CollisionCast

This week's 3-minute, auto industry news report offers clarification on what ultimately determines body shops' "essential services" declaration.

In thi installment of the MSO Podcast, DJ Mitchell, vice president and co-owner of MITCHCO Collision Repair, offers tips on how to maximize space when setting up a satellite shop.

Art Harris, a partner with Finish Pros in Greater Atlanta, explains how his two body shops are helping their community by donating N95 masks to nursing homes and hospitals.

This week's 3-minute, auto-industry news report features an update on the numerous industry events the coronavirus has impacted. 

The author of The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever, Michael Bungay Stanier, shares how a leader can show up and lead genuinely every day.

This week's 3-minute, auto-industry news report features a noteworthy postponement of a heavily attended annual event due to coronavirus concerns.

In the first installment of her FenderBender podcast, marketing expert Megan Williams explains how shops with small staffs can nevertheless build their brand effectively.

In a brand-new episode of From the Editors, editorial director Anna Zeck and vice president of content Bryce Evans dive deep into what defines a great shop culture. That’s the topic of this month’s feature, the Best Workplaces, a peer-nominated program that recognizes the best cultures in the industry (2:30). One thing all the honorees have in common? Their ability to enjoy the journey, rather than stay single-mindedly focused on the results, and prioritize doing things the right way (4:50). Another leader who has done just that is Louie Sharp, owner of Sharp Auto Body and a venerable leader in the industry. We talk about Louie’s transformation as a leader (8:50), as well as his tips for genuinely caring about your people (10:20) and the power of managing by wandering around (12:00). Finally, we close out the episode by discussing how to find the best ways to refuel your energy as a leader (15:28), as well as easy tips for doing so throughout the workday (20:00).  

FenderBender's associate editor, Kelly Beaton, recaps auto industry news in a quick-hitting, 3-minute podcast.

In this edition of CollisionCast, CARSTAR executive Dean Fisher explains what he envisions for the foreseeable future of the collision repair industry, including franchises like his increasingly partnering with dealership facilities.