Tim Benson, Managing Director at multi-award-winning Oldfields Garage, will bring his expertise to The Blend 2025 on Saturday 18 October in Birmingham with a practical and inspiring presentation: “How to Put Yourself in the Frame: Seven Steps to Make Your Garage Award-Ready.”
Drawing on years of experience running a family-owned business that has secured seven national awards since 2023 and two local awards in the past year, Tim will offer actionable strategies for garages looking to enhance their reputation, benchmark against the best, and position themselves for business success.
Delegates will leave with insights they can implement immediately, covering everything from operational improvements and team engagement to marketing and long-term business planning.
“Entering awards isn’t about luck. It’s about preparing your business, recognising your strengths, and making sure they’re visible,” said Tim. “My goal is to show that while you can’t guarantee a win, everyone can put themselves in the frame for success and benefit from engaging in the process.”
In a special offering, Tim will award one lucky delegate who attends his session a full day of personalised garage consultancy, providing a fresh perspective and tailored advice to help them put their business in the frame for success.
Tim will also join Elen Plumer of Ben Charity, Mike Shaikly from Shaikly Motor Company, Andy Wells of Auto Works HQ, and Dawn Metcalfe of Garage Hive for a panel discussion titled “Not Another Wellbeing Talk – No Fluff, Just Solutions.” The session promises practical, real-world approaches to improving staff wellbeing while delivering measurable benefits for business performance, recruitment, and retention.
Registration for The Blend 2025 opens at 8:30am, with a full day of presentations, panels, and interactive sessions starting at 9:10am and running through to 5:30pm.
The day concludes with an evening dinner at 6:45pm, featuring The Blend Awards.
The full agenda for The Blend 2025, including speakers and session details, is available online by clicking here.