67 episodes
The Collision Vision Auto Body News
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5.0 • 22 Ratings
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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 entertain while covering the full scope of the current state of the industry---and where it is headed. So come along for the ride, and level up with The Collision Vision.
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Ep. 67: Straight to the Talent Source - Talking School Programs With Jeff Wilson
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 foundational stage of the future of the collision industry, recruiting the next generation of technicians, retaining this young talent, and much more. Enjoy the show!
Website: https://www.humbleisd.net/o/kphs/staff?search=wilson&filter_ids=324787
Twitter/ X: @KPHSauto
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Ep. 66: Stand Out in Marketing & Recruiting with Diane Benting
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
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Ep. 65: Leading Forward to Solve the Technician Shortage with I-CAR
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 repair technicians, and that’s exactly what we’re going to talk about today as well! Enjoy the show!
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Ep. 64: How Independent Body Shops Can Thrive in a Consolidating Industry with Michelle Sullivan
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 increasingly consolidated industry. Enjoy the show!
Connect with Michelle:
msullivan@certifiedcg.com
https://certifiedcg.com/
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Ep. 63: The Value of State Organizations & Regional Trade Shows with Jill Tuggle & Josh Kent
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 of the Auto Body Association of Texas. Today, we’ll talk about some trends they’re seeing in our industry across the nation, the importance of being involved in your local association, and the value of regional shows for the collision repair industry. Enjoy the show!
Connect with the Carolina's Collision Association here: https://carolinascollisionassociation.com/
Connect with Auto Body Association of Texas here: https://abat.us/ of email Jill Tuggle here: jill@abat.us -
Ep. 62: Being Firm But Flexible in Regional MSO Growth With Jordan Beshears of Steve's Auto Body
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/
Customer Reviews
Two Thumbs Up
Always great listening to Mike! Have to appreciate him for sharing the industry knowledge he possesses. Love the Positive perspective that Cole brings to the conversations.
René Estevez
Land Rover Dallas - Snell Collision Center.
Great for even Non-Auto Industry Listeners
I work in IT and really enjoyed the business side of the conversation. Specifically the ideas on employee retention bonus. These are ideas that can be applied to any business today.
The Collision Vision
I found this podcast extremely informative and interesting. Excellent host and excellent guest! Keep up the good work.
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