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    • October 2024 FenderBender

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    The Importance of Checklists in Collision Repair

    Greg Lobsiger
    Oct. 11, 2024
    Prevent safety issues for every vehicle that leaves your shop and improve profitability at the same time.
    Photo by Jay Sicht
    1. BendPak 2023 SEMA Show Outdoors
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    SEMA Show Preview: Q and A

    Emily Kline
    Oct. 10, 2024
    Find out what's new, notable, and special about the 2024 SEMA Show
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    Operations

    Making Your Work in Process Work 

    Todd Kortemeier
    Oct. 9, 2024
    Sometimes trying to do too much means you’re not able to do enough.
    Megan Mueller
    Megan Mueller is the founder of the Mountain States Collision Repair Association and serves as the president of its board.
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    MAINTAINING AN IMAGE: Owner Stan Medina has focused on keeping a clean, organized shop.
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    Tech, Techs, and Tools

    Oct. 4, 2024
    As vehicle technology continues to advance, the need for capable technicians and tools has never been more important.

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    Menefee: Spotting Unprofitable Repairs

    Tiffany Menefee
    Oct. 3, 2024
    Lessons Learned from Experience Can Show Which Jobs to Accept and Which to Turn Away.
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    Shannon's Auto Body Grand Opening in 2023
    Cool Shops

    Snap Shop: Shannon's Auto Body

    Abdulla Gaafarelkhalifa
    Oct. 1, 2024
    Greater Minnesota is where recreation means work for repairers.
    Photo Courtesy of Jim Byron
    Jim Byron has created a culture of retention by making the workplace a welcoming environment for people who want to be in this industry.
    Operations

    The Best Introduction to the Collision Industry? An Early One

    Lindsey Gainer
    Oct. 1, 2024
    Introducing collision careers to high school students can put them on a trajectory to success at a young age.
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    Build Out a Rockin’ Training Regimen

    Noah Brown
    Oct. 1, 2024
    Learning is essential for your shop’s success. Learn how to take your shop’s training portfolio to the next level.
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    Sales Culture: Closing Current Traffic

    Steve Trapp
    Oct. 1, 2024
    Improve your shop’s assignment conversion and closing ratio to combat dwindling sales.
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    Bryant: Seeing Through the Smoke

    Drew Bryant
    Oct. 1, 2024
    Together, we can unmask the realities of insurance claims to empower our customers and enhance the quality of our industry.
    Jay Sicht
    The scope of the SEMA Show is massive, from the outdoor exhibits to the four indoor halls.
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    Are You Ready for the SEMA Show?

    Jay Sicht
    Oct. 1, 2024
    Here are some suggestions to make the most of your week.