Preparing for 2026 and Beyond
The shops that will thrive in 2026 and beyond are not waiting for the next crisis to send someone to a class. They are building training into the rhythm of […]
Training for Your Exit
Most shop owners do not think about an exit because they want out. They avoid it because the topic feels final, uncomfortable, or premature. Exit planning… Check out the entire […]
Auto Body Shop Owners: Pop the Clutch and Get Back in Gear
The real issue is that you’ve reached the limit of what your current knowledge, systems and thinking can take you. You’re trying to solve new problems with old tools… Check […]
The Future of Training: Building Skills, Systems and Technicians of Tomorrow
In the future, the most successful shops will treat training the same way they treat maintenance schedules – routine, essential and… Check out the entire column by Jim Saeli HERE in Ratchet+Wrench! […]
Quality Control: The Hidden Advantage in Collision Repair
Independent collision repair shops have a unique position in the industry in that they don’t have national branding, corporate marketing departments or DRP contracts funneling cars in day after day. […]
Applying Technology for Smarter Business
Step into almost any collision shop today, and you’ll find bays filled with vehicles in various stages of repair, technicians working on complex damage and estimators balancing customer updates with… […]
Mastering Change: How to Make New Procedures Stick in Your Auto Shop
If you’ve ever rolled out a new process or tool in your shop only to watch it fade away within weeks, you’re not alone. You train your team on the […]
Trends Shaping the Future of Collision Repair
If there’s one constant in the collision repair industry, it’s change. Every decade brings a new set of challenges and… Check out Erkan’s entire column in BodyShop Business HERE. […]
Control Your Future – or It Will Control You
Running an auto body shop today feels like juggling flaming wrenches. Every day brings a new challenge: customers calling nonstop, insurance companies dictating procedures, parts back-orders, tech shortages and… Check […]
Training New Employees: Setting Your Team Up for Long-Term Success
For most shop owners, the pressure to get a new hire “on the floor” and producing quickly is intense. Cars are lined up, bays are full, phones are ringing, and […]