Body Bangin'

In this value-packed episode, Micki Woods sits down with Kena Dacus, co-owner of Dacus Auto Body & Collision Repair, to uncover real-world strategies for shop owners who are ready to grow smarter, not harder in the collision repair industry.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
 ✅ Insurance Headaches: Why getting paid for proper repairs (like safety inspections) feels impossible, and how Kena’s team manages the pushback.

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I am talking with Michael Giarrizzo, CEO/President of DCR Systems, about embracing the change of our industry. As our vehicles become more complex things NEED TO CHANGE!

Vehicles today are safety machines on wheels so what is your shop doing to make sure you are keeping those vehicles that come to you after a collision are being restored so they operate exactly like they would if they never would have gotten into an accident.

We need...

Thank you to our wonderful sponsor, Lombard Equipment, who sells new and refurbished equipment AND provides training on that equipment in your shop!
Reach out to them and get the help you need...
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

What made this year's SE Collision Conference amazing? Sever...

Thank you to our wonderful sponsor, Lombard Equipment, who sells new and refurbished equipment AND provides training on that equipment in your shop!
Reach out to them and get the help you need...
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

We are talking about a very polarizing topic today with Steve Kri...

For all of you listening Lombard Equipment is offering a FREE Air Jack (3 bag) with purchase of any Chisum equipment piece PLUS Chisum is offering incredible factory pricing through the end of June!
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Kevin Lombard & Dave Caron of Lombard Equipment chat with us today about the opportunities shops have as they are experiencing some slow downs right now.
A survey was...

Thank you to our wonderful sponsor, Lombard Equipment, who sells new and refurbished equipment AND provides training on that equipment in your shop!
Reach out to them and get the help you need...
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

I'm excited to bring to you today Mister Blake Farley, the E...

Thank you to our wonderful sponsor, Lombard Equipment, who sells new and refurbished equipment AND provides training on that equipment in your shop!
Reach out to them and get the help you need...
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

Next in our lineup from the Southeast Collision Conference is Jay...

Thank you to our wonderful sponsor, Lombard Equipment, who sells new and refurbished equipment AND provides training on that equipment in your shop!
Reach out to them and get the help you need...
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

Today we chat with Taylor Moss of OEC (OE Connection). Taylor tal...

Thank you to Lombard Equipment, our wonderful sponsor, whose goal is to help improve the quality of people's lives.
Reach out to them and get the help you need...
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

Next in line at the SE Collision Conference we are taking with StrongLead's CEO, Bruce S...

Lombard Equipment, our fantastic sponsor has 5 star online reviews, they do all of their own service and warranty work! Amazing! :)
Reach out to them today...
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

Kyle Motzkus, GM of Hunter Autobody,  and Danny Gredinberg of the DEG (Database Enhancement Gateway) ...

Lombard Equipment, our fantastic sponsor, has been in business for over 30 years providing equipment, service, training, AND support!
Reach out to them today!
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

Today we are chatting with Greg Peeters of Car ADAS Solutions. Greg's session was titled "T...

Thank you to Lombard Equipment - our sponsor of this series! Lombard Equipment not only sells new and used equipment but they have real LIVE people answer their phone!
Reach out to them and get the help you need...
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

Next in line at the SE Collisiion Conference w...

Shoutout first and foremost to Lombard Equipment - our sponsor of this series and your #1 choice when looking to purchase new and refurbished equipment from Maine to Miami!
Reach out to them today!
Massachussets Office: (800) 422-PULL
Florida Office: 888-440-WELD
Virginia Office: 833-MIG-WELD
Visit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/

We are kicking off the series from the SE Collision Conference...

Winner of the 2024 Vehicle Care Rockstar Award given out by BodyShop Business went out to Clay Hoberecht - owner of Best Body Shop in Wichita!
Clay talks about what he does differently, why he does it and what separates him from other shops.

Reach out to Clay directly:

• Clay's Email: bestbodyshopinwichita@yahoo.com
• Episode #55 with Clay: Get Paid for What You Do and Change Your Mindset with Clay Hoberecht: https:...

Jordan Hendler & Josh Kent join me today to talk about the SE Collision Conference that will be happening very soon! From May 16-18th the festivities will be going down!

On Friday, May 16th there is an award ceremony with cocktails, games and a whole lot of fun. This event is by invite only or if you purchased a ticket to the attend the amazing classes.

Starting Saturday, May 17th at 8:30am EST the classes kick off with Mike Ande...

Rick Selover has been in the business for a long time and has been helping shops grow for just as long! Rick understands the power of perspective and of self awareness. After putting things into action in his own life and seeing the power of it all, he started helping others in our industry.

We talk today about some basic things you can switch up in your every day life that will impact your person, your body and also your business a...

The NE Collision Conference just wrapped up and I only heard amazing things about it! Today we talk with Ken Miller, President of the AASP New Jersey and Co-Owner of 821 Collision in North Haledon, NJ. He shares with us some of his top takeaways and most popular highlights of the show.

 If you have never been to the NE Collision Conference it is the weekend of St. Patty's Day in March every year so make sure to register when it...

Today, my friend Kyle Motzkus, who's the general manager over at Hunter Auto Body in St. Louis, Missouri, and I are having a chat about the common challenges collision shops face. Kyle's got some great insights to share!

We'll cover everything from the importance of getting the intake process right with clients to ensuring they're the right fit for your shop, setting clear expectations, walking them through the r...

Louie Sharp, owner of Sharp Auto Body talks to us today about the keys to his success. As a former marine his mindset shift completely changed his life and his business.
Louie drops so many amazing gems in this episode. Check this out:

• Life is either easy or hard and you get to choose how you play the game.
• Be the point of the spear. Lead the charge for what is right, for what's just and what is fair.

In coaching he ...