Highlift Financial – Aligning Your Family and Business for Generational Wealth
As a business owner, you will find yourself in a constant hustle. Therefore, you might need to address continuous challenges and move past them to keep your business on an upward trajectory. To begin with, it is imperative that you periodically take some renewal time to regain your energy. When running a business, one of […]
Episode 50 – The Challenges of Being a Pro-Consumer Guy with Clay Hoberecht

Disputes between insurance companies and collision repair shops are not uncommon. From errors with estimates, repairing parts vs. replacing parts, to choosing the right type of replacement parts to be used. Unfortunately, a lot of shop owners think that they need to agree with whatever the insurance agents say because otherwise, they will lose […]
Assisting You with Elderly Care Decisions – With Guest Eileen Graham
Life can send several challenges to you. However, all you can do is stay proactive and have your plans ready for every possible scenario so that these obstacles don’t catch you at your weakest. One such phase is when a parent or a loved one has to be moved into assisted living. It can be […]
Episode 49 – Identifying Who You Are vs. What You Do with Mitch Russo

For collision shop owners who spend years getting too involved in running their business, there often comes a time when they find themselves having no idea which direction to take moving forward. And they realize they don’t have a clear vision of what they want their business to become in the future. It doesn’t […]
HighLift Financial’s Three-Step Review Process
Staying on the right track in terms of finances and financial goals will complement your business efforts and help you reach your long-term aim. Whether you are starting a new business or have a successful family-owned Auto Body Shop business, you cannot ignore the fuel that runs your multi-generational wealth machine. In addition, staying updated […]
Episode 48 – How to Build a Community Around Your Brand with Jeff Gargas

Many shop owners are great technicians yet most struggle with the “entrepreneurial” side of their business. Terms such as “building a brand” or “brand awareness” often sound foreign to them. So what does “branding” mean? How important is it to build a brand and a community along with it? And how will it help […]
Planning for Your Business and Family Future with Jim & Molly Creenan
When is the correct time for formulating a succession plan? It might seem like an irrelevant question, especially if business owners are in the growth stage while their children are yet to leave for college. However, it must be noted that this is one of the most crucial plans that a business owner needs to […]
Episode 47 – Valuable Insights From an Industry Disruptor – with Frank Terlep

The auto repair industry is facing several disruptive trends nowadays. With the rapid advances in automotive technology, the challenges it presents are poised to transform the industry for years to come. What must an auto repair shop owner do if they want to ensure that their business survives and thrive in the future? […]
Starting The New Year with The Right Mindset
When asked the question, “Would you want to boost your business by 25-50% this year?” Of course, every business owner will say “YES!”. However, when it comes to actual execution, they are faced with challenges and obstacles. It is integral to set goals that are realizable and are timely. Matt DiFrancesco talks about the right […]
Episode 46 – Guiding Businesses Through a Seamless Exit with Laura Gay

Business owners should be able to enjoy the full benefits of the business that they’ve built. And that includes the life that they plan to live once they decide to sell shop or exit the business. Yet, strategizing how to sell a business can be an overwhelming task. And without fully understanding what their […]