Future-proofing collision repair: Strategies for success

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges and strategies for success in the collision repair industry.

In this episode of Curbside Chat, we dive into the biggest challenges facing collision repair shops today, such as workforce shortages, the rising complexity of modern vehicles, and ensuring profitability. Join our host, Lorraine Sommerfeld, as she sits down with industry experts Greg Wing, director of strategic partnerships at Simplicity Car Care, and Jim Bethune, CFO, CARSTAR Manitoba, and president of Bethune Consulting Services. Together, they share real-world insights about consoli...

People in this episode

Host: Lorraine Sommerfeld

Guests: Greg Wing, Jim Bethune

Topics covered

• collision repair
• workforce shortages
• modern vehicles
• profitability
• industry insights

Keywords

• collision repair
• workforce shortages
• modern vehicles
• profitability
• industry experts

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Simplicity Car Care, CARSTAR Manitoba, Bethune Consulting Services

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