Business By The Numbers podcast

Business By The Numbers

Hunt Demarest, CPA has consistently provided his financial business acumen to help move the industry toward greater heights of success and profitability. Hunt was recently referred to as a "terrific advocate of the aftermarket." He is the author of the book, Your Perfect Shop: How to Start, Run & Sell a Profitable Shop. In this book, he compiled some of the best practices for auto repair shop owners, whether they are just starting or have been in the business for years. Hunt's podcast will provide a core understanding of the financial aspects of running an auto repair shop.

Hunt Demarest, CPA has consistently provided his financial business acumen to help move the industry toward greater heights of success and profitability. Hunt was recently referred to as a "terrific advocate of the aftermarket." He is the author of the book, Your Perfect Shop: How to Start, Run & Sell a Profitable Shop. In this book, he compiled some of the best practices for auto repair shop owners, whether they are just starting or have been in the business for years. Hunt's podcast will provide a core understanding of the financial aspects of running an auto repair shop.

 

#209

The Road to 200 - How to Make your Sales, Gross Profit and Profit 200% of Current Levels [E200]

Thanks to our partners Promotive and Wicked File Thanks to our partner Promotive It’s time... more

11 Dec 2025

35 MINS

35:54

11 Dec 2025


#208

Stop Paying Taxes You Don’t Owe: The Tax-Free Way to Reward Your Team [E199]

Thanks to our partners Promotive and Wicked File Are you rewarding your team, or paying ex... more

04 Dec 2025

16 MINS

16:22

04 Dec 2025


#207

Stop Letting the Dealer Decide Your Finances — Leasing vs Buying Explained [E198]

Thanks to our partners Promotive and Wicked File Should you lease or buy your next vehicle... more

27 Nov 2025

20 MINS

20:01

27 Nov 2025


#206

Why 2026 Will Redefine Auto Repair: Inside the Industry’s Biggest Shifts, Struggles, and Opportuniti...

Thanks to our partners Promotive and Wicked File What if the biggest problems facing auto ... more

20 Nov 2025

23 MINS

23:04

20 Nov 2025


#205

Customer Acquisition Cost vs. Lifetime Value: The Math That Decides If Your Shop's Advertising is Wo...

Thanks to our partners Promotive and Wicked File How much does it really cost your shop to... more

13 Nov 2025

26 MINS

26:41

13 Nov 2025


#204

Stop Guessing Your Ad Budget! Why Most Auto Shops Overspend and Undergrow [E195]

Thanks to our partners Promotive and Wicked File “How much should I actually spend on adve... more

06 Nov 2025

27 MINS

27:53

06 Nov 2025


#203

Your $200 Labor Rate Means Nothing: What Really Matters in Auto Shop Profitability [E194]

Thanks to our partners Promotive and Wicked File In this episode of Business by the Number... more

30 Oct 2025

21 MINS

21:28

30 Oct 2025


#202

ERTC Audits Are Here: What Every Shop Owner Needs to Know in 2025 [E193]

Thanks to our partners Promotive and Wicked File After years of waiting, many shop owners ... more

23 Oct 2025

30 MINS

30:34

23 Oct 2025


#201

Profit or Time? The Tradeoff Every Shop Owner Gets Wrong [E192]

Thanks to our partners Promotive and Wicked File Every shop owner knows the feeling — the ... more

16 Oct 2025

24 MINS

24:34

16 Oct 2025


#200

The $5,000 Parts Problem: Why Every Auto Shop Loses Money Without Knowing It [E191]

Thanks to our partners Promotive and Wicked File Ever been charged for someone else’s part... more

09 Oct 2025

23 MINS

23:53

09 Oct 2025


#199

The Gray Area of Write-Offs: How to Save on Taxes Without Sinking Your Business [E190]

Thanks to our partners Promotive and Wicked File Every fall, tax season brings the same lo... more

02 Oct 2025

26 MINS

26:15

02 Oct 2025


#198

Flat Rate vs. Hourly: The Hidden Productivity Trap Killing Auto Shop Margins [E189]

Thanks to our partners Promotive and Wicked File Auto shops aren’t going broke because the... more

25 Sep 2025

20 MINS

20:40

25 Sep 2025


#197

Profit vs. Cashflow: Why Shops Go Broke While Making Money [E188]

Thanks to our partners Promotive and Wicked File What happens when a shop owner calls to s... more

18 Sep 2025

20 MINS

20:26

18 Sep 2025


#196

Inside Wage and Hour Audits: What Every Shop Owner Must Know [E187]

Thanks to our partners Promotive and Wicked File What would happen if your shop—or any bus... more

11 Sep 2025

38 MINS

38:28

11 Sep 2025


#195

Profit Problems? Why Reviewing Your Financials Wrong Could Cost You Thousands [E186]

Thanks to our partners Promotive and Wicked File Welcome to another episode of Business by... more

04 Sep 2025

20 MINS

20:42

04 Sep 2025


#194

Is Your Shop Management System Lying to You? [E185]

Thanks to our partner Promotive Most shop owners assume their shop management system and Q... more

28 Aug 2025

26 MINS

26:01

28 Aug 2025


#193

Should My Spouse Own my Business Too? Should I Pay Them? [E184]

Thanks to our partner Promotive Being married while owning a business isn’t just about lov... more

21 Aug 2025

24 MINS

24:42

21 Aug 2025


#192

Private Equity in Auto Repair: Threat or Opportunity for Your Shop? [E183]

Thanks to our partner Promotive The mega-money players have arrived—and they’re changing ... more

14 Aug 2025

23 MINS

23:10

14 Aug 2025


#191

The ROI Wake-Up Call: Why Most Auto Shops Are Measuring It All Wrong [E182]

Thanks to our partner Promotive Still judging your advertising budget by a percent of sale... more

07 Aug 2025

33 MINS

33:14

07 Aug 2025


#190

ROI - Return on Investment [E181]

Thanks to our partner Promotive Whether you're thinking of buying your first auto repair s... more

31 Jul 2025

29 MINS

29:15

31 Jul 2025


#189

Mailbox: Write-Off for Weight Loss Drugs, Gambling Winnings, and Employee Handbooks [E180

Thanks to our partner Promotive This week, Hunt Demerast, CPA, dives into three hot-button... more

24 Jul 2025

28 MINS

28:23

24 Jul 2025


#188

Tax Changes: How to Maximize the Changes in Your Shop [E179]

Thanks to our partner Promotive This week on Business by the Numbers, Hunt Demerast, CPA a... more

17 Jul 2025

32 MINS

32:39

17 Jul 2025


#187

The Big Beautiful Bill: What These Tax Changes Mean to You and Your Business [E178]

Thanks to our partner Promotive A 900-page monster of a law just dropped—and it’s about to... more

10 Jul 2025

33 MINS

33:45

10 Jul 2025


#186

2025 Benchmark Report Part 3 [E177]

Thanks to our partner Promotive In this final episode of our Benchmark Report series, Hunt... more

03 Jul 2025

20 MINS

20:19

03 Jul 2025


#185

2025 Benchmark Report Part 2 [E176]

Thanks to our partner Promotive In this second part of our 2025 Benchmark series, Hunt Dem... more

26 Jun 2025

25 MINS

25:42

26 Jun 2025


#184

2025 Benchmark Report Part 1: Biggest Changes, Key KPI's and Trends [E175]

Thanks to our partner Promotive Welcome to Part 1 of our annual Benchmark Report—hosted by... more

19 Jun 2025

34 MINS

34:44

19 Jun 2025


#183

When and How to Plan (and Minimize) Your Taxes [E174]

Thanks to our partner Promotive Planning for taxes shouldn’t feel like rolling the dice. I... more

12 Jun 2025

25 MINS

25:53

12 Jun 2025


#182

Should I Create a New Entity For That? [E173]

Thanks to our partner Promotive Expanding your auto repair business is an exciting venture... more

05 Jun 2025

26 MINS

26:04

05 Jun 2025


#181

Mailbox: Warranty Work and Ownership with Spouses and Divorce [E172]

Thanks to our partner Promotive In this episode of Business by the Numbers, Hunt Demarest ... more

29 May 2025

32 MINS

32:55

29 May 2025