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Business By The NumbersFinancial and Business Acumen for the Non-Financial Owner Author: LSTN Media LLC
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. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Stop Letting the Dealer Decide Your Finances — Leasing vs Buying Explained [E198]
Episode 198
Wednesday, 26 November, 2025
Thanks to our partners Promotive and Wicked FileShould you lease or buy your next vehicle or piece of shop equipment?In this episode, Hunt Demarest, CPA with Paar Melis and Associates, walks through the real-world math behind leases and loans, from tax deductions to depreciation traps, so you can make decisions based on dollars and sense, not dealer pressure.Using simple examples (from a $25K Corolla loaner car to a five-year alignment machine lease), Hunt explains why some “deals” only look good on paper and when a lease actually protects your shop from risk.If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re saving money or just deferring pain, this episode will give you the clarity you need before you sign.Auto shop owners, bookkeepers, and anyone making equipment or vehicle purchase decisions for their business will find this episode especially valuable.What you’ll discover…(02:00) The two big purchases every shop faces and why they’re treated differently(04:25) Why buying often wins on tax deductions (and what leasing actually writes off)(06:30) When a lease really does make sense (09:30) Luxury vehicles vs daily drivers: How depreciation changes the math(14:10) What equipment leases and copier contracts have in common(14:50) The difference between operating and capital leases and why only one builds equity(16:05) The benefits of a bank loan (16:30) The real cost of leases and why you can’t save by paying them off early(17:50) Why people choose leases(18:31) Why a loan almost always beats a lease for your bottom lineThanks 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 https://gopromotive.com/Thanks to our Partner WickedFileTurn chaos into clarity with WickedFile, the AI for auto repair shops. Transform invoices into insights, protect cash flow, and stop losing parts, cores, or credits to maximize your bottom line. visit https://info.wickedfile.com/Paar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online: www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comText Paar Melis @ 301-307-5413Download a Copy of My Books Here:Wrenches to Write-OffsYour Perfect Shop The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open DiscussionDiagnosing the...
