Your Business Your Life

Your Business Your Life


Latest Episodes

99. How ESG Principles Can Drive Value for Your Collision Repair Shop with Eddie Hightower
November 08, 2024

To exit your business on your own terms and fund your ideal post-business life, increasing its value is essential. One powerful way to achieve this is by adopting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. Unfortunately, many collision shop o

98. The Collision Industry’s Hotbed for Buyers: What’s Driving the Boom? with Laura Gay
October 04, 2024

The collision repair industry is growing quickly, with more private equity and buyers showing interest. This creates a great opportunity for shop owners to take advantage of the booming market.However, selling a shop can be complicated, and owners who fo

97. Automation in Action: Boosting Efficiency and Reducing Backlogs in the Collision Industry with Phillip Brown
September 20, 2024

Many collision shop owners struggle with managing project backlogs and inefficiencies due to outdated or disjointed software systems, leading to delays, increased manual workloads, and difficulty in tracking key tasks.  These issues not only slow down ope

96. Building the Future: Talent, Technology, and Training in the Automotive Industry with Diane Benting
September 06, 2024

Finding skilled talent in the collision repair industry has become increasingly difficult due to a shortage of experienced technicians and a lack of new entrants into the field.As the industry evolves with advancements in technology and repair techniqu

95. WreckWeek Session Part 3: Key Strategies to Help Build Your Business Value
August 23, 2024

Collision shop owners, are you truly maximizing the value of your business?Matt Di Francesco dives deep into this question. He shares eye-opening anecdotes on how simple actions, like answering the phone with empathy or regularly updating customers, can

94. WreckWeek Session Part 2: The 3-Step Process to Build Value in Your Business
August 09, 2024

Have you ever wondered how to truly build and enhance the value of your collision shop?Building your business's value can be a complex process due to various factors. It involves understanding and adapting to market dynamics, managing finances effe

93. Strengthening Family Businesses Through Leadership with Pete Walsh
July 26, 2024

Are you a business owner struggling to balance the demands of family dynamics with achieving business success?The majority of businesses are family-owned or operated. Often, multiple family members are involved in running these businesses, leading to uni

92. WreckWeek Session Part 1: Building Value In Your Shop
July 12, 2024

Last June, WreckWeek 2024 brought together professionals from road clearance, collision repair, and auto repair for a comprehensive expo where attendees could network, participate in workshops, and explore the latest advancements and technologies in accid

91. Connecting Business Success with Personal Well-Being with Luci Gabel
June 27, 2024

Have you ever considered how your physical, emotional, and mental health impact your leadership abilities and business success?When we talk about leadership, we often think of styles and techniques, rarely considering how our overall well-being ties into

90. Empowering Independent Shops in a Consolidated Market with John Hollingsworth and Kristle Bollans
June 13, 2024

Are you feeling the pressure of consolidation in the collision repair industry?In these challenging times, independent shop owners face mounting fears as larger franchises and MSOs dominate the market.For those who want to maintain their independence