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  • November 2023

    • November 2023

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    Mike Anderson, of Collision Advice, wrapped up the two-day event on Tuesday telling attendees how to 'Be Extraordinary.'
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    Educate & Elevate

    Nov. 28, 2023
    FenderBender Management Conference brings program to Denver area
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    Know Your Competition

    Lindsey Gainer
    Nov. 27, 2023
    Are you in a crowded market? Get to know your neighbors and do a little strategic research.
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    Mechanical Services in Collision Repair

    Noah Brown
    Nov. 22, 2023
    Mechanical services are starting to become more common in collision repair operations. Learn how one Minnesota shop owner added mechanical repair offerings seamlessly.
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    Turn Around an Underperformer

    Enid Burns
    Nov. 21, 2023
    Turn around underperforming employees to bring your team together and employ a top-notch crew
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    Menefee: The Safety-related Parts Backorder Conundrum

    Nov. 20, 2023
    Although we cannot hold a customer's property because of the risk of liability to the shop, there are steps we can take to limit our liability

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    Lobsiger: Parts Don't Have to be a Pain Point

    Greg Lobsiger
    Nov. 17, 2023
    Returning just three incorrect parts per day wastes a whopping 378 hours per year. Are you measuring your parts return ratio?
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    Bryant: Technician Shortage: Really?

    Nov. 16, 2023
    Instead of accepting an alleged technician shortage, it's time to challenge convention and accept responsibility for our own futures.
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    Nylund's is a factory-authorized facility for Lexus and Lucid. Of survey respondents, 45% have at least one OEM certification.
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    Meeting the Challenge in 2023

    Jay Sicht
    Nov. 15, 2023
    Specialization has aided these two shop owners win against increased MSO competition and growing technology needs.
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    It’s a People Business

    Noah Brown
    Nov. 1, 2023
    Effective communication is essential in every shop. Here are some strategies to talk to your employees better.
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    3M Hosts Grand Opening for Skills Development Center

    Jay Sicht
    Nov. 1, 2023
    FenderBender joined industry VIPs Oct. 11 to attend the grand opening of the 3M Skills Development Center, a new 15,000-square-foot training facility in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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