STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
The Midwest Collision Repair Trade Show pools the resources of five active Midwest state associations. Last year was a huge success and we fully expect it to be even better in 2023. One of our key areas of focus will be on the year of the technician. There will be live hands on projects and relevant training for collision repair technicians. The Midwest Collision Repair Trade Show will bring back the important and popular education series in 2023. Attention owners, managers and staff… Come work ON your business at this exclusive trade show held in the middle of the heartland.
WHY PARTICIPATE?
Other successful trade shows are far away, Vegas, New Jersey, Texas. The Midwest Collision Repair Trade Show is right here in our back yard in the easy to get to, wonderful destination of Kansas City and Overland Park. Top vendors are investing heavily to be there to answer questions and meet your needs. National iconic presenters will add wisdom and knowledge you won’t get anywhere else. Your business needs you to be here.
WORKING ON YOUR BUSINESS, NOT IN IT
The must-read book “The E-Myth” focused on the fact that most small business owners and managers work IN their businesses when then really should spend more time working ON them. Escape the walls of your business, rub elbows with your peers and learn from top vendors and presenters. Then, return home enriched to apply what you have learned in your day to day operations.
PRESENTERS
Schedule
Schedule
Education Classes
1:00 :2:00 PM
Workshop– Ladies and Gentlemen… Start Your Search Engines- Being Effective Online in 2022
Presenter- Mark Claypool, Optima Automotive
Room 1
1:00 :2:00 PM
Workshop– GAAP- Use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to set your own rates and operational requirements to get paid to fix cars properly
Presenter- Mark Olson, VecoExperts
Room 2
2:00-2:15 PM Break
Educational Classes
2:15-3: 15 PM
Workshop– Estimating 2022- Not Your Father’s Estimate
Presenters: Ron Reichen, Precision Body & Paint, Inc
Danny Grendinberg, DEG
Room 1
Workshop– Art of War: Virtual Negotiation
Presenter: Lee Rush, Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes
Room 2
3.15 – 3:30 PM Break
Education Classes
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Workshop– What Exactly is A Prevailing Rate
Presenter: Tony Adams, AMAM Business Services Consultant
Room 1
Workshop- The Future: Electric Vehicles
Presenter: Jake Rodenroth, Lucid Motors
Room 2
5:30 – 9:30 PM
Welcome Reception in Tradeshow – No Host Bar – Hors D’Oeuvres
TRADESHOW 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Education Classes
8:00 -9:00 AM
Workshop– Ladies and Gentlemen… Start Your Search Engines- Being Effective Online in 2022
Presenter: Mark Claypool, Optima Automotive
Room 1
8:00 – 9:00 PM
Workshop– How To Stay Away From A Post Inspection
Presenter: Robert Grieve, Nylund’s Collision Center
Room 2
9:00 – 9:15 AM Break
9:15 – 10:15 AM
Workshop– The Future: Electric Vehicles
Presenter: Jake Rodenroth, Lucid Motors
Room 1
9:15 – 10:15 AM
Workshop– Balls and Strikes- Do You Have the Right to Appraisal?
Are You Getting Paid For Total Losses?
Presenters: Robert McDorman, Auto Claim Specialists
Mark Olson, VecoExperts
Room 2
10:15 – 10:30 AM Break
10:30 -11:30 AM
Workshop– Are You Prepared To Manage the Changes in Technology, Repair Information Data, State and Federal Regulations?
Presenter: Pete Tagliapietra, NuGen IT
Room 1
10:30 – 11:30 AM
Workshop– Estimating 2022- Not Your Father’s Estimate
Presenters: Ron Reichen, Precision Body & Paint, Inc
Danny Grendinberg, DEG
Room 2
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM Industry Luncheon
Keynote Address: The State of the Industry with Mike Anderson, CollisionAdvice
$50.00 Cost for Luncheon
2:00 – 3:30 PM
Industry HOT Topics
Panel Discussion, On Stage in Tradeshow
Scheduled Panelists Are:
Mark Olson, VecoExperts
Ron Reichen, Precision Body & Paint, Inc
Robert Grieve, NyLund’s Collision Center
Jake Rodenroth, Lucid Motors
Casey Lund, Warrensburg Collision
Schedule Subject to Change
LOCATION
Overland Park Convention Center
6000 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66211