96. Building the Future: Talent, Technology, and Training in the Automotive Industry with Diane Benting

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Finding skilled talent in the collision repair industry has become increasingly difficult due to a shortage of experienced technicians and a lack of new entrants into the field.

As the industry evolves with advancements in technology and repair techniques, shops struggle to attract candidates who possess both the technical skills and adaptability needed for modern repairs.

Join Matt DiFrancesco and Diane Benting, President at BodyShopJobs, as they discuss the challenges and solutions for the collision repair industry, particularly in finding and retaining talent.

Matt and Diane also talk about:

(01:55) How BodyShopJobs started

(02:53) The biggest mistake shop owners make when acquiring talent

(04:51) The mindset shift that needs to happen in the industry

(06:49) Why shop owners should look to the untapped talent of women in the industry

(10:17) Hiring for culture over skillset in collision repair

(14:16) The value of continuous training

(16:53) What shop owners can do to empower the next generation of talents

Connect With Diane Benting

Website: https://bodyshopjobs.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmbenting/

Connect With Matt DiFrancesco:

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LinkedIn: Matt DiFrancesco

LinkedIn: High Lift Financial

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Youtube: @highliftfinancial

About the guest:

Diane Benting is the president and founder of BodyShopJobs, a dedicated job board for the collision repair industry.

With 16 years of experience in the industry, Diane has deep knowledge of the sector, having worked in various marketing roles at a prominent regional paint jobber before launching her own venture.

She is highly involved in the collision repair community, leveraging her extensive industry expertise to connect businesses with qualified talent.

Disclaimer:

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