by ARA | Jan 1, 2023 | Industry
By Ron Sturgeon By making it a process, I reduced what could have been a 15- to 30-minute task to 30 seconds. Business is complicated today and it’s certainly not for the faint hearted. Many of my friends say that the reason that I was successful is because I was...
by ARA | Jan 1, 2023 | Workforce
Be authentic, discover your “why” and set clear goals. By Stacey Phillips If you don’t know your employees and their career aspirations, how can you possibly help them accomplish those personal goals? Most business owners would agree that excellent leadership is...
by ARA | Jan 1, 2023 | Industry
By Jim Henry Unless there’s an unexpectedly severe recession, analysts predict 2023 should be a less extreme version of 2022 for auto sales. Less extreme, in the sense that new vehicles should be a little more plentiful in 2023, as automakers get better access to...
by ARA | Jan 1, 2023 | Industry
By Sandy Blalock • ARA Executive Director We have the privilege to represent our auto recycling industry at many related industry events every year. I am just returning from the Collision Industry Conference (CIC), an event that was the brainchild of a few very...
by ARA | Jan 1, 2023 | Industry
By Shan Lathem • ARA President Awareness — it's a real thing that takes time, energy, and money. Every three years, the ARA hosts a Strategic Planning Meeting to identify goals, review progress and chart a path for the Association to continue to move forward. This...