Guiding Businesses Through a Seamless Exit with Laura Gay
The collision space is quite competitive. In order to succeed, capture the space and eventually lead it, you will need a set of carefully detailed plans. Most business owners aim for higher growth in the initial years with the intention to sell it later. Yet, strategizing for the sale of the business can be very […]
Episode 59 – How a Financial Assessment Process Works Part 1: Starting Off With a Written Continuity Plan
Recently, I was invited as a guest for the Virtual U.S. Financial Advisors podcast. The goal of this podcast is to help consumers have a better grasp of what financial advisors are for and understand the importance of having a trusted person to help them plan their finances. In this episode, I walked the […]
Misinformation & The Collision Industry – with Barrett Smith
It is often the common understanding that to run a business, you will need an ample amount of capital and the right people. However, the role of increased knowledge and well-researched information is seldom discussed. Misinformation and not knowing the trends in the current business space can impede your business’s growth. Result? The adjustments […]
Episode 58 – Understanding Threats to Collision Shops From an Insurance Perspective
Threats come in many forms when you’re a collision shop owner. There’s the threat of competition, the threat of a struggling economy, and the ever-present threat of natural disasters. But one of the most important threats to businesses is the possibility that the owners may one day need to transition out of their roles. […]
3 Things Business Owners Should Be Thinking Before 2023
The business space is constantly getting competitive. There is a tug of war between competitors. Consumers are more educated and aware, resources are becoming scarce, and the talent pool is harder to retain. Overall, the environment is chaotic. Between this noise is you…The business owner with a dream to grow and flourish the family business […]
Will Independent Collision Shops Thrive in the Future? – with Bob Miller
Collision shop owners are excellent technicians but are often less skilled as business owners. While there are a lot of resources for the technical side, there aren’t as many for the entrepreneurial side. With hybrid and electric vehicles and more sophisticated modern cars on the road, how can an independent collision repair shop owner […]
Episode 57 – Changing The Way Collision Shops Compete with Mike Anderson
The collision industry is facing a tech shortage. There are more retirements than new technicians entering the field. So what must collision shops do to attract new talents, stay in business, and remain competitive? In today’s world, the shops that can get the best people, have the best culture, and retain and reward people […]
Creating Extraordinary Transformations Through Journaling with Kim Ades
It is common for business owners to feel exhausted. Working under the hood and constantly engaging in day-to-day activities can affect goal planning and achieving crucial milestones. Kim Ades joins Matt DiFrancesco in the Your Business, Your Life Podcast. She is the President and CEO of Frame of Mind Coaching and The Journal That Talks […]
Turning Frustrations into Freedom with Pete Mohr
Most of us dream of building our business from scratch. We want to eliminate the redundant 9 to 5 routine and be our boss. We want flexibility and more time for our family and personal growth. Pete Mohr joins Matt DiFrancesco in the Your Business, Your Life podcast. Pete is a Certified Business Coach, Entrepreneurial […]
Episode 56 – Finding Your Core Genius with Louie Sharp
Sink or swim? These are the choices that most collision shop owners face as they deal with the changes that are happening in the industry today. It’s either they learn how to swim with the tides to survive or they get frustrated, burned out, and decide to pack up and call it quits. It’s […]