Shop Inspiration

Indy Shop Profiles

	40 Down, 40 To Go Campbell Collision’s new ad campaign helped it grow its revenue 7 percent in 2009, making it clear on its 40th birthday that it plans to be around for 40 more years. Erika Rasmusson Janes
	Go Your Own Way After four years as partners and a tough-but-amicable split, dealer shop Mercedes Collision Center and indy repairer Valley Paint & Body are taking steps to grow their businesses on their own... Nichol Nelson
	Out of the Ashes A fire destroyed the home of Dave’s Auto Body, but not the heart of the business. Here’s how Dave Wierer recovered, rebuilt and ultimately transformed his collision center. Erika Rasmusson Janes
	Floor Plan Canadian Marty Reddick worked his way up from prepping paint jobs to owning the family business. Now, he’s gone back to the shop floor—and he’s realizing the benefits of working more closely... Erika Rasmusson Janes
	The Business of Relationships A steady approach: With their focus on quality repairs, satisfied customers and rock-solid dealership relationships, Marcia and Ken Boyce built a thriving business. Erika Rasmusson Janes

Dealer Shop Profiles

	Walk A Mile in Her Shoes Beth Meckel has grown her body shop from a $1 million to a $5 million operation during her tenure. No wonder she’s one of AkzoNobel’s Most Influential Women in Collision Repair. Holly Dolezalek
	Go Your Own Way After four years as partners and a tough-but-amicable split, dealer shop Mercedes Collision Center and indy repairer Valley Paint & Body are taking steps to grow their businesses on their own... Nichol Nelson
	A Great Diehl A body shop renovation helped this dealer-based collision center work twice as fast. Suzy Frisch
	Aussie Excellence How did a one-year-old business win an Australian “Repairer of the Year” award? By following eight principles that brought in big business. Holly Dolezalek
	Tried and True Dick’s Collision Center manager David Palmer, a former independent shop owner, keeps business humming by sticking to the basics—like getting paid—while refining 30 years of experience. Elizabeth Millard