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https://traffic.libsyn.com/thebeerreport/TW_90_Final.mp3   Welcome to the automotive podcast that will not be talking about Justin Timberlake's DUI.  On this episode of Throwin' Wrenches…   We sit down with Jack Allison at his Autobody & Collision Repair shop, CARSTAR of North Peoria and... The post Episode 90 – CARSTAR North Peoria with Jack Allison appeared first on Throwin' Wrenches Automotive Podcast.

On Episode 5 of Countdown to The Grey Cup with Bill Kelly, delivered by Purolator: Bill visits with Andy Fantuz to remember his Most Outstanding Canadian performance as a member of the 95th Grey Cup Champion Saskatchewan Roughriders.  Bill also connects with Leo Ezerins, Executive Director and Founder of the CFL Alumni Association to break some personal news and to get some insight on what fans can expect to experience at the CFLAA Legends Luncheon, presented by Carstar at the 2023 Grey Cup Festival in Hamilton.  

Our guest today was the first Tesla-certified body shop in the country, and maintains- across his 19 stores- a significant focus on the world of EVs, possessing certifications for Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, VINFast, and more. Mike Chilton is the owner of Chilton Auto Body, based out of Northern California, and he also happens to be one of the largest CARSTAR franchisees in the country. On today's show, we'll dive into Mike's early adoption to EV repair, his experience franchising with CARSTAR, his positioning with insurers, and much more. Enjoy the show!

In today's conclusion of our two-part series, we wrap up the discussion on expanding your collision repair business with a focus on actionable strategies and real-life success stories. Joined once again by prominent leaders from the Driven Brands team, we delve deeper into the current market dynamics and reveal untapped avenues for growth and optimizing your work-mix to enhance your business strategies. Whether you're an independent shop owner or affiliated with renowned franchise networks like Abra, CARSTAR, or Fix Auto, this episode promises to equip you with insights and advice tailored to independent body shop owners. Tune in now to discover the transformative strategies that will revolutionize your business and pave the way for unparalleled success.FOLLOW THE COLLISION BUZZ PODCASTINSTAGRAM   |   instagram.com/collisionbuzzpodcastFACEBOOK   |   facebook.com/collisionbuzzpodcast Thank you to all of our guests in this episode for their participation. GUESTSDamien Reyna, COO - US CollisionDriven Brands CollisionBrian Newberry, VP of Development - US CollisionDriven Brands CollisionTony Mammone, VP of Strategy & Analytics - CARSTAR CanadaCARSTAR CanadaLesa Laird, VP of Franchise Services - US CollisionDriven Brands Collision HOSTRon Zappetillo, Sr. Field Performance ManagerDriven Brands CollisionPRODUCEREliezer Plasencia, Creative Marketing ManagerDriven Brands Collision

In today's episode, part one of a two-part series, we dive into the numerous opportunities for growth and why now might be a good time to expand your collision repair business. With guests from the Driven Brands leadership team, we discuss the current market landscape, the importance of strategic growth, and how to identify new opportunities. Our panel of experts shares insights on optimizing work-mix, maintaining strong internal culture, and capitalizing on underserved markets. Whether you're an independent shop owner or part of a franchise network like Abra, CARSTAR, or Fix Auto, this episode will provide valuable insights and tips for growing your business in today's fast-paced, high-demand environment. Don't miss this chance to learn from industry leaders and discover new strategies to take your business to the next level. FOLLOW THE COLLISION BUZZ PODCASTINSTAGRAM   |   instagram.com/collisionbuzzpodcastFACEBOOK   |   facebook.com/collisionbuzzpodcast Thank you to all of our guests in this episode for their participation. GUESTSDamien Reyna, COO - US CollisionDriven Brands CollisionBrian Newberry, VP of Development - US CollisionDriven Brands CollisionTony Mammone, VP of Strategy & Analytics - CARSTAR CanadaCARSTAR CanadaLesa Laird, VP of Franchise Services - US CollisionDriven Brands Collision HOSTRon Zappetillo, Sr. Field Performance ManagerDriven Brands CollisionPRODUCEREliezer Plasencia, Creative Marketing ManagerDriven Brands Collision

Season 5. This season is all about some of the nuances of event based businesses. Think sports! There is a LOT more to it than you think! First up! A three part series on Speedway Motorsports. Starting on site at Bristol Motor Speedway.Geoff Ulrich has served as Senior Vice President of Consumer Strategy for Speedway Motorsports since January of 2015. Ulrich oversees the brand strategy, positioning, creative, social, and consumer sales strategies for each of Speedway Motorsports' properties.Ulrich's career began at Saatchi & Saatchi and Momentum managing national accounts such as Toyota, Coca-Cola, General Motors, Best Buy and Lowe's. In 2001, Ulrich joined Lowe's to lead their Sports, Events, Partnerships, Commercial Marketing and Gift Cards divisions prior to becoming a partner Victory Management Group (VMG).  At VMG, he secured and managed national accounts including Lowe's, 3M, Charlotte Motor Speedway, CARSTAR, Nickelodeon and many more.  In June of 2013, Ulrich became the Vice President of Partnerships for Speedway Motorsports who is the owner and operator of the premiere motorsports facilities in America.Join us on Facebook - Instagram This show is produced by: UN/COM Media Inc.

Quick Clips today with Jeanette Frazier!Jeanette is the National Director Of Dealer Franchise Development of CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts. She's working with the CARSTAR for more than 2 years now.  Jeanette became the Collision Center Manager of  Hendrick Automotive Group for 5 years.Let's hear more of her thoughts and stories about the industry!Click the link below to listen for the full episode 20:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1895628/11036756If you are interested in learning more about ClarityCoat, you can visit us here-Website: https://claritycoat.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/claritycoatofficialInstagram: https://instagram.com/claritycoat_official

Opportunity exists in Canada for the entrepreneurial spirit. Sam Mercanti with his family arrived in Canada from Italy in the 1960's. Sam and his brothers began the pursuit of entrepreneurial opportunity as boys and continue today. The brothers experienced great individual success and are contributors to the wellbeing of Canada and Canadians.  Beginning work on the shop floor of his uncles autobody shop in Hamilton, Sam Mercanti rose to create a national Canadian entrepreneurial success story as Canadian founder of CARSTAR.  Sam Mercanti's autobiography is RISEN From the Shop Floor: Lessons from an Entrepreneur. Guest: Sam Mercanti (all net income from the book is being donated to Cystic Fibrosis Canada). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This special episode of Collision Buzz was recorded live and on stage at the 2022 CARSTAR Conference.  Hosted by Driven Brands Collision Senior Director of Marketing, Jennifer Paulino - the episode features past Collision Buzz guests and CARSTAR brand leaders discussing their approach to an integrated marketing plan.  The discussion encompasses everything from community involvement to a strong digital presence - focused on the growing “Reputation Revolution,” Jennifer leads our guests through a meaningful dialogue around the necessary tools and initiatives that today's body shops need to have a successful and impactful brand presence. Thank you to all our guests in this month's episode. FOLLOW THE COLLISION BUZZ PODCASTINSTAGRAM   |   instagram.com/collisionbuzzFACEBOOK   |   facebook.com/collisionbuzzpodcast GUESTS Johnny K., Owner-OperatorCARSTAR Edmonton GatewayCARSTAR Edmonton MayfieldCARSTAR Edmonton South EastCARSTAR EllerslieCARSTAR Express Edmonton SouthCARSTAR Leduc North Wendy Murray, Owner-OperatorCARSTAR Murray'sCARSTAR Port OrchardFix Auto Gig HarborFix Auto Port OrchardFix Auto Puyallup Sebastian Torres, Owner-OperatorCARSTAR BrantfordCARSTAR Brantford WestdCARSTAR Simcoe Jamie White, Owner-OperatorCARSTAR Universal of Fort OglethorpeDalton CARSTAR SouthKen's CARSTAR North HOSTJennifer Paulino, Sr. Director of MarketingDriven Brands Collision PRODUCEREliezer Plasencia, Creative Marketing ManagerDriven Brands Collision

Guest host and a shop tour with Lorenzo Pellicciotta, CarStar, Oakville, Ontario. Lorenzo discusses his path to becoming an entrepreneur and why processes and procedures are critical to gathering all information on a vehicle the first time. Watch the Episode on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDmpCq6NerM (YouTube) Lorenzo Pellicciotta, President, https://www.carstar.ca/en/locations/on/oakville/carstar-oakville-west-16210/ (CarStar), 2 locations Oakville, Ontario. Listen to Lorenzo's previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22lorenzo+pellicciotta%22 (HERE) Key Talking Points 1991 at 25 years old- worked at import dealerships, wanted to own his own business with anything (tool distributor, pizza, subs).  Purchased collision business- took a financial loss in beginning going from technician to owner Your vision will change- push and change your goals as time goes on. Learn from your mistakes and others.  Processes and procedures- capturing the disablement, ordering parts 1 time, when parts arrive the job starts and is completed. Eliminate second run-throughs. Uses pictures of what equipment should look like when it is put away.  Release meetings- 10 minute meetings, multiple times a day to keep everyone on the same page  Connect with the Podcast: https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/ (Aftermarket Radio Network) http://youtube.com/carmcapriotto (Subscribe on YouTube) https://remarkableresults.biz/episodes (Visit us on the Web) https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsPodcast (Follow on Facebook) https://remarkableresults.biz/insider/ (Become an Insider) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm (Buy me a coffee) https://remarkableresults.biz/books/ (Important Books) Check out today's partner: Dorman gives people greater freedom to fix vehicles by constantly developing new repair solutions that put owners and technicians first. Take the Dorman Virtual Tour athttp://www.dormanproducts.com/Tour ( www.DormanProducts.com/Tour)   http://aftermarketradionetwork.com () https://remarkableresultsradio.captivate.fm/listen ()

The complete customer experience package starts with having paid attention to details. When was the last time your shop was painted? Is the parking lot striped? What kind of coffee and amenities do you serve? Does your bathroom have extra hooks on the door? I'm with a panel of shop owners that put that extra in extraordinary. You should get a bare minimum of 5 great ideas to implement. Watch the Episode on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHoFrg91_rE (YouTube) Chris Dekker, http://mygarageairdrie.ca/ (My Garage Auto and Tire), Airdrie, Ontario, Canada Lorenzo Pellicciotta, President, https://www.carstar.ca/en/locations/on/oakville/carstar-oakville-west-16210/ (CarStar), 2 locations Oakville, Ontario Murray Voth, Business Coach, https://rpmtraining.net/ (RPM Training). Listen to Murray's previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22murray+voth%22 (HERE) Key Talking Points Shop cleanliness and how it reflects on our capability and quality of work.  5's ing shop- sort, set in order, shine, sanitize and sustain Why facility appearance is so important if you want newer vehicles in your database. "People will bring their older vehicle to a shop that services new cars, but they won't bring a new car to a shop that (in their mind) services old ones." Remember that the client will never see 99% of our work, and pay attention to the 1% that they will. How do you put on the oil change sticker?  Leak repairs and shampooing the engine the right way. Two hooks on the back of the bathroom door, one so I can hang my coat/purse, and one so I can hang my bag is even more valuable. Work with the ‘classic details' Paint, parking lot, clean glass Clear signage for employees, vendors, employees etc  Profits are in the details Think about your staff- lunchrooms matter What is the smell of your shop? Are you desensitized to it? “Clean cars run better” according to customers  Change the wording of shop supplies to materials and consumables. “It's not about taking, it's about giving” Connect with the Podcast http://aftermarketradionetwork.com (Aftermarket Radio Network) http://youtube.com/carmcapriotto (Subscribe on YouTube) https://remarkableresults.biz/episodes (Visit us on the Web) https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsPodcast (Follow on Facebook) https://remarkableresults.biz/insider/ (Become an Insider) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm (Buy me a coffee) https://remarkableresults.biz/books/ (Important Books) Check out today's partners: More Time. More Profit. Shop-Ware Shop Management https://getshopware.com/ (getshopware.com) See how Broadly can help YOU grow your auto shop. http://getbroadly.com/chat (getbroadly.com/chat) https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/ () https://remarkableresultsradio.captivate.fm/listen ()  

In honor of Women's History Month, this episode highlights the efforts and impacts of our female leaders in the collision repair industry. We are proud to spotlight leading ladies from across all three collision brands, ABRA, CARSTAR, and Fix Auto USA. Our guests share their history, successes, and challenges of being a female in a male-dominated industry as well as insightful commentary on some of the most significant challenges the industry faces today, like the technician shortage.This episode is hosted by Sabrina Thring, U.S. Collision Chief Operating Officer for Driven Brands.Thank you to all participants.GUEST HOSTSabrina Thring, COO, US CollisionDriven Brands Collision GUESTSPatricia Fahey, Owner-OperatorCARSTAR Calgary McKnightCARSTAR Calgary Bowness Eve Knudtsen, Owner-OperatorABRA Post FallsABRA Spokane Wendy Murray, Owner-OperatorCARSTAR Murray'sCARSTAR Port OrchardFix Auto Gig HarborFix Auto Port OrchardFix Auto Puyallup Selvi Rizk, Owner-OperatorFix Auto BreaFix Auto Moreno Valley PRODUCEREliezer Plasencia, Creative Marketing ManagerDriven Brands Collision FOLLOW COLLISION BUZZ PODCASTINSTAGRAM   |   instagram.com/collisionbuzzFACEBOOK   |   facebook.com/collisionbuzzpodcast

Nessa semana, tivemos a participação do Paulo, do Auto Center Imigrantes, da Elizandra Cândido, motorista e do Adylio, da CarStar.

In this week's episode, Vince Matozzo, director of Canadian sales for CARSTAR, talks CCIF Toronto showcases, industry predictions for 2020 and CARSTAR's upcoming initiatives this year.

On International Women's Day, Driven Brands featured five amazing women from their CARSTAR and Maaco franchises. Jayme had the opportunity to learn more about CARSTAR and Maaco's high-quality collision repairs and excellent customer service from the stories shared by these amazing everyday heroes. Working as technicians, painters, detailers, estimators, customer service representatives and store managers, they are on the front lines every day helping customers manage their collision repair experience. From fulfilling a family legacy by joining the collision repair industry, providing a friendly face for female customers, providing excellent customer service or finding a career building the business, the women of Driven Brands are role models for anyone looking to succeed in the vehicle service business. The five women featured in this episode include: Car Star Crystin Bulai Cynthia Vilez Joanne Moisan Maaco Ivette Delgado Kim Nigara Join us on this episode as we tackle their journey in this industry and how they have met their challenges head on. CarStar & Maaco Contact Info: CarStar: https://www.carstar.com/about/careers/ Maaco: https://www.maaco.com/careers/   I am excited to connect with you! The Femcanic audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at ‪(614) 636-2240‬. What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.

2020 was a year unlike any we've ever experienced. In our inaugural episode we bring together Franchise Partners from CARSTAR, ABRA, and Fix Auto USA to discuss the lessons and key takeaways from the global pandemic. Beginning with initial reactions and leading into strategies that worked, today's guest take a "rearview" look at the Covid-19 pandemic and how we've grown from it. Not everything that was implemented will continue, but there were some valuable lessons to learn from. HostLandon Thompson, VP of Operations - Fix Auto USAGuestsJim Ryan, Owner and Operator - ABRA OmahaJoe Saputo, Owner and Operator - CARSTAR Ancaster East, CARSTAR Ancaster WestSheila Samuel, Owner and Operator - Ideal CARSTAR, Ideal CARSTAR Arvada, CARSTAR Ideal NorthglennErnie Loggarakis, Owner and Operator - Fix Auto SkokieProducerEliezer Plasencia, Creative Marketing Manager - Driven Brands Collision FOLLOW COLLISION BUZZ PODCASTINSTAGRAM   |   instagram.com/collisionbuzzFACEBOOK   |   facebook.com/collisionbuzzpodcast

Collin Welsh, CARSTAR Canada's senior director of franchise development on supporting partners by Collision Repair Magazine

Jon Allis from CARSTAR leads us in PSP: Prayer, Scripture, Perspective. Matthew 11:2-19. When life is not as we expect, we can rely on the promises God makes about us. Just as John the Baptist is affirmed of his purpose and character by Jesus, we too can go to God's word to be assured by our identity in Jesus. When life doesn't make sense, Jon reminds us that is not Jesus who is the problem, but our own expectations of how we thought Jesus would deliver. Jesus encourages us to not fall away from Him but to stick to our individual styles and to boldly go.

Jon Allis from CARSTAR leads us in PSP: Prayer, Scripture, Perspective. Ephesians 4:1-7. Love is risky, and yet it is the answer to everything. Jesus commands us to love our neighbor even when that love can come at a cost to our comfort. In the context of the racial injustices of our city and country, it is more critical than ever that we follow this command - to bear with one another in love and to keep the bond of unity through peace. Jon, as he has learned through his protest experiences, implores us to have conversations to get to know our neighbors, even the ones that don't look like us.

Jon Allis, from CARSTAR and assistant pastor at Encounter Vineyard, leads the Tribe in PSP - Prayer, Scripture, and Perspective. 2 Corinthians 12:9. “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Jon encourages the Tribe to step into a place where weakness is acceptable. Our first step into powerlessness is our first step into strength. Like the first half of Moses' life, our trials are training in powerlessness.

Jon Allis, from CARSTAR and assistant pastor at Encounter Vineyard, leads the Tribe in PSP - Prayer, Scripture, and Perspective.

In this edition of CollisionCast, CARSTAR executive Dean Fisher explains what he envisions for the foreseeable future of the collision repair industry, including franchises like his increasingly partnering with dealership facilities.

In this week's episode, Vince Matozzo, director of Canadian sales for CARSTAR, talks CCIF Toronto showcases, industry predictions for 2020 and CARSTAR's upcoming initiatives this year. Visit Collision Repair Magazine at: bit.ly/2kkN782 Subscribe to our digital or physical print at: bit.ly/2maKlTb Contact us at: bit.ly/2klknfq

In this week's jam-packed episode of the Industry Insider Podcast, we take a deep dive into the Tropicana Employment Centre's 'Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer Pre-apprenticeship Program,' which has been running now for more than a decade. Steve Gallace and Peter Wrong of 3M, Jean-Marc Julien of CARSTAR and Marc Trembley of Tropicana Community Services join us to cover the program and its history. REVISED: It was incorrectly stated that more info could be found at Tropicana Community Services. Information for the Pre-apprenticeship Program can actually be found on the website for Tropicana Employment Centre. Those interested in applying are encouraged to contact Suad Dualeh, the program coordinator, at (416) 491-7000 Ext. 209 or sdualeh@tropicanaemployment.ca Visit Collision Repair Magazine at: bit.ly/2kkN782 Subscribe to our digital or physical print at: bit.ly/2maKlTb Contact us at: bit.ly/2klknfq

Bonus Episode! We sit down with Steve from CarStar and talk prepping your car for winter! Stay tuned for the next podcast where we announce how you can WIN a free detail worth 200.00! CARSTAR Impact of Cascade  WE NEED YOUR REVIEWS! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1330850946 Download the audio podcast: iTunes: http://bit.ly/AppleGR Spotify: http://bit.ly/SpotifyGRPOD Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/grrideshare Thanks so much for listening. We appreciate each and every one of you! Please email us with any questions at team@grrideshareadventures.com Grideshareadventures.com Follow us on Facebook Subscribe on Youtube Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Get GR Rideshare Gear! Merch store Join us on Telegram! Another amazing podcast is Lyfting with Larry. Larry interviews some of his unique passengers that he has given rides to. Love the show? You now have the opportunity to support the show with some great rewards by becoming a patron. The camera we recommend: Vanture N2 Pro Want to up your income while you drive? Octopus is a mobile entertainment tablet for your riders. Earn 100.00 per month for having the tablet in your car! No cost for the driver! Octopus Tablet Entertainment Cargo is a mobile vending service for your car. No cost to the driver check it out! Get Cargo! Drive for Uber! Drive for Lyft!

Today's special guest, celebrated comedian and author, Jessica Holmes, has always applied humor as healing balm for life's scrapes and bruises. Since childhood, Holmes has kept a "funny journal," recording bizarre moments that remind her life is, most often, more comedy than tragedy. Holmes shot to stardom on her own Carol Burnett style sketch series The Holmes Show and then Royal Canadian Air Farce then started booking high profile gigs such as opening for Jerry Seinfeld and Ellen DeGeneres.From the outside it seemed like Holmes had it all. But on the inside, she was suffering in silence: after recovering from post partum depression years earlier, Holmes entered a familiar slump. When she wasn't glued to her couch surrounded by junk food, she was avoiding her agent and yawning through gigs, even when emceeing for one of her idols, Oprah Winfrey. Her book Depression The Comedy describes how Holmes eventually came to terms with depression: "the cold sore of the mind." Writing with self deprecating insight and emotional vibrancy, she speaks candidly about her condition, musing on everything from sex and marriage counseling to the bittersweet reactions of her kids to the funny (and scary) side effects of medication. After battling both post partum depression and regular, run of the mill garden variety depression (her words), Holmes became a Life and Career Coach, and now tours regularly on motivational speaking circuits in addition to her work as an in demand comedian. She has performed wellness keynotes for such companies as 3M, Allergan, Carstar, Deloitte, Genworth, Atlific Hotels, and Habitat for Humanity. In the spring of 2018 she became an ambassador for the #BellLetsTalk campaign for mental health, and started a comedic online photo campaign to help others feel less isolated.

Shirin Kanji is responsible for overseeing all of Impact Properties investment related activities and directly oversees the newly formed retail division which includes 75 Rent a Center franchised locations and 2 CARSTAR franchised locations. Mr. Kanji holds a B.S. in Finance and Political Science from NYU Stern School of Business and an M.S. in Real Estate Finance & Development from NYU Real Estate Institute. Mr. Kanji is a member of YPO Florida chapter, part of the NYU Alumni Advisory Board for the West Coast of Florida chapter and the NYU Alumni Mentor Network. Key Takeaways: [0:18] Today’s episode of Franchise Euphoria is brought to you by IndyFranchiseLaw.com, a leading resource in the franchise space. Head over to IndyFranchiseLaw.com learn more! [0:59] Josh introduces today’s guest, Shirin Kanji, who is responsible for overseeing all of Impact Properties’ investment-related activities. [2:05] Josh welcomes Shirin to Franchise Euphoria. [2:27] Shirin tells the Impact Properties story, which begins when his father immigrated to the United States in the 1970s. [5:20] In the mid- to late-80s, Shirin’s family signed onto a hotel franchise development deal. [7:01] Shirin worked in finance on Wall Street for a few years after college before deciding to join the family business with Impact Properties. [10:50] As Impact Properties moved into the restaurant industry, they found that they could pair their hotels and restaurants to provide a premium product. [14:16] Shirin explains the importance of crafting a concept that is scalable and looking at replication into other markets to maximize your success. [17:29] Shirin agrees with Josh’s notion that there isn’t an exact science to signing on with a franchise opportunity and the most important thing is to find a semblance of comfort with the right opportunity. [18:47] Recently, Shirin has been involved with the development of a variety of brands including Rent-A-Center and BurgerFi. [21:28] Some factors that Shirin looks for in a quality franchise system include the level of support you’ll receive and making sure existing franchisees are satisfied with the system. [26:25] If you want to learn more about Impact Properties, you can visit the website listed below. [27:07] Thanks for listening, and please, reach out to Josh anytime through email at josh@franchiseeuphoria.com. If you enjoyed this interview, please leave us a review on iTunes.   Mentioned in This Episode: josh@franchiseeuphoria.com www.franchiseeuphoria.com www.indyfranchiselaw.com http://www.impact-properties.com @ShirinKanji www.linkedin.com/in/shirinkanji

Chris Gammell (@Chris_Gammell) of The Amp Hour (@TheAmpHour) joined us to talk about the state of the industry, listeners, guests, and life in general. Embedded’s accounting episode (150: Sad Country Song) Contextual Electronics Consulting forum (requires you to apply) Remote work 250: Yolo Snarf Excellent video on how prototype PCBs have improved over the years Quickly falling cost of dev boards Elecia worked on learning and building robots and happily got a related job Chris W is building IOS apps Object oriented Prototype to Product: A Practical Guide for Getting to Market by Alan Cohen (Emebdded.fm interview) CircuitPython Visual Basic as a prototyping language ESP32 and EXP8266 longevity and use in products WiFi provisioning Electric Imp, Particle.io Azure IoT Hub, AWS IoT, Google Cloud Iot, Ubidots, and IoT App Story (the one Chris G remembered later) Wallet.fail Anki Vector robot Genuine People Personality (from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) Genuine people personalities are coming to our gadgets (ArsTechnica) LoRA and chuckable sensors LoRaWAN and ARM Mbed OS Telepresence and mirroring others The Amp Hour ToorCamp episodes Sourdough (a novel about robotics and AI) and Embedded’s interview with the author Energy and Civilization: A History by Vaclav Smil Jeri Ellsworth spoke about the demise of CarstAR in The Amp Hour 394 The Stone Monsters music products Llama and the IoT zines Related Oatmeal comic Supporting Embedded Patreon leads to a link to their slack channel, mentioned in this show. Supporting The Amp Hour Patreon is also a great idea.

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 04 Jeep Grand Cherokee where the heated mirror is overheating : takes a call on a 95 Corvette and how to get around the security system : takes a call from a listener wanting to discuss the right to repair : takes a call on an 01 Camry that overheated and either has a cracked block or a blown head gasket : interviews Shannon Spake of Fox Sports regarding CARSTAR’s Child Passenger Safety Week : takes a call on an 08 Malibu Classic that won’t start : and talks about Mitchell’s Sure Track Fix of the Week. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Former NHL player Ray Emery was found deceased over the weekend? How do police handle cases such as this? What could have happened? Guest - Dr. Glenn Hanna, Assistant Program Head, Justice Studies, University of Guelph-Humber. 32 years of experience with RCMP.Scott chats with someone who knew Mr. Emery personally. Guest - Joe Saptuo, Ancaster Business man, CARSTAR. US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met up today, and spoke briefly before their one on one meeting. Guest - Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political science, Carleton University With yesterday's win, France takes the world cup! How did Russia do as a host?   Guest - John M Hoberman, Professor, University of Texas, author of Sport and Political Ideology (1984)

For this month's edition of CollisionCast's How I Did It series, FenderBender spoke with Rocky Champion, who runs the $2 million Barrett Collision Center in Abilene, Texas. Champion details how he took his father's DRP-heavy shop to a OEM-certification-focused shop, how he ensures an ROI on OEM training, and why he ultimately decided to become part of the CARSTAR model.

CARSTAR Founder, Lirel Holt, joins the hustle to tell us how he went from running a startup in his home to 100 locations within 12 months.   However, it gets even better after that as Lirel shares story about how they added another 200 locations over the coming years.   This is a must listen episode for all startup hopefuls, people with existing business, those that want to start any kind of business or franchise.   Learn more about:   Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/   Stackify: https://stackify.com/   MotionU https://motionu.com/   GigaBook: https://gigabook.com   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuphustlepodcast/   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXy14X95mzCpGSHyDvvoVg   Follow us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@startuphustle

Brother and sister Kevin Rains and Kelli Rains Back made the decision last summer to take their independently owned facilities (at the time, Rains had two and Rains Back had one) and align with CARSTAR. Rains and Rains Back talk about what went into the decision and share tips for shop owners that may be struggling with a similar decision. 

We are meeting with Sam Freeman, VP of Franchise Development at CARSTAR.  CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts delivers the highest quality body repair to drivers throughout North America, with more than 450 stores located throughout the United States and Canada.   Headquartered in Overland Park, KS, CARSTAR was founded in 1989 and has repaired more than three million vehicles since opening its doors. CARSTAR and its franchise network employs some 4,000 automotive professionals throughout the United States and Canada.  When you choose CARSTAR for your vehicle repair, you’re choosing North America’s largest network of body shop owners.  That means you get the national training, quality standards and resources of the network, along with the personal service and community involvement of our local owners.  What advice would we give to aspiring frantrepreneurs looking to buy a franchise?  You will hear a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast. 

2016 FenderBender Award Winner Kyle Wharff, owner of Ace Sullins CARSTAR, boasts industry-leading customer service numbers. His shop owns a 100 percent Net Promoter Score, 97 percent of customers come from repeat customers or referrals, 100 percent of customers report felt they were kept informed and received their vehicles on time, and there have been zero comebacks in 2016. And because Ace Sullins owned the top performing CSI scores at CARSTAR so many years in a row, Wharff was awarded the Esurance Lifetime Achievement Award. He details his customer-focused repair process and what sets him apart from other shops.

Jose Costa of CEO Driven Brands MAACO Econo Lube n Tune, and others is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show on Money Radio amfm. They discuss authenticity in leadership and his time working at VP of marketing, research and development for Burger King.