WEBINAR: Ask Me Anything: The State of the Industry and Private Equity’s Impact -Featuring Cecil Bullard & Michael Smith

The independent automotive repair industry is going through major changes. Rising consolidation, shifting consumer behavior, and the rapid expansion of private equity are creating new challenges and new opportunities for shop owners. This live Ask Me Anything session is your chance to get clear, practical answers on what it all means for your business right now. Led by Michael H. Smith, Chief Strategy Officer at The Institute, this discussion pulls directly from his decades of experience in mergers and acquisitions, shop valuation, exit and succession planning, and helping top-performing shops scale. Michael has guided shop owners through multi-million-dollar exits, advised private equity groups, and spent years forecasting industry trends that directly impact profitability and long-term strategy. What You’ll Learn: - How industry consolidation is shaping competition - What private equity’s rapid growth means for your shop’s value - How top shops are positioning themselves to stay ahead - What you should be doing now to strengthen your future options - Open Q&A focused on real shop-owner concerns If you want to understand where the industry is heading and how to make the smartest decisions for your shop’s future, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.