Rachel James on decoding the role of the CFO – 2025 IDEAS Collide
Forbes-recognized finance professional Rachel James shares how blending collision repair with smart financial strategy can transform a business. In this fast-paced IDEAS delivery, Rachel challenges collision business owners to rethink how they approach money, and to consider how adding a Chief Financial Officer (full-time or fractional) can bring clarity to decisions like expansion, hiring, profitability, valuation, and long-term planning. From understanding your P&L to avoiding costly financial assumptions, [...]
A Message of Gratitude | Why Community Matters at SCRS
This Thanksgiving, we’re taking a moment to reflect on something we’re truly grateful for: the people who make the collision repair industry stronger, [...]
SCRS Quick Tip: Front End Sales
The role of front-end sales in a collision repair facility has changed dramatically. In this conversation, Kris and Michael discuss how the traditional [...]
SCRS Quick Tip: Personal Phone Use
Cell phones have become an indispensable part of modern life—but they’ve also created new challenges in the workplace. In this conversation, Kris and [...]
SCRS Quick Tip: ADAS Calibration Documentation
In today’s repair environment, documentation isn’t just important—it’s essential. In this conversation, Josh and Michael discuss the growing need for precise and intentional [...]
SCRS Quick Tip: Turning Certifications into Customers
Getting certified is an investment—but certification alone doesn’t bring vehicles to your door. In this discussion, Kris and Barry dive into the real [...]
SCRS Quick tip: Welding Adjustments
. In this discussion, Gary and TJ discuss insights that affect proper welds, including how factors like material thickness, electrode wire, voltage, and heat [...]
SCRS Quick Tip: Weld Test Station
Before a technician lays down a weld on a vehicle, it’s critical to know that the weld will hold up to the structural [...]
SCRS Quick Tip: ADAS Target Tolerance
As vehicle technology advances, precise calibrations have never been more critical. In this conversation, Josh and Michael discuss why adherence to procedures and [...]
SCRS Quick Tip: Oil Injection in AC Recharge
Consistency, culture, and clear standards are essential in the collision repair industry—and training plays a key role in making that happen. In this [...]