The five industry leaders announced by FenderBender on Wednesday bring a variety of collision repair experience to the educational sessions and deep-dive workshops they will lead at the conference.
Registration is open. More more speakers will be announced in the upcoming weeks.
2016 FenderBender Management Conference speakers will now include:
- Darrin Huggins National Collision Director, Berkshire Hathaway Automotive
[Session] It’s All About the People: How the Right Shop Culture Ensures Success
- Bob McSerry Owner, North Haven Auto Body
[Session] Using Diagnostics to Boost Repair Accuracy, Speed and Profitability
- Steve Trapp North American Services Manager, Axalta Coating Systems
[Session] Surefire Strategies for Hiring and Retaining Quality Staff
- Luigi Scola Co-Owner, CARSTAR Scola’s Collision Center
[Session] Mastering Efficiency Through Nonverbal Communication
- Larry Baker Owner, Baker Collision Express
[Session] How to Maintain a Double-Digit Net Profit Margin
In January, long-time industry consultant Mike Anderson was announced as the conference’s keynote speaker.
Previously announced 2016 FenderBender Management Conference speakers include:
- Mike Anderson Owner, Collision Advice
[Keynote] Choice, Chance, Change: Practicing the Three C’s to Grow Your Collision Repair Business
[Session] Get Paid: How to Improve Negotiations with Insurers
- Aaron Marshall Manager, Marshall Auto Body
[Workshop] Lean Theory and Real-World Implementation
- Ron Reichen Owner, Precision Paint and Body
[Session] The New DRP: Using OE Certifications to Drive Business
- Kevin Rains Owner, Center City Collision and Precision Frame & Body
[Session] Social Media Marketing that Works
- Jim Keller President, 1CollisionNetwork
[Session] Marketing is Everything: An Advanced Approach to Building a Better Bran
With sessions and speakers pulled from the best FenderBender magazine content from the last several years, the FenderBender Management Conference includes educational sessions, deep-dive workshops, panel and roundtable discussions, a keynote address, and networking opportunities all aimed at helping shop owners and managers make money, save money and work smarter.
