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The Collision Vision

The Collision Vision

By: Autobody News
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Are you a business owner, executive or manager in the collision repair industry? This podcast is for you! Welcome to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. Hosted by Cole Strandberg, each episode will feature an industry thought leader, business owner or collision pro diving deep into their knowledge of what it takes to be successful. We'll talk trends, culture, growth and scalability, to give actionable insights into how to elevate your business. This podcast will enlighten, engage and entertain while covering the full scope of the current state of the industry---and where it is headed. So come along for the ride, and level up with The Collision Vision.2022 Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Starting From the Shop Floor: What One Operator Learned Working Across Collision

    Starting From the Shop Floor: What One Operator Learned Working Across Collision
    Jun 9 2026
    Welcome to another episode of The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News! I'm Cole Strandberg, and today I'm joined by David Black, chief operating officer of Body by Cochran and an industry veteran who has worked nearly every side of this business: independent owner, consolidator leadership, and now a dealer-owned MSO.

    We trace Dave's road from a "grunt kid" in his dad's West Virginia shop to helping grow Body by Cochran from five separate dealer body shops into a 13-location, roughly $80-million MSO. We get into the operational rebuild behind that growth including a collision-only parts warehouse that cut parts cycle time from 11.5 days to 1.3 — why the business now runs like an independent while keeping its dealer backing, his approach to brand specialization and developing the next generation of technicians, and the legacy he hopes to leave the industry. Let's get into it.
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    53 mins
  • More Than a Final Step: Rethinking Alignment in Collision Repair

    More Than a Final Step: Rethinking Alignment in Collision Repair
    May 26 2026

    Welcome back to The Collision Vision Roundtable. I'm Cole Strandberg.

    Coming off my conversation with Dan Stander, we wanted to continue exploring a topic that's becoming increasingly critical in collision repair: alignment. Specifically, how alignment now touches everything from repair planning and suspension geometry to ADAS performance, liability, and customer safety.

    Joining me today is regular panelist Erin Solis and guest panelist Justin Allen from Hunter Engineering. Together, we're going to unpack why alignment can no longer be viewed as just a final mechanical procedure and why the shops that integrate it deeply into their repair process are gaining a real operational advantage.

    This conversation is ultimately about precision, discipline, and process — and why the details matter more than ever in modern collision repair.

    Let's get into it.

    Connect with Erin:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-killcoyne-solis-534470105
    Website: https://squareonesystems.com

    Connect with Justin:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-allen-85209949
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jallen.hunter
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jallenhunter
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jallenhunter
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    44 mins
  • How One Shop Builds Alignment Into the Repair Process

    How One Shop Builds Alignment Into the Repair Process
    May 19 2026
    Welcome back to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. I'm your host, Cole Strandberg. Today we're diving into a topic that, in many ways, sits at the center of modern collision repair, but still doesn't always get the attention it deserves: alignment. As vehicles become more technologically advanced, proper alignment is no longer just a final step before delivery. It's tied directly to repair planning, suspension geometry, ADAS functionality, vehicle safety, and ultimately liability. Shops that still view alignment as a simple back-end procedure are increasingly finding themselves behind the curve. Joining me today is Dan Stander of Fix Auto Highlands Ranch, a longtime operator, industry leader, and someone deeply passionate about proper repair processes and developing the next generation of talent. Dan has spent decades evolving alongside the industry, and he brings a thoughtful perspective on how alignment, process discipline, training, and consistency all connect in today's repair environment. This is a conversation about doing repairs the right way...and why the details matter more than ever.
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    56 mins
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