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January 8, 2025 36 mins

Thanks to our partners, NAPA TRACS and Promotive

Setting the right goals for your auto repair shop can make or break your business's success. In this episode of Business by the Numbers, Hunt breaks down the critical differences between sales goals and profit goals, and why efficiency is key. Learn actionable strategies to align your team's targets with your financial objectives for a successful 2025.

  • Why setting profit goals is more important than focusing on sales goals.
  • How to calculate labor and sales targets that align with your desired profit.
  • Strategies for increasing efficiency without overwhelming your team.
  • The importance of understanding your breakpoints in labor, facilities, and service advisors.
  • Actionable steps to create a growth plan tailored to your shop's specific needs.

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

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