Week of August 28, 2026
Real World Phishing Email and How to Identify and Report
By Spenser Lowery
A Colors on Parade Franchise owner recently reported a real example of a phishing email he received and forwarded us the suspect email. This is a great example of what is showing up in everyone's email in different variations. We work hard to protect our email integrity, so I want to encourage people to report these types of messages and we've included some tips to help identify them in the short article linked below.
If you get a suspect email, of course don't click on that link! But if its from a trusted source like this, go ahead and click the link below!!!
Updated List of Training Topics for next National Convention
Thanks to everyone that joined us this week for the August Franchisee meeting. We added some more topics and objectives for the National Convention planning. Our updated list of Training topics and Vendor/guest speaker/demos looks like this (latest additions highlighted):
Agenda Topics under Consideration:
Who/what do you want to see at our next National Convention in Myrtle Beach?
Vendor Booths/ Outside Speakers
SW
Apollo
Mirka
3M
Milwaukee
Body Shop Booster - Ryan
NADA Rep (or possibly Dealer Group Exec) to share insight on Dealership Industry Trends, challenges, changes, etc...
KECO - Gluepull Training, Tools
PDR Training - Jesse Hawes
HBC - Wheel Reconditioning Equipment
Tax Planning Professional
PDR Finesse Tools
Expert Training Classes - Tech
Fiberglass Repair
UV Clear TU and Small Parts
Blending difficult colors/locations
Blending Pastel solid colors with BC8 - Doug Fodrie
Refinishing Horizontal surfaces - Hoods, roofs, etc...
ADAS Sensor - Pre/Post Scan, Repair Guidelines...
Wheel Refinish - Mobile
Wheel Reconditioning - Fixed Site/Equipment
Glue Pull Certification - KECO
Advanced Glue Pull - Big Stuff
Spectrophotometer Class - Online, Offline color lookup
Advanced Technician Certification
PDR Advanced Training
Textured Plastic
Scratch Repair
Expert Training Classes - Non Tech
Selling the Service Drive Class
Basic Sales Training -
Retail Sales & Customer Support
BodyShop Booster Master Class / One on One sessions - Jarred Hamilton
Body Shop Booster - Getting Started Class - Kimberly Carinio
Fun team-based events/contests under consideration:
ID the missing toners from two spray-out panels
"Team" Masking race (two people, one hand for each person).
"Team" Spray Gun Assembly Race (same)
"Team" Bumper Toss
Bumper Refinish Team Race
Contests leading up to Convention:
Worst repairs seen in the wild
Biggest repairs completed by a COP Tech
Best solutions to common "problems in the field"
2027 National Convention Draft Schedule
April 21 - Wednesday. Area Rep Meeting (Starting at Noon or 1:00PM)
April 21 - Wednesday Evening. Welcome Reception
April 22 - Thursday. Training Day
April 23 - Friday. Convention/More Training
April 24 - Saturday. Convention/Even More Training
April 24 - Saturday Evening. Closing Party with live COP Band Entertainment
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