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Operations

Planning for Success in 2025

Jan. 9, 2025
Create a budget and CapEx plan for 2025 and beyond.
Mario Fimbrez, Valley Oak Design
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Multiple Shop Operations (MSOs)

From Humble Beginnings to Kings of the Valley 

Jan. 9, 2025
Brandon Photianos and Mike Oh built a booming DRP business across Southern California from the ground up.
The parts department is the heartbeat of the operation, and ensuring it runs smoothly is 'mission critical,' says John Baker, director of operations for Wallace Collision Center in Bristol, Tennessee.
Operations

Like Clockwork

Jan. 9, 2025
Is your parts department hampering your shop’s efficiency? Learn how an overhaul might supercharge your team’s productivity.
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Diminishing the Headache of Diminished Value

Jan. 9, 2025
Your customer may be entitled to recovery of diminished value after a loss. Here’s how to help.
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Sales+Marketing

New Year, New Marketing Plan

Jan. 6, 2025
Start 2025 off on the right foot with a solid digital marketing plan for your business.
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Croel: From Awareness to Advocacy: How Educating Your Customers Can Drive Trust, Loyalty, and Referrals

Jan. 2, 2025
Earning a customer’s trust goes far beyond getting them to walk through your doors.
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Operations

What Gets Celebrated Gets Repeated 

Dec. 30, 2024
Use CSI scores to celebrate and coach your staff and improve your business.
Courtesy of H.C. Wilcox Technical School
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