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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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42:13

Evolving Technology in Auto Body Repair with Bud...

The Collision Vision ·

2024/05/21

Today marks a continuation of our technology series here on The Collision Vision. This episode is a high-level overview of where we are in the ever evolving arena of Technology within collision repair. When approaching this overview, we figured who better to discuss this far-reaching range of topics than a couple of our friends from I-CAR, who continue to help guide the industry through new technical innovations. Today’s guests are Bud Center, director of technical products and curriculum,

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Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and...

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2024/05/14

Continuing in our technology series, today’s episode focuses specifically on the world of ADAS. Our guest for this episode is Greg Peeters, CEO of CAR ADAS Solutions, a turn-key provider of ADAS Solutions with over 80 locations nationwide. During our conversation, we’ll talk all about how the collision repair industry is impacted by ADAS, the results of continuously new technology on the space, the benefit of taking your ADAS business “in-house” and what that looks like, the opportunities

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46:32

Tech Transformation Series: Navigating Challenges...

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2024/05/07

This episode marks a very exciting episode of the Collision Vision as the very first episode in our special series on Technology within Collision Repair titled, aptly, Tech Transformation: The Future of Collision Repair. All month long, we’ll dive deep into the world of technology and technology only, giving you the latest tools and strategies, as well as a roadmap for the future. We’re starting this series with a deep dive on collision repair software with Craig Stevens, Director of Solutions

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Ep. 67: Straight to the Talent Source - Talking...

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2024/04/30

We’ve talked about recruiting and retention a ton here on this show. We’ve also talked training and career mapping. But we’ve never gone to the source, to the very beginning of the supply chain of collision repair talent… straight to the schools themselves. Today’s guest is Jeff Wilson, Collision Instructor and Department Chair at Kingwood Park High School where he is currently teaching 88 students in his collision repair program. Today’ Jeff and host Cole Strandberg will talk about the

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Ep. 66: Stand Out in Marketing & Recruiting with...

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2024/04/23

Today’s guest is knowledgeable and experienced in two hot topics within the collision repair industry… marketing and recruiting. Today, we’ll talk about both. Diane Benting is a long-time member of the collision repair industry, working in various marketing roles at a prominent regional paint jobber before becoming President of BodyShopJobs, a job board for the collision repair industry. Enjoy the show! Website: www.bodyshopjobs.com Email: diane@bodyshopjobs.com Social:

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Ep. 65: Leading Forward to Solve the Technician...

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2024/04/16

Host Cole Strandberg was able to attend the 2024 National Meeting for I-CAR just a short time ago, and two presenters that were speaking The Collision Vision's language were a must-feature on the show. Today’s guests are Dara Goroff, I-CAR’s Vice President, Planning & Industry Talent Programming, and Arianna Sherlock, Senior Marketing Director for I-CAR. The two of them talked about talent programming, Colision Careers, and how we are going to recruit and train the next generation of collision

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Ep. 64: How Independent Body Shops Can Thrive in a...

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2024/04/09

Today’s guest made waves recently, when she announced a major move within the collision repair industry earlier this year. Michelle Sullivan is the CEO of Certified Collision Group, a member network platform that serves nearly 800 highly successful independent collision repair shops across the U.S. and Canada. Today, Michelle and host Cole Strandberg will dive into some high-level industry trends, the future of independent collision repairers, and how independent shops can stay competitive in an

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Ep. 63: The Value of State Organizations & Regional...

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2024/04/02

One extremely positive message that has developed out of the collision industry, particularly over the last few years, is the importance of being involved. That applies both locally and nationally within the collision repair industry. So what better people to speak with about ways to be involved than Josh Kent, Executive Director of The Carolina’s Collision Association, the Gulf States Collision Association, and the Tennessee Collision Repairers Association, and Jill Tuggle, the Executive Director

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Ep. 62: Being Firm But Flexible in Regional MSO...

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2024/03/26

Today’s guest is Jordan Beshears, Vice President of Steve’s Auto Body, a two-store— and growing— operation out of the St. Louis area. Jordan and host Cole Strandberg discuss a ton in this episode, including how Steve’s Auto Body has grown to where it is today, the dynamics of a family business, OEM certifications vs. DRPs, some exciting growth plans in the works, and much more. Enjoy the show! Connect with Jordan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-beshears-a9020621a/

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Ep. 61: Creating a Scalable and Sellable Business...

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2024/03/19

Today’s guest is someone host Cole Strandberg considers to be a mentor… in fact, he hired Cole at his very first job out of school with an investment bank. David Boim is a long-time executive with vast experience in multiple industries within the world of private equity. He’s a turnaround guy from his early days, and now spends a ton of time consulting on business growth, business planning, and exit planning for small and medium businesses with his company, DSB & Associates. Today, we’ll talk about

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Ep. 60: Lights, Camera, ROI: Maximizing Video Content...

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2024/03/12

Something we are big believers of in today’s business environment is producing high-quality content for your business, and this is especially applicable to collision repair centers. Today, we’ll be speaking with Jon Nigbor, President & CEO of WinWin Videos, a video production company with a ton of experience in the collision industry. We discuss why video is powerful, what kind of content can build trust with your audience, how to go about creating high-quality content, and a lot more. Enjoy the

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Ep. 59: A Digital Marketing Masterclass for Collision...

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2024/03/05

It’s no secret that- from the perspective of sales- the last year or two have been good for the collision industry. We have a trend of growing sales and growing backlogs, though the latter seems to be trending downward… so the focus has really been on operations more than on marketing. That needs to change. With that in mind, today’s guest is Daniel Burkholder, Founder of Bodyshop Marketing and former collision operator. Daniel focuses exclusively on digital marketing for collision repairers, so in

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Ep. 58: Technology Shifts Create Potential for...

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2024/02/27

Today’s guest is Russ Ramsey, CEO of Blue Vista Data Systems. Russ’ background, much like mine, includes a lot of time focused on supplying things for the collision repair industry… so while Russ knows the industry and knows it well, he proclaims to be a bit of an “outsider on the inside” of the collision industry. That resonates with me… Today, a lot of our conversation revolves around safety, training, reducing liability, and ensuring proper repairs, as well as some family business talk. Another

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Ep. 57: Lessons in L.I.F.E., How to W.I.N., and...

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2024/02/20

G.B. Outlaw… known by most as just “Outlaw” is the President, Partner and Master Facilitator of Next Progression, providing leadership and performance insights, strategies and tools to help organizations and individuals unleash their full potential and make positive difference in the world. Get ready to be energized and motivated, and enjoy the show!

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Ep. 56 The Value of Enhancing Services in Your...

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2024/02/13

Our guest today is Giorgio Andonian, Managing Director with FOCUS Investment Banking’s Automotive Aftermarket team. Giorgio spends the bulk of his time in the wheel and tire, automotive services, and automotive technology spaces. The guy is an absolute rising star in the automotive industry! Today, we’ll talk about different opportunities to add related services to collision repair centers, the economic profiles of different segments of the automotive industry to offer a nice frame of reference to

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33:24

Ep. 55 - Huge Opportunities Ahead for Forward-Looking...

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2024/02/06

Today’s guest is someone host Cole Strandberg met at CIC at SEMA this past year and was immediately blown away by his story and his passion for the collision repair industry. John Melendez is the Owner of JDM Collision, located in Thornton, IL just south of Chicago. John used to be a multi-shop operator but currently operates out of one location. Something John believes you don’t need to be a huge operation to be successful in our industry. John is doubling down in the space, though, and we’ll talk

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Ep. 54 - Technician Pay Transparency with Jay Goninen...

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2024/01/30

Jay Goninen of WrenchWay joins us for another episode of The Collision Vision. He and host Cole Strandberg discuss the current state of the technician shortage as well as the ongoing Technician Pay Survey, providing the transparency desperately needed to attract technicians to the space. Learn more about the survey, and get your technicians to participate, here: https://wrenchway.com/blog/announcing-2024-automotive-diesel-technician-pay-survey/.

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Ep. 53 - Scaling a New Family Office-Backed Body Shop...

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2024/01/23

Today’s guest is Paul Williams, president of Brightpoint Auto Body, a family office-backed collision repair holding company with three brands and five locations at the time of this recording. Paul’s story is a fun one, and we’ll talk all about what Brightpoint is up to, as well as some exciting topics like family business, working for- and selling to- a large consolidator, and partnering with a family office to scale in a big way. Enjoy the show!

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Ep. 52 - What to Know for a Successful Shop Buildout-...

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2024/01/16

Today's episode is a special one. As some of you know, host Cole Strandberg's dad is a legend in the collision repair industry. Gregg Strandberg founded Filterworks USA (now known as Autotality), a company that eventually became one of the largest paint booth, frame and welding, and wheel and tire equipment distributors in the country. Today, he and Cole will talk all things related to shop buildouts. So whether you're looking to Brownfield or Greenfield new locations, looking to increase

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Ep. 51 - 2023 M&A Overview & 2024 Consolidation...

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2024/01/09

Nancy Rolland with FOCUS Investment Banking joins us for another episode of The Collision Vision. As you might remember, Nancy is host Cole Strandberg's partner with the automotive aftermarket team at FOCUS, where they work together on M&A and capital raising within the collision industry. On this episode, Nancy and Cole discuss M&A activity in 2023, trends as we move into 2024, and revisit what you can do to increase your shop’s value and make it attractive to the different buyers out there. Enjoy

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