Car counts are down. Margins are tight. Change is constant.
You can wait it out – or take control and come out ahead.
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The 7th Annual Positivity Summit will show you how.
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In one focused day, you'll hear from over 50 shop owners, experts, and industry leaders who are already turning today's challenges into real growth. Walk away with strategies you can apply Monday morning, to improve your systems, your profits, and your control of the business.Â
- Stay ahead of what’s happening in our industry. Not rumors. Not noise. Real insights on what’s changing right now and what you need to be paying attention to.
- Learn what’s working (and not working) for shops around the world. We’ll cut through the fluff and show you what top operators are actually doing to win – and the mistakes others are making that you can avoid.
- Gain clarity on where industry leaders see the next 12 months going. Uncertainty isn’t going away. But clarity creates confidence. You’ll hear directly from leaders shaping the future of our industry.
The Positivity Summit is not another online meeting. It’s a full day of real strategies, proven solutions, and expert insight from the people driving change across our industry in...
- Getting more cars into the shop
- Leveraging AI technology for growth
- Building equity in your business
- Navigating increasing customer pay & financing
- Advancing technology in EV's and more
- and much more!
Change is inevitable; progress is a choice. The shops that adapt, evolve, and intentionally use disruption will be the ones still standing tomorrow.
3 Keynotes You Don't Want to Miss!
Bo Eason – There’s No Plan B for Your A-Game. Former NFL player and bestselling author, Bo will show you what it takes to commit fully – and win – when everyone else is playing it safe.
Mike Anderson – Turning Knowledge into Power. Founder of Collision Advice. Mike brings practical, data-backed insights that every shop owner can use to improve performance and profitability immediately.
Mike Jones – Lead from Within. Leadership trainer and President of Discover Leadership Training, Mike helps teams get results by improving how they communicate, decide, and execute.
The replay is in the process of being segmented by speaker. Stay tuned for the announcement when it's ready!
From a Moment of Challenge to a Movement of Progress
The Positivity Summit began in 2020 when Dave Luehr and Ryan Taylor set out to bring fresh ideas and direction to a struggling industry. What started as a small online event has grown into the collision industry’s largest free virtual gathering – with thousands of participants over the past six years.
This year, it’s your turn to join the movement, learn from the best, and help drive the industry forward.
Each year the Positivity Summit brings together forward-thinking leaders who aren’t waiting for change – they’re shaping it. From emerging technology to smarter business models, our speaker lineup dives into the forces redefining collision repair and what it takes to stay profitable, relevant, and in control as the industry evolves.
*speaking times are subject to change, but we'll keep this as updated as possible.
Morning Sessions:Â
- KEYNOTE SPEAKER Mike Jones, Discover Leadership
- Jeff Peevy, I-CAR
- Shops & Insurance Working Together: Chelsea Stebner from Parr Auto Body, Ryan Smith from SGI, and Tom Bissonnette from SAAR
- Jon Parker, Systems Engineer
- Customer Pay & Financing PANEL: Andy Tylka from TAG Auto Group, Kyle Bradshaw from K&M Collision, and Paul Sgro from Lees Garage
- Steve Olson, Louisville Collision Center
- Shane Hollas, Black Wolf Technology
- Nick Schoolcraft and Tina Biancalana, Phoenix Solutions Group
- Marketing PANEL:Â Daniel Burkholder from BodyShop Marketing, Elizabeth Presher from BodyShop Booster, Micki Woods from Micki Woods Marketing
- Katie & Tyler Smith, Rick's Paint & Body
- Andrew Marsh, Industry Expert
- KEYNOTE SPEAKER Bo Eason, Author & Leadership Coach
- Kyle Al-Rifai, Swift Collision
Afternoon Sessions:Â
- Venkat Sathyamurthy, Tractable
- Jesse Parks, Freeman Collision
- AI PANEL: Bill Brower from Solera|Audatex, Jimmy Spears from Tractable, Raj Pofale from Claim Genius
- John Picciano and Ghaliya Ibrahim, Flower Hill Auto Body
- Greg Lobsiger, Loren's Body Shop
- Dan Rawlyk, ADI Auto Damage Inspection
- Building Equity in Your Business PANEL: Bill Park from Crunchit Financial Services, Laura Gay from Consolidation Coach, and Mark Utzig from Profit Builders Plus
- Ruben De Loera and Ryan Collins, Toyota
- Sean Preston, Coverall Law
- KEYNOTE SPEAKER Mike Anderson, Collision Advice
- Josh Piccione, Tom Wood Collision
- Aaron Schulenburg, SCRS
- Beau Taylor from Canary Calls and Chase Maxwell from BodyShop Booster
- EV PANEL: Adam Thurman from EV Bodyshops, Casey Hamilton from Rivian, and Dirk Fuchs from Energy Security Agency
- Jill Tuggle, Auto Body Association of Texas (ABAT)
- Francesco Criscione, Dynamic Autobody
featuring special guest
BO EASON
Bo Eason is a former NFL player turned bestselling author, playwright, and leadership coach who helps people become the best in the world at what they do. In There’s No Plan B for Your A-Game, he shares his proven blueprint for achieving greatness through total commitment and courageous storytelling. His message is simple but powerful—excellence begins when Plan B no longer exists.
featuring special guest
MIKEÂ ANDERSON
Mike Anderson is a former multi-shop collision repair owner and nationally recognized industry authority. As an ASE Master–certified professional and Accredited Master Automotive Manager, he works directly with OEMs, technicians, and shop owners worldwide to elevate performance, profitability, and compliance. Through Collision Advice, Mike leads elite OEM-certified shop groups, delivers factory training, and shares data-driven insights shaping the future of the collision repair industry—all with practical expertise, credibility, and humor.
featuring special guest
MIKE JONES
Mike Jones is a former U.S. Coast Guard serviceman and Houston Police pilot turned leadership expert, bestselling author, and Master Trainer. As President of Discover Leadership Training, he’s spent over 30 years helping millions create better versions of themselves and their teams. His message is simple yet profound—real growth begins when you choose to lead from within.
