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 How Strong Direction Drives Compliance and Productivity in Your Collision Repair Shop
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By Carolyn Gray
In COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE EDITORIAL, FenderBender
Posted February 26, 2025

How Strong Direction Drives Compliance and Productivity in Your Collision Repair Shop

Profitability in a collision shop isn’t just about knowing the right moves; it’s about getting your team to execute them. In my last column, we broke down how… Check out […]

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 Auto Body Shop Owners: Stop Looking for Another You!
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By Carolyn Gray
In BodyShop Business, COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE EDITORIAL
Posted February 17, 2025

Auto Body Shop Owners: Stop Looking for Another You!

For independent repair shop owners, collaboration and flexibility are crucial. With limited resources and staff, team members often need to adapt and take on different tasks. A cohesive team can [...]

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 Driving Profitability and Growth in Your Collision Repair Shop
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By Carolyn Gray
In COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE EDITORIAL, FenderBender
Posted January 31, 2025

Driving Profitability and Growth in Your Collision Repair Shop

Before we go full throttle into a new year, it’s time to take a pause and give ourselves a self-assessment. Did you prioritize educating your customers or start really tracking your [...]

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 Don’t Forget Yourself: The Importance of Self-Training
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, DRIVE EDITORIAL, DRIVE TRAINING, Ratchet+Wrench
Posted January 31, 2025

Don’t Forget Yourself: The Importance of Self-Training

You, that’s right… you! Great business owners always have their focus on their team members. Are they happy? Are they doing what they should be doing? What new employees do I […]

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 What in the World Does KPI Stand For?
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By Carolyn Gray
In BodyShop Business, COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE EDITORIAL
Posted January 29, 2025

What in the World Does KPI Stand For?

KPIs are powerful tools for measuring performance, making data-driven decisions and improving communication across your business. For any business owner, KPIs serve as…   Check out [...]

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 From Awareness to Advocacy: How Educating Your Customers Can Drive Trust, Loyalty, and Referrals
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By Carolyn Gray
In COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE EDITORIAL, FenderBender
Posted January 24, 2025

From Awareness to Advocacy: How Educating Your Customers Can Drive Trust, Loyalty, and Referrals

While visibility is crucial, earning a customer’s trust goes far beyond just getting them to walk through your doors. It’s about educating them on the repair process, setting clear expectations, [...]

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 Training for Success: Future-Proof Your Shop with a Culture of Continuous Learning
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, DRIVE EDITORIAL, DRIVE TRAINING, Ratchet+Wrench
Posted January 24, 2025

Training for Success: Future-Proof Your Shop with a Culture of Continuous Learning

Training doesn’t stop after a new hire’s first week. If you want a team that’s not just good but great, ongoing training is a must. That’s what I want to […]

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 How Shop Culture Drives Remote Business Success
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, DRIVE EDITORIAL, Ratchet+Wrench
Posted January 20, 2025

How Shop Culture Drives Remote Business Success

When you open your shop, it may mean working 7 days a week, but I bet that’s not your long-term dream. I bet you want to have a business where […]

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 Devastation and Resilience: How One Shop Owner and His Team Are Rebuilding After a Tragedy
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, DRIVE Client, DRIVE EDITORIAL
Posted December 30, 2024

Devastation and Resilience: How One Shop Owner and His Team Are Rebuilding After a Tragedy

The night sky over Honolulu was pierced by the glow of roaring flames, turning the calm evening of December 3rd, 2024 into a scene of heartbreak as a devastating fire […]

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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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