Oct 21, 2025
In this episode, Sam Street talks with Hiliary Bradbury from Australian Collision Industry Alliance (ACIA), Dan Maher from L&M Smash Repairs and Ann McClure from McClure Refinishing about ACIA's successes and challenges.
We begin our discussion by getting an overview of ACIA. Why it was founded, the work it has...
Aug 24, 2025
In this episode, Sam Street talks with Ray McMartin from Sydney Automotive Paint & Equipment (SAPE) about the changes in the industry that he has both seen and driven. Ray bought SAPE back in 1976 and over the years has sourced and bought game changing equipment for the repair community.
We begin our discussion by...
Jul 15, 2025
In this episode, Sam Street talks with Susann Kluge, Vice President Business Management Automotive Refinish Coatings Solution Asia Pacific at BASF, about their Glasurit line how the company supports its customers to become more efficient, profitable and importantly to develop sustainable practices.
We kick off our...
Jun 3, 2025
This episode features a panel discussion that seeks to explain the important topics to consider when it's time to repair your car. For the panel, Sam Street and Grant McHerron are joined by Tracey Richards, Business Manager at Geoff Richards Panel Beating, Glenn O'Donnell, General Manager at North Shore BMW Bodyshop,...
May 28, 2025
In this episode, Sam Street talks with
Steve Leal, President & CEO of Fix Network,
to discuss the network’s presence and growth in the Australian
market.
We begin our discussion by comparing
similarities between Australia and Canada,
followed by a review of the network's efforts to develop a
sustainable...