FBMC Talk Speakers Have Been Named

Sept. 13, 2017
Mike Anderson and David Roberts will deliver FenderBender Talk sessions, which aim to provide small roundtable discussions regarding the industries most-pressing issues.

Sept. 13, 2017—Mike Anderson and David Roberts will be delivering the FenderBender Talk session during the 2017 FenderBender Management Conference.

Anderson, owner of Collision Advice, will deliver four talks over the course of the conference:

  • What You Don’t Know About OEM Repair Planning: Anderson will share ships, details and knowledge to ensure a safe and proper repair.
  • How to Prepare for a Repair Future: Anderson will delve into the repair vs. replace conversation, offering solutions, resources and guides to help make the right decision each time.   
  • The Key to Optimal Throughput: Anderson will answer questions and offer solutions to common shop bottlenecks and offer strategies to boost operations.
  • Get Your Technicians Ready for the OEM Future: Anderson will fill attendees in on what they need to know to keep their team on board with advanced vehicle designs.


Roberts, managing director of FOCUS and a frequent presenter at industry conferences, will deliver one FenderBender Talk during the conference: How Much is Your Business Truly Worth?

The talk will dive into the future of collision repair, the independent’s place and how much your business is truly worth.   

The FenderBender Management Conference, scheduled from Sept. 27-29 in Chicago, will include educational sessions, deep-dive workshops, panel and roundtable discussions, and networking opportunities all aimed at helping shop owners and managers make money, save money and work smarter. Conference sessions and speakers were inspired by the best FenderBender magazine content and the most pressing topics in the industry today.

For more information or to register, visit fenderbenderconference.com     

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