Thank you to our wonderful sponsor, Lombard Equipment, who sells new and refurbished equipment AND provides training on that equipment in your shop!
Reach out to them and get the help you need...
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

I'm excited to bring to you today Mister Blake Farley, the Executive VP of Operations for Quality Collision Group from the Southeast Collision Conference. Blake talks about how he used to get in his own way thinking he didn't need any feedback or help and changing that perspective allowed him to change the game.
We talk about so many good things today!

Contact Blake Farley Directly:
Email Blake: [email protected]
Quality Collision Group's website: https://www.qualitycollisiongroup.com/

Join the Collision Cocktail Hour monthly meetings!
Learn more here: https://collisioncocktailhour.com/
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For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at [email protected]

Support the show

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
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Thank you to our wonderful sponsor, Lombard Equipment, who sells new and refurbished equipment AND provides training on that equipment in your shop!
Reach out to them and get the help you need...
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

Next in our lineup from the Southeast Collision Conference is Jay Goninen, the President and Co-Founder of Wrench Way and the Podcast host of "Beyond the Wrench". Jay talks about some great things to consider about if you are looking to get some new technicians and also fantastic takeaways on ways to retain that top talent that you have!

Contact Jay Goninen Directly:
Email Jay: [email protected]
WrenchWay's Website: https://wrenchway.com/
Beyond the Wrench Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-wrench/id1503503473

Join the Collision Cocktail Hour monthly meetings!
Learn more here: https://collisioncocktailhour.com/
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Connect with Micki on LinkedIn Now! :) 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-woods-36374121/ 

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at [email protected]

Support the show

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at [email protected]

Join the Body Bangin' Facebook Group!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/989546031854134

Thank you to our wonderful sponsor, Lombard Equipment, who sells new and refurbished equipment AND provides training on that equipment in your shop!
Reach out to them and get the help you need...
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

Today we chat with Taylor Moss of OEC (OE Connection). Taylor talks about some of the main ways that shops are losing (leaking) profit and how you can stop the leaks!
Taylor utilizes Repair Logic and offers a free demo if you are interested.

Contact Taylor Directly:
Email Taylor: [email protected]
Request a Demo of Repair Logic: https://oeconnection.com/free-demo/

Join the Collision Cocktail Hour monthly meetings!
Learn more here: https://collisioncocktailhour.com/
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Connect with Micki on LinkedIn Now! :) 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-woods-36374121/ 

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at [email protected]

Support the show

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at [email protected]

Join the Body Bangin' Facebook Group!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/989546031854134

Thank you to Lombard Equipment, our wonderful sponsor, whose goal is to help improve the quality of people's lives.
Reach out to them and get the help you need...
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

Next in line at the SE Collision Conference we are taking with StrongLead's CEO, Bruce Schronce. Bruce and his team help grow collision centers. In his session he gives 5 critical aspects of growing your business, attracting, developing and retaining great people, leadership cohesion, and enjoying a meaningful and prosperous journey.

Contact Bruce Directly:
Email Bruce: [email protected]
StrongLead Website: https://stronglead.org/
Contact the StrongLead Team or a consultation: https://stronglead.org/contact/

Join the Collision Cocktail Hour monthly meetings!
Learn more here: https://collisioncocktailhour.com/

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Connect with Micki on LinkedIn Now! :) 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-woods-36374121/ 

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at [email protected]

Support the show

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at [email protected]

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/989546031854134

Lombard Equipment, our fantastic sponsor has 5 star online reviews, they do all of their own service and warranty work! Amazing! :)
Reach out to them today...
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

Kyle Motzkus, GM of Hunter Autobody,  and Danny Gredinberg of the DEG (Database Enhancement Gateway) are with us today!
Their session was called "Self Confidence: An advanced repair plan you can expand on."
They discussed the non-negotiable required operations and how they talk about some of these more complex things to the guest.
Their goal is to help you build a bullet proof repair plan supported by facts.

WATCH A VIDEO WITH DANNY ON THE USAGES OF THE DEG:
Episode #70 of Body Bangin' - Write Your Strongest Sheet
https://youtu.be/TcLSJbFJ9Ik

Contact Danny or Kyle directly
Email Danny: [email protected]
Email Kyle: [email protected]
DEG Website: https://degweb.org/

Join the Collision Cocktail Hour monthly meetings!
Learn more here: https://collisioncocktailhour.com/
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Connect with Micki on LinkedIn Now! :) 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-woods-36374121/ 

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at [email protected]

Support the show

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at [email protected]

Join the Body Bangin' Facebook Group!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/989546031854134

Lombard Equipment, our fantastic sponsor, has been in business for over 30 years providing equipment, service, training, AND support!
Reach out to them today!
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

Today we are chatting with Greg Peeters of Car ADAS Solutions. Greg's session was titled "The Critical Steps Involved to Achieve an OEM-Centric Calibration".
We chat about the good, the bad, the truths and untruths about ADAS as well as what it takes to do an accurate calibration as well as when and how to calibrate.

Contact Greg Peeters
Email Greg's team at Car ADAs: [email protected]
Car ADAS Website: https://caradas.com/
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-woods-36374121/ 

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at [email protected]

Support the show

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at [email protected]

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Thank you to Lombard Equipment - our sponsor of this series! Lombard Equipment not only sells new and used equipment but they have real LIVE people answer their phone!
Reach out to them and get the help you need...
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

Next in line at the SE Collisiion Conference we are taking with Matthew DiFrancesco who had a session titled "Building Value in Your Shop". Matt is the owner of High Lift Financial and the podcast host of "Your Business Your Life".

Today we talk about:

• How to build value in your business
• Business structuring
• How to exit your business one day
• And more!

Contact Matt Directly
Email Matt: [email protected]
High Lift Financial Website: https://highliftfinancial.com/
Your Business Your Life Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-business-your-life/id1587750001

Join the Collision Cocktail Hour monthly meetings!
Learn more here: https://collisioncocktailhour.com/
____________________________ 

Connect with Micki on LinkedIn Now! :) 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-woods-36374121/ 

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at [email protected]

Support the show

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at [email protected]

Join the Body Bangin' Facebook Group!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/989546031854134

Shoutout first and foremost to Lombard Equipment - our sponsor of this series and your #1 choice when looking to purchase new and refurbished equipment from Maine to Miami!
Reach out to them today!
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

We are kicking off the series from the SE Collision Conference 2024 in Greensboro, North Carolina with the one and only Mike Anderson of Collision Advice!
Mike had a couple of sessions:
1) Future-proof Your Shop: Tomorrow’s Success Starts with Today
2) 100% Disassembly

Today we talk about:

• Importance of 100% dissassembly
• What got you success is not going to be what gets you success in the future
• Current industry trends
• Manufacturer's supporting their certified collision shop network

Contact Mike Anderson Directly
Call Collision Advice: 703-898-0715
Collision Advice Website: https://collisionadvice.com/
Send an Email: https://collisionadvice.com/contact/
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For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at [email protected]

Support the show

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
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Winner of the 2024 Vehicle Care Rockstar Award given out by BodyShop Business went out to Clay Hoberecht - owner of Best Body Shop in Wichita!
Clay talks about what he does differently, why he does it and what separates him from other shops.

Reach out to Clay directly:

• Clay's Email: [email protected]
• Episode #55 with Clay: Get Paid for What You Do and Change Your Mindset with Clay Hoberecht: https://youtu.be/s46WhSvjClk
• Best Body Shop's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BESTBODYSHOPINWICHITA
• Collision Cocktail Hour: https://collisioncocktailhour.com
• Wichita Wagyu: https://wichitawagyu.com

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For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at [email protected]

Support the show

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at [email protected]

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Jordan Hendler & Josh Kent join me today to talk about the SE Collision Conference that will be happening very soon! From May 16-18th the festivities will be going down!

On Friday, May 16th there is an award ceremony with cocktails, games and a whole lot of fun. This event is by invite only or if you purchased a ticket to the attend the amazing classes.

Starting Saturday, May 17th at 8:30am EST the classes kick off with Mike Anderson of Collision Advice and sessions run all day. The tradeshow floor is free to anyone that would like to come by and that opens at 10am on Friday. 

Classes and the trade show floor run through Saturday May 18th.

Cost: Only $179 for all of the classes (for non-members) and $99 for members. Such a great value!

IMPORTANT LINKS:

• The full lineup of classes can be found here: https://carolinascollisionassociation.com/schedule-speakers/
• Main website: southeastcollisionconference.com
• Get tickets here: https://brushfire.com/southeastcollisionconference/scc/565643/register
• Email Jordan: [email protected]
• Email Josh: [email protected]

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-woods-36374121/ 

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at [email protected]

Support the show

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
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