Guest Posts
WARNING: Here’s What Every Shop Owner Needs To Know About Their Balance Sheet
Check out this post to learn about the three parts of your balance sheet; Assets, Liabilities, and Equity. We’ll break them apart but first here’s a statement about a balance sheet in general. A balance sheet is a financial statement that provides a snapshot of what a company owns and owes, as well as the…
PODCAST: Electrical Engineers Become Shop Owners Growing to Seven Stores
Electrical Engineers Become Shop Owners Growing to Seven Stores – John and Karen Manelas Audio Link John and Karen Manelas attended the same school, took the same degree and became successful at their careers for 15 years as electrical engineers. They decided to take a huge life change and pay cut to start their own…
The Importance of Labor Sales per Billed Hour – VIDEO 2 Minutes
Overselling/Underselling and Which PM Menu? – VIDEO Episode 090320 – Jeff Cowan
PODCAST: Labor Rates: A Function of the Business Not the Market [THA 187]
THA 187 Labor Rates: A Function of the Business Not the Market Audio Link Labor Rates is a very touchy subject for some shop owners. It is the sacred measure that customers rate you on. If you believe that this episode is for you. Episode Link We are covering multiple labor rates, an approach to…
PODCAST: The Women Stereotype: Creates Friction, Insecurity, and Gender Issues
The Women Stereotype: Creates Friction, Insecurity, and Gender Issues [RR 567] Audio Link My guest today is Emily Chung. She owns and operates AutoNiche, a family-friendly auto repair shop in Markham, Ontario, Canada. She is a licensed Automotive Service Technician, and Automotive Writer for various publications. She also teaches in the Automotive Business School of…
Time for Advisor "Come to God" Meeting" – VIDEO Episode 083120 – Jeff Cowan
Three Tips on Building Brand Recognition in Today’s Climate
Three Tips on Building Brand Recognition in Today’s Climate During difficult times like these, it’s important to look for creative ways to keep your shop’s name in the minds of your community members. Here are 3 easy-to-implement tips that will help your shop build its brand recognition in today’s climate. 1. If you have a…
PODCAST: Live at the Grill with Chris Della Bella
Audio Link THA 186 Live at the Grill with Chris Della Bella Welcome friend to a first for the Town Hall Academy. I attempted to pull off a live cooking show with my friend Chris Della Bella, the Director of Market Development, Northern US for Advance/Carquest. We had some tech glitches, but we created a…
How Fluid Control Improves Operations and the Bottom Line
How Fluid Control Improves Operations and the Bottom Line Think of all the fluids your service shop or dealership orders, stocks and dispenses. It’s a necessary cost — typically thousands in annual investment — to buy bulk fluids that keep vehicles and machines running in top form and customers coming back for regular service. The…