Ride In Style Podcast: Episode 42 with Jessica Crossman
In this exciting episode of the Ride In Style Podcast, Jessica Crossman shares her journey from finance manager at Cadillac dealerships to a key player in the automotive aftermarket at Boston Truck and Van. Discover how she navigated industry changes, the importance of relationships in business, and her vision for the future of SEMA Pro. With insights on commercial upfits and the evolving landscape of restyling, Jessica’s passion and expertise shine through. Don’t miss her thoughts on empowering the next generation and the exciting projects happening at Boston Truck and Van! Tune in for an inspiring conversation!
Ride in Style Podcast: Episode 41 with Denise Waddingham
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgz8hTars3Y Ride-in-Style Podcast: Episode 40 Dino Perfetti SEMA PCC Interview 00:00 Betting on Yourself 00:52 Podcast Welcome and Guest Intro 01:45 Denise Origins at DZ 05:15 SEMA Show Volunteering to Staff 08:01 Credentials and Career Growth 09:31 What a Council Director Does 12:00 Herding Volunteers and Politics 15:05 Learning to Say No 17:14 Select Committee […]
Why Your Restyling Shop Isn’t Getting Enough Calls from Google And How to Fix It
Why Your Restyling Shop Isn’t Getting Enough Calls from Google And How to Fix It You’re good at what you do. You install lift kits, leather interiors, bedliners, PPF, tint, audio systems, and you do it right. Your customers are happy. Your craftsmanship speaks for itself. So why aren’t you getting more calls? Why does […]
Digital Marketing Plan for Aftermarket Restylers
Why Your Restyling Shop Isn’t Getting Enough Calls from Google And How to Fix It How to Set Smarter Goals, Fix Your Funnel, and Grow Revenue This Year If you’re an aftermarket restyler, installer, or accessory shop owner, you already know this: Dealerships are unpredictable. Retail customers don’t always know you exist. Commercial fleet feels […]
The Complete Restyler CRM Buyer’s Guide (2026 Edition)
If you run an auto restyling shop in 2026, you already know something most marketers don’t: The installs aren’t the hardest part. It’s everything around the installs. Following up with leads.Sending quotes.Tracking vehicle details.Scheduling bays.Collecting deposits.Getting reviews.Making sure a “Let me think about it” doesn’t turn into a lost job. That’s where a Restyler CRM […]
The Ultimate Google My Business Optimization Guide for Restylers
If you own a wrap shop, tint shop, detailing studio, PPF installation business, or accessories shop, you already know the work matters. But here’s the part many restylers learn the hard way: You’re not just competing on quality — you’re competing on visibility. When someone searches “window tint near me,” “car wrap shop in [city],” […]
How to Use Content Marketing to Win More Local Restyling Customers
For years, content marketing was treated as optional in automotive restyling. Something nice to have if there was extra time. A blog post here. A social post there. Maybe a video if someone remembered to hit record. That era is over. In today’s aftermarket landscape, content marketing is no longer a branding exercise—it’s a local […]
Local SEO In 2026 Isn’t About Rankings—It’s About Market Control For Auto Restylers
For years, automotive restylers treated SEO as a technical task. Keywords. Blogs. Metadata. Maybe a few backlinks if time allowed. That mindset is now obsolete. In 2026, local SEO is no longer a marketing channel—it’s a competitive moat. For wrap, tint, and PPF shops, visibility in local search determines who gets discovered, who gets trusted, […]
How to Eliminate Missed Leads With SMS + CRM Workflows
The Hidden Revenue Leak Most Restylers Ignore If you’re running a wrap, tint, or PPF shop, chances are you’re already generating leads. The problem isn’t demand—it’s response time. Missed calls during installs. Web forms checked hours later. Instagram messages buried under notifications. These small delays create a massive revenue leak, especially for small and growing […]
The 7 Automations Every Wrap, Tint & PPF Shop Needs in 2026
Why Automation Is No Longer Optional for Automotive Restylers In today’s competitive automotive customization market, shops that rely solely on manual processes risk losing leads, slowing response times, and missing revenue opportunities. As the global automotive wrap films market continues to expand—projected to grow from USD 3.54 billion in 2024 to over USD 15 billion […]