THE UNICORN FIX-ALL 2000
WHY 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 […]
TIME-TESTING TASKS
HOW 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 […]
CAR CONNECTIONS
COLLISION REPAIR REACHED OUT TO STEFANO LIESSI, TRAINING AND CURRICULUM COORDINATOR COLOR COMPASS UNIVERSITY FOR INDUSTRY INSIGHT Collision Repair magazine: How have vehicle materials changed over the past ten years and how does this affect how they are repaired? Stefano Liessi: In the past ten years, we have seen a mix of materials and applications, […]
THE STRUGGLE IS REAL, BUT IT DOESN’T NEED TO BE
Supporting 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 […]
Setting Up For Skills: Skills Alberta competition seeking volunteers
Edmonton, Alberta — Stefano Liessi, Training and Curriculum Coordinator Color Compass University, has announced on LinkedIn that he is looking for volunteers to help with the Skills Alberta trades competition. The competition is set to take place May 6th to 10th at the Edmonton Expo Centre, in which approximately 700 youth from across the province […]
GOOD MONEY AFTER BAD
A 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 […]
Seen at SAAR’s Spring Conference: Sask. association covers current collision trends at annual event
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan — The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) hosted its annual spring conference at the Temple Gardens in Moose Jaw last weekend, where industry participants gathered to discuss everything from future technology to how to effectively say no in a workplace. The event kicked off on Friday, March 1 with an Advanced […]
BACK TO THE FUTURE
Two 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 […]
LOOKS GOOD FROM AFAR—BUT IT’S FAR FROM GOOD
When 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 […]
Liessi’s Lessons: SAAR and Color Compass announce upcoming repair planning and estimating session
Regina, Saskatchewan — SAAR Saskatoon and Regina have announced an upcoming skill development session to support repair planning and estimating training. In partnership with Color Compass, Stefano Liessi—Color Compass’s new training and curriculum coordinator—will offer his expertise in damage assessment following OEM repair procedures. In a LinkedIn post made by Color Compass, the company said […]