I’m fortunate to have two guests with us today, both focused on something very cool very important in the world of Electric vehicles…. SAFETY! My guests today are Dirk Fuchs, former Director of Technical Programs and Services for I-CAR and now CEO and Founder of Electric Mobility Consulting, an organization that consults on some pretty hot topics in today’s collision repair environment, including all things EV repair. My other guest today is Dalan Zartman, COO of The Energy Security Agency. Today, we’ll run the gamut of EV topics… from safe repairs, the opportunity investing in EVs represents for shops, and EV collision impacts on the larger environment and the safety that comes along with that. Buckle up for a great conversation and enjoy the show! Dirk- Electricmobilityconsulting.net, [email protected], https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirk-fuchs-ba570baa/ Dalan— https://energysecurityagency.com 855-ESA-SAFE (911) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalan-zartman-bbb943227/

Today's guest is Frank Terlep, a well-known and highly successful entrepreneur within the collision repair space, and currently Vice President of ADAS Solutions for Opus IVS. Frank is truly a visionary in the space, and today we’ll talk a lot about the opportunities ADAS brings to the collision industry, some exciting emerging technologies, the future of collision repair, and more. Enjoy the show! Frank's Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankterlep/

Today’s episode is very exciting! We’re taking a step away from the business side of the collision repair, and instead have a bit of NASCAR-style fun. Today’s guest is Scott Brewer, Car Chief for NASCAR driver Corey LaJoie. Scott and host Cole Strandberg talk about his background and how he got into the exciting world of racing, what the role of a car chief is, and some great conversations surrounding teamwork and leadership. Enjoy this episode of the Collision Vision, on the lighter side and in the fast lane.

Today’s guest is Ryan Clark, Vice President of Eustis Body Shop, as six-store MSO out of Nebraska. Ryan and host Cole Strandberg have a lot to talk about, including how Eustis has grown to where it is today, the dynamics of a family business, Ryan’s… non-traditional… background that led him here today, and much more. Enjoy the show!

You've probably heard about "Right to Repair" in industry news of late, and you may or may not have dug into this battle waging in the background of the collision repair industry. Today, we'll speak with two of the foremost experts on the topic to update us where we are today and how the conversations surrounding "right to repair" will continue to shape our industry. Aaron Shulenburg is the Executive Director for the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and Wayne Weikel is the Vice President of State Government Affairs at Alliance For Automotive Innovation. In today’s conversation, Aaron, Wayne and host Cole Strandberg will dive into all the latest in the Right to Repair conversation and how it impacts you. Enjoy the show!

Paul Knowlton is the National Program Manager for Huntington National Bank, where he focuses on business financing - specifically funding for capital equipment- for companies in the collision repair industry, just like yours. Host Cole Strandberg has known Paul from the lense equipment leasing world for many years, and today, they talk about that, along with other business financing needs and how to get financed for growth. Enjoy the show!

Today's guest is Chase Landers who, along with his family, owns and operates Landers Towing and Collision, a three-store—and growing—MSO out of Illinois. Chase’s stores are massive, and their team aims to be “the future of collision repair.” On today’s show, we’ll talk about where Landers is today, and where it’s going, as well as the value of peer groups, and a whole lot more. Enjoy the show!

Our guest today is Deanna Acker, Founder and President of Motocruit. Motocruit is a recruiting firm specifically for the automotive and collision industries nationwide. Today, Deanna and host Cole Strandberg talk about the industry-wide talent shortage and how to best go about fixing that on a micro level for your business. Included in their conversation are some tips and tricks for hiring the people you need. Enjoy the show!

Our guest today was the first Tesla-certified body shop in the country, and maintains- across his 19 stores- a significant focus on the world of EVs, possessing certifications for Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, VINFast, and more. Mike Chilton is the owner of Chilton Auto Body, based out of Northern California, and he also happens to be one of the largest CARSTAR franchisees in the country. On today’s show, we’ll dive into Mike’s early adoption to EV repair, his experience franchising with CARSTAR, his positioning with insurers, and much more. Enjoy the show!

Something we talk about all the time on the collision vision is the desire for growth in your business. Today’s guest specializes in helping collision centers grow… in a number of ways. Venessa Di Vito is the Founder of Auto+ Performance, a full service automotive solutions company specializing in generating growth and results in sales, profits, traffic, and customer retention for Automotive Businesses across North America. On this episode, Venessa and host Cole Strandberg discuss recruitment and retention, and marketing within the collision repair industry and how you can put your shop’s message and value proposition in front of the right people. Enjoy the show!