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- Shop Strategies: How a Shop Owner Enhanced Employee Culture While Providing Outstanding Service During COVID-19
- Data Confirms Pandemic Driving Patterns Have Resulted in Harder Hits, More Totals
- From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Have We Handcuffed Employees from Providing Extraordinary Customer Service?
- WIN Webinar Explores What’s NEXT for Auto Body in the Digital World
- Deciding Between Leasing and Purchasing When Adding Shop Locations
Chasidy Rae Sisk
Chasidy Rae Sisk is a freelance writer from New Castle, DE, who writes on a variety of topics.
She can be reached at crsisk@gmail.com.
WIN Webinar Explores What’s NEXT for Auto Body in the Digital World
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
On International Women’s Day on March 8, Elaina Farnsworth, CEO of The NEXT Education, shared insights on “What’s NEXT for the Future Autobody Worker in Our Emerging Digital World,” during a webinar hosted by the Women’s Industry Network (WIN).
ASA Bonus Webinar Explores Value of Return to Work Programs
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
On March 31, ASA hosted a special bonus webinar, “Importance of a Return to Work Program for Your Bottom Line,” featuring Nick DiCarlo, vice president, regional sales director, AmeriTrust CONNECT.
The new year has arrived in full force, and though many of 2020’s challenges have not yet been completely eradicated, progress occurs daily.
Collision Repair Industry Associations Make 2021 New Year's Resolutions
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
On New Year’s Eve, people typically enjoy reflecting on the ending year, but 2020 has been a little chaotic, to say the least.
A.I. Photo Estimate Algorithms Advancing, Still No Replacement for Shop Blueprinting
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
Insurance companies have been pushing photo estimates for more than five years, and collision repair shops have been objecting to the inaccuracies of these estimates for the same amount of time, because these virtual claims typically require a supplement---or five!---due to the potential for inaccuracies inherent in the process.
2020 Collision Repair Industry: A Year in Review
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
It’s undeniable that 2020 has been a year for the history books---the amount of change over the past 12 months is unprecedented and has been disruptive in every imaginable way.
Set Yourself Up for 2021 Marketing Success with Shop Marketing Pros
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
With 2020 quickly coming to an end, collision repair shop owners should start thinking about their marketing plans for next year.
Be Prepared and Be Ready: Tips for Selling Your Business
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
If you own a collision repair business, you will eventually have to ask: “Is it time to sell?”
AWAF Hosts Training, Awards Scholarships and Continues to Inspire Despite COVID
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskAlthough in-person meetings are on hiatus due to the threat of COVID-19, the Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation (AWAF) has not allowed the chaos of 2020 to prevent them from inspiring and enlightening members.
Restore Crashworthiness with Corrosion Protection---Keys to a Safe and Proper Collision Repair
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk“Today’s vehicles are highly engineered and not forgiving of imprecise repair processes. When it comes to crashworthiness after the repair, millimeters and milliseconds matter!” according to Scott Peirce, strategic account manager at 3M, during ASA’s Aug. 19 "Webinar Wednesday."
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This year’s Collision P.R.E.P. program commenced Aug. 6 with “Documenting for Repair Process and Liability, and Building a Bulletproof File,” presented by Mark Olson of VECO Experts.
ARA Takes Summer Road Trip Virtual, Annual Convention to Follow Suit
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) planned its inaugural ARA Summer Road Trip for July 23-25, with the intention of connecting up-and-coming industry leaders with experienced auto recycling veterans through tours of several ARA member facilities.
WACTAL Welcomes New Executive Director Deb Brunett
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
The Wisconsin Auto Collision Technicians Association Ltd (WACTAL) is pleased to welcome new Executive Director Deb Brunett.
Bogi Lateiner Discusses Post Corona Customer Care and Communications
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
Now that the world has been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic for a couple months, things are slowly starting to reopen, leading people to talk about the new normal and what life will be like post-corona.