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August 5, 2025 โ€ข 49 mins

What happens when the money meets the mission in the collision world?ย 

In this value-packed episode of Body Banginโ€™, we bring together two powerhouse voices shaping the future of the industry:


๐Ÿ‘‰ Laura Gay, founder of Consolidation Coach and host of Consolidation Nation
๐Ÿ‘‰ Matt DiFrancesco, collision financial advisor and host of Your Business, Your Life

They dive deep into the realities behind the scenes of selling, scaling, and surviving in the ever-shifting collision repair landscape.

Youโ€™ll learn:

๐Ÿ’ฐ What to actually expect when selling your shopโ€”and what most owners get wrong

๐Ÿง  How to emotionally prepare for a transition (even years before it happens)

๐Ÿšซ Common traps shops fall into when growing too fast or too big

๐Ÿ“ˆ Why knowing your numbers is the ultimate power move

๐Ÿ’ก How to future-proof your business in a consolidating market

If youโ€™ve ever wondered when to sell, how to grow smart, or what it means to build a legacy beyond the business, this oneโ€™s for you.

๐ŸŽค Catch Laura and Matt live at the Music City Collision Conference this September 26โ€“27 in Nashville!

๐Ÿ”” Subscribe now and never miss an episode that challenges the status quo and helps you grow for real.

๐Ÿ‘‡ RESOURCES & LINKS:

๐ŸŽง Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/body-bangin/id1558234037
๐ŸŽง Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/491aIUWJ72fFpVARROeRcA?si=0df935d45b4c4786&nd=1&dlsi=e90b85e41e284f1f
โ–ถ๏ธ More Body Banginโ€™ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwbN0Tv3xo9RFBDNN2G5SjQ

๐Ÿ“ง Connect with our guest pros:
Laura Gay โ€“ laura@consolidationcoach.com
Matt DiFrancesco โ€“ matt@highliftfin.com

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Check out their podcasts:
Laura โ€“ Consolidation Nation โ†’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVv9MS8SmNI&list=PLtFC3wzeOyPmcCfKlhyRV_IO3iL82q4k7
Matt โ€“ Your Business, Your Life โ†’ https://www.youtube.com/@highliftfinancial

๐Ÿ”— Connect on LinkedIn:
Laura โ€“ https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-gay-b5b576156/
Matt โ€“ https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-difrancesco/

๐ŸŒ Learn more:
https://consolidationcoach.com/
https://highliftfinancial.com/

Support the show

For more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.com
Email Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com

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