Ryan Weber, CEO of Mentor Mentee and Marc Brune, Business Development Manager for Mentor Mentee discuss how on-the-job training and mentoring of entry-level technicians are tools to address the growing severity of the technician shortage [...]
You never want a situation where a customer’s battery dies while the vehicle is in your custody, but Mike shares statistics that more than 20% of vehicles that come into the repair facility need a [...]
Bing Wong, Managing Partner at Collision Builders, explores key things body shop operators need to know when considering growing their business through an acquisition. Listen as Bing talks through the benefits of growth through acquisition, [...]
This newest release in the “Kool Tools” series, highlights more than tools and resources discovered during the 2023 SEMA Show and compiled by the SCRS Education Committee. The presentation, led by Dominic Martino, continues in [...]
Andrew Batenhorst, Body Shop Manager at Pacific BMW Collision Center shares his perspective on a transition away from a now-antiquated job role that he marks as an obstruction to accurate, safe, comprehensive repair planning. Gain [...]
If you are writing a repair plan in CCC and refinishing a bumper you will be prompted to answer the question “Will the bumper be refinished in a separate procedure from the other panels?” Your [...]
Ben Simmons, Chief Strategy Officer for Gravie shares with the IDEAS Collide audience how consumers have become accustomed to a very low bar in terms of seeing value in their health benefits. Add to that [...]
When reviewing the estimate or repair order, it’s important to be able to identify and understand the types of parts being covered by the insurance company, and what is being replaced on your vehicle by [...]
It’s not uncommon for consumers to add protective coatings or films to try and keep vehicles looking newer longer and protect against chips, scratches, stains, and wear from the elements. But there are a few [...]
Watch Michael Bradshaw on Culture: The real job market currency Michael Bradshaw, Vice President, K&M Collision presented at the SCRS IDEAS Collide Showcase during the 2023 SEMA Show, discussing tips for collision repair businesses to [...]
