May 20 – 6:30p “Virtual Barriers” Panel Discussion, Annual Meeting
WMABA’s 2021 Annual Member meeting will be held May 20, 6:30p at Topgolf in Ashburn, VA
Come to engage in a lively panel discussion of leading area shops, who will address hurdles in insurance relationships, virtual adjusting, and other complications brought about during the pandemic.
The meeting will also include the election of our Board of Directors to new terms.
June 2 – 1p EST
Members Watercooler Chat
We will continue our discussions about current market trends or happenings, and add any new industry topics that come up in-between. Every participant can bring up their own experience or “chat” topic!
June 9, 2021 – 1p EST
Differentiating Labor Rates Based on Certification, Skillset, Tooling and Training [Mark Olson]
Mechanical, structural, aluminum or certified repairs are all different categories of Labor Rates. Understanding what goes into establishing a rate and billing based on technicians and type of repair performed are all important distinctions for proper repair documentation. Get insight and deeper knowledge into the variable rates in today’s collision repairs.
by Mark Olson
Vehicle Collision Experts
**as seen in Repairer Driven News and on Collision Hub
Mark Olson of Vehicle Collision Experts will go through his “10 steps for quality & efficiencies”, as well as walking through a self-assessment. Giving insight to liability, he will show you a Bulletproof File. Also how to improve process and culture, and the importance of OEM procedures.