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09/05/2026

The collision repair industry’s workforce shortage cannot be solved with a single job posting. Building a strong team requires a long-term approach to attracting, developing, and retaining the right people.
In his latest article, Erkan Oz explains how collision repair shop owners can expand their talent pool, create structured apprenticeship programs, invest in employee training, strengthen workplace culture, and turn recruitment into a competitive advantage.

The shops that succeed will be the ones that stop waiting for perfect candidates and start building the workforce they need.

Click the link to read more: https://driveshops.com/how-body-shops-can-build-the-workforce-they-need/

09/04/2026

Keeping a steady flow of vehicles is essential to building a predictable and profitable shop.

Join us for DRIVE Facebook Live with Uriel Mayorga of Buddy’s Service Center. Get an exclusive preview of the DRIVE EXPO 2026 experience and learn more about his upcoming session with Jesús Vargas, where they will share practical strategies for keeping your shop full.

Hosted by Tony Wisler and Karla Vice.

Friday, September 11
12:30 PM Pacific | 3:30 PM Eastern

Watch live here: https://www.facebook.com/DRIVEshops

What is your biggest challenge when it comes to maintaining consistent vehicle flow?

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

IN 10 MINUTES - Cash flow problems can quietly drain a shop’s profits if you do not know where to look.

Join us for DRIVE Facebook Live with DRIVE instructor and Cole’s Service Center owner Deanna Cole-Eure, Olympic Truck Service owner Kris Bullinger, and Loren’s Auto Repair owner Travis Sallee. Get an exclusive preview of their DRIVE EXPO 2026 presentation, “Stop the Bleed,” and discover real-world strategies for fixing the five cash flow killers affecting your shop’s profitability.

Hosted by Tony Wisler and Karla Vice

Friday, September 4
12:30 PM Pacific | 3:30 PM Eastern

Watch live here: https://www.facebook.com/DRIVEshops

What do you think is the biggest cash flow killer in an auto repair shop?

09/04/2026

TODAY - Cash flow problems can quietly drain a shop’s profits if you do not know where to look.

Join us for DRIVE Facebook Live with DRIVE instructor and Cole’s Service Center owner Deanna Cole-Eure, Olympic Truck Service owner Kris Bullinger, and Loren’s Auto Repair owner Travis Sallee. Get an exclusive preview of their DRIVE EXPO 2026 presentation, “Stop the Bleed,” and discover real-world strategies for fixing the five cash flow killers affecting your shop’s profitability.

Hosted by Tony Wisler and Karla Vice

Friday, September 4
12:30 PM Pacific | 3:30 PM Eastern

Watch live here: https://www.facebook.com/DRIVEshops

What do you think is the biggest cash flow killer in an auto repair shop?

09/03/2026

TOMORROW - Cash flow problems can quietly drain a shop’s profits if you do not know where to look.

Join us for DRIVE Facebook Live with DRIVE instructor and Cole’s Service Center owner Deanna Cole-Eure, Olympic Truck Service owner Kris Bullinger, and Loren’s Auto Repair owner Travis Sallee. Get an exclusive preview of their DRIVE EXPO 2026 presentation, “Stop the Bleed,” and discover real-world strategies for fixing the five cash flow killers affecting your shop’s profitability.

Hosted by Tony Wisler and Karla Vice

Friday, September 4
12:30 PM Pacific | 3:30 PM Eastern

Watch live here: https://www.facebook.com/DRIVEshops

What do you think is the biggest cash flow killer in an auto repair shop?

09/02/2026

Cash flow problems can quietly drain a shop’s profits if you do not know where to look.

Join us for DRIVE Facebook Live with DRIVE instructor and Cole’s Service Center owner Deanna Cole-Eure, Olympic Truck Service owner Kris Bullinger, and Loren’s Auto Repair owner Travis Sallee. Get an exclusive preview of their DRIVE EXPO 2026 presentation, “Stop the Bleed,” and discover real-world strategies for fixing the five cash flow killers affecting your shop’s profitability.

Hosted by Tony Wisler and Karla Vice

Friday, September 4
12:30 PM Pacific | 3:30 PM Eastern

Watch live here: https://www.facebook.com/DRIVEshops

What do you think is the biggest cash flow killer in an auto repair shop?

09/01/2026

Discover how better parts management can protect your profit, improve efficiency, and turn your parts department into a consistent source of income.

Join DRIVE instructor and client Mark Bagg for Parts Department Profit Machine, a two-day, in-person Pre-Expo bootcamp designed to help you reduce costly inventory mistakes, improve shop productivity, and prevent lost revenue.

The workshop takes place September 22–23 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. EXPO 2026 attendees can participate regardless of which workshops are included in their DRIVE contract.

Learn more by clicking this link: https://drive-expo.com/pre-expo-edge-2/ or sign up through the DRIVE Client Portal.