Afleveringen

  • In this episode of the AutoBody Podcast, we have Jason Brozak, a peelable paint installer extraordinaire associated with JustTheDipz.

    Jason shares his professional journey, from working in a sign shop to exploring different career paths. Eventually, he found his passion in peelable paint and started dipping his own car after having the necessary budget. Jason shares his expertise and experiences with Peelable paint products, specifically focusing on PlastiDip and AutoFlex. They delves into the origins of peelable paint, with Jason mentioning that he learned about PlastiDip from Fonzie's videos on YouTube. They were captivated by the idea of changing colors on wheels and other surfaces easily and without limitations. The conversation covers various aspects of peelable paint, its emergence, advantages over vinyl wraps, and the challenges faced by installers.

    In this episode, Jason Brozak provides an insightful discussion on peelable paint, its advantages over vinyl wraps, the popularity of PlastiDip, the importance of following instructions, and the challenges of matte finishes on motorcycles.

    Listeners will surely gain valuable knowledge and a deeper understanding of the world of peelable paint coatings, its evolution, and its application in the automotive industry.

  • Quick Clips today with Doug Irish, the current Department Chair Collision Repair & Refinish Technology at Fayetteville Technical Community College and, the President & CEO of AccuracyDriven4, Inc.

    Mr. Irish graduated from Saint Leo University with a BA in Business Management and has nearly four decades of collision industry experience. Doug has extensive experience in management, training, vendor management, process improvement, expertise in appraisal, technical development and claims quality assurance. Doug is known for his leadership with a proven track record of delivering in varying roles in the organization.

    Doug Irish initially served in the US Army as a Specialist almost 3years. And then he began his career in the industry as a repair technician; and eventually owned a repair business, as well as managing multiple Dealer and Independent Collision Repair Centers.

    As a licensed appraiser he spent 20 years with MetLife Auto & Home, responsible for estimatics, training, vendor solutions and MetLife’s “Guaranteed Repair Program”. He also became the President of VeriFacts Automotive LLC where he is responsible of day-to-day operations of the company. Identifying new market strategy and products. Oversee all aspects of the business and assist CEO in moving company forward in promoting excellence in the collision industry.

    Having established professionally recognized expertise in operational leadership, Irish’ now oversees the strategic operations as President and CEO of AccuracyDriven4 as well as heads up Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Collision Repair & Refinish Technology Program as Department Chair. Doug is responsible for developing and delivering curriculum to students pursuing a career in the Collision Repair Industry, while also handling the day-to-day operations of the department.


    If you are interested in learning more about ClarityCoat, you can visit us here-

    Website: https://claritycoat.com
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/claritycoatofficial
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/claritycoat_official

  • Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?

    Klik hier om de feed te vernieuwen.

  • Quick Clips today with our returning guest, Tim Briggs of National Coatings & Supplies, Inc. (NCS) and the Owner Designer of Collision Edge.

    Tim is an experienced Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry. Tim Briggs and his wife, Ginger, are the owners of Collision Edge and the inventors of many products, including The Tape Thing, The Dent Viewer, and The Estimating Kit. Tim entered the collision repair industry as a distributor/rep for Fowler Color Company in Atlanta, GA, in 1996 after working as a painter and airplane mechanic for many years. Tim is good at looking for solutions. Many of the tools he has created came about while he was looking for a better way of doing things when visiting shops.

    Tim is also the Director of Strategic Development for National Coatings & Supplies, Inc. (NCS), where he works on numerous internal and external projects.

    Listen to the FULL EPISODE 37 of this quick clips with Tim Briggs:
    https://www.buzzsprout.com/1895628/11774394


    If you are interested in learning more about ClarityCoat, you can visit us here-

    Website: https://claritycoat.com
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/claritycoatofficial
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/claritycoat_official

  • Quick Clips today with Kyle Boyce of Boyce Body Werks, Inc.

    Kyle Boyce literally grew up in the shop. When he wasn’t even a year old, he was with his parents when they looked at and signed the lease on the first Boyce Body Werks building on Paramount Parkway. He started helping his dad ‘work’ on cars at a very young age. Kyle has held 9 different positions in his 25 years at Boyce Body Werks, starting at age of 11 with the job of taking the garbage out. Since then, he has been a car washer, porter, buffer, painter’s helper, painter, parts person, estimator, general manager of the Batavia location, and now the Vice President of Boyce Body Werks.

    Today, Boyce Body Werks is one of the largest independently-owned collision repair shops in the Chicago area, with over 40 employees, repairing all makes and models.

    Kyle recently joined the prestigious MSO (multi-shop owner) 20 group of collision repair owners, where he is continuing to learn the business side of the collision repair industry from some of the most successful independent shop owners in the country.

    To know more about his insights about the industry, listen to the FULL EPISODE 36 of this quick clips with Kyle Boyce:

    https://www.buzzsprout.com/1895628/11749839


    If you are interested in learning more about ClarityCoat, you can visit us here-

    Website: https://claritycoat.com
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/claritycoatofficial
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/claritycoat_official

  • Quick Clips today with Paul Prochilo of Simplicity Car Care.

    Paul was born in Caledon East, Ontario, Canada. At the age of seven he moved to Brampton, Ontario, Canada and currently residing in Totonto, Ontario, Canada Paul is a CEO at Simplicity Car Care and a Chairman at Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF). Paul is an active player in the aftermarket industry. He has been a member of the CCIF steering Committee (2014-2016), a Chairman of the PPG Elite Performance Group (2013-2016) and most recently, a member of the AIA Collision Industry Council.

    To know more about his insights about the industry, listen to the FULL EPISODE 35 of this quick clips with Paul Prochilo:
    https://www.buzzsprout.com/1895628/11700146


    If you are interested in learning more about ClarityCoat, you can visit us here-

    Website: https://claritycoat.com
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/claritycoatofficial
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/claritycoat_official

  • Quick Clips today with David Caulfield, CEO of Flashback Forward Inc. as well as the owner of Fix Auto Anaheim North, a specialized collision repair center that separates work on lighter and heavier hit vehicles into two buildings. With over 42 years of experience in collision repair, he has founded several Fix Auto locations and created industry-differentiating processes and software programs to improve efficiency, customer service, and standardize quality control.

    Caulfield's latest invention is MyQCIQ.com, which allows body shops to track and grade the repair process in real-time. He encourages shop owners to maximize the potential of technology tools like Word and Excel to improve their businesses.

    Listen to the FULL EPISODE 34 of this quick clips with David Caulfield:
    https://www.buzzsprout.com/1895628/11661753

    --

    If you are interested in learning more about ClarityCoat, you can visit us here-

    Website: https://claritycoat.com
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/claritycoatofficial
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/claritycoat_official

  • Quick clips today with the CEO of IBIS Worldwide, Jason Moseley.

    Jason is an experienced P&L Business Leader with a proven track record of success within international B2B, IT, automotive, OEM, aftermarket, engineering, manufacturing, insurance & commercial market sectors. He is known for his strong operational leadership with strategic business development experience, operating with high levels of integrity. His vision and mission are to grow the IBIS brand globally and continue to expand IBIS as the leading thought-leadership organization for the worldwide collision repair market. He also takes a very active role in many of the IBIS conferences as conference director.

    In his episode, Jason about his background and how he got interested in the auto industry. Jason explains that he had a passion for cars since childhood but was initially pushed towards business-related studies. However, he eventually studied automotive engineering at Coventry University in the UK, where he had the opportunity to study car design and manufacturing. After graduation, he worked in the first-tier supplier business of automotive manufacturing for 15 years, managing global projects and eventually moved to work for Thatum, a motor insurance repair research center in the UK. Full episode also includes the history and evolution of car manufacturing and repair. He explains how car manufacturing used to involve sending all the components to the factory and putting them together, but manufacturers began to realize that qualified suppliers could build modules, like the seat system and many more.

    Listen to the full episode of this quick clips with Jason Moseley. Click the link below for EPISODE 33: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1895628/11615834


    If you are interested in learning more about ClarityCoat, you can visit us here-

    Website: https://claritycoat.com
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/claritycoatofficial
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/claritycoat_official

  • For today's episode, we have the Regional Director of Classic Collision Inc., Richard Miller and Andre Ayala, Tesla's Regional Collision Manager.

    This podcast episode features a discussion among three individuals, Adam, Andre, and Richard, who share their experiences working in the auto collision repair industry. They talk about their backgrounds and how they got into the industry, as well as how they have evolved and grown over the years. The conversation covers topics such as leadership, coaching, communication, and mental toughness.

    Andre and Richard discuss the importance of establishing relationships with team members before being able to provide honest feedback, and how different people require different approaches to communication and leadership. They also emphasize the importance of empowering employees and trusting them to make decisions, as well as prioritizing and executing in a company's growth mode.

    Andre and Richard share their personal stories and experiences, providing practical insights and tips for those working in the industry or looking to improve their leadership skills.


    If you are interested in learning more about ClarityCoat, you can visit us here-

    Website: https://claritycoat.com
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/claritycoatofficial
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/claritycoat_official

  • For today's Quick Clips, we have the privilege to listen to the inspiring journey of Dave Luehr, the Owner of Elite Body Shop Solutions and the Founder of The Limitless Entrepreneur. With over three decades of experience in the collision repair industry, Dave has worked his way up from being a floor sweeper and technician to becoming a successful business owner. Hailing from Salem, Oregon, Dave has held leadership positions in many renowned collision repair companies, both large and small, before finally settling in Nashville, Tennessee, where he founded Elite Body Shop Solutions in 2014.

    Dave's vast knowledge and expertise in the industry have earned him a reputation as a well-known industry expert, and his writing and speaking have inspired thousands of people worldwide to improve their businesses and lives. As the co-author of the popular book, The Secrets of America's Greatest Body Shops, Dave has shared his insights and experiences to help other collision repair shop owners succeed.

    Listeners of this episode will undoubtedly be inspired by Dave's tenacity and hard work in climbing the ranks of the collision repair industry. Dave's story is a testament to the idea that with hard work, dedication, and a love for what you do, anyone can achieve success. Tune in to hear from this industry leader and learn how to improve your business and your life.


    Click the link below to listen for the full episode 32:
    https://www.buzzsprout.com/1895628/11566811


    If you are interested in learning more about ClarityCoat, you can visit us here-

    Website: https://claritycoat.com
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/claritycoatofficial
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/claritycoat_official

  • For today's episode, we have Justin Dunglison from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

    Justin is currently the General Manager/Director of Aussie Automotive Group. He caters the needs of clients and working with a team that has the potential to grow. Their objective is to ensure our customers get the best out of their car repairs and we will work closely with them every step of the way, always keeping in mind both cost efficiency as well as satisfaction. Our aim is to become the number one source for all your automotive needs. We strive to provide excellent service with friendly, courteous and professional staff. The team are highly experienced, and we cover all areas

    Justin talks about how he got into the industry, which was through his father's work at Zeki Motorcycles. He started as a beginner and learned to do things methodically and correctly. He initially worked at a prestige body shop doing Lexus and Jaguar when he was 14 and learned skills from the older generation. Justin's passion is cars, and he grew up with Holden, a brand that no longer exists in Australia. He also talks about the changes in the automotive industry in Australia, with more Japanese and European brands becoming popular. The episode also briefly touch on the import taxes and duties in Australia and the cost of cars.

    Justin initially struggled to keep up with his peers but eventually surpassed them due to his meticulousness. He also mentions the challenges of being patient and learning skills that take a long time to acquire. The speaker describes the apprenticeship process in Australia, which involves four years of training and onsite learning rather than college education. The shift towards more onsite training is a recent trend in Australia that is gaining popularity in Europe and the United States.


    If you are interested in learning more about ClarityCoat, you can visit us here-

    Website: https://claritycoat.com
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/claritycoatofficial
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/claritycoat_official

  • Quick Clips today with Justin of Automotive Reinsurance Concepts (ARC)

    Justin is an experienced executive automotive dealer consultant and trainer who has worked for the National Independent Automotive Dealers Association (NIADA). He has rewritten NIADA's Certified Master Dealer Certification curriculum and has traveled across the US to help dealership owners and executives increase their profitability. Justin has 17 years of experience in the car business, primarily in executive-level positions, and has been called the "King of Cars" for his expertise in high-level operational profitability.

    Justin has also served in the US Army, been elected to public offices, holds an international patent, and is a published author and dynamic public speaker. In 2016, he co-authored an internationally-patented device to stop active shooters in schools and other facilities, and published his first book.

    Click the link below to listen for the full episode 30:
    https://www.buzzsprout.com/1895628/11484420


    If you are interested in learning more about ClarityCoat, you can visit us here-

    Website: https://claritycoat.com
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/claritycoatofficial
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/claritycoat_official

  • For today's episode, we have Dave Reece from Barwell, England.

    Dave has 55 years' experience in the automotive industry ranging from all dealership departments to collision repair. These positions have been technical and managerial at a variety of levels. These positions have been technical and managerial at a variety of levels. Dave started his career in the automotive industry in July 1967 as a trainee motor mechanic. After completing an indentured apprenticeship, he became a partner in an independent garage in Coventry, moving on to work for Inchcape as a Jaguar/Rover/Triumph specialist technician. This led Dave into an operational role, opening one of the first dedicated fleet preparation centres in the UK.

    Dave has been fortunate to work in most sectors of the industry in roles ranging from technician to general manager. He was part of the first Ford Local Business Manager programme, and for twenty years took part in the Ford of Britain Collision programme.

    He has developed and delivered bodyshop improvement programmes for the Middle East, India, Asia and South America and has been part of various groups supporting the industry, working closely with the IMI, BSI, SMMT and Thatcham.

    Dave now works as part of the exciting team at The Vizion Network as the Training Academy manager. He was very proud to receive the bodyshop Magazine Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.

    Dave also founded the School of Thought project to join the education and automotive sectors together and promote automotive industry career opportunities to young people in school, colleges and local communities.


    If you are interested in learning more about ClarityCoat, you can visit us here-

    Website: https://claritycoat.com
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/claritycoatofficial
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/claritycoat_official

  • Quick Clips today with Paul Goedhart of ColorInvent B.V.

    Paul pioneered for some of the larger coatings multinationals. Specialized in the main aspects of color, pigments, applied colorimetry and intercultural business development.

    Paul started his career at Akzo Nobel Company. He has worked for Azko Nobel for 22 years. Started as a Supervisor OEM Color lab. He was OEM color stylist, developer and pigment specialist. On 1994, he became a pioneer to a Car Refinishing color in Japan & Indonesia. He by then introduced Automatchic (spectro program) in the Japanese market and established contacts within the Japanese OEM's. Achieved technical /color approval at Toyota Japan. He set up Akzo Nobel refinish global color in Asia Pacific and set up high efficient color centers in Osaka, Jakarta as well.

    In 2001 to 2007, He set up global refinish color centers in various places such as Wloclawek, Sao Paulo, Mexico cit and in Bangalore.

    In 2007, he started working at Valspar. He became the Global color manager Automotive refinishes at Valspar. Paul had setup of the Shunde colorlab, internal and customer spectro system and standardization of various topcoat color lines. After a few years working in the same company, he became the Technical Director Global Color. He is responsible for the Integration, implementing and align diverse performance coatings color platforms into our formula development centers to achieve utmost efficiency and quality through best practices.

    And now, he's already a Managing Partner of ColorInvent B.V. which is located at Zutphen, Gelderland, Netherlands. Paul specialized in setting up color development systems for paint manufacturers and their end-users

    Click the link below to listen for the full episode 29:
    https://www.buzzsprout.com/1895628/11436883

    If you are interested in learning more about ClarityCoat, you can visit us here-

    Website: https://claritycoat.com
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/claritycoatofficial
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/claritycoat_official

  • Today's episode, we have Rachel Murray from UK who is a Freelance Refinisher & the Owner of "Paint by Rach".

    Rachel is a successful and passionate young woman in the Automotive Collision Repair Industry all because she crashed her dad’s car when she was 17 -- three and a half weeks after Rachel passed her driving test, Rachel crashed her car. Something that at 17 years old Rachel thought “her life is over” since it was her dad’s car.


    Initially Rachel was planning on going down the route of becoming a Motorsport Mechanic, but Rachel was finding it rather difficult to gain experience and get her foot in the door - She took the opportunity to ask Killaughey Road Commercial Repairs (who took the car in to be repaired) if Rachel could brush the floor to get some workshop experience. On her first day Rachel was given a suction fed spray gun and shown how to paint on a set of Massey Ferguson wheels.

    Rachel had a newfound love of painting, she quit her ideas of working as a Motorsport Mechanic, enrolled in Riverpark Training and gained a vital placement in Charles Hurst Accident Repair Centre. Rachel worked hard and completed both her level 2 and 3 qualifications in vehicle refinishing.

    In 2019, Rachel took a leap of faith and went self-employed and have since gained quality contracts with Elite Refinish, Suitor Autofix and CRASH Services. In 2021, Rachel became an Ambassador for School of Thought (Automotive).

    Along the way Rachel been presented with various awards such as Bodyshop Magazine Paint Technician of the year 2021, Bodyshop Magazine 30 under 30: Rising Stars in 2020, Thatcham Paint Apprentice of the year Finalist in 2017, 2nd and 3rd Northern Ireland Paint Apprentice in 2017 and 2018.


    If you are interested in learning more about ClarityCoat, you can visit us here-

    Website: https://claritycoat.com
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/claritycoatofficial
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/claritycoat_official

  • Quick Clips today with our amazing guest, Ted Williams, who has been loyal to Sherwin-Williams for almost 30 years.

    Ted Williams has been the Global Director of Business Services of The Sherwin-Williams Company for almost 4years. He's assigned to design and deliver business solutions that provide unique, measurable value to customers. He has extensive experience in sales and operations management and improvement. Before he became a Global Director, he was an Area Sales Manager for more than 13years. Ted managed a sales and operations organization of 30+ branch stores, and 200+ employees tasked with growing market share for the Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes brand across six states in the Southeast United States.

    He successfully implemented conversions with large collision shops and multiple shop operators and has—long history of building strong business partnerships with customers. Ted is a strong, creative, inspirational leader who focuses on continuous improvement. He believes that the best leaders lead by example and provide a clear vision of what can be.

    Ted became a Member of the Global Paint for Charity Board of Directors from Dec 2015–May 2018 (2 years 6 months). Its mission is Changing Lives, Protecting the Environment One Gallon at a Time.

    Click the link below to listen for the full episode 28:
    https://www.buzzsprout.com/1895628/11394884


    If you are interested in learning more about ClarityCoat, you can visit us here-

    Website: https://claritycoat.com
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/claritycoatofficial
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/claritycoat_official

  • Today's episode, we have Mike Monaghan from Kirkham, England - the business owner of Auto Motivate.

    Mike is a recognized industry professional with over 46 years’ experience in the body repair and insurance industry. Mike’s background was established within the UK, from an apprentice motor engineer to multi-shop owner and ultimately became the founder and CEO of the Motor Vehicle Repairers Association (MVRA).

    The MVRA was the leading representative of collision repairer networks, having a membership of over 2000 businesses in the UK.

    During this time, Mike was the first to create the most advanced and recognized standards for body shops in the UK, back in 1988. That standard became the benchmark for every collision shop for over 22 years and was the forerunner of the internationally recognized PAS125. His membership network was responsible for over £1.3bn in motor repair claims each year.

    The success of MVRA enabled Mike to operate within a unique position in the industry, visiting over 20 countries globally studying the collision industry at all levels. This privileged position allowed Mike to work directly with some of the largest insurance companies and motor manufacturers worldwide.

    Mike has been a recognized expert in the sector for over 30 plus years. With global experience he has built up an enviable position with some of the most recognized names in the industry and has been a leading speaker at many industry events such as ABP, Bodyshop Magazine, NACE, SEMA, CIC & Verifacts conferences.

    Mike now provides business management coaching, training, and consulting support to organizations in the following areas:

    - Mindset Performance Development
    - Leadership development and coaching of senior management.
    - Process and procedural control systems.
    - Insurance company negotiations and presentations.
    - Global best practice capabilities and technology solutions.
    - Business management, development and realignment strategies.
    - Motivational presentations and public speaking.
    - Bodyshop networks and the consolidation effect.
    - Supply chain consulting projects.


    If you are interested in learning more about ClarityCoat, you can visit us here-

    Website: claritycoat.com
    Facebook: Facebook.com/claritycoatofficial
    Instagram: instagram.com/claritycoat_official

  • Quick Clips today with Sara Dakarmen of LA Dismantler.

    Sara is the current CEO of the family owned business, LA Dismantler. Sara is truly dedicated to the community. She attends all major Porsche global events, it’s very active in the PCA, is an ambassador as well as started many groups including Porsche Women Global and Porsche People Global And with divisions in many cities states and countries.

    The business continued to expand globally, and the name has become synonymous with customer service, integrity, and reliability to provide customers with their exact needs. After her husband’s passing, Sara forged ahead and has become one of the most well established in her field. A rare feat in a predominantly male dominated industry.

    Click the link below to listen for the full episode 26:
    https://www.buzzsprout.com/1895628/11313408

    If you are interested in learning more about ClarityCoat, you can visit us here-

    Website: https://claritycoat.com
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/claritycoatofficial
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/claritycoat_official

  • For today's episode, we have another returning guest, Greg Stefan from Refinish Performance Advocates, a consulting company that is looking to improve and streamline processes in the collision industry. Greg is also the Chief Executive Officer of Fleet Hail Restoration, which is an automotive hail repair company specializing in customized repair plans eliminating down time for the client's service vehicles.

    We had him way back 2021 where we talked about PDR repair and how it can benefit the typical auto body shop greatly. Improving their efficiency, costs, and time to repair.

    Today, let's hear more of his story, experiences and thoughts from industry!

    Greg's first full episode link:
    EPISODE 4: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1895628/9698262

    Website: https://refinishperformanceadvocates.com


    If you are interested in learning more about ClarityCoat, you can visit us here-

    Website: claritycoat.com
    Facebook: Facebook.com/claritycoatofficial
    Instagram: instagram.com/claritycoat_official

  • Quick Clips today with an Automotive Services Professional, Mike Wandrey!

    Mike is an Automotive Services Professional specializing in coaching, consulting, and business development and growth. He was the former Regional Vice President of Caliber Collision for almost 20 years.

    Shop Fix Academy helps independent automotive repair shop owners achieve incredible car-count and take their shops to the next level. To accomplish this goal, they provide 1-on-1 coaching, staff training, and e-learning education.

    Check out his socials:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-wandrey-7191b9189/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077481093849


    Click the link below to listen for the full episode 25:
    https://www.buzzsprout.com/1895628/11276307

    If you are interested in learning more about ClarityCoat, you can visit us here-

    Website: https://claritycoat.com
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/claritycoatofficial
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/claritycoat_official

  • New Podcast Episode with Destiny Potter, Nissan Certified Collision Estimator of Andy Mohr Collision Center in Indianapolis, IN.

    A mixture of factors sparked Potter’s interest in the collision repair industry. At age five, she helped her father with small repairs on his vehicles. They watched automotive TV shows together, and he helped her begin a Hot Wheels collection. When her dad passed away, she started to look up to her Grandpa, who works at a GM plant, and her Uncle, who owned his own shop for motorcycles, scooters and ATVs. And, Destiny also stated that without her mom, she would have given up on her dreams. She’s always had her back and would never let her give up.

    Granted, Destiny still never fully decided she wanted to be in this industry until about the end of her middle school. She lost interest in her other hobbies, but her interest in cars never died. So, she decided that she would dedicate her high school years to automotive, design and business management classes.

    After high school, Potter attended the Lincoln College of Technology in Indianapolis, pursuing an associate degree in service management and an I-CAR certification. During her senior year in 2016, Potter became acquainted with CREF and met CREF Director of Development Brandon Eckenrode when the foundation awarded her a $2,000 Lon Baudoux Memorial Scholarship.

    With the support of CREF, Destiny Potter is jumping every hurdle in her path – and gaining a lot of experience along the way. When the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) erased Destiny Potter’s student debt in 2017, it did not erase every challenge she would face while pursuing a career in the collision repair industry. However, with the support of CREF, a solid education, devotion to the industry and some good old-fashioned determination, Potter is jumping every hurdle in her path – and gaining a lot of experience along the way.

    During her senior year, Potter also became an ABRA Auto Body & Glass part-time employee, detailing cars for nine months. She originally planned to become a painter, but when ABRA offered the opportunity to become the youngest estimator in the Indiana market, Potter saw it as a step closer to her ultimate goal: becoming a “Jill-of-all-trades” in the shop environment.

    Potter’s estimating skills grew at ABRA for four years until February 2020, when she found herself unemployed due to COVID-related downsizing.


    If you are interested in learning more about ClarityCoat, you can visit us here-

    Website: https://claritycoat.com
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/claritycoatofficial
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/claritycoat_official