Collision Buzz

In the first episode of season four, we are joined by Geralynn and Laura Kottschade, owners of Jerry's Abra located in Mankato, MN! After winning Franchisee of the Year at the 2023 Driven Brands US Collision Conference, Jerry's Abra decided to make a change. Tune in for valuable insights on succession planning and learn how Geri and Laura have transitioned their business within their family!

In this episode, we are diving into the importance of the Disassembly for Repair (DFR) process. This approach is crucial for diagnosing, repairing and maintaining vehicles at the highest level of quality. Join us as we hear from industry professionals Jeremy Buller, Mike Peek, Bobby Shamoon, and Nick Floyd in understanding, developing, and implementing a DFR (Pre-Op) Process in your body shop.

In today's conclusion of our two-part series, we wrap up the discussion on expanding your collision repair business with a focus on actionable strategies and real-life success stories. Joined once again by prominent leaders from the Driven Brands team, we delve deeper into the current market dynamics and reveal untapped avenues for growth and optimizing your work-mix to enhance your business strategies.

In today's episode, part one of a two-part series, we dive into the numerous opportunities for growth and why now might be a good time to expand your collision repair business. With guests from the Driven Brands leadership team, we discuss the current market landscape, the importance of strategic growth, and how to identify new opportunities. Our panel of experts shares insights on optimizing work-mix, maintaining strong internal culture, and capitalizing on underserved markets.

In the first episode of season 3, we explore how you can breathe new life into your body shop by breaking away from the traditional methods and processes that might be holding you back. From fixing inefficient workflows to updating technology - this episode's guests Richard Fish (Fix Auto USA MSO) and Chase Marchese (CARSTAR MSO) - discuss their journeys from single-store operators to 5+ locations and growing, addressing common roadblocks that prevent body shops from running at their best and sharing strategies to overcome them.

In this episode, we explore the ins and outs of the Tesla Certification Program. With a growing number of Tesla vehicles on the road and the growing EV shift in the automotive industry, learning how to repair these vehicles properly is becoming necessary for collision repair operators. So what does it take for a collision repair shop to become Tesla certified, and what benefits can it offer both shops and Tesla owners? We speak with Tesla-certified collision repair shop owners to learn about the certification process and the challenges and rewards of working on Tesla vehicles.

This live episode of Collision Buzz was recorded on stage at the 2022 Fix Auto USA Conference.

Co-hosted by Driven Brands Collision - Sr. Vice President of Operations, Dennis O'Mahoney, and Sr. Director of Marketing, Jennifer Paulino - the episode features top-performing Fix Auto Franchise leaders discussing their best strategies when it comes to marketing, operations, and planning for the future.

In the second part of this two-part series of Collision Buzz, we conclude our conversation with well-known industry speaker, consultant, and business owner, Mike Anderson, who shares his wealth of knowledge and insights with our own Driven Brands' Collision Group Coaches.

During this sit down our coaches discuss a range of strategies around growing your team, managing the high volume of WIP, dealing with stress in the current environment, customer service strategies, and so much more.

In the first part of a two-part episode of Collision Buzz, we bring in well-known industry speaker, consultant, and business owner, Mike Anderson, to share his wealth of knowledge and insights with our own Driven Brands' Collision Group Coaches.

During this sit down our coaches discuss a range of strategies around growing your team, managing the high volume of WIP, dealing with stress in the current environment, customer service strategies, and so much more.

This special episode of Collision Buzz was recorded live and on stage at the 2022 CARSTAR Conference.

Hosted by Driven Brands Collision Senior Director of Marketing, Jennifer Paulino - the episode features past Collision Buzz guests and CARSTAR brand leaders discussing their approach to an integrated marketing plan.

The discussion encompasses everything from community involvement to a strong digital presence.