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ADAS, Sensors & Epoxies: The New Rules of Plastic Repair | Ep #133 with Mario Dimovski02 Dec 202500:38:48

50-60% of the parts on an average collision claim are plastic. Yet, most of the industry is still operating in the "wild west" when it comes to repairing them.

In this eye-opening episode of Body Bangin’, I sat down with Mario Dimovski, a 35-year veteran of the industry and the Head of the Plastic Repair Alliance Council, to discuss the massive knowledge gap in plastic repair… and the global initiative that is about to change everything.

Mario has spent his entire career in plastics. He explains why the "chicken wire and hot glue" approach is failing shops, why OEMs are finally paying attention, and how a new set of global standards is being built to help shops repair safer, cheaper, and better.

This episode is a wake-up call for every shop owner who wants to stay ahead of the curve on the most common material in the bay.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🧪 The "Wild West" of Plastic Repair Why the industry currently lacks uniform standards, leading to "band-aid" solutions that fail, cost shops money, and frustrate customers.

📊 The 50% Reality Check With plastic making up over half of claim parts, Mario breaks down why shops can no longer afford to "wing it" on tools, materials, and processes.

🌍 Introducing Plasnomic: The Global Standard How a council of experts from around the world is uniting to test data, define best practices, and finally give shops a playbook for proper repair.

⚠️ Safety & Sustainability: The Hidden Costs From dangerous fumes to massive landfill waste, we discuss the environmental and health impacts of improper plastic management, and the new government pushes to fix it.

🛠 What Shops Need to Watch For in 2025 The timeline for when these new standards, tool recommendations, and material guides will hit the market (and how you can access them).

Meet Mario Dimovski

Mario is an industry veteran with over 35 years of experience specializing in plastic repair innovation. He is a global ambassador for IBIS Worldwide and leads the charge at Plasnomic to create the first unified global standard for automotive plastic repair.

🔗 Connect with Mario: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-dimovski/

👇 Listen to Body Bangin’

🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/body-bangin/id1558234037

🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/491aIUWJ72fFpVARROeRcA

... This episode will challenge how you look at every bumper cover and headlight tab in your shop, and prepare you for the new standards coming down the pipe.

🔔 Subscribe for more episodes that help shops grow for real.

Support the show

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com

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How Top Shops Develop Techs in 2025 | Ep #132 with Jason Bartanen19 Nov 202500:51:49

What does it really take to attract great technicians, train them the right way, and build a shop culture that actually keeps them?

In this power-packed episode of Body Bangin’, I sat down with Jason Bartanen, industry educator, trainer, and founder of Collision ProAssist, to break down the real reasons shops struggle with talent… and what the best operators are doing differently.

Jason has trained thousands of technicians across the country. He’s seen what works, what fails, and why some shops keep losing people no matter how much they pay.

This episode is a roadmap for every shop owner who wants to build a team that’s skilled, confident, and loyal.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🔧 Why the tech shortage isn’t about “no talent”. It’s about no development
Jason explains the mindset shift shops must make if they want to build a pipeline of skilled technicians.

📚 The training model top shops use to grow techs internally
And why relying only on “experienced hires” is a losing strategy long-term.

⚙️ The new competencies techs actually need with today’s vehicles
ADAS, calibrations, documentation, and why shops fail when training doesn’t match real workflow.

🧠 How leadership impacts technician retention more than pay
From communication gaps to unclear expectations, Jason outlines the hidden problems that push techs away.

📈 What shops must do now to stay competitive in 2025 and beyond
Practical steps to build structure, improve onboarding, and run stronger production.

Meet Jason Bartanen

Founder of Collision ProAssist, a platform helping shops train technicians, improve documentation, and streamline processes.

🌐 Website: https://www.collisionproassist.com/
🎟 30-Day Free Trial: https://whop.com/backbaytrial
💼 Full Service Access ($40/mo): https://whop.com/backbaypro
💸 Use code “GCIA” or “Micki” for 20% off your first 6 months

🔗 Connect with Jason:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-b-bartanen-03519935/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bart22972
Collision ProAssist FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574989843394

👇 Watch the Body Bangin’ Podcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BodyBangin
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This episode will challenge how you think about hiring, developing, and keeping great techs, and give you the playbook to start fixing it today.

🔔 Subscribe for more episodes that help shops grow for real.

Support the show

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com

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How Two Shop Owners Changed Collision Repair | Ep #12324 Jun 202500:54:26

In this powerful episode, Micki Woods is joined by Jeff Butler and Justin Lewis—two shop owners who fought for years to protect collision shops and consumers alike, and won.

They helped pass a groundbreaking Right to Appraisal (RTA) bill in Washington, and they’re here to share what every shop owner needs to know about it—and how to take action in your own state.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ What RTA Actually Is: Why it matters, how it works, and why most shops are still misunderstanding it.
✅ Why WA Had to Step Up: How insurers were writing RTA out of policies—and how Jeff and Justin fought to make it mandatory.
✅ “Competent Appraiser” Defined: What that term really means (and why a boat damage appraiser has no business near a Tesla claim).
✅ What Shops Can Do Now: Whether you’re in WA or not, here’s how to educate customers, document better, and fight smarter—not harder.

If you’ve ever been short-paid, ignored by insurance, or frustrated with the lack of leverage, this episode is a must-listen.

🔔 Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss what’s next.

👇 RESOURCES & LINKS:
🎧 Subscribe to Body Bangin’ on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/491aIUWJ72fFpVARROeRcA

▶️ Watch more Body Bangin’ episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCwbN0Tv3xo9RFBDNN2G5SjQ 

📧 Connect with Jeff Butler & Justin Lewis: 
Jeff Butler: Jeff@hauryscollision.com
Justin Lewis: justin@accurateab.com

🔗 Follow Micki on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-woods-36374121

🚀 Need help growing your shop with marketing that actually drives leads? DM Micki or visit https://mickiwoodsmarketing.com/

Support the show

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com

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Ep #34: Using Video to Educate Your Guests with Frank Rinaudo02 May 202200:21:35

Today we talk with Frank Rinaudo, owner of Frank's Accurate Body Shop in Slidell, Louisianna. I found Frank on LinkedIn and loved the videos he was making which showed the difference between an improper repair and a proper repair. As a non-DRP shop he understands the importance of education his guests and this was a way he could do so.
He also shares with us some great information on becoming a non-DRP shop if that's the direction you are thinking of going in your shop.

Full YouTube video showing a Tesla that was improperly repaired vs. a properly repaired Tesla:
https://youtu.be/FQ6moVzQfI8

Connect with Frank  -
Email: frank@franksabs.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-rinaudo-a117693a/
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Connect with Micki on LinkedIn Now! :)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-woods-36374121/

Subscribe to the Body Bangin' YouTube Channel: HERE

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com

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To suggest any topics of discussion, to be a guest on Body Bangin', or for sponsorship opportunities please email the Micki Woods Marketing team at office@mickiwoods.com

Support the show

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
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Ep #33: Make Stinkin' Good Money in Your Shop with Greg Lobsiger19 Apr 202200:42:25

Greg Lobsiger is a body shop owner out in Indiana at Loren's Body Shop where he does about $300k/mo which is about 3.5 cars/day or 65 cars/month. He says "It's not about creating dollars. I want to take money home. I work very hard. I want my technicians to make very good money. Without question, I want to take care of those people. I better make stinkin' good money and that is what it comes down to."
But how do you know if you are profitable in your shop?
Greg gives us some great takeaways and is a fantastic resource to help  figure out what our numbers should look like and how to do the calculations to see if you are profitable.

Technician Cost Equation:
For 4 months you take the total technicians average cost per week (gross pay) then divide by the billed hours average per week. This gives you the cost per billed hour.

Where you want to be...
Unloaded: 16%-18% of sales should be your technician cost
65% Labor GP - if you bill $50 worth of labor you should pay out $17.50 to your techs.
50% GP on Paint & Materials

Reach out to Greg and he'd be happy to help!

Connect with Greg  -
Email: greg@lorensbodyshop.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-lobsiger-105b4727/
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Connect with Micki on LinkedIn Now! :)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-woods-36374121/

Subscribe to the Body Bangin' YouTube Channel: HERE

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com

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To suggest any topics of discussion, to be a guest on Body Bangin', or for sponsorship opportunities please email the Micki Woods Marketing team at office@mickiwoods.com

Support the show

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com

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Ep #32: Finances & Employee Value Props with Rachel James04 Apr 202200:31:09

Rachel James started in the industry over 20 years ago and went from the dealer side to a technician and now is crunching numbers for body shop owners and their employees on a daily basis at her practice with Northwestern Mutual! Although most of us don't like talking numbers she helps shops and their employees budget, helps us to know what numbers we should be looking at, we talk a little about retirement and what I found most intriguing is something she can help you provide to key people called "Key Person Planning" where a specific, valuable employee can have a special benefit package! So interesting!

Reach out to Rachel for a free consult or to ask any questions!

Connect with Rachel  -
Email: rachel.james@nm.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-james-nm/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skerryspice_/?hl=en
Phone: 603-718-4363
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Connect with Micki on LinkedIn Now! :)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-woods-36374121/

Subscribe to the Body Bangin' YouTube Channel: HERE

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com

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To suggest any topics of discussion, to be a guest on Body Bangin', or for sponsorship opportunities please email the Micki Woods Marketing team at office@mickiwoods.com

Support the show

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com

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Ep #31: Winning Shop Talk with Dominic Martino21 Mar 202200:38:59

There are SO many hot topics in our industry right now so I grabbed my good buddy, Dominic Martino, who is owner of Gold Coast Auto Body with his brother, Mario.  We are talking about all of the things they are doing that has helped them be bigger and stronger than EVER as a non-DRP shop! Dominic's team is incredible and is doing a few things you may think of for your shop.

We are talking...rate increase, culture, Covid-19 changes and so much more.

Connect with Dominic  -
Email: dmartino@goldcoastautobody.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-martino-8b0b2826/
Website: https://goldcoastautobody.com
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Connect with Micki on LinkedIn Now! :)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-woods-36374121/

Subscribe to the Body Bangin' YouTube Channel: HERE

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com

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To suggest any topics of discussion, to be a guest on Body Bangin', or for sponsorship opportunities please email the Micki Woods Marketing team at office@mickiwoods.com

Support the show

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com

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Ep #30: Becoming a Lean, Mean, Auto Body Repair Machine! with Michael Giarrizzo08 Mar 202200:38:01

As we are all packed with work and having all kinds of issues I thought Michael Giarrizzo would be the best person to come on and talk about the lean processes he is known for running 65 stores for Sterling and training them to be lean and efficient. How is he handling these bottlenecks in production, parts issues and more?  He shares with us his insight!

Michael is the president and CEO of DCR Systems where they have 7 locations in 5 states that are dealer based and the stores all range in sales from $100K-$200K/mo, $200K-$350K/mo and his largest shop does $600-$800k/mo. As someone who can speak with authority on the hot topics of today...Michael gives us some great food for thought and a fantastic take-away each shop needs to do ASAP!

Contact Michael directly -
Email: mgiarrizzo@dcrsystems.net
Website: https://www.dcrsystems.com
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Connect with Micki on LinkedIn Now! :)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-woods-36374121/

Subscribe to the Body Bangin' YouTube Channel: HERE

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com

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To suggest any topics of discussion, to be a guest on Body Bangin', or for sponsorship opportunities please email the Micki Woods Marketing team at office@mickiwoods.com

Support the show

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
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Ep #29: Getting "In the Zone" All the Time! with Performance Coach - Chris King28 Dec 202100:39:10

Don't you wish you could get done in 1 day what would have taken you 1 week? I do!
And, we can!

Today we have Chris King, a performance coach with Status Flow sharing with us some key components for pique performance. At the end of the day - Chris shares with us that all responsibility for our life - is our own - and we can change it to become the Lamborghini that's living inside of us!

Here's a great way Chris explains this:
Your reality is the end result of a system. Any system can be hacked and optimized if we understand the system well enough.
So, everything that is happening in our world today is a result of actions we took.
Actions are driven by feelings.
Feelings are how we experience our thoughts.
Our thoughts come from our root code or our belief system.

The key here is that our results are pre-designed to validate our belief system which becomes a feedback loop that keeps going around and around. If we can interrupt the process and bring conscious awareness to it - you can hack it, recode it and produce an entire new life!

Chris wrote an incredible book: Renegotiate Your Existence and I HIGHLY recommend reading it! It can be found on Amazon for Kindle or in Paperback.
Here's a link: https://www.amazon.com/Renegotiate-Your-Existence-Unlock-Impossible/dp/B093N2DL1G

If you'd like to get help from a coach either 1-on-1 or participate in group coaching please reach out to Status Flow:
Email: Velocity@StatusFlow.net
Website: https://statusflow.net
Instagram: @thestatusflow

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Subscribe to the Body Bangin' YouTube Channel: HERE

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com

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To suggest any topics of discussion, to be a guest on Body Bangin', or for sponsorship opportunities please email the Micki Woods Marketing team at office@mickiwoods.com

Support the show

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
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Ep #28: Talking Parts & People!!! with Dave Luehr13 Dec 202100:39:57

Two of the biggest pain points in the collision industry are PARTS and PEOPLE and today we are discussing both with the ever-popular Dave Luehr!

Dave shares insights into how we can deal with the parts shortages plaguing us. He talks about how you can schedule properly by following the formula in the video (Elite Scheduling Secrets) and using tools such as ADAS CoPilot with Frank Terlep.
(Link to the episode I did with Frank is below)

We also talk about how to deal with the lack of qualified people/workers in our industry and how we can make it more appealing PLUS how to get involved with those coming through our trade/tech school.
(Link to Brandon's info at CREF is below and a link to the podcast episode with Brandon & CREF is below)

Such great takeaways on this episode. I'm super happy to share this one with you!

Contact Info:

David Luehr with Elite Body Shop Solutions
Email: david.luehr@elitebodyshopsolutions.com
Website: https://elitebodyshopsolutions.com
615.802.DAVE #2
Elite Scheduling Secrets [video]: https://daveluehr.mykajabi.com/elite-scheduling-secrets


Brandon Eckenrode @ CREF
Episode #20 - The Hidden Turbine That's Driving Success in Our Schools - with Brandon Eckenrode of CREF: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-20-the-hidden-turbine-thats-driving-success-in-our/id1558234037?i=1000527879931
If you have a desire to learn more about job fairs in your area, ways to donate or how to get connected to a local school please call or email Brandon directly!
Email: Brandon.Eckenrode@ed-foundation.org
(312) 231-0258


Frank Terlep with ADAS CoPilot
Episode #3 - ADAS & Calibration Tools to Make Our Lives Easier & Protect Our A$$es with Frank Terlep : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eposide-3-adas-calibration-tools-to-make-our-lives/id1558234037?i=1000513100545
Email: fterlep@autotechcelerators.com

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Connect with Micki on LinkedIn Now! :)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-woods-36374121/

Subscribe to the Body Bangin' YouTube Channel: HERE

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com

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To suggest any topics of discussion, to be a guest on Body Bangin', or for sponsorship opportunities please email the Micki Woods Marketing team at

Support the show

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com

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Ep #27: Labor Shortage Solutions! with Andrew Batenhorst and Steve Olson (Flashback)30 Nov 202100:30:36

This labor shortage has gotten worse and everyone is dealing with it. On today's episode we flash back to earlier in 2021 where we talk about the "War on Talent" on Episode #19 with Andrew Batenhorst. He discusses how it's affecting him and his shop and gives some tips to those employees thinking about making a move. We also talked with Steve Olson in Episode #4. Steve's flash back is a small piece of his excellent episode where he talked about the importance of investing in your people.

For EVERYONE watching or listening to this I recommend getting involved in your local trade school! You can reach out to Brandon Eckenrode at C.R.E.F. to see if you have a local school near you and what events are coming up that you can participate in.

Contact Info:

Brandon Eckenrode
Episode #20 - The Hidden Turbine That's Driving Success in Our Schools - with Brandon Eckenrode of CREF
If you have a desire to learn more about job fairs in your area, ways to donate or how to get connected to a local school please call or email Brandon directly!
Email: Brandon.Eckenrode@ed-foundation.org
(312) 231-0258

Andrew Batenhorst
Episode #19 - Fighting to Win the War on Talent with Andrew Batenhorst
Andrew is the collision center manager at Pacific BMW in Glendale, California.
Connect with Andrew  on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-b-1119a4186/

Steve Olson
Episode #4 - What Social Media, Customer Experience and Thinking Outside-of-the-Box Looks Like with Steve Olson
Steve is the managing partner at Louisville Collision Centers.
Follow Louisville Collision on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleCollision
Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-olson-24b24378/
Email: Solson@louisvillecollision.com

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Connect with Micki on LinkedIn Now! :)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-woods-36374121/

Subscribe to the Body Bangin' YouTube Channel: HERE

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com

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To suggest any topics of discussion, to be a guest on Body Bangin', or for sponsorship opportunities please email the Micki Woods Marketing team at

Support the show

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com

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Ep #26: Keep the Lawsuits Away & Make Your Website ADA Compliant with accessiBe15 Nov 202100:30:17

As a business owner I understand the importance of staying ahead of any legal issues as best as possible. You do NOT want to get "caught with your pants down"!

When I found out that body shops were being targeted because their websites were not ADA compliant I jumped into action. I found "accessiBe" which is a program that works in the backend of your website to make it ADA compliant. That is a very simplified explanation of what it does but you get the gist.
I suggest all my clients sign up for this to protect themselves!

**There's a 99.9% chance your website is NOT ADA compliant unless you are paying for a program like accessiBe.

For only $50/month you can make sure that anyone with disabilities can peruse your website comfortably which allows you to service a whole new group of people! Big Win!!! Plus, it keeps you from having to pay a hefty fine if an "ambulance chaser" decides to try and sue you.


To purchase accessiBe for your website just click here using my affiliate link:
https://accessibe.com/a/bjhghwk

It's easy to purchase and easy to install. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to me directly or to Refael at accessiBe: refael@accessibe.com

Check out my website to see how it looks. You can see the blue icon in the bottom right of any page on my site: https://mickiwoods.com
Feel free to click it and play around with it!

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Connect with Micki on LinkedIn Now! :)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-woods-36374121/

Subscribe to the Body Bangin' YouTube Channel: HERE

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com

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To suggest any topics of discussion, to be a guest on Body Bangin', or for sponsorship opportunities please email the Micki Woods Marketing team at office@mickiwoods.com

Support the show

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com

Join the Body Bangin' Facebook Group!
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Ep #25: A Student's Perspective with Kenneth Stuart & Abe Sells01 Nov 202100:33:52

Body shops are looking for techs and painters and we have some great ones being developed in our local trade schools. We've talked with instructors about how to get involved with schools and "woo" these students to their shops but now's the time to talk directly with a student.
In this episode with talk with high school student, Kenneth Stuart, to hear what his take on our industry is and how his experience has been in his trade school and with a local shop he did a co-op with. We also talk with his instructor, Abe Sells, who was on episode #9 if you missed it. (Great Insights from a Tech Instructor's Perspective with Abe Sells)

These students are the next generation of our industry...I think it's wise that we listen to them and make sure we are putting our best foot forward to get the best from them!

If you want to find a local trade school near you, please reach out to Brandon Eckenrode at the Collision Repair Education Foundation.
Email Brandon - Brandon.Eckenrode@ed-foundation.org
Listen to Episode #20 where we talk with Brandon: The Hidden Turbine That's Driving Success in Our Schools - with Brandon Eckenrode of CREF

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Abe Sells' Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abe-sells-76768371/

• Reach out directly to Abe: csells@tcc.edu
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Connect with Micki on LinkedIn Now! :)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-woods-36374121/

Subscribe to the Body Bangin' YouTube Channel: HERE

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com

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To suggest any topics of discussion, to be a guest on Body Bangin', or for sponsorship opportunities please email the Micki Woods Marketing team at office@mickiwoods.com


Support the show

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com

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4 Day Work Week at Auto Body Shops | Ep #12210 Jun 202500:33:15

In this value-packed episode, Micki Woods sits down with Kena Dacus, co-owner of Dacus Auto Body & Collision Repair, to uncover real-world strategies for shop owners who are ready to grow smarter, not harder in the collision repair industry.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
 ✅ Insurance Headaches: Why getting paid for proper repairs (like safety inspections) feels impossible, and how Kena’s team manages the pushback.


 ✅ Towing Business Truths: The real cost of adding towing services, the risks you need to know, and why it’s a completely different business model from collision repair.


 ✅ The 4-Day Work Week Experiment: How moving to a 4-day production schedule improved efficiency, reduced burnout, and became a game-changing recruiting tool for Kena’s shop.


 ✅ Why Industry Involvement is Non-Negotiable: Kena shares how getting involved in industry groups, trade shows, and learning from other shop owners unlocked massive growth—and why you can’t afford to stay on the sidelines.

If you’re an independent shop owner feeling the pressure of insurer challenges, consolidation, and keeping your team happy while growing profitably—this episode is a must-listen.

🔔 Subscribe now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you don’t miss future episodes that help you build a shop that’s thriving—not just surviving.

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Ep #24: Would Measuring Vehicles be a Game Changer in Your Shop? with John Shoemaker18 Oct 202100:36:46

As a current body shop consultant that's been in our industry for many years, John Shoemaker sees a major issue in the collision industry that you may not think is that big of an "issue" yet needs to be addressed. John sees shops run in to huge problems not measuring vehicles and talks about how measuring can help not only with the technical side of the repair but also getting from the insurance company proper compensation for necessary repairs based off of true data.

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Email: john.a.shoemaker@basf.com

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Ep #23 - Is Now the Time to Sell Your Shop or Grow Your Footprint? with Laura Gay04 Oct 202100:37:45

Laura Gay, a former small MSO shop owner and now a certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (M&AP), spoke with us in Episode #12 and since then the auto body shop landscape has changed even more so I wanted to have her back on for a much needed update! Today Laura talks about the Biden Tax Plan that will affect sellers in 2022, what consolidators are now doing and things to think about whether selling or buying.

To talk with Laura directly you can email, text or call her.
Email: laura@consolidationcoach.com
Phone: 301.399.8675
Website: ConsolidationCoach.com


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Ep. #22: The Appraisal Clause...What is it? When to use it?26 Jul 202100:24:11

Charles Wilhite has been in our industry for over 40 years. He went from the shop side, to the insurance side, to teaching I-CAR and now is an independent appraiser. He talks with us today about what the appraisal clause is and when shops should counsel their customers to invoke it...

For questions on the appraisal clause you can reach out directly to  Charles.
Email: chaswilhite@gmail.com
Website: https://www.gamutservices.com


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Ep #21: Is it a Good Thing or a Bad Thing? Flashback Favorite!12 Jul 202100:09:42

John Stuef is one of my favorite people in our industry and he had so many great topics and takeaways on his full podcast in Episode #2 of the Body Bangin' Podcast.
Today's episode is a flashback on one of the highlights of that episode that is SO relatable!

About John:
John Stuef has been in the automotive industry for over 30 years and has a TON of knowledge and experience to share with collision centers. He's now an auto body shop consultant and is an author of the book "From Doing to Leading" which he wrote to help doers in the shop become effective leaders. John also creates super funny videos that are also informative which you can find on his LinkedIn Channel or YouTube.

Find the full episode by clicking HERE or on your preferred podcast platform you can look for Episode #2 "Effective Shop Changes Without a Full Revamp with John Stuef".


John Stuef's Links:
• John's YouTube Channel: "From Doing to Leading Collision Leadership" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7whFV0574wQR3bn39X0Yww/videos

• "From Doing to Leading" Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Doing-Leading-Guide-Inspiring-People/dp/1093895551

• Follow John on LinkedIn:
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• Reach out directly to John:
jmstuef@yahoo.com or 919.780.8102

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Ep #20: The Hidden Turbine That's Driving Success in Our Schools - with Brandon Eckenrode of CREF05 Jul 202100:32:52

We are all quick to complain about the lack of talent in our industry but where does most of that new talent come from? SCHOOLS! Why are we forgetting about these schools and instructors who are educating and training the up-and-comers to an industry that desperately needs them?

Most of these schools and programs are severely underfunded and can't afford to provide the tools, supplies, safety equipment, etc they so desperately need.
Then along comes CREF - the Collision Repair Education Foundation - a foundation where 90 cents of every dollar goes towards industry needs. CREF has been around for 30 years but is finally gaining the awareness they deserve! Through donations and support of those in our industry CREF has been able to disperse over 300 MILLION DOLLARS!

Listen as Brandon Eckenrode, Director of Development, shares with us what the foundation is about, how they help and some up and coming events they have planned to help raise money.

If you have a desire to learn more about job fairs in your area, ways to donate or how to get connected to a local school please call or email Brandon directly!
Brandon Eckenrode: Brandon.Eckenrode@ed-foundation.org
(312) 231-0258

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https://www.collisioneducationfoundation.org/donate-now/

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Ep #19: Fighting to Win the War on Talent with Andrew Batenhorst28 Jun 202100:28:29

Andrew Batenhorst talks with us today about this massive war on talent we are fighting.
We discuss why it's gotten so bad, the "shady" practices many shop owners are using, how we can fight and win, and, also, what employees should be looking out for when these offers are rolling in!

Andrew is the collision center manager at Pacific BMW in Glendale, California and has a heart to expose this major issue we are all going through.

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Ep #18: Get Out of Your Own Way to Create Success in Your Shop with Claudia Morgillo21 Jun 202100:25:25

Claudia Morgillo owns 6 Fix Autos and 3 Novus Glass Locations in Southern Ontario and is also an Internationally Certified Leadership Coach & Trainer. She has taken her skills as a coach and trainer and applied them to her teams to create incredible success in our industry.
Listens as she shares with us the biggest hurdle in growing your teams, your shop and yourself - YOU! - and how you can work on yourself so you can take your team to new levels.

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 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-morgillo-pcc-cpc-eli-mp-56570a21/
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Episode #17: Uncovering a Major Issue for Newbies to the Collision Industry with Jorge Navarrete14 Jun 202100:18:20

Jorge Navarrete is sharing a major issue he's seeing from his students with us today! 
Jorge is a highly respected instructor for our industry that has a huge following in his classes & his program as a whole yet he's seeing these precious youngsters either:
A) finish with schooling and then go into another field or 
B) get into shops and within 2 years leave the industry for good.
WHY IS THAT??? We need these up and coming students so desperately and Jorge tells us what his students have shared with him as to why they are leaving after he's poured himself into them.

Let's take note!

Jorge Navarrete : 
Instructor at Thorton Fractional High School in Calumet City, Illinois.
Head of the CTE Department
Division Chair for the Auto Career Education Program

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Episode #16: 11 Signs Your Marketing Company is Scamming You with John Lehman07 Jun 202100:15:15

The last thing you want to do is to be working your tail off but getting scammed by someone you thought you trusted. In this episode John Lehman of the Micki Woods Marketing Team and I talk about 11 signs to watch out for when using a marketing company!

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Episode #15: Developing Your Shop's Vision, Your Inner Self & Your Team with T.E.A.M. Outlaw/Next Progression31 May 202100:50:28

As shop owners and managers and even employees - we have a vision of what we'd like our shop to look like and how we'd like it to operate. We see the culture in other shops and want that for ourselves. We dream of a shop where things operate smoothly and everyone knows their role but we don't know quite how to make that happen. Team Outlaw (Kandy & Outlaw from NextProgression) join us today and share some of the things they work with shops on and help us as individuals, identify where we are at in life and how we can begin to find fulfillment.

Subscribe for NextProgression updates:  www.nextprogression.com/the-journey

Connect with Team Outlaw to explore opportunities for The NextProgression for your business. 
Contact Outlaw directly  gboutlaw@gmail.com
General inquiries  can be sent to info@nextprogression.com

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Ep #121: Things Need to Change with Michael Giarrizzo16 Jul 202400:55:05

I am talking with Michael Giarrizzo, CEO/President of DCR Systems, about embracing the change of our industry. As our vehicles become more complex things NEED TO CHANGE!

Vehicles today are safety machines on wheels so what is your shop doing to make sure you are keeping those vehicles that come to you after a collision are being restored so they operate exactly like they would if they never would have gotten into an accident.

We need to start taking on the responsibility of this to create a sustainable future in our industry! 
No more are the days of just checking fit and finish!  

Michael challenges shops to:
1 – establish your why
2 – create processes that are non-negotiable (consistency)
3 – have extensive documentation (documentation before, during and after the repair including manufacturer repair procedures, videos, photos, notes, etc.)
4 – create quality control check points throughout your shop (ask your team where those QC checks should be. Utilize your team to make your business better.)

If you want to ask any questions of Michael or inquire about becoming one of his licensed shops you can email him directly at:
mgiarrizzo@dcrsystems.net

Links to Michael’s past Body Bangin’ interview -
Episode #30 – Becoming a Lean, Mean, Auto Body Repair Machine:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-30-becoming-a-lean-mean-auto-body-repair-machine/id1558234037?i=1000553311049
On YouTube: https://youtu.be/3YVwWiA9Um0?si=-CtQbNXGGYDoPf07

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Episode #14: Inside Tips from Insurance with Micki Woods24 May 202100:24:10

On the body shop side of things we are frustrated by the way insurance does things. We get angry, we get defensive and we want it to be different. After talking with some friends of mine that work for the insurance companies they had some interesting takes on some of the things that we struggle with and also shared with me some of the struggles they are dealing with from body shops. In this episode I share some of those things on a high level and hope that they can help you and your shop in this, oftentimes, strained relationship. Just call me your therapist! Just kidding!!!!

Disclaimer: There are many different perspectives on this very hot topic and we know that not all insurance reps, adjusters, etc are reasonable or even nice. This video was made to thank the ones that are trying to help the industry as a whole and for the shops that are trying to do their best.

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Episode #13: Should Your Independent Shop Join a Larger Group or Franchise? with Jim Keller and Joel Adcock17 May 202100:41:09

Many independent shop owners know they are at a disadvantage to the consolidators when it comes to buying power, bringing on DRPs and OE Contracts, having marketing and advertisers do the work for them, health insurance, 401Ks, etc. As independents we want to hang on to our ownership and independence but also want the benefits of the larger groups. 

Today we talk with Jim Keller (President/COO) and Joel Adcock (Director of Biz Development) of 1Collision and they give us a peek behind their curtain.
We get to see what metrics they are looking at on a daily basis, how they help their shops and what benefits exist within their group.

For more info or to ask any question at all - you can contact Joel Adcock.
EMAIL: jadcock@1collision.net
DIRECT: 608.345.8259

Visit the 1Collision website: https://1collision.com/

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Episode #12: Selling Your Body Shop - What You Need to Know with Laura Gay10 May 202100:42:58

If you are even thinking about selling your auto body shop you need to speak with someone who knows our industry inside and out and who can be an ally in one of the, if not THE biggest transaction of your life. You will want someone who can make sure you get the most money possible and help you avoid the multitude of pitfalls that surround you. Laura Gay of Consolidation Coach talks with us today and discusses some things that come in to selling a shop that you may not have thought of before. 

• Reach out directly to Laura Gay of Consolidation Coach
 - EMAIL: laura@consolidationcoach.com
 - CALL: 301.399.8675
 - SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION: https://consolidationcoach.com/landing-page/

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Episode #11: Doubling Sales and Getting Higher GP with Justin Ryder03 May 202100:35:48

So many of us feel like the only way to increase sales is to market yourself or be pushy and "get those keys". Justin Ryder with Velocity Collision Center has created a process that goes back to some basics. He organically grows customer satisfaction, hence cars to the door, using traditional methods like standing up and greeting each guest with a bottle of their own branded water and at the same time employs lean SOPs and accountability while "gassing up" his employees to get buy in. This combination allowed the last shop he worked with to double their sales and cars to the door and is now doing the same at Velocity.

• Reach out directly to Justin Ryder at Velocity Collision Center in Las Vegas, NV: justin.ryder@velocitycclv.com
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Episode #10: Dealing with Industry Pressures, Open 7 Days a Week & More with Mike Townley26 Apr 202100:44:04

Mike Townley, current owner of Telesis Collision Center, talks to you from a real life shop manager/owner perspective. He knows how it feels to be burdened by the weights of the industry and he shares with us ways that he is dealing - both mentally and practically. We dive into a concept he implemented at Valley Motor Center years ago where the shop was open 7 days a week as well as knowing your customer's and employee's personality types and much more.

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Episode #9: Great Insights from a Tech Instructor's Prospective with Abe Sells19 Apr 202100:42:17

Abe Sells is an i-Car instructor for technicians. He gives us a unique perspective of students coming up through tech schools and several ways that we, as shops, can be a help to those schools and participate in varying degrees to potentially hire those technicians full time.
Co-op programs, advisory councils, shop tours, technician tooling, strategies for bringing on new techs, creating buy-in from techs in training and current techs, setting proper expectations for new techs, and MORE on this episode of Body Bangin’!

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abe-sells-76768371/

• Reach out directly to Abe: csells@tcc.edu
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Episode #8: The Process & Procedure Guru from Caliber & Fix Auto with Jim Huard12 Apr 202100:48:07

As a veteran in the automotive business of almost 40 years, Jim Huard has a ton of real life, industry experience and prides himself on processes and procedures. 
Growing up in the industry he was able to develop these processes and was brought in by both Caliber Collision and Fix Auto to help run their shops more efficiently. He now owns his own facility, Painters Collision Center, and is here to talk with us about some important things he's learned along the way and a sneak peek at what those processes look like that has made him so renowned!

Feel free to reach out to Jim with any questions!

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James "Jim" Huard's Links: 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-huard-24189b78/

• Reach out directly to Jim: james.huard@painterscollision.com
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Episode #7: 3 Ways Shops Can Connect with Local Schools & Recruit New Techs with Christen Battaglia05 Apr 202100:30:13

Christen Battaglia with WrenchWay really opened my eyes on today's podcast and showed me 3 EASY WAYS we, shop owners and managers, can begin to get involved in our local tech schools and not only start changing our industry but begin recruiting for our own shops. The best part is that getting involved does not require a massive commitment and it can be done from the comfort of your own shop. SUPER EASY!!!

The industry as a whole feels the pressure to have new techs coming aboard but there seems to be a big disconnect as to where to get those techs and the expectations for techs coming on to the collision repair scene. Let's do something about this!

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Christen Battaglia's Links: 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christenbattaglia/

• Reach out directly to Christen: christen@wrenchway.com

• WrenchWay's Website: https://wrenchway.com

• WrenchWay School Connect: https://wrenchway.com/school-connect/
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Episode #6: Tweaking Your Mindset & Your Habits to Achieve Maximum Success with Rick Selover29 Mar 202100:48:21

Today we get to welcome, Rick Selover, who is a collision industry veteran of over 40+ years and is a fellow podcaster! On his podcast, "The Mind Wrench", he focuses on tools for personal development - specifically for all of us in the collision industry. On today's episode Rick shares with us some very useful tools to be productive versus busy, to be more focused and how to achieve all of the ideas that are constantly racing through our heads.

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Rick Selover’s Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-selover-00389516/

• Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rick.selover.9

• Business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollisionMasterMind

• "The Mind Wrench" Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-wrench-podcast/id1529656089

• 7 Key Tips to Maximize Your Productivity & Minimize Your Busy Work! (Podcast Episode)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-26-7-key-tips-to-maximize-your-productivity/id1529656089?i=1000511182942

• Rick’s Blog/Episode Info: https://rickselover.com/blog-2/

 • Email: rickselover51@gmail.com

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Episode #5: Train Your Employees Using Virtual Reality - Yes, I'm for Real! - with Beth Rutter22 Mar 202100:41:35

Did you know that you only retain 10% of what you see, 30-40% of what you hear and 90% of what you hear, see and do? Well, with Tradiebot your employees can hear, see and do a training over and over again until they get it perfect which eliminates wasted time, redos, parts, materials and supplies (aka YOUR MONEY)! 
On today's podcast, Beth Rutter from Tradiebot shares with us how body shops across the globe are using this cutting edge technology. It's coming folks!

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• Connect with Beth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-rutter/
• Reach out directly to Beth: beth.rutter@tradiebot.com
• Tradiebot Website: https://tradiebot.com
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Ep #120: SE Collision Conference Insider with WMABA and CCA25 Jun 202400:37:29

Thank you to our wonderful sponsor, Lombard Equipment, who sells new and refurbished equipment AND provides training on that equipment in your shop!
Reach out to them and get the help you need...
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

What made this year's SE Collision Conference amazing? Several of those involved chatted about some things that happened behind the scenes plus a recap of the show. 
Joining me today is: Josh Kent - CCA's Executive Director, Kyle Bradshaw - CCA's President and Board Members of WMABA & CCA - Brian Davies & John Shoemaker 
Make sure to mark your calendar to join in next May-ish in Virginia!

Contact WMABA or CCA Directly:
Email WMABA's Office: info@wmaba.com
Email WMABA's Executive Director - Jordan Hendler: jordanhendler@wmaba.com
WMABA's website: https://wmaba.com/

Email CCA's Office: info@carolinascollisionassociation.com
Email CCA's Executive Director - Josh Kent: oregon.josh.kent@gmail.com
CCA's website: https://carolinascollisionassociation.com/

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Episode #4: What Social Media, Customer Experience and Thinking Outside-of-the-Box Looks Like with Steve Olson15 Mar 202100:47:16

Steve Olson, the managing partner of Louisville Collision Center, has had great successes in his shop and shares some outside-of-the-box concepts he’s learned from his peers that have aided his efficiency and progress. Steve is one of the few people in the industry that actually does social media marketing right! (Well, I think so anyway.) We discuss how to have social media success, success winning over customers and the importance of being real and genuine with other shop owners and managers to truly be a help to one another. 

(PS – apologies for the bad wifi connection on this episode)

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Steve Olson’s Links:

• Louisville Collision on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleCollision

• Connect with Steve on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-olson-24b24378/

• Reach out directly to Steve:
Solson@louisvillecollision.com 
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Eposide #3: ADAS & Calibration Tools to Make Our Lives Easier & Protect Our A$$es with Frank Terlep15 Mar 202100:39:22

As auto collision centers, we need all the help we can get with ADAS and calibrations. Frank Terlep is our industries personal, human disruptor. He has identified the problems shops are having with ADAS and calibrations and have developed 3 different software tools to make things very easy for us while making sure these components are performed safely for the customer. And, don't forget  these tools have time and date stamps on everyone to  protect us legally. Joy for joy!

If you watch this episode early enough and reach out to Frank directly you can be one of the select shops to try out Calibration CoPilot & ADAS CoPilot  for FREE and give feedback before it goes out for sale to the masses.

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Episode #2: Effective Shop Changes Without a Full Revamp with John Stuef15 Mar 202100:50:01

If you are looking to make some changes in your shop that will begin to affect positive changes and increase work flow then you've come to the right spot! John  talks about how to get buy-in from your staff and how to build an honest connection with your customers to turn them into loyal customers for life, plus much more.

John Stuef has been in the automotive industry for over 30 years and has a TON of knowledge and experience to share with collision centers. He's now an auto body shop consultant and is an author of the book "From Doing to Leading" which he wrote to help doers in the shop become effective leaders. John also creates super funny videos that are also informative which you can find on his LinkedIn Channel or YouTube.

Make sure you watch this episode to find some easy ways to make changes in your shop TODAY!

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John Stuef's Links:
• John's YouTube Channel: "From Doing to Leading Collision Leadership" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7whFV0574wQR3bn39X0Yww/videos

• "From Doing to Leading" Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Doing-Leading-Guide-Inspiring-People/dp/1093895551

• Follow John on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-stuef-b8a84a47/

• Reach out directly to John:
jmstuef@yahoo.com or 919.780.8102
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Meet Micki Woods: The Host of Body Bangin'12 Mar 202100:38:20

As a former auto body shop owner, Micki talks about the ups and downs she went through and some amazing life lessons that brought her to where she is at today - one of the "marketing gurus" of the collision industry.

Micki shares her passion and desire to help the auto body industry and gives a few tips she learned along the way.

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Ep #119: RTA - The Process & The Shop's Role with Steve Krieps at the SE Collision Conference21 Jun 202400:33:52

Thank you to our wonderful sponsor, Lombard Equipment, who sells new and refurbished equipment AND provides training on that equipment in your shop!
Reach out to them and get the help you need...
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

We are talking about a very polarizing topic today with Steve Krieps of Collision Safety Consultants of West Virginia. Steve was part of a panel at the SE Collsiion Conference where they discussed the pros and cons of RTAs (Right to Appraisals), PRI (Post Repair Inspections) and what the shop's role is in those things. This is super informational for all shops out there!

Listen to Billy Walkowiak's episode where we get into the nitty gritty of RTAs:
Ep #58: Use the Appraisal Clause to Get Paid with Bill Walkowiak
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-58-use-the-appraisal-clause-to-get-paid-with/id1558234037?i=1000590615764

Contact Steve Directly:
Email Steve: steve.collisionsafety@gmail.com
Collision Safety Consultant's website: https://collisionsafetyconsultants.us/

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Ep #118: Take Advantage of the Slow Times with Kevin Lombard & Dave Caron at the SE Collision Conference20 Jun 202400:37:23

For all of you listening Lombard Equipment is offering a FREE Air Jack (3 bag) with purchase of any Chisum equipment piece PLUS Chisum is offering incredible factory pricing through the end of June!
https://youtu.be/AsTdmSVxSHs?si=v-sKc171vEm1eaKC

Kevin Lombard & Dave Caron of Lombard Equipment chat with us today about the opportunities shops have as they are experiencing some slow downs right now.
A survey was done and found that a technician standing up ergonomically (versus down on the ground) are 22% more efficient!

They also talk about the latest frame machine that is the Swiss army knife of all frame machines - the Bronco and Bronco XL!
For all of you listening Lombard is offering a FREE Air Jack (3 bag) with purchase of any Chisum equipment piece PLUS Chisum is offering incredible factory pricing through the end of June!
Watch the video of the Bronco: https://youtu.be/AsTdmSVxSHs?si=v-sKc171vEm1eaKC

Contact Lombard Equipment:
Contact Form: https://lombardequipment.com/contact/
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

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Ep #117: It's Time to Level Up! with Blake Farley at the SE Collision Conference19 Jun 202400:30:48

Thank you to our wonderful sponsor, Lombard Equipment, who sells new and refurbished equipment AND provides training on that equipment in your shop!
Reach out to them and get the help you need...
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

I'm excited to bring to you today Mister Blake Farley, the Executive VP of Operations for Quality Collision Group from the Southeast Collision Conference. Blake talks about how he used to get in his own way thinking he didn't need any feedback or help and changing that perspective allowed him to change the game.
We talk about so many good things today!

Contact Blake Farley Directly:
Email Blake: blake.farley@outlook.com
Quality Collision Group's website: https://www.qualitycollisiongroup.com/

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Ep #116: Recruiting & Retaining Technicians with Jay Goninen at the SE Collision Conference18 Jun 202400:28:54

Thank you to our wonderful sponsor, Lombard Equipment, who sells new and refurbished equipment AND provides training on that equipment in your shop!
Reach out to them and get the help you need...
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

Next in our lineup from the Southeast Collision Conference is Jay Goninen, the President and Co-Founder of Wrench Way and the Podcast host of "Beyond the Wrench". Jay talks about some great things to consider about if you are looking to get some new technicians and also fantastic takeaways on ways to retain that top talent that you have!

Contact Jay Goninen Directly:
Email Jay: jayg@wrenchway.com
WrenchWay's Website: https://wrenchway.com/
Beyond the Wrench Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-wrench/id1503503473

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Ep #115: Stop Your Shop's Leaky Profit with Taylor Moss at the SE Collision Conference17 Jun 202400:21:40

Thank you to our wonderful sponsor, Lombard Equipment, who sells new and refurbished equipment AND provides training on that equipment in your shop!
Reach out to them and get the help you need...
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

Today we chat with Taylor Moss of OEC (OE Connection). Taylor talks about some of the main ways that shops are losing (leaking) profit and how you can stop the leaks!
Taylor utilizes Repair Logic and offers a free demo if you are interested.

Contact Taylor Directly:
Email Taylor: Taylor.moss@oeconnection.com
Request a Demo of Repair Logic: https://oeconnection.com/free-demo/

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Ep #114: Build Your Business with Enjoyment with Bruce Schronce at the SE Collision Conference14 Jun 202400:21:21

Thank you to Lombard Equipment, our wonderful sponsor, whose goal is to help improve the quality of people's lives.
Reach out to them and get the help you need...
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

Next in line at the SE Collision Conference we are taking with StrongLead's CEO, Bruce Schronce. Bruce and his team help grow collision centers. In his session he gives 5 critical aspects of growing your business, attracting, developing and retaining great people, leadership cohesion, and enjoying a meaningful and prosperous journey.

Contact Bruce Directly:
Email Bruce: bruce@stronglead.org
StrongLead Website: https://stronglead.org/
Contact the StrongLead Team or a consultation: https://stronglead.org/contact/

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Leadership, Succession & Getting Paid in Collision Repair | Ep. #13122 Oct 202500:27:42

This Best Of roundup pulls the most practical moments from four powerhouse conversations, so you can lead better, hire smarter, and finally charge what you’re worth.

What you’ll learn:

Succession & Family Alignment: How to set a clear vision, involve spouses, and plan for ownership transitions that actually work.

Sustaining Success: Five levers top shops use to stay profitable when volume and rates are volatile.

Magnetic Hiring & Retention: The culture signal (Meaning, Acknowledgement, Measurement, Teamwork, Vision) that attracts and keeps A-players.

Pricing & Mindset: Why “busy ≠ profitable,” how to know your real costs, and the mindset shift to get paid for the value you deliver.

Episode sources...

Ep #35 — Goal & Succession Planning for Your Shop (Matt Di Francesco)
Ep #46 — 5 Ways to Sustain Success in Your Shop (David Willett)
Ep #43 — How Shops Are Finding & Retaining Talent (Dave Luehr)
Ep #55 — Get Paid for What You Do & Change Your Mindset (Clay Hoberecht)

The shops that win aren’t just efficient—they’re intentional. They lead with clarity, build cultures people want to join, and price with confidence.


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Ep #113: Create a Bulletproof Repair Plan with Danny & Kyle at the SE Collision Conference13 Jun 202400:27:45

Lombard Equipment, our fantastic sponsor has 5 star online reviews, they do all of their own service and warranty work! Amazing! :)
Reach out to them today...
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

Kyle Motzkus, GM of Hunter Autobody,  and Danny Gredinberg of the DEG (Database Enhancement Gateway) are with us today!
Their session was called "Self Confidence: An advanced repair plan you can expand on."
They discussed the non-negotiable required operations and how they talk about some of these more complex things to the guest.
Their goal is to help you build a bullet proof repair plan supported by facts.

WATCH A VIDEO WITH DANNY ON THE USAGES OF THE DEG:
Episode #70 of Body Bangin' - Write Your Strongest Sheet
https://youtu.be/TcLSJbFJ9Ik

Contact Danny or Kyle directly
Email Danny: admin@degweb.org
Email Kyle: kyle@hunterautobodyinc.com
DEG Website: https://degweb.org/

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Ep #112: ADAS - To Calibrate or Not to Calibrate with Greg Peeters at the SE Collision Conference12 Jun 202400:22:48

Lombard Equipment, our fantastic sponsor, has been in business for over 30 years providing equipment, service, training, AND support!
Reach out to them today!
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

Today we are chatting with Greg Peeters of Car ADAS Solutions. Greg's session was titled "The Critical Steps Involved to Achieve an OEM-Centric Calibration".
We chat about the good, the bad, the truths and untruths about ADAS as well as what it takes to do an accurate calibration as well as when and how to calibrate.

Contact Greg Peeters
Email Greg's team at Car ADAs: info@caradas.com
Car ADAS Website: https://caradas.com/
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Ep #111: Building Value in Your Business with Matt DiFrancesco at the SE Collision Conference11 Jun 202400:18:41

Thank you to Lombard Equipment - our sponsor of this series! Lombard Equipment not only sells new and used equipment but they have real LIVE people answer their phone!
Reach out to them and get the help you need...
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

Next in line at the SE Collisiion Conference we are taking with Matthew DiFrancesco who had a session titled "Building Value in Your Shop". Matt is the owner of High Lift Financial and the podcast host of "Your Business Your Life".

Today we talk about:

  • How to build value in your business
  • Business structuring
  • How to exit your business one day
  • And more!


Contact Matt Directly
Email Matt: mdifrancesco@difranfc.com
High Lift Financial Website: https://highliftfinancial.com/
Your Business Your Life Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-business-your-life/id1587750001

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Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com

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