Aime Szymanski, Author at BodyShop Business
Bill’s Auto Body: Owner Drives Toward $1 Million in Early 30s

When Bill Shaheen began his career working at a local collision shop, he took steps to build his own business by doing side work out of his home garage, which eventually led to opening Bill Shaheen Auto Body in Carbondale, Pa.

Crash Champions: Celebrating Women in the Collision Industry

Statistics show that there is a large range between male and female employees in the workplace, leading to an increased intimidation factor for women to enter into a male-dominated career.

Auto Body Concepts: Taking Care of the Community

Taking care of customers, employees and the community is central to Auto Body Concepts’ success.

Taming the Wild West: Westgate Auto Body

A bed and breakfast and a body shop? You better believe it. If you have a run-in with a buffalo, you can get your car fixed, a good night’s rest and then go check out Yellowstone National Park.

CARSTAR of Hamlin: Finishing First at the Track and the Shop

Chris Homrich of CARSTAR of Hamlin has raced to podium finishes and big wins in the Outlaw Sled Drag Racing Association.

Pat’s Body Shop: Putting the Muscle in Collision Repair

Sandra Scarlette is a professional bodybuilder and brings her competitive nature to her business, Pat’s Body Shop, to boost teamwork.

Bates Collision Center: Three P’s to Success

The three P’s – people, processes and promotion – are the key to Bates Collision Center’s success.

LJI Collision Center: Family Values Drive Success

Cleveland-based LJI Collision Center uses a process-centered environment and directional production to produce high-quality repairs efficiently.

Collision Boost Radio Podcast Reaches Industry Newcomers

Jeff and Marie Peevy created Collision Boost Radio, a weekly podcast series that debuted in February 2020 that offers insight to those considering a career in collision.

Collision Boost Radio Podcast Reaching Industry Newcomers

Jeff and Marie Peevy created Collision Boost Radio, a weekly podcast series that debuted in February 2020 that offers insight to those considering a career in collision.

CARSTAR Jungerman: Going Solar Pays Off

With an upfront investment of about $86,000 six years ago, CARSTAR Jungerman began seeing their decision pay off with every electric bill they’ve received since installation.

SCRS Asking Body Shops to Donate PPE to Health Care Workers

SCRS is asking body shops across the country to consider donating excess personal protective equipment to health care workers.