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Body Bangin'Don’t Sell Your Shop Without Hearing This First | Ep. #126What 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 LifeThey 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...
2025-08-0549 min
Your Business Your Life98. The Collision Industry’s Hotbed for Buyers: What’s Driving the Boom? with Laura GayThe collision repair industry is growing quickly, with more private equity and buyers showing interest. This creates a great opportunity for shop owners to take advantage of the booming market.
However, selling a shop can be complicated, and owners who focus on increasing their shop's value and getting professional help will have the best chance to maximize their profits.
Join Matt DiFrancesco and Laura Gay, Owner and Consultant at Consolidation Coach, as they discuss the rising demand for consolidation in the collision industry, the importance of professional guidance in sales to maximize returns, and their...
2024-10-0433 minBody Bangin'Ep #111: Building Value in Your Business with Matt DiFrancesco at the SE Collision ConferenceThank 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-PULLFlorida Office: 888-440-WELDVirginia Office: 833-MIG-WELDVisit them online: https://lombardequipment.com/Next in line at the SE Collisiion Conference we are taking with Matthew DiFrancesco who had a session titled "Building Value in Your Shop". Matt is the owner of High Lift Financial and the podcast host of "...
2024-06-1118 minYour Business Your Life87. Marketing Your Collision Repair Shops: Is It an Expense or an Investment? with Micki WoodsOne of the main marketing goals for businesses is to generate revenue by attracting customers and establishing a competitive advantage. Both of these are vital elements for collision repair businesses to succeed.
Yet, for many collision repair shop owners, marketing often takes a backseat, seen more as an expense than a strategic investment. According to the 2021 BodyShop Business Industry Profile, more than half (55%) of collision repair shops spend less than $5,000 on marketing each year.
So the question remains: is marketing merely a cost to be minimized, or could it be the key to driving growth, p...
2024-04-0534 minBody Bangin'Ep #91: What are the Consolidators Up To with Laura GayLaura Gay is a former shop owner and has been assisting shop owners sell their collision repair facilities (or purchase additional shops) for over 30 years. If you are thinking of selling your shop, wondering what the consolidators are up to or wondering what the future of the collision industry looks like, today's interview is for you! For those wanting to work with someone who specializes in family business and the transfer of your business contact Matt!Matthew DiFrancesco: mdifrancesco@difranfc.comHigh Lift Financial: https://highliftfinancial.com/Join us at the Collision Cocktail H...
2023-08-1533 minBody Bangin'Ep #35: Goal and Succession Planning for Your Shop with Matt Di FrancescoMany of you shop owners have an idea of what you'd like for your shop when your children or a manager takes over but how can you guarantee that will happen? You also have goals for your shop in terms of success and finances so how do you create a plan and execute it so it becomes a reality?We are talking with Matthew Di Francesco of High Lift Financial and he shares his process when helping shop owners with finances and succession planning. His motto is: Aligning Family and Business for Generational Wealth
2022-06-2038 min
Your Business Your Life51. Getting the Best Bang For Your Buck Through Marketing With Micki WoodsFor a lot of business owners, especially in the collision industry, “marketing” is a dirty word. It’s an added expense that most small shop owners consider a luxury. Yet nowadays, having a marketing strategy has become a necessity and is considered one of the most important key components to running a successful business.
And as the industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, shop owners need to understand how they want to progress their businesses, and how to utilize marketing to help them create a family legacy and generational wealth.
Join Matt DiFrancesco and Micki W...
2022-04-0639 min