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 Building a Training Culture That Actually Sticks
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, DRIVE EDITORIAL, DRIVE TRAINING, Ratchet+Wrench
Posted September 25, 2025

Building a Training Culture That Actually Sticks

We’re not talking about training as a one-off event or a technical seminar your techs attend twice a year. We’re talking about building a … Check out the entire column by […]

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 Built to Last: Exit Planning That Protects What You Built
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, BodyShop Business, COLLISION SHOP
Posted September 24, 2025

Built to Last: Exit Planning That Protects What You Built

If you’re a shop owner, chances are you’ve spent years – maybe even decades – building your business from the ground up. Long hours, loyal customers and a…. Check out […]

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 The Paperless Shop: Ditching Paper for Profit
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, DRIVE EXPO
Posted July 25, 2025

The Paperless Shop: Ditching Paper for Profit

Why Going Digital Isn’t Just Smart – It’s Profitable What’s the most annoying piece of paper in your shop right now? Is it that coffee-stained RO that somehow still matters? […]

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 The Unfinished Blueprint: Investing in Your Business (and Yourself)
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, BodyShop Business, COLLISION SHOP
Posted July 10, 2025

The Unfinished Blueprint: Investing in Your Business (and Yourself)

Running a body shop today isn’t what it was 10 — or even five — years ago. New vehicle technologies, evolving customer expectations, environmental regulations and shifting…. Check out [...]

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 Train to Attract: Why Your Shop’s Training Program is Your Secret Recruiting Weapon
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, DRIVE EDITORIAL, DRIVE TRAINING, Ratchet+Wrench
Posted July 1, 2025

Train to Attract: Why Your Shop’s Training Program is Your Secret Recruiting Weapon

If you can show prospects that your shop is a place where they’ll learn, grow, and build a real career—not just turn wrenches—you’ll… Check out the entire column by Jim […]

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 Recruitment and Hiring in Your Auto Body Shop: Shifting Your Mindset
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, BodyShop Business, COLLISION SHOP
Posted June 20, 2025

Recruitment and Hiring in Your Auto Body Shop: Shifting Your Mindset

Owners often say finding, hiring and keeping the right people is one of the hardest parts of running a shop. And guess what? They’re absolutely right. But it’s also one […]

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 The Power of Workflow: Increase Efficiency and Profitability in Your Auto Body Shop
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, BodyShop Business, COLLISION SHOP
Posted June 5, 2025

The Power of Workflow: Increase Efficiency and Profitability in Your Auto Body Shop

Whether you’re a seasoned body shop owner or a new operator, understanding the importance of workflow can be the difference between success and… Check out Erkan’s entire column in [...]

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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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