Collision Buzz

S4 : E 1 Succession Planning: Transitioning the Business

In the first episode of season four, we are joined by Geralynn and Laura Kottschade, owners of Jerry's Abra located in Mankato, MN! After winning Franchisee of the Year at the 2023 Driven Brands US Collision Conference, Jerry's Abra decided to make a change. Tune in for valuable insights on succession planning and learn how Geri and Laura have transitioned their business within their family!

S3 : E4 Revolutionizing Repair: The Power of the DFR Process

In this episode, we are diving into the importance of the Disassembly for Repair (DFR) process. This approach is crucial for diagnosing, repairing and maintaining vehicles at the highest level of quality. Join us as we hear from industry professionals Jeremy Buller, Mike Peek, Bobby Shamoon, and Nick Floyd in understanding, developing, and implementing a DFR (Pre-Op) Process in your body shop.

S3:E3 Maximizing Your Growth Potential (Part 2 of 2)

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. FOLLOW THE COLLISION BUZZ PODCAST INSTAGRAM   |   instagram.com/collisionbuzzpodcast [https://instagram.com/collisionbuzzpodcast] FACEBOOK   |   facebook.com/collisionbuzzpodcast [https://facebook.com/collisionbuzzpodcast]   Thank you to all of our guests in this episode for their participation.  GUESTS * Damien Reyna, COO - US Collision Driven Brands Collision [https://www.drivenbrands.com/] * Brian Newberry, VP of Development - US Collision Driven Brands Collision [https://www.drivenbrands.com/] * Tony Mammone, VP of Strategy & Analytics - CARSTAR Canada CARSTAR Canada [https://www.carstar.ca] * Lesa Laird, VP of Franchise Services - US Collision Driven Brands Collision [https://www.drivenbrands.com/]   HOST * Ron Zappetillo, Sr. Field Performance Manager Driven Brands Collision [https://www.drivenbrands.com/] PRODUCER * Eliezer Plasencia, Creative Marketing Manager Driven Brands Collision [https://www.drivenbrands.com/]

S3:E2 Maximizing Your Growth Potential (Part 1 of 2)

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.   FOLLOW THE COLLISION BUZZ PODCAST INSTAGRAM   |   instagram.com/collisionbuzzpodcast [https://instagram.com/collisionbuzzpodcast] FACEBOOK   |   facebook.com/collisionbuzzpodcast [https://facebook.com/collisionbuzzpodcast]   Thank you to all of our guests in this episode for their participation.  GUESTS * Damien Reyna, COO - US Collision Driven Brands Collision [https://www.drivenbrands.com/] * Brian Newberry, VP of Development - US Collision Driven Brands Collision [https://www.drivenbrands.com/] * Tony Mammone, VP of Strategy & Analytics - CARSTAR Canada CARSTAR Canada [https://www.carstar.ca] * Lesa Laird, VP of Franchise Services - US Collision Driven Brands Collision [https://www.drivenbrands.com/]   HOST * Ron Zappetillo, Sr. Field Performance Manager Driven Brands Collision [https://www.drivenbrands.com/] PRODUCER * Eliezer Plasencia, Creative Marketing Manager Driven Brands Collision [https://www.drivenbrands.com/]

S3:E1 Revitalizing Your Body Shop and Breaking the Mold

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.   FOLLOW THE COLLISION BUZZ PODCAST INSTAGRAM   |   instagram.com/collisionbuzzpodcast [https://instagram.com/collisionbuzzpodcast] FACEBOOK   |   facebook.com/collisionbuzzpodcast [https://facebook.com/collisionbuzzpodcast]   Thank you to all of our guests in this episode for their participation.  GUESTS * Richard Fish, Owner-Operator FIX AUTO CARLSBAD VILLAGE [https://fixautousa.com/carlsbad-village] FIX AUTO KEARNY MESA [https://www.fixautousa.com/kearny-mesa/] FIX AUTO LAKE FOREST [https://www.fixautousa.com/lake-forest/] FIX AUTO LONG BEACH [https://www.fixautousa.com/long-beach/] FIX AUTO OCEANSIDE [https://www.fixautousa.com/oceanside/] FIX AUTO SAN CLEMENTE [https://www.fixautousa.com/san-clemente/] FIX AUTO SIGNAL HILL [https://www.fixautousa.com/signal-hill/] FIX AUTO TUSTIN [https://www.fixautousa.com/tustin/]   * Chase Marchese, Owner-Operator  CARSTAR PATRIOT AUTO BODY [https://www.carstar.com/locations/ar/hot-springs-15552/] CARSTAR PATRIOT AUTO BODY ALBERT PIKE [https://www.carstar.com/locations/ar/hot-springs-15553/] CARSTAR PATRIOT AUTO BODY CONWAY [https://www.carstar.com/locations/ar/conway-15631/] CARSTAR PATRIOT AUTO BODY LITTLE ROCK [https://www.carstar.com/locations/ar/little-rock-15632/] CARSTAR PATRIOT AUTO BODY MAUMELLE [https://www.carstar.com/locations/ar/north-little-rock-15666/] HOST * Ron Zappetillo, Sr. Field Performance Manager Driven Brands Collision [https://www.drivenbrands.com/] PRODUCER * Eliezer Plasencia, Creative Marketing Manager Driven Brands Collision [https://www.drivenbrands.com/]