CollisionCast

In this edition of CollisionCast, Connecticut shop co-owner Jeff Olender explains the benefits of "boots-on-the-ground" leadership, such as how it can gain the respect of a staff.

In this episode of CollisionCast, Charles Amos Roush, who recently retired after 63 years in collision repair, offers advice for how to thrive in small market, such as using grassroots marketing efforts like aiding those locked out of vehicles.

In the inaugural episode of From the Editors, vice president of content Bryce Evans and editorial director Anna Zeck break down the biggest stories in the February issue of FenderBender.

First, the two discuss why it’s important to be a lifelong learner and an accepting beginner (as well as why Anna will never hack it as a pro golfer and Bryce as a concert pianist) (2:00). Then, learn the three hiring tips during the recruiting and interviewing process, straight from our cover story, “The Hiring Handbook” (6:15). To round out the issue, find out how to implement Jason Boggs’ tactics for redefining what success and failure looks like to your team (12:10). 

And finally, get a behind-the-scenes look at FenderBender’s latest launch, the ADAPT: Automotive Technology Summit, happening May 31-June 2 in Nashville (16:15).

This episode of CollisionCast examines when it's time to move your shop from downtown to the outskirts of town where the population is shifting. 

Aaron Glaser, owner of Glaser's Collision Centers, gives his advice on hiring for core values and attitude.

One vehicle restoration expert feels it's time that body shops reconsider taking on that type of work, mainly due to the additional revenue stream it can provide during slow periods.

Business leadership expert Peter Barron Stark offers tips for body shop owners looking to avoid burnout.

Collision repair industry veteran Frank Terlep sat down with FenderBender to explain how he stays passionate about the industry after four decades and four business ventures.

Longtime industry consultant Bill Sefcek breaks down the future of OEM certifications and the value of investing in them for body shop owners.

Mike Croker, an executive with Chief Collision, breaks down the foreseeable future of advanced driver-assistance systems.