CollisionCast

Tiffany Menefee, president of Pronto Body Shop in El Paso, Texas, talks with FenderBender about her latest column regarding rental reimbursement from insurance agencies, and how shops can help their insurance adjuster help them. 

In this episode of marketing expert Megan Williams' monthly podcast, she breaks down some of the dos and don'ts of altering your marketing plan. From trackable ads to when it's time for a clean break from a poor reputation, Williams offers actionable advice on switching up your shop's marketing.

FenderBender's graphic designer, Fue Vang, and associate editor, Mike Munzenrider, discuss the magazine's new look and upcoming stories for 2021. 

Travis Mann, damage analysis expert at db Orlando Collision Center, discusses how creating repair plans can improve cycle times and help your shop achieve better results.

DJ Mitchell, vice president and co-owner of MITCHCO, discusses his goals for 2021 and which trends he is keeping an eye on. 

In this episode of marketing expert Megan Williams' monthly podcast, she breaks down how to create a yearly marketing plan for collision repair shops. From knowing your market and competition, to how your budget will play into the plan, roll into the New Year ready to market your business.

Sheryl Driggers, co-owner of Universal Collision spoke to FenderBender about how her technicians are staying up to date on training and how her shop has managed to add an all-new tech position. 

This is Pt. 2 of MSO owner Kevin Rains talking about how he hired his chief operating officer, Keith Foster. Rains discusses his thought process in selecting Foster, the arrangements they've made to forge a working relationship, why it's worked so far, and more, including general information about his growing multi-shop operation.

This is part one of MSO shop owner Kevin Rains talking about how he hired his chief operating officer, Keith Foster. Rains discusses his thought process in selecting Foster, the arrangements they've made to forge a working relationship, why it's worked so far, and more.

In this episode of marketing expert Megan Williams' monthly podcast, she discusses common marketing mistakes collision repair shop owners can make and how to avoid them.

Brad Mewes, principal at Supplement Advisory, discusses the impact PPP loans could have on your taxes this year, as well as how he approaches the "puzzle" of collision repair shop taxes each year.

Matt Thornton, owner of Parks Royal Body Works in Boise, Idaho, discusses marketing, training, and sanitizing during the pandemic. 

In this episode, DJ Mitchell, vice president and co-owner of MITCHCO, discusses the benefits of owning and running an MSO with his father.

In this episode of her monthly podcast, collision repair shop marketing expert Megan Williams discusses how to tweak your marketing strategies with the changing seasons.

Ryan Isherwood, owner of CARSTAR Duncan (Isherwood) and CARSTAR Courtenay in British Columbia, Canada, discusses how sales projections from his first collision repair shop gave him a system to use at his next shop.

In this episode, FenderBender columnist and Director of Operations for Pride Collision Centers, Steve Morris, discusses the evolution of parts catalogs and their importance in the repair industry. 

Hear from Ledge CEO Alex Woodie, a CPA by trade who specializes in work with collision repair shops, and other auto-related business, to help them get their finances in order.

In this episode, DJ Mitchell, vice president and co-owner of MITCHCO, discusses the difficulties of running multiple shops during a pandemic and matching personality types.  

In this episode of her monthly podcast, collision shop marketing expert Megan Williams explains what to do if you've never needed to market before and are looking to get started.

At 22, Noah Blair has worked on helicopters, cars, and his most recent endeavor—ADAS calibration systems. In this episode, learn where he got his start and how it led him to become one of the most impressive workers in the industry. 

Texas shop owner Tiffany Menefee discusses how she's kept up her community connections during the COVID-19 pandemic and how operators who've never had to reach out to their community can get started.

In this episode of her monthly podcast, marketing expert Megan Williams discusses shop marketing during the COVID-19 pandemic, which boils down to having a message, and sticking to it.

MSO operator DJ Mitchell discusses what can go wrong when leaders avoid having the tough conversations at work. Mitchell knows, from experience, that it's best to address problems before they create new ones.

In this month's episode of From the Editors, editorial director Anna Zeck combs through the magazine's archives to find the best tips for how to overcome turnover on your team and bounce back stronger than ever. Learn more about the value of exit interviews, how to think strategically about your team, and why you need to consider your own role before starting the hiring process.

Lindsay Whalen, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and four-time WNBA champion, talks about some of the leadership principles she now utilizes as a college basketball coach at the University of Minnesota. Many of her strategies, such as identifying great assistants, offer relevant tips for business leaders like those that operate auto repair facilities.