In this episode of Driven to Repair, John Webb sits down with Jason Stahl from Body Shop Business and Babcox Media for a conversation about the evolution of automotive media and the changing collision repair industry.

Jason Stahl has 32 years of experience as an editor, 25 of which is in B2B media, and has served as editor of BodyShop Business for the past 20 years. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Jason earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from John Carroll University and began his journalism career at a weekly newspaper, where he did everything from delivering newspapers to selling advertising space to writing articles.



In this conversation, Jason shares his journey from writing and journalism to becoming one of the most recognized voices in collision repair media

He also talks about how media has shifted from print magazines and newsletters to podcasts, video, social media, SEO, and digital content.

The conversation also dives into some of the biggest issues body shops are facing today, including ADAS, calibrations, insurer pushback, rising costs, AI, after-hours opportunities, and the need for shops to keep adapting.

If you work in collision repair, automotive media, shop operations, or the broader aftermarket, this episode offers a valuable look at where the industry has been, where it is now, and where it may be heading next.

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