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, the presentation highlights how a CFO can help shops navigate growth, maintain profitability, and prepare for the future …even for single-location operators.
This session was part of the IDEAS Collide Showcase, hosted by SCRS and filmed live at the 2025 SEMA Show.
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