Joining the episode this week is Aaron Schulenburg, Executive Director of the Society of Collision Repair Specialists, or SCRS. Aaron is a tireless advocate for collision repairers and a trusted voice on the biggest topics shaping our industry. In this episode, we dive into some of the hot-button issues in the industry right now — including Right to Repair — as well as talk about what to expect at upcoming CIC meetings, SEMA, and what SCRS has planned in the months ahead. We hope you enjoy!

This episode is sponsored by: Hunter Engineering

Considering getting into the ADAS calibrations business? Then consider visiting Hunter Engineering’s centralized ADAS Information Hub learning resource and take advantage of a large library of easy-to-digest videos, insightful articles, interactive training modules, educational tools and much more, covering all aspects of the business of calibration. The ADAS calibrations market is large and getting larger.

When you’re ready to get going, your road to ADAS success begins at https://www.hunter.com/media-center/adas-hub/?utm_source=autobody_news&utm_medium=podcast1068&utm_campaign=adas.

Our Guest for this episode is Dave Luehr — author, speaker, coach, and the founder of Elite Body Shop Solutions. Dave’s been on the show before to talk about his book Secrets of America’s Greatest Body Shops, and today he’s back to share what he’s been up to lately, the trends he’s seeing in the industry, and how shop owners and leaders can “grow forward” even in the face of big challenges.

Connect with Dave:
Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-luehr-a5b6686/
Website: https://elitebodyshopsolutions.com/
Resource: https://bodyshopassessment.com

This episode is sponsored by: Hunter Engineering

Considering getting into the ADAS calibrations business? Then consider visiting Hunter Engineering’s centralized ADAS Information Hub learning resource and take advantage of a large library of easy-to-digest videos, insightful articles, interactive training modules, educational tools and much more, covering all aspects of the business of calibration. The ADAS calibrations market is large and getting larger.

When you’re ready to get going, your road to ADAS success begins at https://www.hunter.com/media-center/adas-hub/?utm_source=autobody_news&utm_medium=podcast1068&utm_campaign=adas.

Joining the podcast today is Steve Greenfield, CEO of Automotive Ventures, author of some fantastic books and publications that we’ll discuss in the show, and a leading thinker on how innovation is shaping the way we move, own, and repair vehicles.

In this episode, we’ll step back from the day-to-day of collision repair and take a big-picture look at the future — EV adoption, autonomous vehicles, emerging technologies, and how all of this change is reshaping the entire ecosystem. This is a broader, more all encompassing conversation than our normal collision repair specific talks but we know you will gain alot of great insights. We hope you enjoy!

Connect with Steve:

email: steve@automotive.ventures

website: https://www.automotiveventures.com/

This episode is sponsored by: Hunter Engineering

Considering getting into the ADAS calibrations business? Then consider visiting Hunter Engineering’s centralized ADAS Information Hub learning resource and take advantage of a large library of easy-to-digest videos, insightful articles, interactive training modules, educational tools and much more, covering all aspects of the business of calibration. The ADAS calibrations market is large and getting larger.

When you’re ready to get going, your road to ADAS success begins at https://www.hunter.com/media-center/adas-hub/?utm_source=autobody_news&utm_medium=podcast1068&utm_campaign=adas.

Our guest today is Bill Park, former shop owner and founder of Crunchit, a company dedicated to helping collision repair businesses gain the financial insights they need to succeed. Bill learned firsthand how a lack of good financial data can hold an operation back — and today, he’s here to explain why better financial visibility is the foundation for smarter operations, sustainable growth, and better decision-making.

Connect with Bill:
Website: https://www.crunchitfs.com/
Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billpark8/
AdditionalResource: https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Surprising-Truth-About-Motivates/dp/1594484805

This episode is sponsored by: Hunter Engineering

Considering getting into the ADAS calibrations business? Then consider visiting Hunter Engineering’s centralized ADAS Information Hub learning resource and take advantage of a large library of easy-to-digest videos, insightful articles, interactive training modules, educational tools and much more, covering all aspects of the business of calibration. The ADAS calibrations market is large and getting larger.

When you’re ready to get going, your road to ADAS success begins at https://www.hunter.com/media-center/adas-hub/?utm_source=autobody_news&utm_medium=podcast1068&utm_campaign=adas

For this episode, we dive into the world of shop efficiency, ADAS, and alignment technology with David Henry, Senior Sales Development Manager at Hunter Engineering. David brings a wealth of experience helping collision centers become more productive, more precise, and ultimately more profitable. We'll talk about how ADAS and alignment equipment play a critical role in a modern repair plan, where shops can fall short when it comes to calibration, and what smart operators are doing to stay ahead. If you're looking to level up your operational game, you won't want to miss this one.

Connect with David:

Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-henry-a8172689/

Website: https://www.hunter.com/

This episode is sponsored by: Hunter Engineering

Considering getting into the ADAS calibrations business? Then consider visiting Hunter Engineering’s centralized ADAS Information Hub learning resource and take advantage of a large library of easy-to-digest videos, insightful articles, interactive training modules, educational tools and much more, covering all aspects of the business of calibration. The ADAS calibrations market is large and getting larger.

When you’re ready to get going, your road to ADAS success begins at https://www.hunter.com/media-center/adas-hub/?utm_source=autobody_news&utm_medium=podcast1068&utm_campaign=adas.

For this episode, we have a returning guest Steve Trapp, and in this conversation, we dig into what true efficiency really looks like at the shop level. From flow and quality standards to management presence, goal setting, productivity coaching, and capital planning. This episode is packed with real-world takeaways you can use right now to run a more disciplined, high-performing shop. Let’s dive in.

This episode is sponsored by: Hunter Engineering

Considering getting into the ADAS calibrations business? Then consider visiting Hunter Engineering’s centralized ADAS Information Hub learning resource and take advantage of a large library of easy-to-digest videos, insightful articles, interactive training modules, educational tools and much more, covering all aspects of the business of calibration. The ADAS calibrations market is large and getting larger.

When you’re ready to get going, your road to ADAS success begins at https://www.hunter.com/media-center/adas-hub/?utm_source=autobody_news&utm_medium=podcast1068&utm_campaign=adas.

Joining us this week is Erin Solis, Sr. Vice President with Square One Systems and their Coyote Vision Group, one of the most influential 20 groups in the industry. Erin works directly with some of the top-performing organizations in the business, helping drive collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.

We’ll be talking about what truly separates great shops from the rest, the role peer groups can play in sharpening performance, and how any shop—regardless of size—can adopt best practices from the industry’s elite. Let’s get into it.

This episode is brought to you by Hunter Engineering

Considering getting into the ADAS calibrations business? Then consider visiting Hunter Engineering’s centralized ADAS Information Hub learning resource and take advantage of a large library of easy-to-digest videos, insightful articles, interactive training modules, educational tools and much more, covering all aspects of the business of calibration. The ADAS calibrations market is large and getting larger.

When you’re ready to get going, your road to ADAS success begins at https://www.hunter.com/adas-equipment/adas-calibration-tools

Joining us today is Blake Farley, Executive Vice President of Operations at Quality Collision Group and former partner at Relentless Collision, one of the most forward-thinking MSOs in the industry.

Blake has scaled operations, led successful M&A activity, and built strong shop cultures—and today he’s here to talk about what separates elite operators from the rest. Whether you run one location or many, this is a conversation worth leaning into. We hope you enjoy this episode!