Repair & Maintenance Services
Oil Changes, tune-ups, brakes, inspections, and any other service your shop offers or is thinking of offering. Menu pricing, seasonal specials, maintenance services and other services.
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By carmcapriotto · Posted
Thanks to our Partners, NAPA TRACS, and Today's Class Join Carm Capriotto and a panel of experts—Joe Marconi, Dan Buss, and Nick Salas—as they delve into the intricacies of selling your automotive repair business. This insightful episode covers everything from preparing your business for sale and understanding valuations to structuring deals and ensuring clean financials. Learn from seasoned shop owners about succession planning, transparent communication with employees, and navigating the emotional and professional challenges of ownership transitions. Whether it's asset vs. stock sales, working with valuation experts, or addressing staff concerns, this discussion equips you with the knowledge to maximize your business's value and ensure a smooth sale. Joe Marconi, Executive Council Member, Elite Worldwide. Auto Shop Owner. Joe’s Episodes HERE. Dan Buss, Elite Worldwide. Nick Sallas, Sallas Auto Repair, Kansas City Show Notes Watch Full Video Episode Importance of Transparency (00:02:18) Joe Marconi on Readiness (00:03:13) Succession Planning (00:05:16) Successor Challenges (00:06:40) Selling Experience (00:08:11) Valuation Discussion (00:09:51) Multiple Valuation Explanation (00:10:37) Advice on Business Preparation (00:12:18) Challenges of Selling a Business (00:13:23) Cultural Implications of Cash Transactions (00:14:43) Building Generational Wealth (00:16:25) Understanding Succession Planning (00:17:03) Emergency Plans in Business (00:20:37) Importance of Professional Advisors (00:22:34) Emotional Impact of Selling a Business (00:28:43) Contracts for Key Employees (00:32:05) Transparency in Hiring (00:33:07) Interview Questions for Potential Hires (00:34:15) Structuring Business Sales (00:35:38) Maintaining a Business Plan (00:37:12) Dealing with Tire Kickers (00:38:04) Evaluating Business Offers (00:39:19) Importance of Clean Financials (00:40:22) Value of Independence in Business (00:41:21) Goals for Business Sellability (00:42:32) Preparation for Selling (00:43:08) Maximizing Business Value (00:43:54) Purpose and Succession Planning (00:45:26) Thanks to our Partner, NAPA TRACS NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Thanks to our Partner, Today's Class Optimize training with Today's Class: In just 5 minutes daily, boost knowledge retention and improve team performance. Find Today's Class on the web at https://www.todaysclass.com/ Connect with the Podcast: -The Aftermarket Radio Network: https://aftermarketradionetwork.com -Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/ -Join Our Private Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976 -Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club: https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmasters -Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/carmcapriotto -Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmcapriotto/ -Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remarkableresultsradiopodcast/ -Follow on X: https://twitter.com/RResultsBiz -Visit the Website: https://remarkableresults.biz/ -Join our Insider List: https://remarkableresults.biz/insider -All books mentioned on our podcasts: https://remarkableresults.biz/books -Our Classroom page for personal or team learning: https://remarkableresults.biz/classroom -Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm -Special episode collections: https://remarkableresults.biz/collections The Aftermarket Radio Network: https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/ Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/ Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life. https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/ Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/ The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/ The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/ Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size. https://craigoneill.captivate.fm/ Click to go to the Podcast on Remarkable Results Radio -
By Transmission Repair · Posted
The problem you guys are experiencing sounds eerily similar to the Right to Repair legislation for the automotive industry we have in our country. (R2R) I've yet to see this issue pop up in any published article. I don't even know if the European Union deals with this issue. Read this article and see if it doesn't sound the same as what the American farmers are dealing with... -
By Transmission Repair · Posted
Had our industry not had representative lobbyists in D.C., the same thing that happened to the American farmer would have happened to us. Read what happened to the American farmers here: -
By marxautocenter · Posted
Hi Dufresnes, I don't have an answer, but I wanted to let you know we are experiencing the same issues with AllData not having any information on the Mercedes-Benz vehicles we service. Our scanners aren't much help either, and we also use Autel and a Snap-on Zeus. -
By Joe Marconi · Posted
Thanks for the info. I think in your business model, this is a sound strategy! -
By Joe Marconi · Posted
Let me first say that I hate discounts! The more you understand your numbers, the more you will hate it too. My opinion. BUT, I also know the reality of offering discounts to certain people. Do you offer discounts to employee family members and/or a friend discount? -
By carmcapriotto · Posted
Thanks to our partners, NAPA TRACS and Promotive Managing your cash flow can feel overwhelming, but the Profit First system offers a fresh approach to organizing your finances. In this episode of Business by the Numbers, Hunt Demarest, CPA, dives into the pros, cons, and practical applications of Profit First for auto repair shops. Whether you’re new to the system or looking to refine your cash management strategy, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Key Takeaways: What is Profit First? Learn the basic framework of allocating revenue into multiple bank accounts to better manage cash flow. Benefits of Profit First: Understand how it can help you get a clear picture of your cash flow and improve financial decision-making. Challenges to Watch For: Discover why overcomplicating allocations or starting with too many accounts can hinder success. Practical Implementation: Hunt shares a simple three-account system tailored to auto repair --shops for effective cash management. Expert Tips: Adapt the system to your business size and goals, and avoid common pitfalls that lead to failure. Thanks to our partner, NAPA TRACS Did you know that NAPA TRACS has onsite training plus six days a week support? It all starts when a local representative meets with you to learn about your business and how you run it. After all, it's your shop, so it's your choice. Let us prove to you that Tracs is the single best shop management system in the business. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at NAPATRACS.com Thanks to our partner, Promotive It’s time to hire a superstar for your business; what a grind you have in front of you. Introducing Promotive, a full-service staffing solution for your shop. Promotive has over 40 years of recruiting and automotive experience. If you need qualified technicians and service advisors and want to offload the heavy lifting, visit www.gopromotive.com. Paar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive Repair Visit us Online: www.paarmelis.com Email Hunt: [email protected] Download a Copy of My Books Here: Wrenches to Write-Offs Your Perfect Shop The Aftermarket Radio Network: https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/ Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto https://remarkableresults.biz/ Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/ Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/ The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/ The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/ Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill https://craigoneill.captivate.fm/ Click to go to the Podcast on Remarkable Results Radio -
By Transmission Repair · Posted
Before I sold our shop and retired in 2015, I handled ALL of our marketing efforts, which were primarily Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising. By a huge margin, Google outperformed Bing. To make a long story short, Google PPC was the only kind of advertising we did. Google PPC advertising wasn't cheap, at about $50K per year. However, it generated an additional $500K in revenue. It cost us about $12/click, and to get an appointment, and we averaged about 3 clicks. Essentially, new customers cost us about $36/ea. Google PPC advertising has changed greatly since then. I tried to help a shop I used to work for and was blown away at how much had changed. It effectively rendered everything I knew and had learned rather useless. What I learned is that it is a field of business that you have constant contact with, and you learn to stay good at it. Like everything else in technology, Google PPC advertising changes often. Overall, it cost us about 10% of the new business revenue that PPC advertising was generating. Not a bad deal, in my view.
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