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It’s Time for SEMA

No other event puts all the movers and shakers of the automotive world in one place at one time to conduct business, network, learn, discuss trends and peer into the future to see where we as an industry might be headed.

Sean Donohue
By Sean Donohue
Sean Donohue joined Babcox Media in early 2008. Prior to this, he worked in sales and marketing for the Akron Beacon Journal. Over the last decade, Donohue has served in a variety of sales roles, most recently Vice President of Sales and Publisher of BodyShop Business. Other roles have included Group Publisher of TechShop, Motorcycle & Powersports News, AutoSuccess, Professional Carwashing & Detailing and Engine Builder brands. Sean is a graduate of Kent State University.
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I know when it’s coming. Where I live, the nighttime temperatures get a little cooler, it’s a little darker when I wake up to make the coffee, and the trees start to shed some leaves. And I get busy. Really busy.

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It’s SEMA time.

It’s an exciting time for everyone in the automotive aftermarket. It’s all hands on deck at our company as we strategize, prepare and plan for the automotive aftermarket’s biggest and most prestigious show. 

No other event puts all the movers and shakers of the automotive world in one place at one time to conduct business, network, learn, discuss trends and peer into the future to see where we as an industry might be headed. 

Make sure to check out our section in the SEMA Show Daily for live coverage during the show. Also, visit bodyshopbusiness.com for all the latest news at the show.

We all know how busy SEMA can be, but if you see me, make sure to say hello. And have a great show! 

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Building Charitable Giving into Your Auto Body Shop’s Business Plan

Planning, thoughtful implementation and thorough tracking of results will deliver a successful philanthropic program that also delivers a return on investment.

Jason Wong
By Jason Wong
Jason Wong, who was named the 2022 CARSTAR Franchisee of the Year, is the owner of CARSTAR Auto World in the Bay Area with locations in San Francisco and San Jose. Wong, who joined CARSTAR in 2018 after several decades of operating a collision repair facility, built an exemplary business model with CARSTAR that delivered exponential growth for his first CARSTAR location. He generates outstanding performance across all CARSTAR KPIs, from length of rental to CSI scores. He is known for providing superior customer service, community philanthropy and industry leadership, all with a humble attitude and engaging smile.
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Almost everyone knows the old adage, “Doing well by doing good.” For our team, that isn’t just a slogan — it’s part of the fabric of our business. 

Many collision repair shops do philanthropic programs during the holidays, which is great, but we look at giving back as part of our year-long strategic business plan. It helps connect us with the community every month and gives our customers another reason to choose CARSTAR for the highest-quality collision repair.

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