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The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced the lineup of speakers for the IDEAS Collide Showcase, Nov. 4 at the 2022 SEMA Show.

The showcase will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Room S233 in the Upper South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The IDEAS Collide Showcase is a one-of-a-kind event featuring 10 fast-paced presentations designed to stimulate thought, innovation and resolution of business challenges with brash, outspoken and provoking concepts from thought leaders both in and out of the industry.

Explore and register for the IDEAS Collide Showcase, and other SCRS Repairer Driven Education offerings at the SEMA Show, by visiting https://scrs.com/sema-rde-registration

“The goal with this program has always been to get people to stop and think,” said SCRS Chairman Bruce Halcro. “The format of this event is the key, and what makes it so special. The short, fast-paced delivery allows attendees to consume a lot of unique thoughts, and potentially be exposed to subject matter they might not otherwise have chosen to participate in if were a longer, singularly focused session.

“We frequently get comments from participants how they were surprised at the topics they enjoyed the most, and I credit that to the exposure they get to so many speakers in this two-hour showcase,” Halcro said.

SCRS promotes the Showcase as offering audience members the opportunity to be intrigued by individuals and companies with topics that rattle the status quo, and ambitious ideas that could have a transformative effect on the industry.

The showcase will feature the following speakers and topics:

“A Pattern of Basic Assumptions,” Jeff Peevy, vice president of technical products, programs and services, I-CAR

The single most limiting element to business performance is an unrecognized pattern of basic assumptions. These assumptions create the framework for the cultures you live in, at work and at home. Becoming aware of these assumptions allows individuals and groups to be open to learning, adapting and championing new challenges.

“The Psychology of Money,” Scott Broaddus CFP, partner, Irongate Capital Advisors

Every day we are bombarded with world news and how it may impact our financial health. Join investment advisor Scott Broaddus CFP who will share how personal biases and emotional factors play important roles in how we make financial decisions and how to think more rationally about money.

“Vehicle History Reports: How to turn the tables and make them work to your advantage,” Thomas Allen, founder/CEO, Condition Now LLC

Vehicle history reports have had tremendous effect on the collision industry and its customers. In this session, Tom Allen will explore the possible sources of initial damage records and the result these damage records have on vehicle values and customer satisfaction. Understand why OEM certified shops represent the best way forward to present an opt-in solution for consumers to clarify incomplete or erroneous damage information, and how, if adequately documented, repair facilities can present solutions to consumers to mitigate the damage information that makes its way onto the vehicle’s permanent record resulting in a more positive experience.

“I’d rather be eating chicken sandwiches in fancy shoes than getting my car fixed,” Mike Wandrey, Shop Fix Academy, Pro-Collision

Why does Chick-fil-A and Nordstroms have better reviews, better quality and more loyal customers than body shops? Change the culture, purpose and mission of your center and start having raving fans that will happily pay the difference.

“Evaluating ‘will’ and ‘skill’ for the perfect hire,” Dave Gruskos, president, Reliable Automotive Equipment, Inc. The labor pool is an increasing challenge for many businesses seeking out experienced replacements for open roles within the repair facility. Sometimes the answer for hardto-fill positions comes in expanding the search to other service-oriented businesses, and focusing on the right attitude and approach, with a recognition that we can develop skills. In this session we will explore effective hiring practices being employed by a growing list of businesses that have successfully hired employees into the collision industry by prioritizing key attributes and traits that can be built upon.

“Spray Gun Science,” Brady Haislet, application engineer, 3M While well over a century old, spray gun technology continues to evolve. But how much do you really know about this piece of equipment so critical to the success of your business? This session will begin with the science behind spray gun anatomy and operation, review the types of spray equipment used in our industry, discuss the ownership experience and conclude with research supported tips that will have you reducing consumption and maximizing efficiency without sacrificing performance.

“Count the pennies because the dollars count themselves!” Rudy Romero, Larry H. Miller Collision Centers

I like to train my teams and shops to focus on the small things because the big things are already in your face, easy to spot, easy to manage. Are you too big of a person to walk over a penny and not pick it up? Why would you let pennies roll out of your driveway when you know that is 100% net profit on the bottom of your P&L?

“Building an OE Centric Calibration Center,” Greg Peeters, CEO, Car ADAS Solutions

Calibrations might just be one of the most critical elements of the modern repair process. For every repair facility that has ever felt lost on where they could find help in performing the task, another business

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