2026 Positivity Summit

Car counts are down. Margins are tight. Change is constant.

You can wait it out – or take control and come out ahead.

The 7th Annual Positivity Summit will show you how.

In one focused day, you'll hear from over 40 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.

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.

Tune in on February 6, 2026 between 9 am - 4 pm CST to see your favorite speakers!

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.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

It's time for POSITIVE evolution in motion...

EV & Alternative Fuels – The next evolution in mobility: solid-state tech, charging speed, and the shop of the future.
Self-Driving Cars – How autonomy is disrupting repair, calibration, and what it means to stay in control.
Insurance Challenges – Turning short pay and co-pay friction into trust, clarity, and smarter collaboration.
Customer Pay & Financing – Evolving how we communicate value and empower customers through flexible options.
AI in Collision Repair – From automation to elevation—discover how intelligent tools are transforming performance.
Marketing & Geofencing – Positive disruption in action: reaching the right customers through smarter digital targeting.

***from leaders who turn disruption into* *direction!***

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

MIKE 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.