BodyShop Business: The Podcast

Jason Stahl interviews Andrew McInnes, U.S. collision and global brand protection manager for Ford Motor Company, on Ford's new position statements on pre- and post-diagnostic scanning, bumper fascia repair with ADAS technology, and aluminum structural repair.

Jason Stahl interviews PPG territory managers Andrew Gutierrez and Travis Caw on PPG's new Velocity paint line, a mid-tier line that offers professional-grade durability, great color matching at a great price, and high performance without a premium cost.

Jason Stahl interviews longtime collision industry veteran Jason Bartenen, founder and chief technician advocate for Collision ProAssist, on how his new company is filling a dire need in the collision industry by giving technicians access to technical information and support from a team of seasoned experts, OEM insiders and tool, equipment, and product specialists.

Jason Stahl interviews Ian Musselman, senior vice president, external affairs with LKQ Corp., on the significant of Right to Repair, the SMART Act and Repair Act and LKQ's efforts to promote and pass this important legislation.

Jason Stahl interviews Blair Womble, secretary and conference chair of the Women's Industry Network, on WIN's mission to drive industry sustainability by developing women through education and connections and also the organization's upcoming conference May 5-7, 2025 in Orlando, Fla.

Jason Stahl interviews Mike Cohen, product manager of FinishMaster by LKQ, on the merging of the LKQ PBE and FinishMaster businesses under one umbrella now called LKQ Refinish. Also, the combining of two legacy brands, Keystone Platinum Refinish and FinishMaster Smart products, into a new line called FinishMaster by LKQ.

Jason Stahl interviews Matt Ebert, founder and CEO of Crash Champions, on his rise from technician to leader of a 600-plus shop network, growth plans for 2024 and why multi-shop operations sometimes get a bad rap.

Jason Stahl interviews Vince and Domenic Lanza, auto body technicians at Serpentini Collision Center in Cleveland, Ohio, on what it's like working with their father, their remarkable success in the auto body industry and why young people their age should take a serious look at collision as a viable, rewarding and profitable career.

Jason Stahl interviews Alec Martinez, regional sales manager with Hospeco Brands Group, on the variety of products they have for the paint prep process and also the protection of the technician.

Jason Stahl interviews Matt Di Francesco, principle of High Lift Financial, on steps collision repair facility owners need to take now to ensure their eventual exit from their businesses is a smooth one.