Stefano LiessiMore from Stefano LiessiHomeTHE UNICORN FIX-ALL 2000Color Compass CorporationWHY SMART INVESTMENTS IN TECH AND MAINTENANCE OUTSHINE THE SEMA SPECTACLE Column by STEFANO LIESSI When you want to consider your return on investment (ROI)—and what better way to invest than buying the latest and greatest ‘Unicorn Fix-All 2000’?! It’s the answer to all of your problems. Of course, you want to make sure you […]October 16, 2024HomeTIME-TESTING TASKSColor Compass CorporationHOW TAKING THE TIME TO DEVELOP YOUR CRAFT WILL HELP YOU SPEED AHEAD OF THE GAME Column by STEFANO LIESSI Phrases like “The ten things you need to know,” “This is taking the internet by storm,” “The four top things that will change your life,” etcetera, are all too common. They reflect on our culture […]August 12, 2024HomeTHE STRUGGLE IS REAL, BUT IT DOESN’T NEED TO BECanadian Collision SpecialistSupporting future repairers is an industry-wide effort Column by STEFANO LIESSI I have been affiliated with the Skills Alberta competition for eight years now—ten if you include the years of having students participate. This year was different for me, an awakening in ways you could say about the need for continued industry support. For those […]June 19, 2024HomeGOOD MONEY AFTER BADColor Compass CorporationA whole lot more of less, is a whole lot of less Column by STEFANO LIESSI Are you feeling a wee bit stunted in your growth? Interestingly, from recent inquiries, I have been told on multiple occasions that shops are booking weeks and even months out. This information tells me—a neighbourhood leader in analytics—that growth […]April 11, 2024HomeBACK TO THE FUTURECanadian Collision SpecialistTwo steps forward and one step back Column by STEFANO LIESSI In 1899 there were three types of vehicles available to the public: steam, petrol and electric. Yes, you read that correctly; electric, back in 1899. Given the challenges with carrying water for steam and the wait time for the system to heat up—not to […]February 15, 2024HomeLOOKS GOOD FROM AFAR—BUT IT’S FAR FROM GOODCanadian Collision SpecialistWhen it comes to collision centres, don’t let looks be deceiving Column by STEFANO LIESSI Looks aren’t everything, but appearances are a vital part of your statement as a business. When we enter a dining facility, we don’t want to see cluttered tables with evidence of the prior patrons. I’m not interested in seeing what […]December 15, 2023HomeEV STANDS FOR EDUCATION IS VALUABLECanadian Collision SpecialistAddressing the facts of EV adoption Column by STEFANO LIESSI Many variables factor into the fruition of the mass EV assumption of the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine). World factors include bureaucratic political agendas, infrastructure, raw material acquisition, verified testing, and range anxiety. Other alternatives are being researched, such as hydrogen and advanced ICE applications, maybe […]October 6, 2023HomeFROM THE BOTTOM UPCanadian Collision SpecialistWe all start from somewhere Column by STEFANO LIESSI Tech shortage! Tech shortage! Tech shortage! Good grief—enough already. This statement is not news; you have been warned countless times about industry attrition. Let us first clarify that there is no tech shortage; that is just an easy excuse and ‘buzz’ phrase used to sensationalize and […]August 1, 2023HomeSAY WHAAAA?Canadian Collision SpecialistLet’s debunk some common collision repair arguments Column by STEFANO LIESSI I engage with many technicians and managers in our shops across the country—not to mention, I also troll the odd forum and read the comments. In doing so, I have encountered some of the most outlandish, unsubstantiated, ridiculous remarks by various industry representatives. Some […]June 3, 2023HomeTHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE COST OF DOING BUSINESSCanadian Collision SpecialistNice try—no, it’s not Column by STEFANO LIESSI As we look, this month, at finances, I will keep this article a bit shorter as I don’t want to repeat the same points I have in the last piece I wrote, and at a recent conference I spoke at. To this point, I will only reiterate […]April 5, 2023Previous PagePage 2 of 3Next Page
