Originally Aired - Wednesday, November 6 • 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM PT
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Location: S229
Join SEMA attendees for the IDEAS Collide Showcase; a one-of-a-kind event featuring multiple fast-paced presentations designed to stimulate thought, innovation, and resolution of business challenges with thought leaders both in and out of the industry. Audience members will be intrigued by individuals and topics that seek to rattle the status quo with ambitious ideas that could have a transformative effect on the industry and your business.
Featuring:
Cole Strandberg, Managing Director, FOCUS Investment Banking, LLC
The Era of the Single-store Generalist Body Shop is Coming to an End
As vehicles become increasingly complex, the training, equipment, and talent required to repair them is disrupting an industry that’s been around for over a century.
But this disruption presents a massive opportunity.
Depending on their financial resources, skills, and strategic vision, operators have three viable paths forward: specialize, scale, or sell. Each choice comes with its own set of advantages and challenges, but the one option that’s not on the table: Doing nothing.
Jill Tuggle, Executive Director, Auto Body Association of Texas
UN-Divide and Conquer
It’s time to address the longstanding divisions that have hindered collaboration and education in the collision repair industry for decades. State associations are taking proactive steps to bridge these gaps by fostering communication, sharing best practices, and advocating for higher industry standards. Collision repair businesses can play a vital role in reshaping the industry’s future, ultimately promoting unity and driving positive change for everyone. The answer is found in engaging with local associations and participating in collaborative initiatives. Together, we can overcome divisiveness and build a stronger, more resilient collision repair community.
Christian Ruecker, Vice President - Mobility Sales, DEKRA North America
Sustainability's Role in Every Layer of Collision Repair
Sustainability has long been intrinsic to successful businesses while today, some see it as a political climate-driven idea. We will highlight examples showcasing how sustainable practices contribute to longevity and profitability and how sustainable business practices benefit every stakeholder in the industry.
Bill Park, Founder, Crunchit Financial Services
Peak Blue-Collar: The Evolution of Collision Repair Shops into White-Collar Enterprises
In the wake of generational shifts, spurred by Gen-X tapping out, the industry is facing a loss of traditional expertise and anticipated succession which leads to leadership gaps. The future workforce is balancing a white-collar transformation with technology-driven desires, a focus on flexibility and purpose and demand for continuous learning. Peak blue-collar is a launchpad to embracing the future and understanding how to navigate the divide.
Jeramy Holloway, Director, Aftersales, Spanesi-Americas
Earning a Return on Capital Spending
Investing in facility and equipment is a necessary aspect of delivering high-quality repairs. The ongoing process of reinvesting back into the business makes it equally important to understand how to earn a return on equipment purchases by properly implementing the equipment into the repair process.
Wayne Weikel, Vice President of State Government Affairs at the Alliance for Automotive Innovation
The Fine Print of REPAIR Politics
If we wish to get philosophical, Plato said it best in his quote, “if you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools.”
It is not just a matter of being interested in politics, but important to understand the motivations influencing policy work in both your state capital and in D.C. Without the logic and the input from informed members of the community, policy has the potential to be shaped by other vested interests and voted on by individuals who lack the specific understanding of the industry and the economic influences that put pressure on proper repairs. Learn where and how your participation in the political process, and your individual voice, can be impactful in advocating for change, for common sense and for your consumer.
Molly Mahoney, National Marketing & Engagement Director for the Collision Engineering Program
Building the Future Together: Uniting Education, Industry, and Community
There is a growing demand for skilled collision repair technicians, and the Collision Engineering Program has a vision that harnesses a powerful collaboration between education, industry and local communities. Explore how our vision combines hands-on training, innovative educational models, and industry collaboration, we can pave the way for a brighter future—one where skilled technicians thrive, communities grow, and industries adapt to new challenges.
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Cost: $100
Show Session ID: IDEAS
