What happens when the money meets the mission in the collision world?

In this value-packed episode of Body Bangin’, we bring together two powerhouse voices shaping the future of the industry:

👉 Laura Gay, founder of Consolidation Coach and host of Consolidation Nation
👉 Matt DiFrancesco, collision financial advisor and host of Your Business, Your Life

They dive deep into the realities behind the scenes of selling, scaling, and surviving in the ever-shifting collision repair landscape.

You’ll learn:

💰 What to actually expect when selling your shop—and what most owners get wrong

🧠 How to emotionally prepare for a transition (even years before it happens)

🚫 Common traps shops fall into when growing too fast or too big

📈 Why knowing your numbers is the ultimate power move

💡 How to future-proof your business in a consolidating market

If you’ve ever wondered when to sell, how to grow smart, or what it means to build a legacy beyond the business, this one’s for you.

🎤 Catch Laura and Matt live at the Music City Collision Conference this September 26–27 in Nashville!

🔔 Subscribe now and never miss an episode that challenges the status quo and helps you grow for real.

👇 RESOURCES & LINKS:

🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/body-bangin/id1558234037
🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/491aIUWJ72fFpVARROeRcA?si=0df935d45b4c4786&nd=1&dlsi=e90b85e41e284f1f
▶️ More Body Bangin’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwbN0Tv3xo9RFBDNN2G5SjQ

📧 Connect with our guest pros:
Laura Gay – laura@consolidationcoach.com
Matt DiFrancesco – matt@highliftfin.com

🎙️ Check out their podcasts:
Laura – Consolidation Nation → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVv9MS8SmNI&list=PLtFC3wzeOyPmcCfKlhyRV_IO3iL82q4k7
Matt – Your Business, Your Life → https://www.youtube.com/@highliftfinancial

🔗 Connect on LinkedIn:
Laura – https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-gay-b5b576156/
Matt – https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-difrancesco/

🌐 Learn more:
https://consolidationcoach.com/
https://highliftfinancial.com/

Support the show

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

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In this no-holds-barred episode, Micki Woods sits down with Kyle Motzkus and Clay Hoberecht, two industry pros who say what others won’t.

They get brutally honest about the lack of accountability in the collision world, calling out fake certifications, clout-chasers, and shops that talk a big game but don’t follow OEM procedures.

What you’ll hear:

- Why ego is killing repair quality and what real leadership looks like
- RTA: consumer protection or shop-owner trap?
- The shocking truth about “certified” shops not following procedures
- What happens when you stop building your business around insurers
- How focusing on your people actually fuels your growth

This one pulls no punches. If you’ve ever questioned how the industry operates or your place in it don’t miss this.

🔔 Subscribe now and never miss an episode that challenges the status quo and helps you grow for real.

👇 RESOURCES & LINKS:

🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/body-bangin/id1558234037

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/491aIUWJ72fFpVARROeRcA?si=0df935d45b4c4786&nd=1&dlsi=e90b85e41e284f1f

▶️ More Body Bangin’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwbN0Tv3xo9RFBDNN2G5SjQ

🔗 Follow Micki on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-woods-36374121/

🚀 Need help growing your shop with marketing that actually works? Visit https://mickiwoodsmarketing.com/

📧 Connect with our guest industry pros:

Clay Hoberecht: bestbodyshopinwichita@yahoo.com

Kyle Motzkus: kmotz23@gmail.com
instagram.com/bluecollarkyle
https://www.facebook.com/BLUECOLLARKYLE/

Support the show

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

Join the Body Bangin' Facebook Group!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/989546031854134

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Micki Woods sits down with industry leader Andy Tylka, owner of Tag Auto Group and founder of Brake the Stigma, to talk openly about mental health in the collision industry.

This isn’t your typical business podcast. Andy shares his own mental health journey, from years of struggle and stigma to building a culture of support across his 15+ locations. Whether you’re an owner, tech, CSR, or just someone trying to keep it together…you’ll want to hear this.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How Andy’s personal story led to a mental health movement
• The reality of anxiety, ADHD, addiction, and stress in the industry
• What shops can do today to support their team’s well-being
• Why mental health resources lead to better performance, better retention, and stronger teams
• Free tools and next steps you can implement in your shop right now

🎯 This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed and for every shop that wants to do better by their people.

🔔 Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss future episodes that go beyond the paint booth and into what really matters.

👇 RESOURCES & LINKS:
🎧 Subscribe to Body Bangin’ on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/491aIUWJ72fFpVARROeRcA

▶️ More Body Bangin’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BodyBangin

📧 Connect with Andy Tylka: andy@tagautogrp.com

🌐 Learn more: https://brakethestigma.com

📧 Mental health resources or questions: info@brakethestigma.com

🔗 Follow Micki on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micki-woods-36374121

🚀 Need shop growth strategy? DM Micki or visit https://mickiwoodsmarketing.com/

Support the show

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

Join the Body Bangin' Facebook Group!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/989546031854134