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The Collision VisionGrowing Forward: Leading Through Change & Overcoming Challenges with Dave LeuhrOur Guest for this episode is Dave Luehr — author, speaker, coach, and the founder of Elite Body Shop Solutions. Dave’s been on the show before to talk about his book Secrets of America’s Greatest Body Shops, and today he’s back to share what he’s been up to lately, the trends he’s seeing in the industry, and how shop owners and leaders can “grow forward” even in the face of big challenges. Connect with Dave: Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-luehr-a5b6686/ Website: https://elitebodyshopsolutions.com/ Resource: https://bodyshopassessment.com ...2025-08-0539 min
Mind Wrench PodcastEpisode #195- Industry Tradeshows... are you going?Send us a textEpisode Notes: The Season of Transformation: Conference & Tradeshow SeasonTrade show and conference season is officially upon us in the collision repair industry, and it's the perfect time to make a commitment that could transform your business. 🚗💥 After spending decades with my head down working, I finally started attending industry events after the pandemic and found myself asking, "Why did I wait so long?" 🤷♂️ These “don’t-miss events” offer 4 game-changing benefits you simply can't get anywhere else. 🔑1st, you'll discover what's new – the latest...2025-03-1715 minThe Collision VisionEp. 9 - Becoming One of America's Greatest Body Shops with Dave Luehr (Part 2)Welcome back to The Collision Vision podcast with Part 2 of our conversation with Dave Luehr, founder of The Limitless Entrepreneur. We dive into some of the “secrets” from Dave's book, “America’s Greatest Body Shops,” and discuss hard-hitting, impactful topics such as busting old beliefs, overcoming challenges of the family operated business, building a sustainable business model, getting customers to your door and more. You can find Dave Luehr's book “The Secrets of America’s Greatest Body Shops” on Amazon or Audible. We thank US Autocure for sponsoring this episode. Have you considered...2023-03-2135 min
The Auto Body Podcast Presented by ClarityCoatQuick Clips | Dave Luehr | EP 32For today's Quick Clips, we have the privilege to listen to the inspiring journey of Dave Luehr, the Owner of Elite Body Shop Solutions and the Founder of The Limitless Entrepreneur. With over three decades of experience in the collision repair industry, Dave has worked his way up from being a floor sweeper and technician to becoming a successful business owner. Hailing from Salem, Oregon, Dave has held leadership positions in many renowned collision repair companies, both large and small, before finally settling in Nashville, Tennessee, where he founded Elite Body Shop Solutions in 2014.Dave's vast knowledge a...2023-03-1710 minThe Collision VisionEp. 8 - Becoming One of America's Greatest Body Shops with Dave Luehr (Part 1)), founder of the Limitless Entrepreneur (www.thelimitlesse.com2023-03-1440 minThe Auto Body Podcast Presented by ClarityCoatBecoming Elite | ft Dave Luehr |For today's episode, let's hear from Dave Luehr, the Owner of Elite Body Shop Solutions, a national organization dedicated to the success of the independent collision repairer and the Founder of The Limitless Entrepreneur. For over thirty years, Dave has been a student of the industry and has literally worked his way up from the very bottom by working as a floor sweeper, a technician, as well as a successful collision business owner. Beginning his life and career in Salem, Oregon, Dave has since worked in leadership positions for many popular collision repair companies both large and sm...2022-10-261h 14
Body Bangin'Ep #43: How Shops are Finding & Retaining Talent with Dave LuehrA very popular guest of mine was a speaker at the SE Collision Conference and spoke specifically on a VERY hot topic...how shops are successfully finding and retaining talent and why shops are not being affected by this "talent shortage". His team educates and provides leadership education shops need to build a "magnetic business model" using the 5 key elements:1 - Meaningful Work (finding fulfillment) 2 - Acknowledgment (recognizing individual people)3 - Measurement (to gamify your shop)4 - Teamwork (pit crew style production models)5 - Goal Guidance (career pathing)Check out...2022-07-1422 min
Being in the ArenaEP 13 | Becoming a Business People Want to Work For with Dave LuehrDave started his journey within the collision industry, establishing himself as the leading business coach in the US and abroad alike. In the last 10 years, Dave has expanded his reach to help other small businesses do the same – improve their knowledge and skills to build a magnetic business model and unleash their true, limitless potential. In the process, he has also become an author and keynote speaker, eager to share all his expertise and knowledge with the world. Learn more about Dave:Dave’s Website Dave’s Elite Body Shop Solutions The Limitless Entrepreneur Episode resources:Create Purpose We...2022-03-2452 minBeing in the ArenaEP 13 | Becoming a Business People Want to Work For with Dave LuehrDave started his journey within the collision industry, establishing himself as the leading business coach in the US and abroad alike. In the last 10 years, Dave has expanded his reach to help other small businesses do the same – improve their knowledge and skills to build a magnetic business model and unleash their true, limitless potential. In the process, he has also become an author and keynote speaker, eager to share all his expertise and knowledge with the world. Learn more about Dave:Dave’s Website Dave’s Elite Body Shop Solutions The Limitless Entrepreneur Episode resources:Create Purpose We...2022-03-2452 min
Mind Wrench PodcastEpisode #72 - Meaningful work, Millennials & Masterminds! -interview w/ Dave Luehr- Part 1Send us a textEpisode Notes: Have you ever experienced the difference between a “job” and “meaningful work”? As the largest sector of our industry workforce transitions from boomers to millennials, do you know what really motivates them? Did you know that the “secret” powers of masterminds, has origins all the way back to the Industrial boom & helped men like Andrew Carnegie make millions? In this second segment of our interview, industry veteran and bodyshop consultant Dave Luehr, discusses several important industry topics, such as servant leadership, what motivates o...2022-02-1445 min
Mind Wrench PodcastEpisode #71 - Books, bands & bodyshops! -interview w/ Dave Luehr- Part 1Send us a textEpisode Notes: Have you decided to not give-up, give-in and sell-out to the steady march of MSO consolidation? Is your shop considered an “outlier” in the industry, a business that is adapting, growing & thriving despite the headwinds of today’s collision repair climate? In this episode, bodyshop consultant, author of “The Secrets of America’s Greatest Body Shops”, Dave Luehr, shares some nuggets from his book & his philosophy on how a few mind shifts, strategies and a fresh look on how we run our shops, can help keep u...2022-02-0740 minBody Bangin'Ep #28: Talking Parts & People!!! with Dave LuehrTwo of the biggest pain points in the collision industry are PARTS and PEOPLE and today we are discussing both with the ever-popular Dave Luehr!Dave shares insights into how we can deal with the parts shortages plaguing us. He talks about how you can schedule properly by following the formula in the video (Elite Scheduling Secrets) and using tools such as ADAS CoPilot with Frank Terlep. (Link to the episode I did with Frank is below)We also talk about how to deal with the lack of qualified people/workers in our industry...2021-12-1339 min
Business Brain FoodBBF260: The secret of success is not a secret at all!Summary What a great character we have on the show this week. Dave Luehr’s story is a truly inspirational one. He had it all with a million-dollar business and then he lost it. For many years later he was disempowered by a fear of failure, but eventually he understood how to use failure to his advantage. Nowadays he travels around the world inspiring small business owners to achieve their full potential. See some of Dave’s top tips below: ** Don’t lose the 5 year-old child in you. Fear of failure can be totally disempowering. (8:00-8:30...2020-07-1548 min
Collision Boost RadioEpisode 12 Career Stories with Dave LuehrDuring the January Collision Industry Conference, CBR caught up with Dave Luehr, owner of Elite Body Shop Solutions and author of the book, "Secrets of America's Greatest Body Shops". Another inspiring episode you don't want to miss.2020-04-1318 min