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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.

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.