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The Collision Vision

Are you a business owner, executive or manager in the collision repair industry? This podcast is for you! Welcome to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. Hosted by Cole Strandberg, each episode will feature an industry thought leader, business owner or collision pro diving deep into their knowledge of what it takes to be successful. We"ll talk trends, culture, growth and scalability, to give actionable insights into how to elevate your business. This podcast will enlighten, engage and

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Ep. 49 - A Winning Culture with Steve Olson (From the...

The Collision Vision ·

2023/12/26

Today, we bring you another episode "from the Vault" to round out an incredible 2023. You may remember Steve Olson, Managing Partner of Louisville Collision Centers. In addition to this episode of The Collision Vision, you may see Steve all over social media, where he showcases an incredible facility and a unique, attractive culture. In this conversation, we’ll talk about how Steve built Louisville Collision Centers to what it is today without DRPs, how he built his culture, and where Louisville

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Ep. 48 - Rapid Regional MSO Scalability with Casey...

The Collision Vision ·

2023/12/19

We're coming to you this week with another throwback episode from the vault-- a story of crazy fast growth you may have heard before if you're a longtime listener to the Collision Vision. Our guest today- once more- is Casey Lund, owner of Collision Leaders (formerly known as Warrensburg Collision), an MSO out of Missouri. Casey’s background is fascinating and the growth within the Collision Leaders organization is unbelievable, going from one location to eight in just about one year. Casey and his

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Ep. 47 - Taking Advantage of an EV Future with Kelly...

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2023/12/12

This is a nostalgic time of year. That nostalgia, combined with a continued flurry of conversations around the world of EVs, brings us back to an earlier era of the Collision Vision with our very first “from the vault” episode. This is an episode that- if you’re a longtime listener of The Collision Vision- might sound familiar, because we’ve aired it before, way back to the beginning. If you enjoy the conversation around EV collision repair, you’ll love this conversation. With that said, Today’s

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Ep. 46 - Tackling the Technician Shortage with Jay...

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2023/12/05

Today’s guest is an automotive industry Rockstar focused on fixing the technician shortage, and the host of a very successful automotive podcast himself. Jay Goninen is the Co-Founder and President of WrenchWay, whose mission is to “promote and improve technician careers in the automotive, diesel, and collision industries to help address the technician shortage.” Jay is also the host of the Beyond the Wrench podcast. Today, we’ll talk about Jay’s background, starting in the shop level, what he’s up

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Ep. 45 - SEMA & CIC Overview with Frank Terlep

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2023/11/28

Today’s guest is one you’ve met here on the Collision Vision before… Frank Terlep, a well-known and highly successful entrepreneur within the collision repair space, and currently Vice President of ADAS Solutions for Opus IVS. Frank is also Chairman of the Collision Industry Conference, or CIC, which had a great, day-long meeting at SEMA a few short weeks ago in Vegas. Today, Frank and host Cole Strandberg will talk about CIC and some highlights there, as well as some highlights from SEMA 2023

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Ep. 44 - Unlocking the Value of Your Collision Repair...

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2023/11/21

One factor of the M&A process that is often overlooked is… what exactly happens to my real estate after I sell my business? Do the consolidators buy that too? Here to discuss all things collision real estate here with us today is Spencer Ward, an Associate with Marcus & Millichap focused on collision repair real estate investment sales. We’ll talk about what’s happening in the industry from a real estate perspective, what happens with your real estate after selling your business, and much more

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Ep. 43 - Learning from the Great People of Collision...

The Collision Vision ·

2023/11/14

Rick Selover is a longtime sales leader in the PBE world and since 2020 has hosted the Mind Wrench Podcast. Today, we’ll discuss some SEMA takeaways—timely, as Rick and host Cole Strandberg ran into each other on multiple occasions in Vegas—as well as some of the most impactful and insightful conversations from the Mind Wrench Podcast, and their implications on the industry. Enjoy the show! Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mindwrench Website: https://rickselover.com/

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Ep. 42 - Building a Collision Empire with Robert...

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2023/11/07

Robert Molina is the owner of Collision Care Xpress in Pompano Beach, FL. Not unlike the story of Steve Olson, owner of Louisville Collision Centers featured here on the Collision Vision earlier this year, Robert is focusing on building a massive, beautiful shop, that has really evolved into a campus in its own right, instead of scaling via multiple locations. In addition to being one of the nicest, most charismatic people you’ll meet, Robert is a big culture guy, and we'll dive into that, as well

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Ep. 41 - What Independent Shops can Learn From...

The Collision Vision ·

2023/10/31

Today’s guest is Steve Suppe, Director of Collision Services at Holman Automotive group, a leading dealership group focused on high-line vehicle brands operating dealerships- and dealership collision centers- across eight states. Steve is responsible for corporate-wide collision operations. Today, Steve and host Cole Strandberg will speak a lot about the dealership collision world, and more specifically, what independent shops can learn from the best dealership shops in the country. Enjoy the

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Ep. 40 - Unleashing Your Leadership Potential With...

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2023/10/24

Today’s guest is one who has positively impacted the lives of millions of people over the last 30-or-so years. Mike Jones is the President and Master Trainer at Discover Leadership Training, an organization that aims to provide the most impactive, sustainable, and challenging leadership development solutions for the world. Mike is among the most enthusiastic and passionate individuals to touch the collision industry, and today we’ll tap into that and talk all things leadership development, starting

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Ep. 39 - Taking Your Slice of the Growing ADAS Pie...

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2023/10/17

Something we speak about quite often on this show is the evolving nature of the collision industry, and the opportunities for business success those changes create. One of those continued opportunities is ADAS. Today’s guest is Rick Zirbes, the Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer of Smart Express, a provider of ADAS services nationwide. Given Rick’s impressive background in the industry- including as a technician and longtime I-CAR instructor- our conversation today is going to cover a ton of

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Ep. 38 - The Women's Industry Network: Supporting...

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2023/10/10

Here on The Collision Vision, we discuss topics surrounding the “business” side of the collision repair industry. We also do our part in giving a voice to organizations dedicated to making the collision repair industry a better place. That’s what a lot of today’s conversation will be focused on, as we host a very special panel discussion among some key women in the collision industry, on behalf of the Women’s Industry Network, or WIN. Many of you know WIN, but in their own words… The Women’s

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Ep. 37 - How to Keep Up With the Ever-Evolving...

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2023/10/03

Today’s guest is one host Cole Strandberg has known for many, many years, dating back to his time in the equipment space. Bob Zelano has worn many hats during his lengthy time in the collision industry, going from heavy-duty combo tech, to the insurance side of things, to equipment and consulting. His knowledge on both the technical and qualitative sides of the collision industry is great, and on this show we’ll talk about ensuring safe repairs, building an all-star team, investing in the future of

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Ep. 36 - Merger & Acquisition Insights with Jay...

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2023/09/26

Today’s episode will be a little bit different… while Cole Strandberg is normally your host, today, he’ll be your guest, interviewed by Jay Goninen of Wrench Way. As a guest, Cole does a little bit more talking than normal, as he and Jay discuss many relevant collision topics, including the importance of team building, updates on consolidation and M&A, family business, and much more. Jay Goninen is President of WrenchWay, who is doing their part to help the industry in solving the technician

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Ep. 35: Exploring Electric Vehicle Safety: Insights...

The Collision Vision ·

2023/09/19

I’m fortunate to have two guests with us today, both focused on something very cool very important in the world of Electric vehicles…. SAFETY! My guests today are Dirk Fuchs, former Director of Technical Programs and Services for I-CAR and now CEO and Founder of Electric Mobility Consulting, an organization that consults on some pretty hot topics in today’s collision repair environment, including all things EV repair. My other guest today is Dalan Zartman, COO of The Energy Security Agency. Today,

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Ep. 34 - Great Opportunities in Collision Repair with...

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2023/09/12

Today's guest is Frank Terlep, a well-known and highly successful entrepreneur within the collision repair space, and currently Vice President of ADAS Solutions for Opus IVS. Frank is truly a visionary in the space, and today we’ll talk a lot about the opportunities ADAS brings to the collision industry, some exciting emerging technologies, the future of collision repair, and more. Enjoy the show! Frank's Email: Frank.Terlep@opusivs.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankterlep/

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Ep. 33 - In the NASCAR Fast Lane with Scott Brewer,...

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2023/09/05

Today’s episode is very exciting! We’re taking a step away from the business side of the collision repair, and instead have a bit of NASCAR-style fun. Today’s guest is Scott Brewer, Car Chief for NASCAR driver Corey LaJoie. Scott and host Cole Strandberg talk about his background and how he got into the exciting world of racing, what the role of a car chief is, and some great conversations surrounding teamwork and leadership. Enjoy this episode of the Collision Vision, on the lighter side and in the

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Ep. 32 - Scaling a Family-Run Regional MSO the Right...

The Collision Vision ·

2023/08/29

Today’s guest is Ryan Clark, Vice President of Eustis Body Shop, as six-store MSO out of Nebraska. Ryan and host Cole Strandberg have a lot to talk about, including how Eustis has grown to where it is today, the dynamics of a family business, Ryan’s… non-traditional… background that led him here today, and much more. Enjoy the show!

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Ep. 31 - All About "Right to Repair" with Aaron...

The Collision Vision ·

2023/08/22

You've probably heard about "Right to Repair" in industry news of late, and you may or may not have dug into this battle waging in the background of the collision repair industry. Today, we'll speak with two of the foremost experts on the topic to update us where we are today and how the conversations surrounding "right to repair" will continue to shape our industry. Aaron Shulenburg is the Executive Director for the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and Wayne Weikel is the Vice

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Ep. 30 - Using Smart Debt with Paul Knowlton at...

The Collision Vision ·

2023/08/15

Paul Knowlton is the National Program Manager for Huntington National Bank, where he focuses on business financing - specifically funding for capital equipment- for companies in the collision repair industry, just like yours. Host Cole Strandberg has known Paul from the lense equipment leasing world for many years, and today, they talk about that, along with other business financing needs and how to get financed for growth. Enjoy the show!

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