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 Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, BodyShop Business, COLLISION SHOP
Posted April 17, 2026

Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

Why great leaders face pressure head-on and think clearly through every moment   When pressure hits, your brain narrows. You move from strategic thinking to survival thinking. You stop [...]

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 Repair or Replace?
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By Carolyn Gray
In COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE EDITORIAL, FenderBender
Posted March 30, 2026

Repair or Replace?

Evalute repair/replace decision by considering profitability, efficiency, and repair procedures.   When shop owners talk about the numbers in their business, the first things that usually [...]

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 Rebuilding Trust: Why Transparency is an Auto Body Shop’s Best Sales Tool
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By Carolyn Gray
In BodyShop Business, COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE Client
Posted March 23, 2026

Rebuilding Trust: Why Transparency is an Auto Body Shop’s Best Sales Tool

Transparency is no longer just a customer service ideal, it has become one of the most effective sales tools available to a modern collision repair business   Trust used to […]

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 5 Ways to Attract and Retain Skilled Auto Body Techs
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By Carolyn Gray
In BodyShop Business, COLLISION SHOP, Hiring Recruiting
Posted March 23, 2026

5 Ways to Attract and Retain Skilled Auto Body Techs

A guide for shop owners willing to rethink how they attract, develop and keep skilled technicians.         Walk into almost any collision repair shop today and the […]

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 Croel on Going Electric
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By Carolyn Gray
In COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE EDITORIAL, FenderBender
Posted February 27, 2026

Croel on Going Electric

For many, electric vehicles are sitting in your parking lot today. But for others, the trend is increasing in their area. The biggest question I ask my clients is how do you know if … Check [...]

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 The Collision Repair Shop of 2036: What Are You Building Toward?
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By Carolyn Gray
In COLLISION SHOP, FenderBender
Posted February 17, 2026

The Collision Repair Shop of 2036: What Are You Building Toward?

Walk into any successful collision repair shop today, and you will see something very different from what existed 10 or even five years ago. Vehicle technology has… Read the full […]

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 Your First-Quarter Game Plan for a Stronger Collision Shop
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By Carolyn Gray
In COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE EDITORIAL, FenderBender
Posted January 26, 2026

Your First-Quarter Game Plan for a Stronger Collision Shop

Q1 is not about scrambling for volume. It is about setting the shop up for the rest of the year. The decisions made in the first three months tend to… […]

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 Auto Body Shop Owners: Pop the Clutch and Get Back in Gear
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, BodyShop Business, COLLISION SHOP
Posted January 26, 2026

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 […]

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 Lessons, Leadership, and the New Blueprint for a Stronger 2026
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By Carolyn Gray
In COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE EDITORIAL, FenderBender
Posted December 30, 2025

Lessons, Leadership, and the New Blueprint for a Stronger 2026

For the owners who experienced a stronger bottom line, their success wasn’t rooted in luck, chance, or the occasional good month. It emerged from … Check out Cassey’s entire column in [...]

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 Developing Systems, Leaders, and Culture in an MSO
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By Carolyn Gray
In COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE EDITORIAL, FenderBender
Posted December 12, 2025

Developing Systems, Leaders, and Culture in an MSO

When you operate one shop, your presence directly influences the culture, performance, and customer experience. But in an MSO structure, your presence cannot be the primary driver. The quality of [...]

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