New Book ‘Beyond the Bays’ Gives Auto Repair Shop Owners the Financial Playbook They’ve Been Missing
MOUNT AIRY, Md. — Many auto repair shop owners across the country face the same issues: packed bays but shrinking profit, complex financial decisions, ...
Understanding the Real ROI of Your Advertising: Why CAC and LTV Matter More Than “Percent of Sales”
If you’ve been following along with the last couple of episodes, you already know I’ve been on a bit of a mission to break ...
Why You Don’t Have to Choose Between Profit and Free Time
You ever notice how, in business, there’s this unspoken rule that if you want to make more money, you’ve got to give up your ...
News Release: Paar Melis Launches a New Website Experience for Auto Repair Shop Owners
Mount Airy, October 11, 2025 – We’re excited to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website — built with auto repair shop owners ...
Why Your Parts Might Be Costing You More Than You Think
Ever feel like you’re paying more for parts than you should be—but can’t quite put your finger on why? Maybe you’ve been charged for ...
Rethinking Write-Offs: What Business Owners Should Know
As an accountant, I am often asked by my clients for recommendations on equipment purchases and capital improvements to offset tax liabilities. The situations ...
Profit Doesn’t Equal Cash: Why Shops Go Broke While Making Money
By Hunt Demarest, CPA – Business by the Numbers Podcast One of the most confusing (and frustrating) things I hear from shop owners is ...
Why Private Equity is Buying Up Auto Repair Shops (and What It Means for You)
By Hunt Demarest, CPA, Host of Business by the Numbers Podcast If you’ve been in this industry for a while, you’ve probably heard the ...
News Release: Paar Melis Report Reveals Key Trends Shaping the Future of Auto Repair Shops
Mount Airy, MD – June 25, 2025 – A new industry report from Paar, Melis & Associates (PMA) reveals that even in a challenging ...