In today's conclusion of our two-part series, we wrap up the discussion on expanding your collision repair business with a focus on actionable strategies and real-life success stories. Joined once again by prominent leaders from the Driven Brands team, we delve deeper into the current market dynamics and reveal untapped avenues for growth and optimizing your work-mix to enhance your business strategies. 

Whether you're an independent shop owner or affiliated with renowned franchise networks like Abra, CARSTAR, or Fix Auto, this episode promises to equip you with insights and advice tailored to independent body shop owners. 

Tune in now to discover the transformative strategies that will revolutionize your business and pave the way for unparalleled success.

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Thank you to all of our guests in this episode for their participation. 

GUESTS

• Damien Reyna, COO - US Collision
  Driven Brands Collision
• Brian Newberry, VP of Development - US Collision
  Driven Brands Collision
• Tony Mammone, VP of Strategy & Analytics - CARSTAR Canada
  CARSTAR Canada
• Lesa Laird, VP of Franchise Services - US Collision
  Driven Brands Collision
   

HOST

• Ron Zappetillo, Sr. Field Performance Manager
  Driven Brands Collision

PRODUCER

• Eliezer Plasencia, Creative Marketing Manager
  Driven Brands Collision

In today's episode, part one of a two-part series, we dive into the numerous opportunities for growth and why now might be a good time to expand your collision repair business. With guests from the Driven Brands leadership team, we discuss the current market landscape, the importance of strategic growth, and how to identify new opportunities. Our panel of experts shares insights on optimizing work-mix, maintaining strong internal culture, and capitalizing on underserved markets. 

Whether you're an independent shop owner or part of a franchise network like Abra, CARSTAR, or Fix Auto, this episode will provide valuable insights and tips for growing your business in today's fast-paced, high-demand environment. Don't miss this chance to learn from industry leaders and discover new strategies to take your business to the next level.
 

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Thank you to all of our guests in this episode for their participation. 

GUESTS

• Damien Reyna, COO - US Collision
  Driven Brands Collision
• Brian Newberry, VP of Development - US Collision
  Driven Brands Collision
• Tony Mammone, VP of Strategy & Analytics - CARSTAR Canada
  CARSTAR Canada
• Lesa Laird, VP of Franchise Services - US Collision
  Driven Brands Collision
   

HOST

• Ron Zappetillo, Sr. Field Performance Manager
  Driven Brands Collision

PRODUCER

• Eliezer Plasencia, Creative Marketing Manager
  Driven Brands Collision

In the first episode of season 3, we explore how you can breathe new life into your body shop by breaking away from the traditional methods and processes that might be holding you back. From fixing inefficient workflows to updating technology - this episode's guests Richard Fish (Fix Auto USA MSO) and Chase Marchese (CARSTAR MSO) - discuss their journeys from single-store operators to 5+ locations and growing, addressing common roadblocks that prevent body shops from running at their best and sharing strategies to overcome them.

Fish, who won Fix Auto USA's 2022 Franchisee of the Year award, and Marchese, a veteran who recently opened the 1,000th Driven Brands Collision repair facility - highlight real-world examples of how changing the way you work can lead to improved efficiency and increased profitability. 

Whether you're a seasoned shop owner or just starting out, this episode will provide you with actionable insights and practical advice for revitalizing your body shop and taking your business to the next level. So listen today as we break the mold and discover new paths to success for today's body shop.
 

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Thank you to all of our guests in this episode for their participation. 

GUESTS

• Richard Fish, Owner-Operator
  FIX AUTO CARLSBAD VILLAGE
  FIX AUTO KEARNY MESA
  FIX AUTO LAKE FOREST
  FIX AUTO LONG BEACH
  FIX AUTO OCEANSIDE
  FIX AUTO SAN CLEMENTE
  FIX AUTO SIGNAL HILL
  FIX AUTO TUSTIN
   
• Chase Marchese, Owner-Operator 
  CARSTAR PATRIOT AUTO BODY
  CARSTAR PATRIOT AUTO BODY ALBERT PIKE
  CARSTAR PATRIOT AUTO BODY CONWAY
  CARSTAR PATRIOT AUTO BODY LITTLE ROCK
  CARSTAR PATRIOT AUTO BODY MAUMELLE

HOST

• Ron Zappetillo, Sr. Field Performance Manager
  Driven Brands Collision

PRODUCER

• Eliezer Plasencia, Creative Marketing Manager
  Driven Brands Collision

In this episode, we explore the ins and outs of the Tesla Certification Program. With a growing number of Tesla vehicles on the road and the growing EV shift in the automotive industry, learning how to repair these vehicles properly is becoming necessary for collision repair operators. So what does it take for a collision repair shop to become Tesla certified, and what benefits can it offer both shops and Tesla owners? We speak with Tesla-certified collision repair shop owners to learn about the certification process and the challenges and rewards of working on Tesla vehicles. 

Tune in to learn more about the Tesla collision repair certification program and the importance of using trained technicians for repairs on these advanced vehicles.
 

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Thank you to all of our guests in this episode for their participation. 

GUESTS

• Brad Payne, Director of Business Development
  CARSTAR North Toronto
• Ernie Loggarakis, Owner and Operator
  Fix Auto Skokie
• Jason Wong, Owner-Operator
  CARSTAR Auto World Collision
  CARSTAR Auto World Collision San Jose
• Micah Elsom, Director of Operations
  ABRA Fort Collins
  ABRA Greeley

HOST

• Ron Zappetillo, Sr. Field Performance Manager
  Driven Brands Collision

PRODUCER

• Eliezer Plasencia, Creative Marketing Manager
  Driven Brands Collision

This live episode of Collision Buzz was recorded on stage at the 2022 Fix Auto USA Conference.  

Co-hosted by Driven Brands Collision -  Sr. Vice President of Operations, Dennis O'Mahoney, and Sr. Director of Marketing, Jennifer Paulino - the episode features top-performing Fix Auto Franchise leaders discussing their best strategies when it comes to marketing, operations, and planning for the future.  

The 50-minute conversation covers a range of topics from tackling the challenges of modern customer expectations to planning for the EV and technology evolution that is nearing closer every day. Dennis and Jennifer lead our guests through impactful discourse allowing each of the owner-operators to divulge their best tips and insights that are certain to help fellow body shop owners improve their operations. 
 

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Thank you to all our guests in this month's episode.

GUESTS 

• Alex Doria, Owner-Operator
  Fix Auto Santee
• Richard Fish, Owner-Operator
  Fix Auto Carlsbad Village
  Fix Auto Kearny Mesa
  Fix Auto Lake Forest
  Fix Auto Long Beach
  Fix Auto Oceanside
  Fix Auto San Clemente
  Fix Auto Signal Hill
  Fix Auto Tustin
• Jesse Hord, Owner-Operator
  Fix Auto Capital City
  Fix Auto Orangevale
  Fix Auto Roseville
• Ernie Loggarakis, Owner-Operator
  Fix Auto Skokie

HOSTS

• Dennis O'Mahoney, Sr. Vice President of Operations, Collision
  Driven Brands
• Jennifer Paulino, Sr. Director of Marketing, Collision
  Driven Brands
   

PRODUCER

• Eliezer Plasencia, Creative Marketing Manager
  Driven Brands Collision

In the second part of this two-part series of Collision Buzz, we conclude our conversation with well-known industry speaker, consultant, and business owner, Mike Anderson, who shares his wealth of knowledge and insights with our own Driven Brands' Collision Group Coaches. 

During this sit down our coaches discuss a range of strategies around growing your team, managing the high volume of WIP, dealing with stress in the current work environment, customer service strategies, and so much more.  

Mike Anderson is an acclaimed champion of everything that is, or could be, right about the industry. As one of the most knowledgeable people in his field, he is a sought-after speaker, author, and consultant, who can discuss and teach on a wide range of topics – from the politics affecting collision repair, to researching repairs properly via technology, to giving and getting the best from insurers, to creating a unified and supportive work culture, to performing a safe and correct repair – just to name a  few things!

Tune in and enjoy this highly impactful and beneficial episode.

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Thank you to all our guests in this month's episode.

GUESTS 

• Mike Anderson, Consultant and Speaker
  Collision Advice
   
• Kris Joeckel, Field Performance Manager
  ABRA Auto Body Repair
   
• Erik Long, Field Performance Manager
  Fix Auto USA

HOST

• Ron Zappetillo, Sr. Field Performance Manager
  CARSTAR

PRODUCER

• Eliezer Plasencia, Creative Marketing Manager
  Driven Brands Collision