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Recent Columns
- From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Don’t Let Higher Sales Take Your Eye Off the Ball
- Collision Repair Association Conducting Study of Blend Time Formula
- How is Your Auto Body Shop Dealing with the Great Resignation?
- Gerber Collision CEO Talks Parts, Personnel Challenges
- Technician/Painter Recovering from Severe Burns Recognized During 11th Annual CIF Gala
Stacey Phillips
Stacey Phillips is an award-winning writer for the automotive industry based in Southern California. She has more than 25 years of experience as an editor and writer and has assisted a wide range of businesses and fields. In addition, Stacey has co-authored two books.
She can be reached at stacey@radiantwriting.com.
Stacey Phillips
Industry Vet Introduces Groundbreaking Methodology
Written by Stacey Phillips
Greg Marion.
Industry veteran Greg Marion said he has found the missing link to solve an age-old industry challenge: how to efficiently evaluate and realign damaged vehicle body and frame structures.
What It Takes to Be a Great Leader at Your Body Shop
Written by Stacey Phillips
Jay Perry, owner of Ally Business Coaching and co-author of Success Manifesto
Most body shops would agree that excellent leadership is critical to running a successful business.
Mike Anderson: Why Repairers Need to Research OEM Procedures
Written by Stacey Phillips
Mike Anderson, president of Collision Advice
One of the hot topics in the collision repair industry over the past several years is the importance of conducting a pre- and post-repair scan.
Shop Strategies: 26-Year-Old Lead Painter Says to Never Settle
Written by Stacey Phillips
Jordan Wincek, the lead painter at Nagy’s Green location in Akron, Ohio
Based in Ohio, Nagy's Collision Centers is an award-winning family-owned collision repair facility.
The Best Body Shops' Blog: 10 Ways to Find Top Talent for Your Shop
Written by Stacey PhillipsFinding the right person to hire at your body shop can make a huge difference to the success of your business.
VIDEO: Pro Spot's CREF Career Fair Helps Students & Employers Connect
Written by Stacey Phillips
(From left) Javier Valencia, a campus admissions representative from UTI, with James Lobaton, Alan Aldana and Jorge Grajeda
The headquarters at Pro Spot International in Carlsbad, CA, was busier than usual in March when the company hosted a Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) career fair.
Shop Strategies: SD Shop Owner Operates Dream Body Shop
Written by Stacey Phillips
The reception/showroom area has various memorabilia items on display such as vintage gas pumps, air meters, juke boxes, die cast collectible tractors and cars, and neon signs
When Warren Storm built his dream body shop in South Dakota in 2009, he bought a canopy from a Casey’s gas station that had closed.
I-CAR to Hold Classes in Career Technical Schools & Colleges
Written by Stacey Phillips
Collision repair students across the country will soon have the opportunity to sign up and take I-CAR classes at a technical school or college in their local area.
Shop Strategies: Dealership Collision Center Says Employee & Customer Satisfaction One and the Same
Written by Stacey Phillips
There are more than 52 employees at the award-winning collision center
Lexus Toyota Carlsbad Collision Center in greater San Diego recently received the prestigious Lexus, Toyota certified shop of the year award.
George Avery, former State Farm executive
Are customers driving the DRP?
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Shop Strategies: ND Shop Benefits From Bodyshop Revolution Processes
Written by Stacey Phillips
Randy Sattler, manager of Rydell Collision Center in North Dakota
Fourteen and a half years ago, Randy Sattler came to work at Rydell GM Auto Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Shop Strategies: Keep an Open Mind, Have No Fear and Dive in
Written by Stacey Phillips
Camille Eber, owner of Fix Auto Portland East and Fix Auto Gladstone in Oregon.
Camille Eber began working at her parent’s Oregon body shop, Roth & Miller Autobody, in 1986.
Shop Strategies: KS Body Shop Shares “Best Decision Ever Made”
Written by Stacey Phillips
Weaver's Auto Center in Shawnee, Kansas.
When Tony Adams was in high school, he began working at Weaver’s Auto Center, where his dad was a technician.
The Benefits of Plastic Repair for the Collision Repair Industry
Written by Stacey Phillips
Kurt Lammon, president of Polyvance, said there are many benefits of plastic repair.
Faster cycle times, fewer total losses and shorter length of rentals. These are just some of the many benefits of plastic repair that Kurt Lammon, president of Polyvance, talked about during a recent Guild 21 webinar.