SEMA Takeaways for Independent Collision Shops with Adan Ibarra & John Melendez

11/11/2025 41 min
SEMA Takeaways for Independent Collision Shops with Adan Ibarra & John Melendez

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Episode Synopsis

Today we're recording a special "post‑SEMA" edition: two independent shop owners who attended the show, digested the trends, and are ready to act. Joining us for this episode: John Melendez, owner of JDM Collision in Illinois, and Adan Ibarra, owner of Leading Edge Collision in Houston. They're going to give us their fresh take on what they saw at SEMA, how they're thinking about applying it, and what independent shop operators need to watch for as we move into the next chapter of the industry. Connect with Adan: Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adan-ibarra-801aa4270/ Website: https://www.leadingedgecollision.com/ Connect with John: Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-melendez-576b59294/ Website: https://www.jdmcollision.com/ 

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