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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. 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...

The Collision Vision ·

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...

The Collision Vision ·

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...

The Collision Vision ·

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...

The Collision Vision ·

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,...

The Collision Vision ·

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...

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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...

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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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Ep. 29 - Scaling the Family Collision Business with...

The Collision Vision ·

2023/08/08

Today's guest is Chase Landers who, along with his family, owns and operates Landers Towing and Collision, a three-store—and growing—MSO out of Illinois. Chase’s stores are massive, and their team aims to be “the future of collision repair.” On today’s show, we’ll talk about where Landers is today, and where it’s going, as well as the value of peer groups, and a whole lot more. Enjoy the show!

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Ep. 28 - Recruiting with a Sales Mindset with Deanna...

The Collision Vision ·

2023/08/01

Our guest today is Deanna Acker, Founder and President of Motocruit. Motocruit is a recruiting firm specifically for the automotive and collision industries nationwide. Today, Deanna and host Cole Strandberg talk about the industry-wide talent shortage and how to best go about fixing that on a micro level for your business. Included in their conversation are some tips and tricks for hiring the people you need. Enjoy the show!

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Ep. 27 - Scaling an EV Focused MSO Franchise with...

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2023/07/25

Our guest today was the first Tesla-certified body shop in the country, and maintains- across his 19 stores- a significant focus on the world of EVs, possessing certifications for Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, VINFast, and more. Mike Chilton is the owner of Chilton Auto Body, based out of Northern California, and he also happens to be one of the largest CARSTAR franchisees in the country. On today’s show, we’ll dive into Mike’s early adoption to EV repair, his experience franchising with CARSTAR, his

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Ep. 26 - Growth & Marketing Strategies for Your Shop...

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2023/07/18

Something we talk about all the time on the collision vision is the desire for growth in your business. Today’s guest specializes in helping collision centers grow… in a number of ways. Venessa Di Vito is the Founder of Auto+ Performance, a full service automotive solutions company specializing in generating growth and results in sales, profits, traffic, and customer retention for Automotive Businesses across North America. On this episode, Venessa and host Cole Strandberg discuss recruitment and

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Ep. 25 - Collision Repair from Private Equity's...

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2023/07/11

Our guests today are Thomas Ince and Logan Lowery, Managing Directors of LP First Capital, a private equity firm out of Austin, TX focused on founder-led and family-owned businesses. A big part of our discussion today will be about their new collision repair platform investment, OpenRoad, who currently owns and operates 13 collision repair centers across multiple states in the southwest. Additionally, we’ll chat with Thomas and Logan about their thoughts on the collision repair industry as a whole,

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Ep. 24 - Leadership and Career Strategy with Jaclyn Beck

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2023/07/03

Our guest today comes from a background on Wall Street and now advises both companies and individuals on career strategy, culture building, and executive and leadership coaching. Jaclyn Beck is the Founder and Principal of Jaclyn Beck Consulting, and she works with senior executives, rising leaders, teams, and businesses that want to resolve challenges and meet their full potential. On this episode, Jaclyn and host Cole Strandberg talk about leadership within organizations, career mapping for

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Ep. 23 - 'Scaling Mindset of All Gas No Brakes' with...

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2023/06/27

Patrick Crozat is the COO at G&C Auto Body out of beautiful Northern California. Patrick and his family have grown G&C into an absolute monster of a regional MSO via, what Patrick describes as, an “all gas, no brakes” mentality. Considering the G&C team has added over 15 locations since Covid, I think that’s fair to say. On today’s episode, Patrick and host Cole Strandberg will talk about their growth strategy, life within the family business, creating a culture of winning, and much more. Enjoy the

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Ep. 22 - Mike Anderson: The ROI in ‘Growing’ Your Own...

The Collision Vision ·

2023/06/20

Mike Anderson returns to the Collision Vision, becoming our very first repeat guest. Mike is the biggest name in the collision industry, the Owner of Collision Advice, and really needs no further introduction. On this episode we dive into Mike’s recent article featured in Autobody News titled “Calculating the ROI in ‘Growing’ Your Own New Body Techs.” From there, we’ll have Mike answer some of his most frequently asked questions from body shops. Enjoy the show! We thank US Autocure for sponsoring

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