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Cole Strandberg

Principal

Cole Strandberg, a FOCUS Principal, joins the FOCUS team following nearly a decade of banking and operational experience in the automotive, transportation, and distribution industries.

The Benefits of Bringing More Services In-House for Auto Body Shops

August 21st, 2023

Plenty of shops are doing these things in-house. Should you?

Automotive Aftermarket 2Q 2023 Report

August 1st, 2023

There were a lot of obstacles to deal flow in the 1st half of 2023 that we only now have clarity on now that the 2nd Quarter of 2023 is over. The economy was thought to be headed into a recession led by the Fed’s efforts to tame inflation by steadily raising interest rates. And …

Automotive Aftermarket 1Q 2023 Report

May 5th, 2023

The Q1 Automotive Aftermarket report provides commentary by sector within the industry, a case study to illustrate the ROI provided a tire specialist and repair center, relevant industry articles, podcast, blogs, past transactions and current deals in the market.

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EVs: Opportunities Outweigh Challenges for Collision Repair Shops

April 24th, 2023

As the automotive industry continues to shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), collision repair businesses have a significant opportunity to stand out by investing in the training and equipment necessary to repair EVs properly.

Search Funds and the ‘Silver Tsunami’ in Collision Repair

February 27th, 2023

It’s no secret that the collision repair business—much like most other trade industries—is aging.

Collision Vision Podcast

January 30th, 2023

Listen to Cole Strandberg's weekly podcast, The Collision Vision.

Is Collision Repair the Gold Rush 2.0?

November 21st, 2022

The collision industry today can be described as a Gold Rush

Build Your Business with a Buyer in Mind

August 22nd, 2022

Most entrepreneurs start a business based on one or two of many potential reasons---it could be to exploit a unique skillset or access to talent, pursue a passion or simply meet a need otherwise not being met in the marketplace.

How to Sell Your Automotive Distribution Business—An Insider’s Perspective

July 5th, 2022

The importance of finding the right team to market your business throughout the M&A process is extremely important. In this blog Cole Strandberg discuss how selling your business can often be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so when that opportunity comes make sure it’s executed properly.