Are You Langiushing?
It’s the place between fulfilled and burnout. When languishing, you feel a lack of meaning. The days roll into each other. Imagine you’re driving in a fog so thick you must pull over. You’re in an area with no cell…
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ASA Working to Ease the Labor Shortage in Repair and Collision Shops
In March 2024, ASA launched a successful new landmark Apprenticeship Program in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the Highland High School that will serve as a template for communities across the country to grow young technicians entering the field of automotive…
Advice For Technician Turned Shop Owner (New or Seasoned)
I’m being real when I tell you that the transformation needed to go from tech to owner is challenging for most. The main reason is the skill sets needed for each role. Both roles are important in a business. The…
Attention Auto Repair Shops: Claim Your Share of $5.5 Billion Settlement from Visa and MasterCard Overcharges
March 11, 2024 – Auto repair shops across the nation have an unprecedented opportunity to recoup funds lost due to overcharges by Visa and MasterCard between 2004 and 2019. With a $5.5 billion settlement now established, eligible auto repair shops…
Don't Under Index The #1 Skill For Business Success
When speaking at industry events, local business groups or even with clients, the one thing I’ve noticed over the years is owners under indexing LEADERSHIP for one or more of the following reasons. Technical Focus: Since most auto shop owners…
Car ADAS Solutions ADAS Calibration Technician Certification Program Recognized by I-CAR as Industry Training Alliance Accredited
Car ADAS Solutions announced today that its ADAS Calibration Technician Certification…
Collision repairers grade 25 carriers high enough for the Insurer Report Card “Honor Roll”
Among more than 88 auto insurance companies graded by collision repairers in terms of how well they work to ensure quality repairs and customer service, 25 received a “B” or higher to earn a spot on the “Honor Roll” in…
ASA Colorado 2024 Summit was a Success!
ASA Colorado broke all previous records on Jan. 27 with their ASA CO Summit - their annual training event held at Lincoln College of Technology in Denver CO. "We were absolutely thrilled when registration exceeded previous years by more than…
Overthink to Overdrive (free yourself of analysis paralysis)
When speaking with auto shop owner clients or even local business owners, they tell me stories of how challenging it is to make business decisions at times. In many cases they say they aren’t as confident in their decisions as…
Car ADAS Solutions Announces Partnership with TechForce Foundation
Car ADAS Solutions is excited to announce its partnership with TechForce Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) committed to the career exploration and workforce development of professional technicians in all sectors, including automotive, aviation, collision, diesel, fleets, marine, motorcycle, motorsports, restoration, welding,…
Are Your Numbers Lying to You?
Understanding your financial reports is important for many reasons. Yet even with all the resources available today, many owners don’t understand them to use them to the fullest. Look at financial reports as a type of report card giving you…
TechForce Foundation and Mecum Auctions Partner to Open Nominations for 6th Annual Techs Rock Awards
TechForce Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to championing the technician workforce, has joined forces with Mecum Auctions to announce the opening of nominations for the highly anticipated 6th Annual Techs Rock Awards. This year, the Awards will honor both…
Imagine Your Business Separate From You
Whether you started your business from the ground up or purchased an existing business, most owners start with grit and drive. Willing to do it all and sacrifice their personal life in the beginning for the good of their business.…
Profit is the thunder … Value is the lightning
The Automotive Management Institute (AMi), the industry’s leading provider and collaborator of management education for automotive collision and mechanical service repair professionals, is proud to announce that our 2023 Graduation was held live at Foundations Training Expo at Daytona Speedway…
Customer Centric – A Long-Term Approach to Business Success
Practically all the shop owners I’ve spoken with over the last 24 years told me they planned to have a shop that focused on customers. They were going to be the opposite of the negative and outdated image many have…
Downturn in new car sales has ‘significant implications’ for aftermarket
An estimated 14 million fewer new cars and light trucks will be sold in the U.S. between 2020 and 2024 than in the previous five years (2015 through 2019), according the latest Lang Aftermarket iReport. The downturn in sales is…
The Road to Profits: The Value of an Inclusive Workforce in the Automotive Industry
In today's competitive automotive industry, businesses are constantly seeking ways to stay ahead of the curve and maximize their profits. While technological advancements and innovative marketing strategies are crucial, there is another key element that often goes overlooked but can…
Turning a Negative Into a Positive (Don’t miss the opportunity)
I was recently contacted by the CT. Better Business Bureau. They do monthly BBB ‘Trust Talks’ to build awareness around different industries and guide consumers. Yes, there are bad apples in every industry that we need to be made aware…
