Carve Out Your Space
I sit here planning to leave for AAPEX and SEMA on Sunday and I can’t help but reflect back on the excitement at NACE. The shops that attended were engaged and truly committed to growing their businesses and staying out in front. It was, to say the least, refreshing to see this level of interest
Seeing the Light
Repairers must understand they are far beyond bending metal, and insurers need to get out of the Dark Ages when it comes to paying for proper repairs.
The Shop: Paul Struhar of Centerline CARSTAR Collision Center
Paul Struhar Owner Centerline CARSTAR Collision Center, Strongsville, Ohio So what’s the story with that giant pike on your office wall? My son caught it on one of our fishing trips when he was 7 years old. Fishing is my favorite hobby – I wish I had more time to do it! Where do you
It Only Takes a Moment to Destroy Your Reputation
One scathing online review and your sterling reputation could be tarnished at best, severely corroded or destroyed at worst.
Joseph Carubba: 2013 BodyShop Business Collision Repair Shop Executive of the Year
Congratulations to our 30th collision repair professional to be honored with this prestigious award!
Empathy Rules
Find employees who have empathy and put them on your front lines. Your business will be better off for it.
The Shop: Daren Pierse of Arizona Collision Specialists
Daren Pierse Owner Arizona Collision Specialists, Scottsdale, Ariz. We hear it can get pretty hot in Arizona. I moved here in 1989 from Oklahoma at the end of October, and I thought it was the best thing in the world. It was dry and 70 degrees during the day and low 60s at night. But
Place Your Bets at the SEMA Show!
It’s SEMA Show time again, and you’re probably dreaming of the big win in Vegas. But even if you lose at the table, you can still walk away flush by taking in all that the show has to offer.
All Bets Are On at NACE
NACE returns to Las Vegas with a more concentrated educational program and exposition that is as sure a bet as you can make if you want to raise your business to new levels.
Walking Away from Your Family Business
Transitioning a business from parents to kids is an emotional yet common occurrence in the collision repair industry. Planning now can save everyone a lot of headaches.
The Shop: Rick Hudak of Village Auto Body
Rick Hudak Owner Village Auto Body, Richfield, Ohio How did you get into collecting antique firearms? A few years back, I had some modern guns, and I have kids in and out of the house all the time. Even though the guns were super locked up, it still made us a little nervous, and I
Making the Family Collision Repair Business Work
Communication is the key factor in making your family-run shop work.
