Body Bangin'

I am talking with Michael Giarrizzo, CEO/President of DCR Systems, about embracing the change of our industry. As our vehicles become more complex things NEED TO CHANGE! Vehicles today are safety machines on wheels so what is your shop doing to make sure you are keeping those vehicles that come to you after a collision are being restored so they operate exactly like they would if they never would have gotten into an accident. We need to start taking on the responsibility of this to create a sustainable future in our industry!  No more are the days of just checking fit and finish!   Michael challenges shops to: 1 – establish your why 2 – create processes that are non-negotiable (consistency) 3 – have extensive documentation (documentation before, during and after the repair including manufacturer repair procedures, videos, photos, notes, etc.) 4 – create quality control check points throughout your shop (ask your team where those QC checks should be. Utilize your team to make your business better.) If you want to ask any questions of Michael or inquire about becoming one of his licensed shops you can email him directly at: mgiarrizzo@dcrsystems.net [mgiarrizzo@dcrsystems.net] Links to Michael’s past Body Bangin’ interview - Episode #30 – Becoming a Lean, Mean, Auto Body Repair Machine: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-30-becoming-a-lean-mean-auto-body-repair-machine/id1558234037?i=1000553311049 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-30-becoming-a-lean-mean-auto-body-repair-machine/id1558234037?i=1000553311049] On YouTube: https://youtu.be/3YVwWiA9Um0?si=-CtQbNXGGYDoPf07 [https://youtu.be/3YVwWiA9Um0?si=-CtQbNXGGYDoPf07] ____________________________  Connect with Micki on LinkedIn Now! :)  https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-woods-36374121/  For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/bodybangin] For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com [https://collisioncentermarketing.com/] Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com [micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com] Join the Body Bangin' Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/989546031854134 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/989546031854134]

Thank you to our wonderful sponsor, Lombard Equipment, who sells new and refurbished equipment AND provides training on that equipment in your shop! Reach out to them and get the help you need... Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL [tel://1-800-422-7855] Florida Office: 888-440-WELD [tel://888-440-9353] Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD [tel://(833)%20644-9353] Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/ [https://lombardequipment.com/] What made this year's SE Collision Conference amazing? Several of those involved chatted about some things that happened behind the scenes plus a recap of the show.  Joining me today is: Josh Kent - CCA's Executive Director, Kyle Bradshaw - CCA's President and Board Members of WMABA & CCA - Brian Davies & John Shoemaker  Make sure to mark your calendar to join in next May-ish in Virginia! Contact WMABA or CCA Directly: Email WMABA's Office: info@wmaba.com [info@wmaba.com] Email WMABA's Executive Director - Jordan Hendler: jordanhendler@wmaba.com [jordanhendler@wmaba.com] WMABA's website: https://wmaba.com/ [https://wmaba.com/] Email CCA's Office: info@carolinascollisionassociation.com [info@carolinascollisionassociation.com] Email CCA's Executive Director - Josh Kent: oregon.josh.kent@gmail.com [oregon.josh.kent@gmail.com] CCA's website: https://carolinascollisionassociation.com/ [https://carolinascollisionassociation.com/] Join the Collision Cocktail Hour monthly meetings! Learn more here: https://collisioncocktailhour.com/ [https://collisioncocktailhour.com/] ____________________________  Connect with Micki on LinkedIn Now! :)  https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-woods-36374121/  For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/bodybangin] For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com [https://collisioncentermarketing.com/] Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com [micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com] Join the Body Bangin' Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/989546031854134 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/989546031854134]

Thank you to our wonderful sponsor, Lombard Equipment, who sells new and refurbished equipment AND provides training on that equipment in your shop! Reach out to them and get the help you need... Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL [tel://1-800-422-7855] Florida Office: 888-440-WELD [tel://888-440-9353] Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD [tel://(833)%20644-9353] Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/ [https://lombardequipment.com/] We are talking about a very polarizing topic today with Steve Krieps of Collision Safety Consultants of West Virginia. Steve was part of a panel at the SE Collsiion Conference where they discussed the pros and cons of RTAs (Right to Appraisals), PRI (Post Repair Inspections) and what the shop's role is in those things. This is super informational for all shops out there! Listen to Billy Walkowiak's episode where we get into the nitty gritty of RTAs: Ep #58: Use the Appraisal Clause to Get Paid with Bill Walkowiak https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-58-use-the-appraisal-clause-to-get-paid-with/id1558234037?i=1000590615764 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-58-use-the-appraisal-clause-to-get-paid-with/id1558234037?i=1000590615764] Contact Steve Directly: Email Steve: steve.collisionsafety@gmail.com [steve.collisionsafety@gmail.com] Collision Safety Consultant's website: https://collisionsafetyconsultants.us/ [https://collisionsafetyconsultants.us/] Join the Collision Cocktail Hour monthly meetings! Learn more here: https://collisioncocktailhour.com/ [https://collisioncocktailhour.com/] ____________________________  Connect with Micki on LinkedIn Now! :)  https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-woods-36374121/  For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/bodybangin] For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com [https://collisioncentermarketing.com/] Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com [micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com] Join the Body Bangin' Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/989546031854134 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/989546031854134]

For all of you listening Lombard Equipment is offering a FREE Air Jack (3 bag) with purchase of any Chisum equipment piece PLUS Chisum is offering incredible factory pricing through the end of June! https://youtu.be/AsTdmSVxSHs?si=v-sKc171vEm1eaKC [https://youtu.be/AsTdmSVxSHs?si=v-sKc171vEm1eaKC] Kevin Lombard & Dave Caron of Lombard Equipment chat with us today about the opportunities shops have as they are experiencing some slow downs right now. A survey was done and found that a technician standing up ergonomically (versus down on the ground) are 22% more efficient! They also talk about the latest frame machine that is the Swiss army knife of all frame machines - the Bronco and Bronco XL! For all of you listening Lombard is offering a FREE Air Jack (3 bag) with purchase of any Chisum equipment piece PLUS Chisum is offering incredible factory pricing through the end of June! Watch the video of the Bronco: https://youtu.be/AsTdmSVxSHs?si=v-sKc171vEm1eaKC [https://youtu.be/AsTdmSVxSHs?si=v-sKc171vEm1eaKC] Contact Lombard Equipment: Contact Form: https://lombardequipment.com/contact/ [https://lombardequipment.com/contact/] Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL [tel://1-800-422-7855] Florida Office: 888-440-WELD [tel://888-440-9353] Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD [tel://(833)%20644-9353] Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/ [https://lombardequipment.com/] Join the Collision Cocktail Hour monthly meetings! Learn more here: https://collisioncocktailhour.com/ [https://collisioncocktailhour.com/] ____________________________  Connect with Micki on LinkedIn Now! :)  https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-woods-36374121/  For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/bodybangin] For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com [https://collisioncentermarketing.com/] Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com [micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com] Join the Body Bangin' Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/989546031854134 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/989546031854134]

Thank you to our wonderful sponsor, Lombard Equipment, who sells new and refurbished equipment AND provides training on that equipment in your shop! Reach out to them and get the help you need... Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL [tel://1-800-422-7855] Florida Office: 888-440-WELD [tel://888-440-9353] Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD [tel://(833)%20644-9353] Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/ [https://lombardequipment.com/] I'm excited to bring to you today Mister Blake Farley, the Executive VP of Operations for Quality Collision Group from the Southeast Collision Conference. Blake talks about how he used to get in his own way thinking he didn't need any feedback or help and changing that perspective allowed him to change the game. We talk about so many good things today! Contact Blake Farley Directly: Email Blake: blake.farley@outlook.com [blake.farley@outlook.com] Quality Collision Group's website: https://www.qualitycollisiongroup.com/ [https://www.qualitycollisiongroup.com/] Join the Collision Cocktail Hour monthly meetings! Learn more here: https://collisioncocktailhour.com/ [https://collisioncocktailhour.com/] ____________________________  Connect with Micki on LinkedIn Now! :)  https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-woods-36374121/  For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/bodybangin] For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com [https://collisioncentermarketing.com/] Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com [micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com] Join the Body Bangin' Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/989546031854134 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/989546031854134]