CollisionCast
CollisionCast is the premier collision repair industry podcast, helping shop owners and operators improve their businesses with real-world solutions to common problems, delivered by leading industry experts and elite shop leaders.
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Episodes
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Art Harris, a partner with Finish Pros in Greater Atlanta, explains how his two body shops are helping their community by donating N95 masks to nursing homes and hospitals.
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
This week's 3-minute, auto-industry news report features an update on the numerous industry events the coronavirus has impacted.
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
The author of The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever, Michael Bungay Stanier, shares how a leader can show up and lead genuinely every day.
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
This week's 3-minute, auto-industry news report features a noteworthy postponement of a heavily attended annual event due to coronavirus concerns.
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
In the first installment of her FenderBender podcast, marketing expert Megan Williams explains how shops with small staffs can nevertheless build their brand effectively.
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
In a brand-new episode of From the Editors, editorial director Anna Zeck and vice president of content Bryce Evans dive deep into what defines a great shop culture. That’s the topic of this month’s feature, the Best Workplaces, a peer-nominated program that recognizes the best cultures in the industry (2:30). One thing all the honorees have in common? Their ability to enjoy the journey, rather than stay single-mindedly focused on the results, and prioritize doing things the right way (4:50). Another leader who has done just that is Louie Sharp, owner of Sharp Auto Body and a venerable leader in the industry. We talk about Louie’s transformation as a leader (8:50), as well as his tips for genuinely caring about your people (10:20) and the power of managing by wandering around (12:00). Finally, we close out the episode by discussing how to find the best ways to refuel your energy as a leader (15:28), as well as easy tips for doing so throughout the workday (20:00).
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Monday Mar 02, 2020
FenderBender's associate editor, Kelly Beaton, recaps auto industry news in a quick-hitting, 3-minute podcast.
Sunday Mar 01, 2020
Sunday Mar 01, 2020
In this edition of CollisionCast, CARSTAR executive Dean Fisher explains what he envisions for the foreseeable future of the collision repair industry, including franchises like his increasingly partnering with dealership facilities.
Friday Feb 21, 2020
Friday Feb 21, 2020
In this edition of CollisionCast, Connecticut shop co-owner Jeff Olender explains the benefits of "boots-on-the-ground" leadership, such as how it can gain the respect of a staff.
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
In this episode of CollisionCast, Charles Amos Roush, who recently retired after 63 years in collision repair, offers advice for how to thrive in small market, such as using grassroots marketing efforts like aiding those locked out of vehicles.