Body Bangin' – Details, episodes & analysis

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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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/

Join the Collision Cocktail Hour monthly meetings!
Learn more here: https://collisioncocktailhour.com/
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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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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


Connect with Charles Wilhite on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleswilhite/

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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:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-stuef-b8a84a47/

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

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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

Connect with Brandon Eckenrode on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-eckenrode-9b51107/

Visit CREF's website to learn more or donate today!
https://www.collisioneducationfoundation.org/donate-now/

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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.

Connect with Andrew Batenhorst on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-b-1119a4186/

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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.

Connect with Claudia Morgillo:
 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-morgillo-pcc-cpc-eli-mp-56570a21/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claudia.morgillo

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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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To suggest any topics of discussion or to be a guest on Body Bangin', please email our team at admin@mickiwoods.com

Support the Show.

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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!

For questions or help with your marketing email us now:  admin@mickiwoods.com

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To suggest any topics of discussion or to be a guest on Body Bangin', please email our team at admin@mickiwoods.com

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