Automotive Finishes A-Plus
Network recently hosted 80 collision shop owners
and managers at its annual Vision Group
Conference at the Naples Grand Beach Resort in
Naples, Fla.
The conference combines comprehensive business
solutions to help repairers improve customer
service, employee growth, insurance
relationships, process refinement, productivity
and profitability.
, Managing Partner of
Robert Lane and Associates, a leading business
advisory headquartered in Toronto, delivered the
keynote on ‘How to compete and win in today’s
business world’. Bob educated the group about
undergoing a journey of change, business
intellect, competitive advantage, and
understanding of what is going on in the world
around you. Bob shared his wealth of
experiences and knowledge with all attendees to
help them know what they need to have in
business today to not only succeed, but to win!
, President, The
Fristoe Group, and Dan Bailey, former President,
CarStar Collision Centers, discussed the hot
topic of ‘Succession Planning,’ an in-depth look
into the long term reality of each attendee’s
company – and how to prepare their business for
future generations and/or how to make it more
attractive to potential purchasers
, Manager of
Business Consulting Services, Sherwin-Williams
Automotive Finishes, presented ‘Beyond Lean;’ a
deep dive into shop analytics, succession
planning and the next key steps for collision
industry facilities to adopt as they go further
along their lean journey
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After keynote and featured speakers, a number of
breakout sessions were held in tandem with
peer-to-peer discussion groups throughout the
three-day event. The discussion groups gave
attendees the chance to review financial
performance, discuss lean implementation, build
marketing plans and define their goals.
“Our annual conference continues to support and
educate our Vision Group members, giving them
the competitive edge to succeed in this
challenging environment,” said Troy Neuerburg,
Manager of Marketing Business Services at
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes. “The
conference is just one of several meetings our
Vision Group Members attend and all are designed
to keep their businesses at the industry
forefront.”
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes began the
A-Plus Network Vision Group Program in 2000 and
now has two independent owners groups, one
manager’s group, two dealership collision center
groups and one Canadian collision facility
leadership group. These groups consist of both
single and multiple shop owners and managers.
Square One Systems, Inc., one of the premier
independent “20-Group” providers in the
industry, administers and moderates the A-Plus
Network Vision Groups.
A-Plus Network members not only benefit through
their Vision Group participation, but are also
assisted by the program’s many business-building
opportunities. These include specialized
marketing and management programs, industry
leading business training through A-Plus Network
University, insurance relations programs,
loyalty benefits and specialized programs and
services from outstanding contributors.
The A-Plus Network recently added social media
and marketing services for its members through
Admin Concepts. Using these new services,
members can now stay in touch and promote their
businesses through Facebook®, Twitter® and other
social media services.
For more information about the Sherwin-Williams
Automotive Finishes A-Plus Network, its
features, advantages and benefits visit www.a-plusnetwork.com; or
call the A-Plus Network Hotline at 1-800-386-
3881.
