Mind Wrench Podcast

Send us Fan Mail **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes:  “Detailing, Nanotech & Profit: Turning Chemistry into Cash Flow” In this week’s Mind Wrench Podcast , we sit down with veteran detailer and collision pro Jeremy Harding , a guy who’s lived through every phase of paint and polish—from the old rotary buffer days to today’s high-tech ceramic coatings. If you’ve ever wondered why these coatings seem bulle...

Send us Fan Mail **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: Join me in this week’s Mind Wrench Podcast , as we tackle a truth that’s both simple and game-changing: your attitude sets the course of your life. Most people nod at that idea—but few actually practice it. Between daily fires, customer stress, and repair deadlines, it’s easy to let circumstances run the show. But when you learn to choose your attitude ins...

Send us Fan Mail **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: What if the fastest way to win more keys is to hand clients your keys—on your terms? In this episode, we sit down with Laura Tierney of ShopLoaner.com to break down how collision and auto repair shops can take control of one of their biggest bottlenecks: rentals. From slow insurance claims to unavailable third-party cars, we explore how a shop-owned rental...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: Knowledge isn’t just power—it’s survival in today’s collision repair world.  In this weeks’ episode, I share lessons from decades serving this industry, and my recent experience at the Tennessee Collision Repairers Association “Music City Conference”. The core message? Continuous education isn’t optional—it’s the foundation of safe repairs, thriving business...

Send us Fan Mail  Podcast Show Notes: What happens when a collision repair veteran who started as a tech at 15, built a 4-location MSO with nearly 100 employees, and owned 13 shops with four successful exits, decides to fix the financial challenges body shop owners face? The result is transformational. In this weeks’ episode, Bill Park shares his remarkable journey through the collision repair ind...

Send us Fan Mail **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: Ever catch yourself saying, “I’ll get to that when I have more time” —whether it’s learning EV repair, ADAS calibrations, or blueprinting for your shop? The problem is, “someday” rarely shows up, and while you’re waiting, competitors are already leveling up. That’s where immersion comes in—a game-changing way to accelerate learning and close the gap fast....

Send us Fan Mail **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: What happens when a collision repair expert decides to completely rethink how body shops operate?  This week, Jesse Parks , Managing Director of Freeman Collision , shares how his West Coast shop achieved both Toyota and Lexus Certified Collision Center of the Year awards by disrupting traditional business models and creating an extraordinary culture focus...

Send us Fan Mail **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: What determines whether you're merely existing or truly living a fulfilled life? The answer lies in understanding if you're a "grower" or a "grinder" – a distinction that transcends job titles and applies to everyone touching your business ecosystem. 🔹Do you enjoy the hard work you do daily, but yet feel unfulfilled? 🔹Have y...

Send us Fan Mail **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: Ever stood at one of life’s crossroads, knowing a better path exists but struggling to leave the comfortable one behind? That's exactly the dilemma this episode tackles through the powerful metaphor of "burning the boats." 🔥⛵    The concept traces back to 1519 when Hernan Cortes ordered his men to destroy their ships upon landing in Mexico...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  In this short, but valuable episode of Mind Wrench, we dive into the power of resilience as the key differentiator between success and struggle in both business and life. Resilience is the invisible backbone of achievement, enabling individuals to bounce back from adversity swiftly and maintain focus.  Author & keynote speaker Brian Tracy shares his powerful in...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  The difference between a good collision repair shop and a truly exceptional one often boils down to one critical factor: how people feel when they interact with your business.   Join us this week as Sheryl Driggers , former MSO owner and now lead CSR trainer for Mike Anderson's elite Spartan Groups , reveals the science and strategy behind creating meaningful...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary: In today’s episode, we break down the ultimate investment collision repair professionals often overlook — and it’s not in tools, equipment, or the stock market. We’re talking about personal development . Regardless of where you are in your business or life, investing in yourself pays out in ways no 401k ever will. With the rapid pace of change in the collision rep...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:   Host Rick Selover celebrates his 200th episode of The Mind Wrench by welcoming back industry titan Mike Anderson! They dive deep into the evolving collision repair landscape and the powerful forces driving positive change.🎉 🎉 Mike unveils his 2025 mantra: "Stay Humble, Stay Hungry" – a crucial balance for navigating customer empathy and the relentless...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  Are you letting that thick cloud of uncertainty holding you back from making bold moves in your business? You're not alone. In this week’s episode, we tackle the hesitation many entrepreneurs & business owners are experiencing when it comes to starting new ventures, expanding locations, or investing in necessary equipment and technology.  The collision rep...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes: Does the way your CSRs answer the phone, communicate with & onboard your customers seem to be inconsistent? Are the visual cues in your production areas as clear & concise as what you would find in a hospital ER or industrial plant? Are your Google or CSI reviews suffering due to delayed deliveries, poor communications or inconsistent quality?  The problem is s...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:   😬 If you missed the mid-90s collision repair landscape, most body shop owners fiercely guarded their "secret sauce," proudly declaring "I don't need anybody's help" while paint companies hosted product-focused events that many viewed as time away from fixing cars rather than investments in growth. Fortunately, those days are long gon...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  The never-ending rollercoaster of collision repair business has taken another dip, and shops across the country are feeling the pinch. After years of unprecedented backlogs following COVID, the industry is experiencing a significant slowdown that's becoming the talk of every industry gathering. But rather than panicking, this moment presents a unique opportuni...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes :  The Season of Transformation: Conference & Tradeshow Season Trade show and conference season is officially upon us in the collision repair industry, and it's the perfect time to make a commitment that could transform your business. 🚗💥 After spending decades with my head down working, I finally started attending industry events after the pandemic and fou...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes:  Is your collision shop financially prepared for the future?  Feeling lost in the complexities of shop ownership?  In this week's MindWrench Podcast we uncover essential financial strategies for collision shop owners as we tackle the intricacies of business transitions. In this episode, the industry’s only Certified Exit Planner , financial expert Matt DiFrancesco...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes: Ever notice what the primary "inputs" you allow into your mind on a daily basis (news, social media, conversations)?... How do these inputs make you feel, and how do they influence your thoughts and actions? This week’s episode of the Mind Wrench Podcast emphasizes the crucial role of mental inputs in shaping our mindset and life trajectory. Inspired by Ji...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  This week's MindWrench Podcast episode tackles the critical technician shortage in the automotive industry, suggesting that the solution lies not just in desperate recruitment, but in proactively supporting educational programs. Special guest Jay Goninen , president and co-founder of WrenchWay , and host of the Beyond the Wrench Podcast , shares insights on bu...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  Ever stop & wonder how much paint contamination is actually costing your shop?  Would it surprise you if that dirt in your booth was costing you thousands?  Discover the hidden costs of paint contamination and how to avoid it! Check out this Collision Vision Podcast , where Cole Strandberg interviewed me about my latest presentation, as we unpack the hidden fin...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  Are you starting off your 2025 with a plan for positive change, growth or new goals? Have you started implementing your New Year’s Eve resolutions yet? What’s holding you back from moving forward?... still “fix’n to get ready” from last year?? Every January we have a great opportunity to start off fresh with some changes that we know we need to make, goals we reall...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  Looking to win, but haven’t declared it yet? Are you 100% committed with no plan B? Do you believe in yourself enough to inspire others to believe in you?  This week, we unlock the secrets to cultivating a winning mindset and transform your life, from business to personal growth. Discover how the seemingly daunting concept of winning is within your grasp, a commitm...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  Looking for an easy way to increase your happiness by 10-20% or maybe just reduce your stress and anxiety?  Maybe you’ve been struggling to see the positives in your everyday life... we've got just the thing for you… it’s called gratitude! Ever wondered what the benefits are of making gratitude a part of your daily routine?  In this week’s episode, we're...