1Collision Network will host a workshop for collision repairers seeking information on how to navigate the world of consolidation.
"Thriving in a Consolidating Marketplace" will take place at the Bella Vista Suites in Lake Geneva, Wis., on Tuesday, March 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program is designed for progressive, forward-thinking single and multi-shop owners, managers and marketing staff who are interested in discovering ways to thrive in a consolidated, DRP, Web, social and mobile world.
Attendees will be introduced to strategies, products and services that will help them be more successful in gaining market share and competing with regional and national chains. Attendees will also learn how they can use the latest sales and marketing techniques to capture, service and retain more customers, revenue and profit in a consolidating marketplace.
The presenters have more than 100 years of combined collision industry experience:
- Brandon Thomas is the COO at GMG EnviroSafe, serving as a risk management strategist for the collision industry. He is a former leader of a top 10 MSO with 30 locations in the Midwest and has a background in acquisitions, DRP relationships, lean implementation and Six Sigma.
- Jim Keller has been a single- and multiple-shop owner, franchisee and consolidator and is currently president of the 1Collision Network. He is a former board member and past chairman of the Automotive Service Association (ASA), former 3M/ARMS management workshop instructor, inductee to the Collision Industry Hall of Eagles and 2003 BodyShop Business Executive of the Year.
- Frank Terlep is CEO of Summit eMarketing Sherpas, focused on helping auto body and repair shops capture, service and retain more customers, revenue and profit through the use of its e-MarketPlace platform. Over the past 28 years, he has launched three start-ups, designed dozens of technology solutions, held executive positions at Mitchell International and AkzoNobel, wrote a book on lean and is former chairman of CIECA (Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association) and co-chairman of the CIC E-Commerce Committee.
- Mark Claypool is owner and CEO at Optima Automotive and SOP MD. He offers attendees a vast knowledge of Web presence management and search engine optimization. He is also a contributing editor at BodyShop Business and is the former executive director of the National Auto Body Council and Collision Repair Education Foundation.
- Steve Jones is an accomplished insurance industry consultant, providing a wealth of insight and experience as a former claims manager in Illinois with Progressive Insurance and as a former vice president at the Innovation Group.
The cost to attend is $99, which includes lunch and refreshments. Hotel rooms are available for a special rate of $89; call (800) 773-5119 to book and ask for the collision industry program rate. Attendance will be limited to 50 independent and dealership body shops to maintain program quality. The deadline to register is Feb. 28, or until the workshop is full.
More information:
Register here.
To register by phone, contact John at (414) 289-7650 or email [email protected].
