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 Executive Time: Taking Control of Your Business’s Future
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By Carolyn Gray
In BodyShop Business, COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE EDITORIAL
Posted December 16, 2024

Executive Time: Taking Control of Your Business’s Future

Here’s the thing: Even though we live in a world where it feels like actions are all that matter, the truth is that your journey starts with something you can’t […]

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 Understanding Your Customer Base to Drive Growth and Profits
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By Carolyn Gray
In COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE EDITORIAL, FenderBender
Posted December 11, 2024

Understanding Your Customer Base to Drive Growth and Profits

In my previous article, I shared some foundational strategies for running a profitable collision shop, and one key point we touched on was the importance of understanding your customer base. […]

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 Will the Real Business Owner Among You Please Stand Up?
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, BodyShop Business, COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE EDITORIAL
Posted November 18, 2024

Will the Real Business Owner Among You Please Stand Up?

Getting to the point of running and owning a successful collision repair facility — and not just seeing it as a job — takes time and hard work. But it […]

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 Do You Have a Hiring Blind-Spot?
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By Carolyn Gray
In COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE Client, Hiring Recruiting
Posted November 4, 2024

Do You Have a Hiring Blind-Spot?

Overcoming Staffing Challenges in the Automotive Repair Industry   Running an automotive repair shop comes with its share of challenges, but one of the most critical is finding and retaining [...]

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 Use a Profit Formula for Collision Shop Success
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By Carolyn Gray
In COLLISION SHOP, FenderBender
Posted October 30, 2024

Use a Profit Formula for Collision Shop Success

My experience spans two-person collision shops to larger multi-shop operations (MSOs) with millions in annual sales. Regardless of size, one common theme emerges: profitability. It’s often [...]

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 How to Keep Your Pipeline Full as a  Collision Shop Owner
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By Carolyn Gray
In COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE EDITORIAL, FenderBender
Posted October 14, 2024

How to Keep Your Pipeline Full as a Collision Shop Owner

In the collision repair industry, a constant stream of work is key to both profitability and sustainability. The nature of the business means that delays can occur—whether it’s waiting on […]

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 DRIVE TOP 20 Collision Annual Conference
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By Carolyn Gray
In COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE Client, Top 20
Posted September 24, 2024

DRIVE TOP 20 Collision Annual Conference

  2024 DRIVE TOP 20 COLLISION CONFERENCE LOCATION: Dave’s Auto Body, Green Bay, WI Owner: Jessica Senn       DRIVE Master Coach, Cassaundra Croel, offers a few insights [...]

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 Refined Rides: Your Blueprint for Running a Successful Collision and Restoration Shop
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By Carolyn Gray
In COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE EDITORIAL, FenderBender
Posted July 8, 2024

Refined Rides: Your Blueprint for Running a Successful Collision and Restoration Shop

Run Your Business the Right Way for Bigger Profits   The automotive world is as exciting and fast-paced as the cars it creates. If you want to increase the profits […]

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 Mastering The Supply Chain
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By Carolyn Gray
In BodyShop Business, COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE Client
Posted June 12, 2024

Mastering The Supply Chain

Strategies you can adopt to minimize the effect of delayed parts   As a shop owner, you can encounter many issues in your day-to-day operations. There are some issues you […]

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 How An Online Presence Helps Your Business
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By Carolyn Gray
In BodyShop Business, COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE Client
Posted June 7, 2024

How An Online Presence Helps Your Business

Do you have an internet blind spot? You may be missing out on potential customers.   The world around us is always evolving, and how you run your business today […]

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