In this week's episode of Business by the Numbers, Hunt Demarest, CPA, discusses the critical decision of whether auto repair shop owners should buy their current building or move to a new location. With skyrocketing real estate costs and fluctuating interest rates, understanding the financial implications of this decision is more important than ever. Hunt breaks down how to calculate the impact of such a move on your shop’s bottom line.Key Points:Weighing the pros and cons of buying your shop’s building vs. relocating.How to calculate the financial impact of moving or purchasing real estate.Understanding the role of gross profit percentage in your decision-making process.Real-world examples of auto repair shops navigating these tough decisions.Key factors to consider when forecasting sales and profitability after a move.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.comThanks to our partner, PromotiveIt’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 RepairVisit us Online: www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: [email protected] a Copy of My Books Here:Wrenches to Write-OffsYour Perfect Shop 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. Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life. Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. 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. The Weekly Blitz with...

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