In this episode of the FenderBender Interview Series, Ryan Cropper, the owner of Able Body Shop in Anchorage, Alaska, provides insight about how shop owners can know when it's an ideal time for them to expand their business.
Research indicates that, by investing in training and career planning, body shops can significantly improve their chances of hiring and retaining skilled technicians.
Rodd Hallett, the director of operations for Herbers Autobody and Repair in Edmonton, Alberta, explains how his employer has developed a reputation for being extremely efficient with repair work.
While Ryan Seever helps lead the shop floor at a productive, $3.3-million-per-year facility, he also tutors industry peers through the creation of innovative YouTube videos
Stan Medina, the owner of Certified Collision Works in Corpus Christi, Texas, and a veteran of 25 years in the collision repair industry, offers his tips for taking your business to the next level.
If you want to save enough money for all necessary forms of shop training these days, it’s important to set money aside each month, and analyze your training budget often.
According to stats from the 2019 FenderBender Industry Survey, when body shops utilize a pay system that’s hourly plus commission, it can inspire peerless technician productivity.
While body shop operators often have precious little free time, there are often overlooked ways to carve out time in your schedule to refine your marketing efforts.
Ken Hunnell, the general manager of All Angles Collision Repair in Kansas, notes the ways in which utilizing lean philosophies in 2015 greatly improved his shops' cycle time.
Mercedes and McLaren are now utilizing new glass technology from Research Frontiers, in an effort to, in part, improve gas mileage. And other automakers appear poised to follow suit.
In this episode of the CollisionCast, Gary Chou and Jack Chang of Matthews Real Estate Investment Services in California break down what body shop owners should know when they're selling business property.
