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This episode highlights an interview published by The Autobody Source in Summer of 2022. Enjoy the show!

For generational body shop business owners who refuse to hire and train Millennials, it’s probably time to reconsider.

It Matters because the old era of collision center management is over and the Millennial takeover has begun. According to Deloitte’s Millennial Survey in 2014, Millennials (born between 1980 and 1995) will comprise 75% of the global workforce by 2025. About 80 million Millennials dominate the U.S. workforce today.

Our expert on the topic is Mike Lanza, who was Manager of Business Consulting Services for Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes from 2015 to 2024. With over 33 years of automotive experience managing and owning both independents and MSO’s, he advised the industry in recruiting, training, technical, sales, and all central services.

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The name IWATA is synonymous with world-class spray gun technology and is considered a holy grail product line, especially among air-brushing pros. But the company also provides precision tools for industrial and automotive refinish applications. We chatted with Dale Stitt, Vice President and General Manager of ANEST IWATA USA, to learn more.

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Zero Rust Primer is a high-solids phenolic-modified alkyd coating that controls rust and corrosion by forming an impermeable barrier at the metal level on new and old steel, rusty surfaces and partially rusted and partially painted surfaces such as decorative metal fixtures, metal railings, barns and metal furniture. Zero Rust Business Development Specialist Brian Hilton explains the product's advantages over traditional rust-removal techniques.

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SEM Products brings Performance Abrasives to the game with it's all-new Precision Grit Technology! Designed for every stage of the automotive collision repair process, the product line prioritizes the needs of technicians and provides top-tier offerings to body shops for simpler repairs. We chatted with PPG Automotive Refinish Global Manager of Allied Products and SEM Products Specialist Scott Barnes about this new innovation.

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Summertime heat is a body filler nightmare that raises a hot-button question: What’s the best hardener mixing ratio in a high-heat environment? What about year-round repairs? Evercoat’s resident expert Tim Mckinney has sound advice.

Hey, Autobody Source fans! We're excited to bring you our Collision Quick-Fix episodes for a dose of collision repair advice in under 3 minutes. Designed for busy technicians, it offers fresh, digestible tips and techniques to make your day-to-day repairs a little easier. We hope you enjoy our content and stay tuned for more!

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Since 2017, vehicle detailers have leveled up their professional skills with hands-on training sessions at the RUPES USA BigFoot Academy near Denver, Colorado, where trainees get hands-on guidance in every part of the RUPES System and maximum one-on-one coaching from the RUPES expert technical team.

Chris Wright, National Accounts Manager at RUPES USA, tells us how the company helps its students step into the future of surface correction.

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For its 4th year in a row, the U.S. Auto Tech National Championship Driven by Yokohama spotlights the incredible skills of auto technician pros and students across the country, and elevates the awareness and importance of trade jobs around the world.

This year's contestants are vying for a share of over $250,000 in cash PLUS an all-expense-paid trip to West Palm Beach, Florida, for a televised finale in September 2024.

Trey Becker serves as the Vice President of Business Development at The University of Northwestern Ohio – a university known worldwide as a leader in the Automotive, Diesel, and High-Performance industries. Trey is also Technical Advisor to the U.S. Auto Tech National Championship Driven by Yokohama since it began in 2021, and he’s dedicated to bringing in and training the next generation of automotive technicians. ​

Here's Trey giving a rundown of the 2024 USATNC competition currently under way.

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For over 30 years, RBL Products founder Ron Lipson has pioneered automotive paint masking systems, self-adhering films, pneumatic connectors, waxes and sealants, cordless tools, and more. This year, he chatted with us on his legacy, and the latest changes to his brand that launched at the end of 2023.

Interested in RBL's new handheld cordless sander, 6" Cordless Orbital DA Polisher, or all-new GEOTek Digitally Engineered Abrasive? See your local jobber for pricing and availability.

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