For some fathers, allowing their son to take the lead role in a company they founded may be a difficult pill to swallow, but Gary Mangat says watching his 25-year-old son excel as CEO of a company he created has been a source of pride. Together, Gary and Peter Mangat have grown their collision body shop, Champion Collision Centre, from one location to now 2 locations across Manitoba. The father-son duo speaks candidly about the challenges of running a business together and offer advice for other entrepreneurial families.
 

Family dynamics mean heightened confrontation, but also greater loyalty. "There are certain liberties taken because he's my son," says Gary. Although he expects a non-family member would be more cautious about engaging in disputes with the company's founder, Gary also sees a clear benefit to having his son as the face of his company, elevated loyalty. "He's going to go the extra mile because he considers it his business, too," says Gary.

 

As a young CEO and the founder's son, Peter faces additional pressure to prove himself worthy of his role. "I don't ever want to be in my position because my dad owns the company," he says. "I want to be in my position because I'm the right person."

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They take enormous pride in doing their job right with consistent attention-to-detail, expertise, and skill. They have resided in Winnipeg for over 25 years. Champion Collision has grown substantially within the last few years with the help of Gary & Danny Mangat's Champion Towing. Our primary aim is to expand our clientele and become a pioneer in the collision industry in Manitoba, and in the future, nation-wide. Why waste your time when you can rely on the best of the best? You’ll thank us later.

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