Market Update: BOI Reports, Interest Rates, and More [E160]

Thanks to our partners, NAPA TRACS and Promotive This week on Business by the Numbers, Hunt Demarest, CPA with Paar Melis and Associates, breaks down the latest market news and legislative updates that directly impact auto repair shop owners. From the return of the BOI (Beneficial Ownership Information) report to evolving tax policy discussions and…

Staying Humble While Promoting Your Community Involvement [E142]

Getting involved in your community is powerful, but how do you share your efforts without sounding boastful? There’s a fine line between successful and selfish self-promotion, and in this episode, Brian and Kim Walker discuss how to highlight your work with authenticity and gratitude—not ego. We’ll discuss framing your message to focus on the cause,…

Pre-VisionKC 2025 Mailbag [E176]

Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech NAPA Autotech’s team of ASE Master Certified Instructors are conducting over 1,200 classes covering 28 automotive topics. To see a selection, go to napaautotech.com for more details. Contact Information Email Matt: mattfanslowpodcast@gmail.com Diagnosing the Aftermarket A – Z YouTube Channel Key Topics Discussed: Blade Runner Monologue Appreciation: Matt opens…

This Sucks! – And It Works! [E032]

Thank You To Our Partners The Institute, AutoFlow, AutoLeap, Shop Dog Marketing, In-Bound In this episode, our host Craig O’Neill welcomes his friend and colleague, Brandon Crusha to discuss a simple but often uncomfortable topic among practitioners of change. The slogan:  “This Sucks – and it Works!” Craig was inspired to discuss this topic with…

Can I Afford to Close on Saturdays? [E159]

Thanks to our partners, NAPA TRACS and Promotive Closing your shop on Saturdays might sound like a risky move, but could it actually improve your business? In this episode of Business by the Numbers, Hunt Demarest, CPA, explores the real financial and operational impact of shutting down on Saturdays. Is it worth it? What factors…