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The BodyShop Leaders Podcast

Daniel Burkholder
Collision Repair Industry
Leadership
Culture
Jim Lovejoy
Open Road Collision
Car Crafters
One Twenty-Two Collision
Steve's Auto Body
Mr. Dent Collision Repair
Financial Management
Private Equity
People and Culture In Shops
Workflow Throughput
Automation and Technology In Collision Repair
Four Ts (time, Tools, Training, Talent)
Martin's Body Shop
Business Growth
Electric Vehicle (EV) Repair
Estimating Professionals
Louisville Collision Centers

The BodyShop Leaders Podcast brings you real conversations with the people shaping the future of collision repair — shop owners, vendors, and innovators who lead with purpose.

Hosted by Daniel Burkholder of BodyShop Marketing, each episode dives into the lessons, mindsets, and breakthroughs that drive top-performing shops and the leaders behind them.

No fluff. Just authentic stories and practica... more

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Latest Episodes

"Fear is a mile wide, but an inch deep." That's how Logan Martin, co-owner of Mr. Dent Collision Repair, describes the leap most shop owners are too scared to take.

In this episode of The BodyShop Leaders Podcast, Logan shares the story of a true fa... more

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Josh Piccione started his collision career manning a pressure washer. Today he's the general manager of Tom Wood Collision Center in Indianapolis, running one of the most heavily OEM-certified shops in the country — more than 20 manufacturer certific... more

Kena Dacus never planned to own a body shop. She had an accounting degree, a career in banking, and a husband with a dream.

Then Chris asked his boss — a shop owner in his late seventies — about buying the business someday. The next morning he was t... more

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"I'm sorry to tell you, the business is worth whatever somebody is willing to pay for it." Doug Higgins has watched shop owners fixate on a multiple they heard at a conference and then make bad decisions for years because of it.

In this episode, I s... more

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At 53 years old, Brian von Tress cashed in his retirement, walked away from a COO role at a 19-shop chain, and opened his first body shop with no private equity and no safety net. "We burned the ships and said we're doing this."

In this episode, I s... more

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What does it take to grow a single family shop into a 14-location MSO spanning two Canadian provinces in just seven years? According to Brad Green, Director of Operations at Raydar Collision Group — it starts with recognizing that as a leader, you co... more

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David Luehr started his first collision shop with a $100 bill and a borrowed paint gun. Two years later he had 13 employees and was doing over a million dollars a year — and then he lost all of it.

In this episode of The BodyShop Leaders Podcast, Da... more

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What separates the collision shops that are thriving right now from the ones that are barely holding on? According to Dan Carranza, it comes down to one thing: culture — and whether it actually lives on the shop floor or just in the owner's head.

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Logan Martin
Co-owner, Mr. Dent Collision Repair
Mr. Dent Collision Repair
Episode: "Fear Is a Mile Wide, But an Inch Deep" | Logan Martin on Scaling From 1 to 4 Shops
Josh Piccione
General Manager, Tom Wood Collision Center
Tom Wood Collision Center
Episode: "I Thought We Were Doing It Right" The Question That Changed How Josh Piccione Runs His Shop
Kena Dacus
Co-owner of Dacus Auto Body and Collision Repair and Dacus Towing and Recovery
Dacus Auto Body, Dacus Towing and Recovery
Episode: How a Firing Started a 40-Employee Shop | Kena Dacus
Doug Higgins
Founder of Collision Advisory, fractional CFO for collision repair operators
Collision Advisory
Episode: Doug Higgins on What Your Shop Is Actually Worth
Brian von Tress
Founder and President of Collision Pros
Collision Pros
Episode: Brian von Tress: "We Burned the Ships and Said We're Doing This"
Dan Carranza
CEO and founder of Accelerate Growth Partners
Accelerate Growth Partners
Episode: Dan Carranza: We Before Me, Building a Shop Culture That Actually Lasts
Sean Guthrie
Leader at Car Crafters/Open Road Collision; led growth from 5 to 37 locations
Open Road Collision / Car Crafters
Episode: Sean Guthrie, From the Family Shop to 37 Locations and the Team That Made It Happen
Tim Paap
Owner, Paap Auto Body
Paap Auto Body, Neptune, Illinois
Episode: Tim Paap: From Chicken Wire on a '67 Mustang to Most Certified Shop in Central IL
Jim Lovejoy
Senior Services Consultant
Akzo Nobel Vehicle Refinish
Episode: Jim Lovejoy on Why Your Estimators Aren't Closing

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Daniel Burkholder
Host of BodyShop Leaders Podcast

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

"I Thought We Were Doing It Right" The Question That Changed How Josh Piccione Runs His Shop
Q: What were the key turning points along the way?
Josh explains his evolution from a shop floor technician to a leadership role, driven by curiosity, opportunity at Tom Wood, and a willingness to push for promotions and training, culminating in a transition to manager and then to a lead culture change after critical leadership and training experiences.
Brian von Tress: "We Burned the Ships and Said We're Doing This"
Q: Is there any words of wisdom that you have for us around that leap from working for others to starting your own shop?
Brian emphasizes knowing yourself, having money and contacts, but stresses that the mindset of being all in and consistently improving matters more than any single asset; hire the best people you can and empower them to succeed, because surrounding yourself with top talent accelerates growth.
"Fear Is a Mile Wide, But an Inch Deep" | Logan Martin on Scaling From 1 to 4 Shops
Q: How do you build and maintain a strong culture across multiple locations?
Culture hinges on people and attitude; hiring for fit and providing upward mobility, fair pay, and a clear path for advancement creates consistency even when you're not onsite.
"Fear Is a Mile Wide, But an Inch Deep" | Logan Martin on Scaling From 1 to 4 Shops
Q: Logan, what was it like stepping into the co-owner role and how did you and your dad figure out how to work together?
They split responsibilities by strength—Logan handles front-office and sales/estimating while his dad manages the shop's technical side. Trust and open communication, plus leveraging each other's strengths, keeps the partnership functioning smoothly.
Built to Lead: People, Not Just KPIs with Kyle Bradshaw
Q: What one piece of advice would you give a shop owner who is leading through change?
Be willing to change and experiment, even if it means failing along the way. Embrace continuous improvement, listen to your team, and pivot when needed, because the industry is evolving rapidly and the best leaders adapt rather than resist.

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This show centers on leadership, culture, and growth within the collision repair industry, featuring shop owners, executives, and technology partners who share practical, battle-tested strategies. Themes frequently covered include building lasting shop culture, scaling multi-location operations, implementing OEM certifications and ADAS/EV capabilities, and developing people-first leadership with strong processes and metrics. Episodes often blend hands-on shop insights with big-picture business strategy, offering listeners clear action plans for improving throughput, customer experience, and employee engagement while navigating market shifts and industry evolution. A notable strength is the emphasis on culture as a driver of sustainable grow... more

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Recent guests on The BodyShop Leaders Podcast include:

1. Logan Martin
2. Josh Piccione
3. Kena Dacus
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5. Brian von Tress
6. Dan Carranza
7. Sean Guthrie
8. Tim Paap

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