Send us a text Episode Notes:  The Season of Transformation: Conference & Tradeshow Season Trade show and conference season is officially upon us in the collision repair industry, and it's the perfect time to make a commitment that could transform your business. ?? After spending decades with my head down working, I finally started attending industry events after the pandemic and found myself asking, "Why did I wait so long?" ?‍♂️    These “don’t-miss events” offer 4 game-changing benefits you simply can't get anywhere else. ? 1st, you'll discover what's new – the latest too ..read more

Send us a text Show Notes:  Is your collision shop financially prepared for the future?  Feeling lost in the complexities of shop ownership?  In this week's MindWrench Podcast we uncover essential financial strategies for collision shop owners as we tackle the intricacies of business transitions. In this episode, the industry’s only Certified Exit Planner, financial expert Matt DiFrancesco, sheds light on how to secure your shop's future while creating generational wealth. We explore “business musts” such as setting our GPS & establishing a clear vision for your business, th ..read more

Send us a text Episode Notes: Ever notice what the primary "inputs" you allow into your mind on a daily basis (news, social media, conversations)?... How do these inputs make you feel, and how do they influence your thoughts and actions? This week’s episode of the Mind Wrench Podcast emphasizes the crucial role of mental inputs in shaping our mindset and life trajectory. Inspired by Jim Rohn and featuring insights from Zig Ziglar, the episode explores how consciously choosing positive, uplifting, and educational content can transform our thoughts, actions, and ultimately, our lives.  Disc ..read more

Send us a text Episode Notes:  This week's MindWrench Podcast episode tackles the critical technician shortage in the automotive industry, suggesting that the solution lies not just in desperate recruitment, but in proactively supporting educational programs. Special guest Jay Goninen, president and co-founder of WrenchWay, and host of the Beyond the Wrench Podcast, shares insights on building lasting partnerships with schools and fostering positive workplace cultures as key strategies for attracting and retaining talented technicians, as well as building a sustainable talent pipeline. 3 ..read more

Send us a text Episode Notes:  Ever stop & wonder how much paint contamination is actually costing your shop?  Would it surprise you if that dirt in your booth was costing you thousands?  Discover the hidden costs of paint contamination and how to avoid it! Check out this Collision Vision Podcast, where Cole Strandberg interviewed me about my latest presentation, as we unpack the hidden financial impacts lurking in your paint department.  Get ready to revolutionize your paint booth efficiency and profitability with practical insights from our conversation. We stress the ..read more

Send us a text Episode Notes:  Are you starting off your 2025 with a plan for positive change, growth or new goals? Have you started implementing your New Year’s Eve resolutions yet? What’s holding you back from moving forward?... still “fix’n to get ready” from last year?? Every January we have a great opportunity to start off fresh with some changes that we know we need to make, goals we really want to achieve and a desire to “really do it this time” don’t we? Yet each year we seem to spend the first half of the year hesitating, procrastinating and never get around to actually making th ..read more

Send us a text Episode Notes:  Looking to win, but haven’t declared it yet? Are you 100% committed with no plan B? Do you believe in yourself enough to inspire others to believe in you?  This week, we unlock the secrets to cultivating a winning mindset and transform your life, from business to personal growth. Discover how the seemingly daunting concept of winning is within your grasp, a commitment-driven journey rather than an innate skill. Drawing wisdom from Tony Robbins, we explore the pillars of success: self-belief, ownership, responsibility, resilience, and taking massive acti ..read more

Send us a text Episode Notes:  Looking for an easy way to increase your happiness by 10-20% or maybe just reduce your stress and anxiety?  Maybe you’ve been struggling to see the positives in your everyday life... we've got just the thing for you… it’s called gratitude! Ever wondered what the benefits are of making gratitude a part of your daily routine?  In this week’s episode, we're resharing a message from last holiday season, that highlights the transformative power of practicing gratitude. We explore how focusing on the positives, no matter how small, can lead to happier an ..read more

Send us a text Episode Notes:  Are there things you really want to accomplish in your life that you continually postpone? Do you live life fully on your own terms, or conforming to what others would deem as “best” or “normal”? If you only had 24 more hours on this planet, would your “dash” represent the life you intended to live? In this enlightening episode, we dive into the profound concept of the “dash” – the tiny mark between the birth and death dates on a gravestone that symbolizes the entirety of one’s life. Drawing from my own personal experiences of loss and reflection, I’m sharin ..read more

Send us a text Episode Notes:  When Jeremy Winters, a former refinish technician with an artistic flair, faced a life-altering health scare, he didn't let it end his career. Instead, he learned to pivot, transforming his passion for automotive painting into a role that continues to influence the industry from a new perspective. This episode we navigate Jeremy's inspiring journey from the shop floor to his position at Accudraft Booths, exploring the resilience required to turn adversity into opportunity. My conversation with Jeremy is more than a mere trip down memory lane—it's an eye-ope ..read more