CollisionCast

The Importance of Dust Extraction

Staff writer Paul Hodowanic is joined by Nick Oberle, Application Engineer Specialist at 3M, to discuss what dust extraction is, why shops aren't prioritzing it like they should and the hidden benefits that come with it.  

Marketing Strategies For 2022

Megan Williams with 3PMarketing discusses some of the latest trends in digital marketing to help you increase your bottom line.

Why You Struggle to Hire

In a crossover episode with FenderBender's sister publication, Ratchet+Wrench, Editorial Director Anna Zeck caught up with Shop Fix Academy Founder and Ratchet+Wrench columnist Aaron Stokes to discuss hiring and recruiting. Zeck and Stokes discuss how shops should present themselves, how to act as your best self and how that affects your ability to get the best team members. Stokes identifies what you could be doing wrong and how to fix it. 

The Boyd Group, Mike Anderson and Tips for Burnout

In part two of our Best of 2021 series, the episode contains snippets from some of the top shows of the year.  First, Mike Anderson, one of the most respected and knowledgeable figures in the industry, discusses what his top wishes for the industry are heading into 2022. Second, FenderBender columnist Kevin Rains discusses how to beat burnout, a timely topic considering many of the struggles of the last year.  Finally, Jason Hope, President of Business Development and Strategic Projects at the Boyd Group, discusses the Boyd Group's expansion strategy and what they look for in shops. 

CollisionCast: Best of 2021

This week's episode contains snippets of some of our best and most listened to interviews of the year.  The conversation begins with Dustin Caldwell, owner of Old Dominion Collision. Caldwell discusses the decision behind his business becoming a Tesla Approved Body Shop, as well as the investment and how Tesla's certification program differs from others. Then, longtime guest of the show DJ Mitchell joins to discuss how to select shops for acquisitions and how to bring them into the fold.  Finally, 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.

The Struggles that Shop Owners Face

Staff Writer Paul Hodowanic chats with FenderBender board member Louie Sharp about his battles with PTSD and childhood trauma as the two embark on a larger discussion about mental health among shop owners. Thought to be one of the most stressful last two years for business owners in modern history, the discussion yields plenty of strategies shop owners can use in their own lives to ensure their mental health is strong. 

Don’t Worry About the Future of Technology

Digital Multimedia Editor Noah Brown wraps up coverage of the inaugural ADAPT: Automotive Technology Summit with Chris Chesney, the conference's final speaker. Chesney has been in the industry for 50 years, and he left attendees at the conference with a message of optimism that aftermarket will still be a vital part of the automotive space for decades to come. For more from the ADAPT Podcast, check it out here. 

Don’t Play the Victim

Editorial Director Anna Zeck chats with Louie Sharp, owner of Sharp Auto Body, about how to avoid letting outside forces, like insurance companies affect you. They chat about playing the victim and the dangers in that while also touching on how to find passion for the industry. 

Falling Back in Love with the Industry

In this bonus episode with Collision Advice's Mike Anderson, editorial director Anna Zeck asks how shop owners across the industry can get their passion back. With so many industry challenges over the last two years, it is easy for shop owners to get down, but Anderson shares how to help fall back in love with the industry. 

Mike Anderson’s Industry Wishlist

FenderBender Editor Anna Zeck caught up with Collision Advice's Mike Anderson to discuss his top wishlist items for the industry heading into the new year. Zeck picks Anderson's brain on everything from tech to insurers in a wholistic view of the industry.