What happens when the money meets the mission in the collision world?
In this value-packed episode of Body Bangin’, we bring together two powerhouse voices shaping the future of the industry:
👉 Laura Gay, founder of Consolidation Coach and host of Consolidation Nation
👉 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.
You’ll learn:
💰 What to actually expect when selling your shop—and what most owners get wrong
🧠 How to emotionally prepare for a transition (even years before it happens)
🚫 Common traps shops fall into when growing too fast or too big
📈 Why knowing your numbers is the ultimate power move
💡 How to future-proof your business in a consolidating market
If you’ve ever wondered when to sell, how to grow smart, or what it means to build a legacy beyond the business, this one’s for you.
🎤 Catch Laura and Matt live at the Music City Collision Conference this September 26–27 in Nashville!
🔔 Subscribe now and never miss an episode that challenges the status quo and helps you grow for real.
👇 RESOURCES & LINKS:
🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/body-bangin/id1558234037
🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/491aIUWJ72fFpVARROeRcA?si=0df935d45b4c4786&nd=1&dlsi=e90b85e41e284f1f
▶️ More Body Bangin’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwbN0Tv3xo9RFBDNN2G5SjQ
📧 Connect with our guest pros:
Laura Gay – laura@consolidationcoach.com
Matt DiFrancesco – matt@highliftfin.com
🎙️ Check out their podcasts:
Laura – Consolidation Nation → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVv9MS8SmNI&list=PLtFC3wzeOyPmcCfKlhyRV_IO3iL82q4k7
Matt – Your Business, Your Life → https://www.youtube.com/@highliftfinancial
🔗 Connect on LinkedIn:
Laura – https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-gay-b5b576156/
Matt – https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-difrancesco/
🌐 Learn more:
https://consolidationcoach.com/
https://highliftfinancial.com/
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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