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 Finding the Missing Piece:  Smart Hiring in a Tight Tech Market
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By Carolyn Gray
In COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE EDITORIAL, FenderBender
Posted June 2, 2025

Finding the Missing Piece: Smart Hiring in a Tight Tech Market

If you’ve ever said, “There just aren’t any good techs out there,” you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: there are good people out there. The real question is, are […]

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 Car Count Down? Market Smarter, Not Harder
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By Carolyn Gray
In COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE EDITORIAL, FenderBender
Posted May 28, 2025

Car Count Down? Market Smarter, Not Harder

Collision shops often fail to market effectively not because they don’t want to, but because they don’t know how to apply digital marketing tools to a business built largely on […]

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 Bob Spitz Retires!
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By Carolyn Gray
In DRIVE FACEBOOK LIVE, drive shops, Leadership
Posted May 21, 2025

Bob Spitz Retires!

The Road with DRIVE Bob Spitz on Growth, Grit and Guidance     Bob Spitz Looking back, what are you most proud of achieving during your time at DRIVE? Surviving […]

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 How to Align Training With Vision
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, DRIVE EDITORIAL, DRIVE TRAINING, Ratchet+Wrench
Posted May 16, 2025

How to Align Training With Vision

You can train your team to turn wrenches, diagnose drivability issues, write service tickets and upsell maintenance packages. But unless… Check out the entire column by Jim Saeli HERE in [...]

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 The Secret Sauce: Why Great Communication is the  Backbone of Your Shop’s Success
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, DRIVE Client, Leadership, SHOP OWNER Magazine
Posted May 14, 2025

The Secret Sauce: Why Great Communication is the Backbone of Your Shop’s Success

Build trust, boost performance and align your team by mastering how you connect with your people   Great communication is like the secret sauce behind every successful business. It’s not [...]

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 From Wrenches to Leadership: How Matt Pierce Built Tech Hedz Into a Thriving Auto Repair Shop
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, DRIVE Client, DRIVE EDITORIAL, Leadership
Posted May 5, 2025

From Wrenches to Leadership: How Matt Pierce Built Tech Hedz Into a Thriving Auto Repair Shop

Starting a business is never easy, but when it’s fueled by passion, grit and a vision for something better, it can turn into something truly special. That’s exactly what happened […]

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 Train Yourself: Micromanaging vs. Neglectful Management
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE TRAINING, Leadership, Training, Truck Repair
Posted April 28, 2025

Train Yourself: Micromanaging vs. Neglectful Management

How Shop Owners Can Master the Balance of Empowered Leadership   There’s a fine line between being an involved leader and a controlling one. On the flip side, there’s also […]

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 Lead or Lose: Developing an Adaptable Marketing Strategy
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, BodyShop Business, COLLISION SHOP, SHOP OWNER Magazine
Posted April 28, 2025

Lead or Lose: Developing an Adaptable Marketing Strategy

You’ve been doing everything right — building a strong team, learning how to make data-driven decisions and fine-tuning your shop’s workflow. Yet, the phone isn’t ringing like it used to. […]

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 Train to Gain: The Crucial Skill of Identifying Each Team Member’s Training Needs
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, DRIVE EDITORIAL, DRIVE TRAINING, Ratchet+Wrench
Posted April 21, 2025

Train to Gain: The Crucial Skill of Identifying Each Team Member’s Training Needs

As a business owner, your team is your number one priority. Without a great crew that’s up to speed on the latest methods and practices, you will see your… Check […]

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 From Chaos to Consistency: Why Your Auto Body Shop Needs a Playbook
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By Carolyn Gray
In BodyShop Business, COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE EDITORIAL
Posted March 28, 2025

From Chaos to Consistency: Why Your Auto Body Shop Needs a Playbook

Managing an auto body shop requires juggling countless responsibilities. Between overseeing daily operations, ensuring quality repairs, keeping up with industry changes and,,, Check out [...]

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