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The Collision Vision
by Autobody News
Are you a business owner, executive or manager in the collision repair industry? This podcast is for you! Welcome to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. Hosted by Cole Strandberg, each episode will feature an industry thought leader, business owner or collision pro diving deep into their knowledge of what it takes to be successful. We'll talk trends, culture, growth and scalability, to give actionable insights into how to elevate your business. This podcast will enlighten, engage and entertain while covering the full scope of the current state of the industry---and where it is headed. So come along for the ride, and level up with The Collision Vision.
Episodes
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The Future of Collision: What the Next Decade Demands with Logan Martin
Welcome back to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. I'm your host, Cole Strandberg. Today's guest is Logan Martin of Mr. Dent Collision Repair, a family business whose evolution mirrors a lot of what's happening across collision repair today. Mr. Dent has grown from PDR into full...
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Financial Discipline: Get Better, Not Busier with Doug Higgins
Welcome back to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. I'm your host, Cole Strandberg. Today's episode is a bit of a reality check in the best way possible. We're talking about what it really means to run a disciplined, high-performing collision business. My guest is Doug Higgins, founder...
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Building Beyond Collision: Where Smart Shops Can Grow Next
Welcome back to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. I'm your host, Cole Strandberg. There are people in this industry who build great businesses. There are others who have an incredible ability to identify opportunities, attract great people, and build organizations around them.…
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Building Better Careers: Growing the Next Generation of Technicians
Welcome back to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. I'm your host, Cole Strandberg. On a recent episode of the podcast, I sat down with Juan Carlos Gasga Perez, owner of Premier Auto Body and the technician and educator behind Auto Body Strong. We talked about his journey, the…
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Repair Quality: How Technicians Set the Standard with Juan Carlos Gasga Perez
Welcome back to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. I'm your host, Cole Strandberg. Collision repair is becoming more technical every year. New materials, more sophisticated joining methods, advanced measuring systems, OEM procedures, and increasingly complex vehicles have raised the…
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Right-Sized ADAS: A Realistic Path to Owning the Work
Welcome back to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. I'm your host, Cole Strandberg. On a recent episode of the podcast, I sat down with Fox and Gerard of ADAS Calibrations of Hawaii to discuss how they built a dedicated ADAS calibration business from the ground up. We talked about...
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Building Better Leaders in a Changing Industry with Dan Carranza
Welcome back to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. I'm your host, Cole Strandberg. Collision repair has never lacked for technical expertise. But as our industry continues to evolve, success increasingly depends on something else: strong leadership, meaningful relationships, and a...
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Getting ADAS Right From the Ground Up with ADAS Calibrations of Hawaii
Welcome back to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. I'm your host, Cole Strandberg. Few areas of collision repair have evolved as quickly — or carry as much responsibility — as ADAS calibration. As vehicles become increasingly complex, calibration is no longer just another line item on...
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Repair Quality: Why Systems Beat Talent
Welcome back to The Collision Vision Roundtable. I'm Cole Strandberg. Coming off my conversation with Israel Garcia of Merced Auto Body, we wanted to continue exploring a topic that affects every collision repair business, regardless of size, location, or business model: quality and consistency…
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Small Fixes, Big Gains: How One Shop Sharpened Its Paint Process
Welcome back to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. I'm your host, Cole Strandberg. In collision repair, we spend a lot of time talking about technology, ADAS, consolidation, and the future of the industry. But at the end of the day, success still comes down to something much more...
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Starting From the Shop Floor: What One Operator Learned Working Across Collision
Welcome to another episode of The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News! I'm Cole Strandberg, and today I'm joined by David Black, chief operating officer of Body by Cochran and an industry veteran who has worked nearly every side of this business: independent owner, consolidator leadership,...
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More Than a Final Step: Rethinking Alignment in Collision Repair
Welcome back to The Collision Vision Roundtable. I'm Cole Strandberg. Coming off my conversation with Dan Stander, we wanted to continue exploring a topic that's becoming increasingly critical in collision repair: alignment. Specifically, how alignment now touches everything from repair planning...
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How One Shop Builds Alignment Into the Repair Process
Welcome back to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. I'm your host, Cole Strandberg. Today we're diving into a topic that, in many ways, sits at the center of modern collision repair, but still doesn't always get the attention it deserves: alignment. As vehicles become more...
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ADAS In-House: What It Takes to Make It a Shop Capability
Coming off my conversation with Mike Ambrosino of ADAS Diagnostic Solutions, we wanted to continue digging into one of the most important operational shifts happening in collision repair today: the move from ADAS as a sublet task to ADAS as a core repair capability. Joining me today is regular...
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Partnerships: Where Shops May Leave Value on the Table
Welcome back to The Collision Vision Roundtable. I'm Cole Strandberg. Coming off my conversation with Mike Schoonover, we wanted to go deeper on one of the biggest themes from that episode: partnerships. Not just vendors, not just suppliers, but the idea that the best operators are leveraging…
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Built to Last: How Strategic Partners Power a Legacy Shop
Welcome back to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. I'm your host, Cole Strandberg. Today's episode is about something every operator wants but very few truly achieve — building a business that lasts, not just for a few years but across generations. I'm joined by Mike Schoonover of...
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EV Fire Risk: What Shops Need to Know Now
Welcome back to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. I'm your host, Cole Strandberg. Today we're diving into a topic that's moving quickly from "emerging" to mission-critical for collision repair operators: EV fire safety. As electric vehicles continue to scale across the country…
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From ADAS Bottlenecks to ADAS Control
Welcome back to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. I'm your host, Cole Strandberg. Today's episode is a case study, and one that hits right at the center of where collision repair is heading. We're talking ADAS… not as an add-on, not as a sublet, but as a core part of the repair...
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The Glass Gap: Training, ADAS, and Shop Readiness
Welcome to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. I'm your host, Cole Strandberg. Today we're talking about a piece of the collision ecosystem that impacts safety, cycle time, customer experience, and revenue — glass repair and training — with a guest who's become one of the brightest...
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Tech to Scale: Improving Intake and Growth Readiness
Welcome back to The Collision Vision Roundtable. I'm Cole Strandberg, and as part of our new format, we're unpacking the key themes from my recent conversation with Sebastian Torres of CARSTAR Torcam Group. Sebastian shared how rethinking intake, by leveraging mobile inspection and capture...
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From Intake Bottleneck to Instant Estimates: CARSTAR Torcam's Tech Playbook
Welcome back to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. I'm your host, Cole Strandberg. Today I'm joined by Sebastian Torres, a sharp family-business operator leading CARSTAR Torcam Group in Canada. When Sebastian took the reins, he challenged legacy habits and leaned into tech—adding...
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ASE in a Collision Shop: Lessons, Numbers, & Next Steps
Welcome to our new follow-up roundtable on The Collision Vision. I'm Cole Strandberg, joined by our permanent panelists, Erin Solis and Sheryl Driggers, and today, our recent guest John Melendez is back with us. We're unpacking John's decision to add ASE mechanical inside a collision-first shop —...
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Beyond Bodywork: Why JDM Collision Added ASE Mechanical Certs with John Melendez
Happy New Year, and welcome back to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News! We're kicking off 2026 with a new look and a slightly new format— and most importantly, the same great, actionable content you've come to expect from the best operators and minds in the industry… right here on the...
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Revisiting 2025 - REPLAY: Shop Credibility, Improving Quality, & Success with Mike Anderson
For the final episode of the year, we wanted to revisit one of our favorite conversations with Mike Anderson. During this discussion, we covered why shops should consider OEM certifications, how to choose the right ones, the steps to get certified, and how to maximize the value of those...
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Scaling with Control, Private Debt vs. Equity with Robert Adams
Today Cole talks with a colleague at FOCUS Investment Banking, Rob Adams. Rob helps founders fund expansion so during today's conversion the guys address private debt and capital raising as a deliberate growth strategy. Over the last few years we've watched more growth-oriented operators partner...
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Selling a Body Shop: Proven Exit Strategies and Valuation Tips with Brian Odelli
Today we're tackling one of the biggest moments in any owner's career: a liquidity event. Our guest is Brian Odelli, a private wealth advisor who specializes in helping entrepreneurs prepare for—and thrive after—a sale. We'll break down the emotional side of deciding when to sell, how to know if...
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Private Equity's Playbook for Collision Repair with Giorgio Andonian
Today I'm joined by my FOCUS Investment Banking partner, Giorgio Andonian, Managing Director and a go-to advisor for owners navigating growth and liquidity. We're talking what's real in M&A right now, how private equity is showing up as a growth partner, a quick preview of private debt as a tool...
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How Real Estate Drives Collision Repair Growth with Aaron Zucker
Today, we've got a standout guest who brings a fresh lens to growth and strategy in the auto space: Aaron Zucker, Founder and CEO of Zucker Investment Group (ZIG). ZIG operates at the intersection of real estate development and growth equity—helping operators scale by leveraging strategic...
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SEMA Takeaways for Independent Collision Shops with Adan Ibarra & John Melendez
Today we're recording a special "post‑SEMA" edition: two independent shop owners who attended the show, digested the trends, and are ready to act. Joining us for this episode: John Melendez, owner of JDM Collision in Illinois, and Adan Ibarra, owner of Leading Edge Collision in Houston. They're...
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Intentional Growth in the Collision Industry with Paul Williams
Today, we're continuing our SEMA series—and we're joined by someone who's not only scaled his business, but done so by making smart partnerships, staying true to quality, and embracing growth with purpose. Please welcome Paul Williams, CEO of Brightpoint Auto Body. Since his last time on the…
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The Future of Automotive Culture, Strategy, and Industry Trends with Mike Spagnola
Today, we have a special episode featuring someone who sits at the helm of one of the most iconic names in the automotive world — Mike Spagnola, CEO of SEMA. SEMA is more than just a trade show — it's a global leader of- an influence for- automotive innovation, culture, and connection. Mike...
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DRP Strategies for Modern Collision Repair with Shawn Crozat & Dan Tessadri
Today, we have a special panel-style discussion in our DRP series with two perspectives in the same room. Shawn Crozat, CEO of G&C Auto Body, a large California-based MSO whose company is built around great DRP relationships and high performance and Dan Tessadri, senior claims operations leader…
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From Operations to Investment: Collision Repair Growth with Chris Calk
Today, we are joined by someone who's seen the collision repair space from multiple angles: operations, insurance, and now investing. Chris Calk is the former Director of Operations at GEICO, where he had a front-row seat to one of the nation's largest DRP programs. Today, he's an active investor...
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Long-Term Success in Collision Repair with Gregg Strandberg
Gregg is the founder and former CEO of Filterworks USA, now known as Autotality, and someone who's lived and breathed this industry for decades. From building one of the leading paint booth service and equipment companies in the country to guiding the business through rapid growth and eventually…
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Leasing, Buying and Smart Cash Decisions for Collision Shops with Paul Knowlton
Today's episode features Paul Knowlton, Senior VP of Sales at PEAC Solutions. With deep experience in equipment financing and a keen understanding of today's credit landscape, Paul joins us to unpack the real mechanics of financing your next equipment purchase. We'll talk leasing vs. buying, how…
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Level Up Your Shop: OE Certifications and Success with Dave Gruskos
Today's guest is an industry icon when it comes to equipment and OE certifications—Dave Gruskos, founder and president of RAE (Reliable Automotive Equipment). Dave has spent decades helping collision repairers across North America select, install, and optimize the tools that drive their…
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Scaling Your Shop with Smart Equipment Decisions with Bill Keyes
Welcome back to The Collision Vision Podcast and another installment of our series, Choosing, Sourcing, and Financing the Right Equipment. Today, we're joined by Bill Keyes, a seasoned industry veteran and MidWest Division Manager at Hunter Engineering Company. If you've ever wondered when it…
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How to Prepare Your Shop for Tomorrow's Technology with Frank Terlep
Today, we're bringing back a returning guest and true industry visionary—Frank Terlep. With decades of experience and a front-row seat to the collision repair industry's tech evolution, Frank is one of the most insightful voices when it comes to emerging technologies, ADAS, and the future of...
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Economic Slowdowns, Generational Shifts, and How to Build Momentum with Jay Goninen
Our guest for this episode is Jay Goninen. During this discussion, we zoom out for a high-level look at the current state of the industry: technician shortages, economic slowdowns, generational shifts, and how forward-thinking shop owners can use this moment to build momentum. If you've been...
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Shaping the Future and the Road Ahead with Aaron Schulenburg
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...
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Growing Forward: Leading Through Change & Overcoming Challenges with Dave Leuhr
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...
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Driving Change, Innovation & Emerging Tech Reshapes the World We Know with Steve Greenfield
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...
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Driving Growth Through Financial Insights with Bill Park
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…
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Staying Ahead with ADAS & Alignment Technology with David Henry
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....
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High-Performance Collision Shops, Leadership, Lessons & Efficiency with Steve Trapp
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...
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What the Best Operators in the Collision Industry Are Doing Behind the Scenes with Erin Solis
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...
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Scaling Success and Excellence in Collision Shops with Blake Farley
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...
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Marketing Your Collision Shop & Competing with the Big Players with Micki Woods
Joining the podcast today is Micki Woods, founder of Micki Woods Marketing, host of the popular Body Bangin' Podcast, and one of the industry's most recognized voices when it comes to helping collision centers develop high-impact marketing strategies. From building a local brand that stands out…
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Leading and Growing a Family Collision Business with Josh and Michelle Fuller
Joining us for this episode are Josh and Michelle Fuller, fourth-generation leaders of the 111-year-old Fuller's Collision Center. In a time when consolidation is reshaping the industry, the Fullers have doubled down on what makes their business strong—clarity of vision, marketing with purpose…
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Smart, Scalable Marketing for Independent Shops with Steve Trapp
Joining us for this episode is Steve Trapp, a collision industry veteran. During this conversation, Steve shares how independent operators can take full control of their marketing—before they ever spend a dime. From CRM-driven outreach and upsell opportunities to referral strategies and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Are you a business owner, executive or manager in the collision repair industry? This podcast is for you! Welcome to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. Hosted by Cole Strandberg, each episode will feature an industry thought leader, business owner or collision pro diving deep into their knowledge of what it takes to be successful. We'll talk trends, culture, growth and scalability, to give actionable insights into how to elevate your business. This podcast will enlighten, engage and entertain while covering the full scope of the current state of the industry---and where it is headed. So come along for the ride, and level up with The Collision Vision.
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