The Collision Vision

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.

Leading and Growing a Family Collision Business with Josh and Michelle Fuller
Jun 10, 2025 – 54:30
Smart, Scalable Marketing for Independent Shops with Steve Trapp
Jun 3, 2025 – 37:11
Certification as a Business Advantage Leanne Jefferies | Evolution of OEM Certifications
May 27, 2025 – 55:02
Turning Certification into Strategy with Liz Stein | Evolution of OEM Certifications
May 20, 2025 – 40:23
Inside OE Certification, What It Really Takes with Christian Ruecker and Gabriel Morley
May 13, 2025 – 47:24
Building Success Through OEM Certifications & Dealer Partnerships with Bryan Thompson
May 6, 2025 – 37:43
Shop Credibility, Improving Quality, & Success with Mike Anderson | Evolution of OEM Certifications
Apr 29, 2025 – 49:51
Reducing Environmental Impacts and Pushing The Industry Forward with Ryan Brown
Apr 22, 2025 – 41:58
Innovation Shaping the Future of Collision with Cinthia Gutierrez | Sustainability in Collision Repair
Apr 15, 2025 – 40:12
Leveraging Technology for Sustainable Growth with Bill Brower | Sustainability in Collision Repair
Apr 8, 2025 – 39:53
Positive Impacts of Reducing Waste with Eddie Hightower | Sustainability in Collision Repair
Apr 1, 2025 – 38:53
Supporting the Next Gen of Technicians with Mary Mahoney | Talent Shortage & Workforce Development
Apr 1, 2025 – 37:07
Attracting & Retaining the Next Generation with Kristle Bollans, Kayla Clark, and Olivia Peterson
Mar 18, 2025 – 01:00:35
World-class Technicians & Career Growth with David Dart | Talent Shortage & Workforce Development
Mar 11, 2025 – 52:44
The Technician Shortage and Innovative Solutions with Jay Goninen | Talent Shortage & Workforce Development
Mar 4, 2025 – 48:32
Navigate the Complexities of ADAS with Lance Bull and Steve Davis from Techmotive
Feb 25, 2025 – 57:58
The Growing Role of ADAS Calibration and Key Strategies with Sam Poradish
Feb 18, 2025 – 46:30
Solutions and Shop Processes for Vehicle Safety with Greg Peeters
Feb 11, 2025 – 47:02
AI Solutions, Uncovering Strategies, the future of ADAS Technology
Feb 4, 2025 – 40:38
"Scale" Deep Dive with Thomas Goforth | End of the Single Store Generalist Shop Era
Jan 28, 2025 – 43:02
"Sell" Deep Dive with Giorgio Andonian and Mike Levasseur | End of the Single Store Generalist Shop Era
Jan 21, 2025 – 46:49
Single Store Generalist Shops | Why the Era is Coming to an End with Cole Strandberg
Jan 7, 2025 – 37:06
How to Build a Successful Paint Team with John Melendez | Beyond the Surface
Dec 30, 2024 – 39:39
Precision Color Matching Techniques with Bruce Sorenson | Innovations in Automotive Refinishing
Dec 16, 2024 – 35:41
Creating a Culture of Safety in Your Body Shop with Dave Wiederschall | Safety First
Dec 10, 2024 – 40:50
Qualifying Proper PPE for EV Repair with Baily Soto & Mavrick Knoles | Safety First
Dec 3, 2024 – 35:16
Innovations in Personal Protective Equipment with Jason Scharton & Scott Shinn | Safety First
Nov 26, 2024 – 39:01
Best Practices for Workplace Safety with Stephanie Birkholz | Saftey First
Nov 19, 2024 – 37:53
Creating a Culture of Safety in Your Body Shop with Andrew Batenhorst | Safety First
Nov 12, 2024 – 34:27
Supporting Employee Health with Richie Seaberry | Saftey First
Nov 5, 2024 – 57:12
SEMA 2024 Overview & Preview with RJ De Vera | Art of Restoration
Oct 29, 2024 – 35:17
Innovative Custom Builds and Wiring Solutions with Ryan Basseri | Art of Restoration
Oct 22, 2024 – 36:43
Challenges and Rewards of Working with Vintage Vehicles with Jonathon Goolsby | Art of Restoration
Oct 15, 2024 – 31:04
Electrifying the Classics with Eddy Borysewicz and Gregg Snow | Art of Restoration
Oct 8, 2024 – 54:41
The Craft of Classic Car Restoration with Dave Kindig | Art of Restoration
Oct 1, 2024 – 43:52
New Technologies and Insurance Coverage | Steve Dawson & Mike Anderson | Insurance Talk
Sep 24, 2024 – 51:18
Challenges in Insurance Claims for Collision Repairs with Billy Walkowiak | Insurance Talk
Sep 17, 2024 – 38:51
The Value of Having a DRP Focused Shop with Pat Crozat | Insurance Talk
Sep 10, 2024 – 35:02
The Collision Repair + Insurance Landscape with John Yoswick | Insurance Talk
Sep 3, 2024 – 41:05
Technology Integration in Shop Management with Steve Olson | Operational Excellence
Aug 27, 2024 – 35:59
Training and Staff Development | Jay Goninen of WrenchWay | Operational Excellence
Aug 20, 2024 – 55:58
Streamlining Operations for Efficiency and Effectiveness with Steve Dawson | Operational Excellence
Aug 13, 2024 – 46:41
Financial Management and Growth Planning with Walt Link | Operational Excellence
Aug 6, 2024 – 01:14:27
Future Proofing Your Collision Shop |Todd Dillender of Caliber Collision | MSO Chronicles
Jul 30, 2024 – 55:47
Strategies for Growing Smarter | Chris Ray of One Twenty-Two Collision | MSO Chronicles
Jul 23, 2024 – 55:51
Value of Franchising Independent Collision Centers | Simplicity Car Care | MSO Chronicles
Jul 16, 2024 – 36:06
Building a Strong Talent Pipeline | Vartan Jerion Jr. with VIVE Collision | MSO Chronicles
Jul 9, 2024 – 48:08
Managing Strong Culture Across Multiple Locations | Jonathon Best of Better Collision | MSO Chronicles
Jul 2, 2024 – 33:37
Strategies for Scaling to Multi-Shop Operation | Puget Collision | MSO Chronicles
Jun 25, 2024 – 50:03
Value of Niche Customer Experiences | Michael Giarrizzo Jr. of DCR Systems | MSO Chronicles
Jun 11, 2024 – 01:01:14

Recent Reviews

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Two Thumbs Up

Always great listening to Mike! Have to appreciate him for sharing the industry knowledge he possesses. Love the Positive perspective that Cole brings to the conversations. René Estevez Land Rover Dallas - Snell Collision Center.
Knownchaos

Great for even Non-Auto Industry Listeners

I work in IT and really enjoyed the business side of the conversation. Specifically the ideas on employee retention bonus. These are ideas that can be applied to any business today.
1964GSS

The Collision Vision

I found this podcast extremely informative and interesting. Excellent host and excellent guest! Keep up the good work.