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    Augmented reality is used here as an overlay to a client’s vehicle for diagnostics.
    Noah Brown
    Oct. 31, 2023
    Once a novelty, virtual reality is now a staple in the national tech scene. See how it could help your shop’s training regimen one day soon.
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    Noah Brown
    Oct. 29, 2023
    Shops are being asked to take on more than ever before. Focusing on three key areas of your shop can help you stay ahead.
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    Young driver
    Kacey Frederick
    Oct. 27, 2023
    How shops can capture the attention of the younger generation
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    Man posting to social media in the dark
    Nolan O'Hara
    Oct. 26, 2023
    A solid policy will provide clarity and protect your business and protect privacy.
    Courtesy of TCCI
    TCCI, which manufactured electric compressors in Ningbo, China, was looking to bring more of that work to North America. At the same time, the State of Illinois was pushing to bring green energy projects to the state, sparking conversations with Governor Pritzker’s office to support an EV compressor manufacturing plant.
    Kacey Frederick
    Oct. 25, 2023
    How an EV compressor manufacturing facility became a center for innovation and careers.

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    Lindsey Gainer
    Oct. 24, 2023
    Don't fret when your shop makes a mistake. Have a plan and respond responsibly.
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    Lindsey Gainer
    Oct. 23, 2023
    Whether or not you're in the DRP world, insurer relationships are key to good business.
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    Greg Lobsiger
    Oct. 19, 2023
    Here are a handful of steps you can take to help get your paint and materials gross profit to the benchmark goal of 50% gross profit.
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    Matt Hudson
    Oct. 17, 2023
    This Illinois shop has an expert strategy to use multiple buildings and segment repair work.
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    Burnout
    Tiffany Menefee
    Oct. 16, 2023
    As shop owners or managers, we need to be able to tell when we are holding our shop or employees back because we have not learned self-care. And knowing is half the battle.
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    People Development
    Drew Bryant
    Oct. 13, 2023
    The process can be a tricky balance between pushing people to grow, avoiding stagnation, and premature advancement.