• John Shoemaker

    John Shoemaker is a business development manager for BASF North America Automotive Refinish Division and the former owner of JSE Consulting. He began his career in the automotive repair industry in 1973. He has been a technician, vehicle maintenance manager and management system analyst while serving in the U.S. Air Force. In the civilian sector he has managed several dealership collision centers, was a dealership service director and was a consultant to management system providers as an implementation specialist. John has completed I-CAR training and holds ASE certifications in estimating and repair. Connect with Shoemaker on LinkedIn.

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    John Shoemaker
    March 3, 2025
    With all that goes into a monthly sales goal, it is easy to stay busy and still not hit your target.
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    John Shoemaker
    March 28, 2024
    Before jumping in, determine the value and benefits you can expect.
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    John Shoemaker
    Feb. 29, 2024
    Using the damage appraisal to define steps is the best tool to bring success to any repair.
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    John Shoemaker
    Dec. 11, 2023
    All disposal expenses incurred during a collision repair are directly linked to the insurance claim and are reimbursable.