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Welcome to The Money Shift Podcast for Auto Shop Owners

The Money Shift Podcast explores the decisions that make good auto repair shops even better. From tax planning and parts pricing to profit margins and growth strategy, this is real financial talk for shop owners and managers from experts who know the industry inside and out.

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Are You Actually Ready to Open a Second Shop?

Thinking about expanding your auto repair shop to a second location? Before you sign a lease or make an offer, take a step back. In this episode, Eric Joern and Jack Paeglow from Kaizen CPAs...

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Does the Montana Tax Scheme Actually Work?

This episode of The Money Shift Podcast breaks down a trending tax tactic that’s catching attention in the auto repair world: registering vehicles in Montana to skip sales tax. Hosts Eric Joern...

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How To Get Accurate, Fast Auto Repair Financials Every Time

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Avoid THESE Basis Tax Traps in Your Shop

Most shop owners have no idea how “basis” can come back to bite them. Take out too much, buy the wrong way, or expand with debt, and you could be stuck with suspended losses or surprise tax...

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How to Maximize Your Shop's Value Now

Thinking about selling your shop or just growing its value? Your shop is worth more than its tools and lifts. In this first episode of The Money Shift Podcast, we break down what buyers really...

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