Podcast Episodes

Revisiting 2025 - REPLAY: Shop Credibility, Improving Quality, & Success with Mike Anderson

For the final episode of the year, we wanted to revisit one of our favorite conversations with Mike Anderson. During this discussion, we covered why …

4 months, 1 week ago

Scaling with Control, Private Debt vs. Equity with Robert Adams

Today Cole talks with a colleague at FOCUS Investment Banking, Rob Adams. Rob helps founders fund expansion so during today's conversion the guys add…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Selling a Body Shop: Proven Exit Strategies and Valuation Tips with Brian Odelli

Today we're tackling one of the biggest moments in any owner's career: a liquidity event. Our guest is Brian Odelli, a private wealth advisor who spe…

5 months ago

Private Equity's Playbook for Collision Repair with Giorgio Andonian

Today I'm joined by my FOCUS Investment Banking partner, Giorgio Andonian, Managing Director and a go-to advisor for owners navigating growth and liq…

5 months, 1 week ago

How Real Estate Drives Collision Repair Growth with Aaron Zucker

Today, we've got a standout guest who brings a fresh lens to growth and strategy in the auto space: Aaron Zucker, Founder and CEO of Zucker Investmen…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

SEMA Takeaways for Independent Collision Shops with Adan Ibarra & John Melendez

Today we're recording a special "post‑SEMA" edition: two independent shop owners who attended the show, digested the trends, and are ready to act.

Jo…

6 months ago

Intentional Growth in the Collision Industry with Paul Williams

Today, we're continuing our SEMA series—and we're joined by someone who's not only scaled his business, but done so by making smart partnerships, sta…

6 months, 1 week ago

The Future of Automotive Culture, Strategy, and Industry Trends with Mike Spagnola

Today, we have a special episode featuring someone who sits at the helm of one of the most iconic names in the automotive world — Mike Spagnola, CEO …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

DRP Strategies for Modern Collision Repair with Shawn Crozat & Dan Tessadri

Today, we have a special panel-style discussion in our DRP series with two perspectives in the same room. Shawn Crozat, CEO of G&C Auto Body, a large…

6 months, 4 weeks ago

From Operations to Investment: Collision Repair Growth with Chris Calk

Today, we are joined by someone who's seen the collision repair space from multiple angles: operations, insurance, and now investing.

Chris Calk is t…

7 months ago