This week's key takeaway:

Embracing Innovation and Supporting the Industry - with Steve O'Brien

Episode intro:

It's coming around to that time of year again - the time when we start thinking about the Paint & Panel Bodyshop Awards.

We've got our old mate Steve O'Brien from iBodyshop on the show this week. iBodyshop are sponsoring the awards once again this year, so we pick Steve's brains about what makes an award winner, and why it's important for you to come to the awards, whether you're nominated or not.

Stay tuned for the inside track on the biggest industry event of the year!

In this week's episode you will learn:

-What's new in iBodyshop

-The concept of Kaizen (never-ending improvement)

-What to expect from the Bodyshop Awards this year

-How to nominate yourself and other people

-What you need to demonstrate to have the best chance of winning an award

-Why Steve keeps coming back to sponsor the event

Show links:

** Go to Paint & Panel Live and the Paint & Panel Bodyshop Awards on Nov 17th. Get your early bird 30% discount at: http://www.paintandpanel.com.au/bodyshopawards

** Ben's recommended book: Darren Hardy - The Compound Effect can be purchased [here](https://www.amazon.com.au/Compound-Effect/dp/159315724X)

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