CollisionCast

From The Editors: The Hiring Tips You Need to Know

In the inaugural episode of From the Editors, vice president of content Bryce Evans and editorial director Anna Zeck break down the biggest stories in the February issue of FenderBender.   First, the two discuss why it’s important to be a lifelong learner and an accepting beginner (as well as why Anna will never hack it as a pro golfer and Bryce as a concert pianist) (2:00). Then, learn the three hiring tips during the recruiting and interviewing process, straight from our cover story, “The Hiring Handbook” (6:15). To round out the issue, find out how to implement Jason Boggs’ tactics for redefining what success and failure looks like to your team (12:10).    And finally, get a behind-the-scenes look at FenderBender’s latest launch, the ADAPT: Automotive Technology Summit, happening May 31-June 2 in Nashville (16:15).

Vision: Considerations When Changing Shop Locations

This episode of CollisionCast examines when it's time to move your shop from downtown to the outskirts of town where the population is shifting. 

MSO Podcast: Hiring for Multiple Locations

Aaron Glaser, owner of Glaser's Collision Centers, gives his advice on hiring for core values and attitude.

Disrupt: Time to Rethink Restoration Work?

One vehicle restoration expert feels it's time that body shops reconsider taking on that type of work, mainly due to the additional revenue stream it can provide during slow periods.

Vision: Achieving Work/Life Balance

Business leadership expert Peter Barron Stark offers tips for body shop owners looking to avoid burnout.

How I Did It: Staying Energized Professionally

Collision repair industry veteran Frank Terlep sat down with FenderBender to explain how he stays passionate about the industry after four decades and four business ventures.

Disrupt: The Outlook for OEM Certifications

Longtime industry consultant Bill Sefcek breaks down the future of OEM certifications and the value of investing in them for body shop owners.

Advance: The Future of ADAS Repairs

Mike Croker, an executive with Chief Collision, breaks down the foreseeable future of advanced driver-assistance systems.

HowI Did It: Increasing Sales Quickly

As the owner of Maaco Houston, Kevin Taylor doubled its sales within the first two years of ownership. He recently sat down with FenderBender editorial director Anna Zeck to discuss his secrets to success.

How I Did It: Effective Problem-Solving

Tom Burden, the founder of Grypmat, shares the inspiration behind his tool tray, which was named one of Time's Best Inventions of 2018, and his advice for finding your inner problem-solver.