CollisionCast

CollisionCast: Considering Shops for Acquisition and Rebranding

DJ Mitchell, vice president of MITCHCO Collision Repair, which he operates with his father, Dave Mitchell, discusses selecting shops for acquisition and how to bring new shops into the fold.

CollisionCast: The Author of ’Hire Right, Fire Right’

Roxi Bahar Hewertson is a consultant, business expert and author of books like "Hire Right, Fire Right: A Leader’s Guide to Finding and Keeping Your Best People." She spoke about how to set up employees for success at the hire, as well as how operators and managers can be thorough and respectful when it's time to let somebody go.

CollisionCast: Insurance Talks

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. 

CollisionCast: Altering Your Marketing Plan

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.

CollisionCast: Redesigning FenderBender

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

CollisionCast: Repair Planning with a Damage Analysis Expert

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.

MSO Podcast: Gearing Up For 2021

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

VISION: Creating a Yearly Marketing Plan

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.

How I Did It: Staying Busy in a Pandemic

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. 

How I Did It: The Second Part of Hiring Your No. 2

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.