owners can keep up.

Hiring and firing are actions all shop owners must maneuver but may struggle to master.   Roxi Bahar Hewertson, a consultant, business expert and author of books like "Hire Right, Fire Right: A Leader’s Guide to Finding and Keeping Your Best People," spoke with NOLN associate editor Matt Hudson about how to set up employees for success through the hiring process, as well as how business owners and...

In a crossover episode with ADAPT Automotive, FenderBender's sister publication, Susanna Gotsch of CCC Intelligent Solutions discusses results from the CCC Crash Course, specifically as it relates to the consumer opinion on ADAS.  Make sure to check out the  ADAPT Podcast , if you don't already. 

Are you experiencing a dip in business? Waiting for the school year to ramp up again? There's no reason to worry; in fact, this time is actually an opportunity. FenderBender online columnist Megan Williams offers her perspective on how to take advantage of slow days in three easy, actionable ways that can also make a long-term impact on your shop.

DJ Mitchell documents his experience of selling MITCHCO Collision Repair, a Florida MSO he founded with his father. Mitchell details the logistics of the sale and gives out tons of advice for shops who are going through, or considering, the sale of their business. 

With businesses opening back up and shops seeing strong performance through the first half of 2021, many operators are looking to make investments in their shops. Often, that might involve borrowing finances, and for this week's podcast, FenderBender is bringing in an expert on that subject. Josh Jones is the chief revenue officer at the small business lending firm  Kapitus , and he joins editor M...

Jason Hope, Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Projects for The Boyd Group discusses the company's growth strategy. He breaks down the logistics of an acquisition and the company's bigger picture as it continues towards its goal of doubling in size by 2025.