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Episode 18 - Tariffs, Technology and Total Loss: What 2025 Tells Us About 2026
In this episode, host Ryan Mandell reviews key collision repair trends from 2025 and shares his outlook for 2026. From parts inflation to tariff impacts and total loss frequency to calibration…
Episode 17 - Claims Crossroads: Understanding Market Trends
Are there fewer auto accidents or just fewer insurance claims? Host Ryan Mandell welcomes Olga Yuskevych, manager of automotive and mobility at Boston Consulting Group, and Josh Meyer, vice president…
Episode 16 - Driving Success Through Collaboration
Matt Ebert, Founder & CEO of Crash Champions, joins host Ryan Mandell to discuss the evolution of the collision industry. While addressing topics that include changes in claims frequency, vehicle…
Episode 15 - Parts Unknown: Tariffs and Auto Recycling
As global trade tensions escalate, how will insurers and repairers weather the storm? Host Ryan Mandell sits down with Natalie Miller, CEO of Miller’s Auto Recycling, and David Gold, president of…
Episode 14 - Trade Tensions, Tariffs and Their Toll
With the introduction of new U.S. import tariffs, auto insurers and collision repairers are navigating an uncertain future. In this episode, Ryan and Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care…
Episode 13 - Not Your Father’s Ride
Much has changed since the first advanced driver assistance systems were introduced and today’s “rides” bear little resemblance to those of the past. Matt Moore, senior vice president at the Highway…
Episode 12 - Balancing Act: Managing Rising Costs without Compromising Safety
Auto claim costs continue to grow—requiring an even greater focus on expenses. In this episode, Ryan Smith, vice president of claims and salvage operations at Saskatchewan Government Insurance…
Episode 11 - Banking on the Automotive Aftermarket
Shop consolidation. Vehicle complexity. Rising repair costs. All these factors can affect investment strategy in the automotive aftermarket. Steve Huntzinger, co-founder of Dunham Lane Capital…
Episode 10 - Collision Claim Trends and What to Expect in 2024
What keeps carriers and collision repairers up at night? In this episode, Ryan highlights the effect of recent collision claim trends—including rising repair costs, parts supply chain disruptions and…
Episode 9 - The EV Revolution and What's Next for the Auto Insurance Industry
Ryan is joined by Damon Aldrich, Enterprise Holdings’ director of EV and infrastructure strategy, for an in-depth discussion on vehicle electrification. Together, they detail how the increase in EV…
Episode 8 - Building Customer Loyalty Through OEM-Certified Repairs
Art Crawford, vice president of collision centres at AutoCanada, discusses the role that OEM certification plays in proper repair, customer loyalty and shop profitability. He and Ryan also examine…
Episode 7 - Painting a New Picture: Automotive Coatings and Their Impact on Repair
Think that paint color doesn’t affect a vehicle’s performance and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)? Think again! Jeff Wildman, manager of OEM and industry relations at BASF, joins host Ryan…
Episode 6 - New Opportunities in the Automotive Aftermarket
Joe Sparacino, managing director of automotive aftermarket investment banking at Stifel, shares his perspective on the industry. From mergers and supply chain disruptions to the introduction of new…
S1E5 Episode 5 - Evolution and Growth in the Collision Industry
Ryan and Ben Clymer, Jr.—CEO of the five-location MSO, Ben Clymer’s The Body Shop—discuss today’s challenges with the efficient delivery of proper, safe repair, including the ongoing impact of supply…
Episode 4 - What Vehicle Lightweighting Means for Collision Repair
Ryan and Edwin Pope, principal analyst at IHS Markit, discuss the growing use of lightweight materials in new automobile design and construction. While these alternatives are helping to improve…
Episode 3 - The Changing World of Automotive Recycling
In this episode, Ryan welcomes Jeff Helget, vice president of operations at B&R Auto Wrecking. Together they explore how the automotive recycling industry is adapting to growing vehicle…
Episode 2 - Silver Linings: Successfully Navigating an Uncertain Future
Paul Prochilo, CEO of Canada’s Simplicity Car Care multi-shop operation and chairman of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF), joins Ryan to discuss how COVID-19 has changed his business and…
Episode 1 - Re-Imagining What’s Possible in a Pandemic
Ryan Mandell and Tony Cotto, director of auto and underwriting policy at National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC), discuss the impact of COVID-19 on automotive insurers. Learn how…
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Mitchell Collision Podcast has published 18 episodes since December 2020, covering topics in Technology.
Mitchell Collision Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes semi-annually. Average episode length is 22m.
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