How to Create and Achieve Your Post Shop Life (Single Class Session)
9:00 AM -10:00 AM, Fri. 9/12 Sunset
Location
Sunset
Speakers
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Laura Gay
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Matt DiFrancesco
Summary
It's never too early to start thinking about the next chapter of your life. Laura and Matt will to walk you through the process of defining what post shop life can look like including what your options are, what buyers are looking for and how to structure a deal. They can also help paint the picture of what needs to be done once a deal is closed.
How to Create and Achieve Your Post Shop Life (All-Access Pass)
9:00 AM -10:00 AM, Fri. 9/12 Sunset
Location
Sunset
Speakers
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Laura Gay
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Matt DiFrancesco
Summary
It's never too early to start thinking about the next chapter of your life. Laura and Matt will to walk you through the process of defining what post shop life can look like including what your options are, what buyers are looking for and how to structure a deal. They can also help paint the picture of what needs to be done once a deal is closed.
TBA (Single Class Session)
9:00 AM -10:00 AM, Fri. 9/12 Moonlight 1
Location
Moonlight 1
Summary
TBA
TBA (All-Access Pass)
9:00 AM -10:00 AM, Fri. 9/12 Moonlight 1
Location
Moonlight 1
Summary
TBA (ALL-ACCESS PASS)
TBA (Single Class Session)
9:00 AM -10:00 AM, Fri. 9/12 Twilight
Location
Twilight
Summary
TBA
TBA (All-Access Pass)
9:00 AM -10:00 AM, Fri. 9/12 Twilight
Location
Twilight
Summary
TBA (ALL-ACCESS PASS)
Overcoming Information Overload (All-Access Pass)
10:15 AM -11:15 AM, Fri. 9/12 Sunset
Location
Sunset
Speakers
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Kyle Motzkus
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Danny Gredinberg
Summary
Addressing the growing challenge of information overload faced by today's collision repair pros. With the increasing complexity of vehicle technology, repair procedures, and data sources, efficiently managing information is crucial for accurate planning and ultimately, shop profitability.
Leveraging Body Shop KPI's to Drive Profit (All-Access Pass)
10:15 AM -11:15 AM, Fri. 9/12 Twilight
Location
Twilight
Speakers
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Taylor Moss
Summary
Success in collision repair depends on efficiently managing operations and driving profitability. By using KPIs like cycle time, touch time, repair efficiency, and customer satisfaction, shops can identify challenges, improve workflow, and reduce costs. With tools like data analytics and performance tracking software, you will gain real-time insights to make smarter decisions in a fast-changing industry. (ALL-ACCESS PASS)
Overcoming Information Overload (Single Class Session)
10:15 AM -11:15 AM, Fri. 9/12 Sunset
Location
Sunset
Speakers
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Kyle Motzkus
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Danny Gredinberg
Summary
Addressing the growing challenge of information overload faced by today's collision repair pros. With the increasing complexity of vehicle technology, repair procedures, and data sources, efficiently managing information is crucial for accurate planning and ultimately, shop profitability.
From Dent to Delivery: AI tools and Strategies to Reduce Cycle Time (Single Class Session)
10:15 AM -11:15 AM, Fri. 9/12 Moonlight 1
Location
Moonlight 1
Speakers
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Tom Zobelein - Capture the Keys
Summary
In this comprehensive class, marketing Guru Tom Zobelein will share how to strategically introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) into your daily shop operations, covering every phase from initial client contact to the final stages of production. Through a systematic approach, attendees will gain insights into identifying appropriate AI tools, both free and subscription-based, to streamline processes, reduce manual labor, and enhance overall efficiency.
From Dent to Delivery: AI Tools and Strategies to Reduce Cycle Time (All-Access Pass)
10:15 AM -11:15 AM, Fri. 9/12 Moonlight 1
Location
Moonlight 1
Speakers
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Tom Zobelein - Capture the Keys
Summary
In this comprehensive class, marketing Guru Tom Zobelein will share how to strategically introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) into your daily shop operations, covering every phase from initial client contact to the final stages of production. Through a systematic approach, attendees will gain insights into identifying appropriate AI tools, both free and subscription-based, to streamline processes, reduce manual labor, and enhance overall efficiency.
Leveraging Body Shop KPI's to Drive Profit (Single Class Session)
10:15 AM -11:15 AM, Fri. 9/12 Twilight
Location
Twilight
Speakers
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Taylor Moss
Summary
Success in collision repair depends on efficiently managing operations and driving profitability. By using KPIs like cycle time, touch time, repair efficiency, and customer satisfaction, shops can identify challenges, improve workflow, and reduce costs. With tools like data analytics and performance tracking software, you will gain real-time insights to make smarter decisions in a fast-changing industry.
Beyond the Wreckage: Proactive Leadership, Better Communication, and Less Stress (Single Class Session)
11:30 AM -1:30 PM, Fri. 9/12 Sunrise
Location
Sunrise
Speakers
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Amy Pechacek
Summary
Tired of delays, miscommunication, and daily stress in your shop? In this impactful session, Amy Pechacek shows how proactive leadership, emotional intelligence, and clear communication can turn chaos into clarity. Learn practical strategies to streamline operations, boost morale, and build a team that takes ownership—so your shop runs smoothly and profitably.
Beyond the Wreckage: Proactive Leadership, Better Communication, and Less Stress (All-Access Pass)
11:30 AM -1:30 PM, Fri. 9/12 Sunrise
Location
Sunrise
Speakers
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Amy Pechacek
Summary
Tired of delays, miscommunication, and daily stress in your shop? In this impactful session, Amy Pechacek shows how proactive leadership, emotional intelligence, and clear communication can turn chaos into clarity. Learn practical strategies to streamline operations, boost morale, and build a team that takes ownership—so your shop runs smoothly and profitably. (ALL-ACCESS PASS)
The Industry Over a Pint: A Calibration Conversation (All-Access Pass)
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, Fri. 9/12 Sunrise
Location
Sunrise
Speakers
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Tommy Ames
Summary
Our popular happy hour seminar is back! The topic: ADAS. To In-house or To out-source? That IS the question these days. And you may get different answers depending on who you talk to. It just goes to show you that there needs to be more transparency on the topic. Let's have an un-biased chat about it all. Over a pint, of course.
The Industry Over a Pint: A Calibration Conversation (Single Class Session)
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, Fri. 9/12 Sunrise
Location
Sunrise
Speakers
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Tommy Ames
Summary
Our popular happy hour seminar is back! The topic: ADAS. To In-house or To out-source? That IS the question these days. And you may get different answers depending on who you talk to. It just goes to show you that there needs to be more transparency on the topic. Let's have an un-biased chat about it all- you will hear from other shop owners what path they've chosen and why. Over a pint, of course. (ALL-ACCESS PASS)
Rise and Grind (Single Class Session)
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM, Sat. 9/13 Sunrise
Location
Sunrise
Speakers
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OEM Breakfast Session
Summary
OEM representatives will share insights on expectations for safe, efficient repairs, scanning, and parts hot topics. Whether you're a shop owner, technician, or manager, you'll leave with a clearer understanding of where the industry is headed—and how to stay ahead.
Rise and Grind (All-Access Pass)
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM, Sat. 9/13 Sunrise
Location
Sunrise
Speakers
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OEM Breakfast Session
Summary
OEM representatives will share insights on expectations for safe, efficient repairs, scanning, and parts hot topics. Whether you're a shop owner, technician, or manager, you'll leave with a clearer understanding of where the industry is headed—and how to stay ahead.
TBA (All-Access Pass)
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM, Sat. 9/13 Moonlight 1
Location
Moonlight 1
Speakers
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Ricardo Garcia
Summary
Spanish Class
TBA (Single Class Session)
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM, Sat. 9/13 Moonlight 1
Location
Moonlight 1
Speakers
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Ricardo Garcia
Summary
Spanish Class
Building The Office Team You've Always Wanted (Single Class Session)
10:45 AM -12:00 PM, Sat. 9/13 Twilight
Location
Twilight
Speakers
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Chuck Baldridge - Collision Center Director at Mike Calvert Toyota
Summary
Chuck Baldridge, Collision Center Director at Mike Calvert Toyota has built a tried-and-true guide to developing a training plan that will allow you to build estimators and customer service reps the way that you want them.
Building The Office Team You've Always Wanted (All-Access Pass)
10:45 AM -12:00 PM, Sat. 9/13 Twilight
Location
Twilight
Speakers
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Chuck Baldridge - Collision Center Director at Mike Calvert Toyota
Summary
Chuck Baldridge, Collision Center Director at Mike Calvert Toyota has built a tried-and-true guide to developing a training plan that will allow you to build estimators and customer service reps the way that you want them. (ALL-ACCESS PASS)
Unlocking Repairability Beyond Traditional Repair Techniques (Single Class Session)
10:45 AM -12:00 PM, Sat. 9/13 Sunset
Location
Sunset
Speakers
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Danny Hacker
Summary
Unlocking Repairability are two words that define a method of dent repair beyond GPR or traditional push techniques. Explore how using multiple tools simultaneously create metal flow in panels once thought unrepairable. Get a deeper understanding of tab selection and pulling techniques when employing GPR. See in action with a hands on demonstration and videos.
Unlocking Repairability Beyond Traditional Repair Techniques (All-Access Pass)
10:45 AM -12:00 PM, Sat. 9/13 Sunset
Location
Sunset 1
Speakers
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Danny Hacker
Summary
Unlocking Repairability are two words that define a method of dent repair beyond GPR or traditional push techniques. Explore how using multiple tools simultaneously create metal flow in panels once thought unrepairable. Get a deeper understanding of tab selection and pulling techniques when employing GPR. See in action with a hands on demonstration and videos.
Growing the Future: A Conversation Between Future Technicians and Body Shops (Single Class Session)
10:45 AM -12:00 PM, Sat. 9/13 Sunset
Location
Sunrise
Speakers
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Raven Luna - Professor at Collin County College, Allen, TX
Summary
Join the discussion on hiring the next generation of technicians. Current and former students and employers share their insights into hiring, retaining, and training new technicians.
Growing the Future: A Conversation Between Future Technicians and Body Shops (All-Access Pass)
10:45 AM -12:00 PM, Sat. 9/13 Sunset
Location
Sunrise
Speakers
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Raven Luna - Professor at Collin County College, Allen, TX
Summary
Join the discussion on hiring the next generation of technicians. Current and former students and employers share their insights into hiring, retaining, and training new technicians.
TBA (All-Access Pass)
12:30 PM -2:00 PM, Sat. 9/13 Sunrise
Location
Sunrise
Speakers
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Mike Anderson
Summary
TBA
TBA (Single Class Session)
12:30 PM -2:00 PM, Sat. 9/13 Sunrise
Location
Sunrise
Speakers
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Mike Anderson
Summary
TBA
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