The Collision Vision

Welcome back to The Collision Vision podcast with Part 2 of our conversation with Dave Luehr, founder of The Limitless Entrepreneur. We dive into some of the "secrets" from Dave's book, "America's Greatest Body Shops," and discuss hard-hitting, impactful topics such as busting old beliefs, overcoming challenges of the family operated business, building a sustainable business model, getting customers to your door and more.

You can find Dave Luehr's book "The Secrets of America's Greatest Body Shops" on Amazon or Audible.

We thank US Autocure for sponsoring this episode.

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On this episode of The Collision Vision we talk with Industry Thought Leader Dave Luehr. Dave is a highly regarded collision business coach, owner of Elite Body Shop Solutions (www.elitebodyshopsolutions.com), founder of the Limitless Entrepreneur (www.thelimitlesse.com), and the writer of "The Secrets of America's Greatest Body shops." Dave has immense knowledge of the collision industry and has an incredible way of articulating, and breaking down, what it takes to be successful in the collision industry. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we talk about winning within the collision industry, becoming a better leader, being the employer of choice in your community, and much more.

Enjoy the show and be sure to tune in next week for Part 2!

We thank US Autocure for sponsoring this episode.

Have you considered infrared curing? US Autocure designs the world's most advanced gas-catalytic, medium wave, infrared curing systems available today. Shortened cure times, enhanced finish quality, and protection for EV batteries are all available with infrared. US Autocure systems can be installed in nearly every current spray booth configuration, so if your booth is limiting your ability to grow, visit www.usautocure.com to get started today!

Our guest today is Steve Olson, Managing Partner of Louisville Collision Centers. You may know Steve from his activity on social media, where he showcases an incredible facility and a unique, attractive culture. On today's show, we talk about how he built Louisville Collision Centers to what it is today without DRPs, how he built his culture, and where Louisville Collision's future is trending. I hope you enjoy the show!

We thank US Autocure for sponsoring this episode.

Have you considered infrared curing? US Autocure designs the world's most advanced gas-catalytic, medium wave, infrared curing systems available today. Shortened cure times, enhanced finish quality, and protection for EV batteries are all available with infrared. US Autocure systems can be installed in nearly every current spray booth configuration, so if your booth is limiting your ability to grow, visit www.usautocure.com to get started today!

On this episode of The Collision Vision we talk Custom with Ryan Evans! Ryan Evans is the lead painter for Count's Kustoms, the Las Vegas shop known for its over-the-top builds all over your TV. We talk about where Ryan got his start as a painter and the history behind Count's Kustoms. Ryan talks the role Custom plays in the automotive industry, the value of collision repair shops, and how to motivate a new generation of technicians to join the industry. We hope you enjoy the conversation!

We thank US Autocure for sponsoring this episode.

Have you considered infrared curing? US Autocure designs the world's most advanced gas-catalytic, medium wave, infrared curing systems available today. Shortened cure times, enhanced finish quality, and protection for EV batteries are all available with infrared. US Autocure systems can be installed in nearly every current spray booth configuration, so if your booth is limiting your ability to grow, visit www.usautocure.com to get started today!

On this episode of the Collision Vision, we talk to Kelly Logan, Senior Manager, Collision Repair Program at Rivian. We talk about the impact of electrification, and the growth opportunities EVs provide for collision repair industry. Additionally, we dive into the Rivian repair network, some high level shop attributes Rivian seeks, where the industry is in terms of autonomous vehicles, and much more. If you're excited about learning more about the future of the collision industry, you don't want to miss this episode!

We thank US Autocure for sponsoring this episode.

Have you considered infrared curing? US Autocure designs the world's most advanced gas-catalytic, medium wave, infrared curing systems available today. Shortened cure times, enhanced finish quality, and protection for EV batteries are all available with infrared. US Autocure systems can be installed in nearly every current spray booth configuration, so if your booth is limiting your ability to grow, visit www.usautocure.com to get started today!

This week's guest is Mike LeVasseur, Collision Industry Advocate and Senior Advisor for Focus Banking. In this episode we discuss Mike's background, how he got involved with Keenan Auto Body, and how he scaled Keenan to a major regional MSO. Mike also explains the difference between growing from one to two stores and two to ten-plus. Lastly, we talk about the process of selling your collision business and what to expect as you embark on that process.

We thank US Autocure for sponsoring this episode.

Have you considered infrared curing? US Autocure designs the world's most advanced gas-catalytic, medium wave, infrared curing systems available today. Shortened cure times, enhanced finish quality, and protection for EV batteries are all available with infrared. US Autocure systems can be installed in nearly every current spray booth configuration, so if your booth is limiting your ability to grow, visit www.usautocure.com to get started today!

Thomas talks about his story, his lofty growth plans, developing a stellar company culture at Absolute Collision (https://absolutecollisioncenter.com/), and solving the technician shortage crisis for good.

Follow along with Thomas' journey via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-goforth-b36260201/). Thomas can be reached at [email protected].

We thank US Autocure for sponsoring this episode.

Have you considered infrared curing? US Autocure designs the world's most advanced gas-catalytic, medium wave, infrared curing systems available today. Shortened cure times, enhanced finish quality, and protection for EV batteries are all available with infrared. US Autocure systems can be installed in nearly every current spray booth configuration, so if your booth is limiting your ability to grow, visit www.usautocure.com to get started today!

Industry icon Mike Anderson joins the Collision Vision on its premiere episode to discuss all things collision. In Part One of a two-part series with Mike, we talk about Mike's start in the industry, current trends, customer experience, the talent shortage and much more. In true Mike Anderson fashion, this episode is both educational and entertaining. Be sure to catch his key takeaways at the end of the episode and tune in next week for Part Two! Learn more about Mike's company, CollisionAdvice, at www.collisionadvice.com.

Welcome to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. Hosted by Cole Strandberg, each episode will feature an industry thought leader, business owner or collision pro diving deep into their knowledge of what it takes to be successful. We'll talk trends, culture, growth and scalability, to give actionable insights into how to elevate your business. This podcast will enlighten, engage and entertain while covering the full scope of the current state of the industry---and where it is headed. So come along for the ride, and level up with The Collision Vision.