Your Business Your Life
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWelcome to Your Business, Your Life with Matt DiFrancesco, your personal financial quarterback. Business owners needs are a bit different; aligning your business and family are critical to your success – We help with your unique challenges so you reach your financial goals. Your business – your life, it’s our priority at Di Francesco Virtual Family Office. Let’s get started
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88. Aligning Spouses in Business Transition Planning
April 19, 2024 16:34 - 9 minutes - 8.52 MBHave you ever considered how the dynamics between spouses can influence the success of a family business? Whether directly involved or not, understanding each spouse’s impact on the business is crucial for harmony and prosperity. In this episode, Matt DiFrancesco discusses the critical role of spousal involvement in business planning and transition. He also shares personal stories from his consulting experience, highlighting the benefits and challenges of aligning spouses in life and busi...
87. Marketing Your Collision Repair Shops: Is It an Expense or an Investment? with Micki Woods
April 05, 2024 17:51 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBOne of the main marketing goals for businesses is to generate revenue by attracting customers and establishing a competitive advantage. Both of these are vital elements for collision repair businesses to succeed. Yet, for many collision repair shop owners, marketing often takes a backseat, seen more as an expense than a strategic investment. According to the 2021 BodyShop Business Industry Profile, more than half (55%) of collision repair shops spend less than $5,000 on marketing each year....
86. Maximizing Collision Shop Value: Strategies for Employee Retention, Financial Planning, and Long-Term Success
March 15, 2024 19:58 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBBuilding value for your collision repair business requires more than acquiring state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technology. A dedicated and skilled team of employees is one of the key elements that can set your collision shop apart. And to thrive in the future, shop owners must focus on retaining these valuable team members. Also, there are personal considerations that every shop owner must consider when it comes to building value in their shop, such as having a business conti...
85. Elevate Your Collision Repair Business: Strategies for Growth and Peak Performance with Holly Jean Jackson
March 01, 2024 13:58 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBEver experienced the frustration of putting in your best efforts only to feel like your collision repair business is falling short of its full potential? Oftentimes, collision shop owners are unaware of various aspects that hinder their growth, resulting in missed opportunities for both themselves and their stakeholders – employees and customers alike. Join Matt Di Francesco and Holly Jean Jackson, Revenue and Peak Performance Consultant, as they discuss the strategies that collision shop...
84. Crafting Your Personal Vision For Life Beyond Business
February 09, 2024 19:44 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBTo have a seamless business transition, business owners must understand the intricacies of building value and strategic preparation in the business. However, one critical area that most business owners often overlook is developing a personal vision for life outside the business. A statistic from the Exit Planning Institute revealed that 76% of business owners regret selling their business a year after the sale. This statistic highlights the importance of envisioning a meaningful life after...
83. What Collision Shops Should Be Doing to Start The 2024 Financial Year Off Right
January 25, 2024 16:37 - 11 minutes - 11 MBAs we enter the new year, businesses need to reflect on past achievements and plan strategically for the future. And as shop owners embark on their journey, one crucial element they must consider is having a sound transition plan. A significant challenge most shop owners face is balancing the demands of running their business. They get so busy with day-to-day operations that planning on how to leave the company someday often takes the back seat. When the time comes when they finally want ...
81. Ethics in the Age of AI: Unraveling Misconceptions on Artificial Intelligence with Laura Miller
November 17, 2023 18:38 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBArtificial Intelligence has opened up incredible possibilities in our daily lives. It has significantly impacted how we learn, conduct business, and navigate our routines, profoundly altering our world in ways we once thought impossible. But as they say, "too much of a good thing is bad," and this sentiment holds even in the realm of AI. While AI has the potential to be a helpful ally, relying on it too much could bring unexpected challenges and drawbacks. AI works best when used wisely an...
80. Transform Your Life and Business Through Self-Awareness and Mental Fitness Part 2 with Charis Santillie
October 12, 2023 18:49 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBHave you ever wondered why some of the most successful people, those who seem to have it all, still feel so lost despite their achievements? Many high achievers are trapped in a continuous cycle of striving for more without feeling content. So, how does one transform success into genuine fulfillment? In a world where the pursuit of success often takes center stage, it's essential to recognize that success alone does not guarantee fulfillment or happiness. Sometimes, we must go through self...
79. Transform Your Life and Business Through Self-Awareness and Mental Fitness with Charis Santillie
September 21, 2023 16:33 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBAs business owners, we often find ourselves so engrossed in the daily grind that we forget to stop and ask the most crucial question: Are we truly living the life we want? While achieving professional success is undoubtedly essential, it's equally important to pause, reflect, and ensure that personal growth and mental fitness are not left behind. The truth is that self-awareness, finding space for what truly matters, and improving our mental fitness are essential components that can lead t...
78. Guiding Businesses From Transition to Transaction with Laurie Barkman
August 24, 2023 14:56 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBFor anyone who owns a business, the process of passing down a company from one owner to the next can be quite challenging. Without proper guidance and careful planning, it can be difficult to know where to start when considering how best to transition ownership and ensure profitable continuity for yourself and future owners. Furthermore, understanding the pitfalls of succession planning and developing clear exit options before any transactions occur is essential in creating positive long-...
77. Safeguarding the Future: What Collision Shops Need to Know About Business Continuity
July 28, 2023 19:07 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBIn today’s fast-paced and unpredictable world, businesses of all sizes face numerous challenges that can disrupt their operations. As a collision shop owner, unforeseen events such as natural disasters, economic downturns, and supply chain disruptions can severely impact your ability to provide services to your customers. Having a sound business continuity plan can help protect your hard work and provide peace of mind should anything happen or if you choose to leave the industry in the lon...
76. Breaking Barriers: Women Making Waves in the Collision Repair Industry with Petra Schroeder
July 13, 2023 17:09 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThe collision repair industry has long been a male-dominated space. And the stigma that women are not as strong or capable as men poses challenges for women who aspire to make their mark in it. Fortunately, the number of females in the workforce is slowly increasing. And some female mentors have successfully navigated their way through the industry – proving that women can leverage their unique skill sets to demonstrate their value to the business. With patience, perseverance, and passion...
75. The Perfect Time to Start Planning Your Business Exit
June 29, 2023 14:10 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBAs a business owner, you have put countless hours, blood, sweat, and tears into growing your business. It has become a massive part of your life, with a significant financial and emotional investment. However, as much as you love your business, you can’t stay in it forever. Because the reality is, at some point, you will need to exit, whether due to retirement, family reasons, or other unforeseen circumstances. But with a solid plan in place, you could take advantage of potential opport...
74. Transform Your Business: Become Extraordinary
May 11, 2023 16:59 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBBeing a body shop owner in the collision industry today is no easy feat. The market is vast, and the competition is fierce. That is why settling just to be good or average is not enough. To truly stand out and be extraordinary, businesses must focus on how they are treating their customers, what kind of culture they are creating in their workplace, and how they are incorporating the latest technology to stay ahead in the game. Join Matt DiFrancesco and Mike Anderson, President - Owner at ...
73. How a Financial Assessment Process Works - Part 8: Income Needs, Funding, Incentive Planning, and Asset Protection
March 23, 2023 16:33 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBLast year, I was a guest on the Virtual U.S. Financial Advisors podcast where I talked about my financial assessment process. We’ve divided the episode into 8 parts and today I’ll be sharing with you the last of the series. In this episode, I completed the financial assessment process that we go through without clients and covered everything else from our financial plan, including asset protection, funding, and planning. (01:49) What are the ways to help protect assets (04:06) The advant...
72. Finding Life After Business with Larry Dragan
March 09, 2023 15:41 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBA smart and effective transition plan for a family business is critical for its future and should be taken seriously. That is why getting the necessary help from professionals is important for anyone who is thinking about transitioning their family business to the next generation. Because a well-thought-out transition plan is not just about preserving what has been built over the years but also for business owners to find life after exiting their businesses. In today’s episode, Larry Drag...
71. How a Financial Assessment Process Works - Part 7: Questions to Ask When You’re Looking For a Financial Advisor
February 23, 2023 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBWe’re now down to the last 2 parts of this series, where I talked about my financial assessment process as a guest on the Virtual U.S. Financial Advisors podcast. In this episode, I shared my insights on what financial advisors do and how to determine the right advisor for your specific needs. In this episode, I discussed: (02:23) Why the financial industry gets a bit of a bad name (02:52) Questions you need to ask if you’re looking for an advisor (05:30) The difference between a fiduci...
70. Developing Strong Leaders with Bruce Schronce
February 09, 2023 15:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBPeople are the power engines of business success and growth. That's why managing "people problems" should be seen as a necessary part of developing a successful business. What makes a strong leader is someone who understands the dynamics among people, can motivate and enable team members, define roles, look at external factors that may affect morale, and create activities to foster engagement and retention. Tune in to today’s episode, as Bruce Schronce, President and Founder of StrongLead,...
69. How a Financial Assessment Process Works - Part 6: How to Continue Your Business Without a Family to Take Over
January 26, 2023 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBSeveral months ago, I was a guest on the Virtual U.S. Financial Advisors podcast, where I shared details of my financial assessment process. We have divided this episode into 8 parts which we shared with you over the past few weeks. In the 6th installment of this eight-part series, I shared my insights on what could happen in the event that the next generation of the family is not interested in running the business. In this episode, I discussed: (01:29) How to work with key team members w...
68. How to Level-Up Your Exit Planning Game with John Brown of BEI (Business Enterprise Institute, Inc.)
January 12, 2023 15:08 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBI’ve been working with family businesses for the last 17 years. And since then, I’ve developed relationships with business owners who became my personal clients. As I learned about the intricacies of the business and how important business continuity is for these owners, I’ve put together my own system in order for me to help them. Today, I’m sharing the interview I had on Why We Plan: A Podcast For Exit Planners and Business Owners with host and BEI Founder John Brown. I shared my story ...
67. How a Financial Assessment Process Works - Part 5: Family Considerations and Family Succession
December 29, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBWe’re now halfway through this eight-part series where I was a guest on the Virtual U.S. Financial Advisors podcast. For Part 5, I discussed the value of having the family involved in planning for the future of the business and why family meetings are vital. In this episode, I talked about: (03:42) The first step in planning for the family business succession (05:00) Why do I prefer the founders of these family businesses to share their story (06:21) The steps to take to encourage the c...
66. How to Prepare Your Family Business for the Fourth Quarter with Nicholas Niemann
December 15, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWhen it comes to family businesses, continuity is the key. And no one knows this better than the business owner who is looking to transition out of their business. Whether it's due to retirement, health concerns, or simply a desire to move on to something new, exiting a business can be complex and emotionally draining. Fortunately, there are a few things that business owners can do to help ensure a smooth transition. These are steps that business owners can take so that their family busine...
65. How a Financial Assessment Process Works - Part 4: Why Developing Culture Within Your Business Matters
November 30, 2022 15:35 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBAs we continue on the fourth of this eight-part series where I was a guest on the Virtual U.S. Financial Advisors podcast, I shared why culture is vital and how it contributes to increasing the value of any business. Also, I discussed succession development and employee retention, which are essential parts of exit planning for any business owner. I talked about: (02:19) The importance of building culture within the business (05:04) Why transparency matters in employee retention (09:27) ...
64. Which Business Structure is Right For You - S Corp or C Corp? with Stuart Sorkin
November 16, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBChoosing the right business structure can be overwhelming for most business owners. That’s mainly because not everyone has a background in accounting or tax law. And it’s no surprise that there is often some confusion about what S Corp and C Corp mean, their benefits and disadvantages, and what factors should be considered in choosing which one would work best. Join Matt DiFrancesco and Stuart Sorkin, Founding Member at The Business and Legal Advisors, as they discuss industry insights and...
63. How a Financial Assessment Process Works - Part 3: The Importance of a Value Drivers Report
November 02, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBWe are now in the third installment of this eight-part series where I was a guest on the Virtual U.S. Financial Advisors podcast. In this episode, I discussed the importance of identifying value divers and exit objectives for the family business. One of the important aspects of my financial assessment process is to consider the things within your business that we can work on to help drive the value of the business up. I also talked about: (04:49) What is a value drivers report (06:34) ...
62. What Leadership in the Automotive Industry Looks Like With Dan Ryan
October 20, 2022 19:36 - 34 minutes - 32 MBMany people who own automotive repair businesses started out as technicians. They may be excellent at repairing cars but they have no experience leading a team of people. As a result, they may not be aware of the various strategies that good leaders use to motivate and inspire their employees. And without proper guidance, business owners may quickly become overwhelmed by the challenges of running a successful operation. Join Matt DiFrancesco and Dan Ryan, Founder and Owner of Team Ryan Au...
61. How a Financial Assessment Process Works - Part 2: Know What Your Business is Worth
October 06, 2022 13:11 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBA couple of weeks ago, I shared with you the first of an eight-part series where I was invited as a guest for the Virtual U.S. Financial Advisors podcast. Basically, I gave the audience an idea of how I identify my client’s major wants, needs, and concerns through my financial assessment process. In this second episode, I discussed why some business owners consider the maximum price/minimal taxes as one of their top financial concerns, and why it’s important to have a basic valuation for yo...
60. What Collision Shop Owners Should Know About Employee Retention Credits (ERC) with Ray Roth
September 23, 2022 21:31 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBA lot of businesses all over the world have been hit hard by the pandemic and the collision industry is no exception. With a lot of us working from home, people were driving less and there has been a significant decrease in the number of car accidents. As a result, many shops were forced to lay off their workers and even close their doors. Fortunately, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) has provided some form of relief in the form of Employee Retention Credits (...
59. How a Financial Assessment Process Works - Part 1: Starting Off With a Written Continuity Plan
September 07, 2022 20:52 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBRecently, 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 audience through the assessment process I use to identify my client’s major wants, needs, and concerns to help find solutions for their financial situations. Today, I’d like to share with ...
58. Understanding Threats to Collision Shops From an Insurance Perspective
August 26, 2022 17:37 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBThreats 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. Whether it's due to retirement, illness, or simply a desire to move on to new projects, business owners need to have a plan in place for how their business will continue wit...
57. Changing The Way Collision Shops Compete with Mike Anderson
August 11, 2022 17:26 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBThe 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 working for them, so they become loyal, are the shops that will dominate the future. Join Matt DiFrancesco and Mike Anderson, President - Owner at Collision Advice, as ...
56. Finding Your Core Genius with Louie Sharp
July 14, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBSink 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 easier to leave the business when you’re not passionate about it. This is what happens to some family-owned businesses where members had to assume roles that do not fit their personality type. This is wher...
55. Repairing the Repair Process with Tom Bemiller
June 14, 2022 15:06 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBMost people say there’s so much in the collision repair industry that’s broken. There’s the issue of insurance companies demanding to use after-market parts to reduce repair costs without considering how it would affect the consumer’s safety. There are also concerns about the low enrollment rates at vo-tech schools causing a shortage of technicians coming in. Unfortunately, the collision repair business has become a crappy business to work in. And as a result, the customer experience also...
54. Do You Know What Your Business is Worth? with Michelle Seiler-Tucker
May 26, 2022 13:15 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBMany business owners have no idea what the value of their business is. And when the time comes to sell their business, they base its price on how much they need to fund the next phase of their lives and not on what it's worth. Having your business evaluated regularly is just one of the vital components of a successful exit strategy. Because to map out the path to exiting rich, you need to visualize your destination, determine where your starting point is, and begin with the end in mind. I...
53. How to be Big Enough to Serve and Small Enough to Care with Jacob Tilzer
May 13, 2022 14:23 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MBWhen collision shops get bigger, they tend to focus more on the quantity of repair jobs. This causes the service they provide customers to suffer. As profits become the priority, everything becomes transactional and sometimes customers aren’t treated as if their business matters. These are some of the things that Jacob Tilzer noticed while he was working for the larger companies in the collision industry. That’s why when he founded his own collision center, he wanted to provide the scale...
52. How to Turn Customers into Repeat Clients Through Technology with John Burkhauser
April 22, 2022 16:53 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBAutomotive repair is a highly competitive industry. And with car technology advancing at an exponential rate, shop owners must be able to keep up in order to maintain a profitable business. And one way to keep up is to make body shops go digital. Shop owners should look at their processes and find areas they can work on to improve not only the shop’s overall function but to strengthen customer relationships as well. Going digital can be an overwhelming process for most body shops, y...
51. Getting the Best Bang For Your Buck Through Marketing With Micki Woods
April 05, 2022 23:54 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBFor a lot of business owners, especially in the collision industry, “marketing” is a dirty word. It’s an added expense that most small shop owners consider a luxury. Yet nowadays, having a marketing strategy has become a necessity and is considered one of the most important key components to running a successful business. And as the industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, shop owners need to understand how they want to progress their businesses, and how to utilize marketing to hel...
50. The Challenges of Being a Pro-Consumer Guy with Clay Hoberecht
March 03, 2022 13:23 - 39 minutes - 36 MBDisputes between insurance companies and collision repair shops are not uncommon. From errors with estimates, repairing parts vs. replacing parts, to choosing the right type of replacement parts to be used. Unfortunately, a lot of shop owners think that they need to agree with whatever the insurance agents say because otherwise, they will lose business. But who is it that the body shops really work for? Is it the insurance companies who will keep cars running through their shops? Or shoul...
49. Identifying Who You Are vs. What You Do with Mitch Russo
February 23, 2022 04:44 - 34 minutes - 32 MBFor collision shop owners who spend years getting too involved in running their business, there often comes a time when they find themselves having no idea which direction to take moving forward. And they realize they don’t have a clear vision of what they want their business to become in the future. It doesn’t matter which industry we’re in, all businesses have common goals. One of these goals is to be able to sustain the family and make enough money to support a great life. And the way t...
48. How to Build a Community Around Your Brand with Jeff Gargas
February 16, 2022 17:16 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBMany shop owners are great technicians yet most struggle with the “entrepreneurial” side of their business. Terms such as “building a brand” or “brand awareness” often sound foreign to them. So what does “branding” mean? How important is it to build a brand and a community along with it? And how will it help your business grow and survive the changes that are happening in the industry? Join Matt DiFrancesco and Jeff Gargas, COO and Co-Founder of Teach Better Team, as they discuss why buil...
47. Valuable Insights From an Industry Disruptor with Frank Terlep
February 09, 2022 01:55 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBThe auto repair industry is facing several disruptive trends nowadays. With the rapid advances in automotive technology, the challenges it presents are poised to transform the industry for years to come. What must an auto repair shop owner do if they want to ensure that their business survives and thrive in the future? Join Matt DiFrancesco and Frank Terlep, CEO of Auto Techcelerators, LLC., as they share their thoughts on the ever-changing needs of the auto repair industry and Frank’s in...
47. Valuable Insights From an Industry Disruptor - with Frank Terlep
February 09, 2022 01:55 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBThe auto repair industry is facing several disruptive trends nowadays. With the rapid advances in automotive technology, the challenges it presents are poised to transform the industry for years to come. What must an auto repair shop owner do if they want to ensure that their business survives and thrive in the future? Join Matt DiFrancesco and Frank Terlep, CEO of Auto Techcelerators, LLC., as they share their thoughts on the ever-changing needs of the auto repair industry and Frank’s in...
46. Guiding Businesses Through a Seamless Exit with Laura Gay
February 01, 2022 23:49 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBBusiness owners should be able to enjoy the full benefits of the business that they’ve built. And that includes the life that they plan to live once they decide to sell shop or exit the business. Yet, strategizing how to sell a business can be an overwhelming task. And without fully understanding what their business is worth, most collision shop owners end up feeling lost. That is why many shop owners today are in desperate need of trusted help and guidance with the process of selling th...
45. Fighting the Battle Against Misinformation with Barrett Smith
January 26, 2022 01:01 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBThey say most auto repair shops have been stuck in a rut for far too long. They’ve been fed the information that the insurance industry wants to feed them. Sadly, this situation still goes on today. And with all the misinformation that the collision industry has to deal with, some shop owners have resorted to less than ethical methods just to survive. Collision shop owners should start acting as the customer’s advocate and it is their duty to inform their customers what is best for them. ...
44. 3 Things Business Owners Should Be Thinking About at the Start of 2022
January 18, 2022 20:32 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBHello everyone, welcome to Your Business, Your Life and I hope you’re off to an awesome start this 2022. January, being the first month of the new year, is a good time to re-evaluate and re-assess the things that are going on in our lives and in our businesses as well. And as we start putting plans in place to accomplish the things we want to achieve this year and the years to come, I thought this is also the perfect time to share 3 areas that every business owner, especially collision shop...
43. Will Independent Collision Shops Thrive in the Future? with Bob Miller
January 11, 2022 20:52 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MBA lot of collision shop owners are excellent technicians. However, most of them are less skilled as business owners. And while there are a lot of resources when it comes to the technical side, there aren’t as many resources for the entrepreneurial side of the business. As the automotive repair industry changes rapidly, with the emergence of hybrid and electric, more sophisticated, modern cars, how can the independent collision repair shop owner ensure that his business survives and thrive...
42. Creating Extraordinary Transformations Through Journaling with Kim Ades
January 06, 2022 20:08 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBLike most beginnings, the new year brings hope and opportunities to make things better. That is why this is the perfect time people make resolutions and plans for the rest of the year. Yet sometimes, no matter how much effort we put into goal planning, it’s often the execution part that most people struggle with and ultimately fail at. And what keeps us from making our plans happen usually stems from our own minds. In this episode, join Matt DiFrancesco and Kim Ades, President and CEO of...
41. Turning Frustrations into Freedom with Pete Mohr
December 23, 2021 15:43 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBIf you were asked the question: Why did you build your own business in the first place? What would your answer be? A common response would be to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of being an entrepreneur. Yet, as the business grows, many business owners spend more time working and have less time for family, relaxation, and personal growth. In this episode, join Matt DiFrancesco and Pete Mohr, a Certified Business Coach, Entrepreneurial Speaker, and host of the Simplifying Entrepreneurship ...
40. Dealing with Mental Health in the Family Business with Michelle E. Dickinson
December 09, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBThe pandemic has undeniably changed our lives on so many levels. Aside from its devastating effects on global health and the economy, it has taken an enormous toll on people’s mental health as well. A lot of family business owners today deal with mental health issues. Unfortunately, most of them choose to ignore it because they’re not really equipped to deal with it, or worse, some don’t even recognize what it is. In this episode, join Matt DiFrancesco and Michelle E. Dickinson, a Workpl...
39. Are Independent Collision Shops Equipped to Face the Future? with Jake Rodenroth
November 18, 2021 16:25 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBIn recent years, technological innovations in the automotive industry have revolutionized the way people drive. Advanced systems like automatic braking and cruise control are now being integrated into modern vehicles with the goal of making driving easier, safer, and more convenient. However, ensuring that these systems work properly is no easy feat. Few repair shops are actually equipped to do the calibrations needed to keep these modern vehicles up and running. So how will small, indep...