What Does Losing a Good Technician Really Cost Your Shop?
Finding a good technician is hard. Losing one can be even harder, especially when you start looking at what that empty bay is actually costing your...
Why More Revenue Doesn't Always Mean More Profit for Auto Repair Shops
More cars. Higher repair orders. More revenue. That's usually where the conversation starts when a shop owner tells me they need to make more money....
Buying an Auto Repair Shop? Look Beyond the Asking Price
You've found an auto repair shop for sale. The location is good, the equipment looks decent and the owner is ready to retire. Maybe you've worked...
Your Auto Repair Shop Is Always for Sale. Are You Building It That Way?
Most shop owners aren’t thinking about selling their business when they’re in the middle of running it. There are employees to manage, cars to get...
Want to Buy an Auto Repair Shop? Start With Your Money
A lot of technicians, service advisors and managers want to own a shop someday. The problem is that “someday” isn’t a plan. Buying an auto repair...
How to Know When Something Is Wrong With Your Shop’s Financials
“If something was wrong, my accountant would tell me.” That sounds reasonable. It can also be a dangerous assumption. Lucas Underwood shared those...
What is Under the Hood CPA?
Most shop owners don’t have a profit problem. They have a clarity problem. Under the Hood CPA breaks down the numbers, decisions, and strategies that...