2025 Benchmark Report Part 2 [E176]

Thanks to our partner PromotiveIn this second part of our 2025 Benchmark series, Hunt Demarest, CPA, with Paar Melis and Associates, breaks down performance trends by region, shop size, and shop type, using real-world data from auto repair businesses across the U.S.Key points:Regional profit trends with the West leading and the Southeast laggingWhy higher productivity—not labor rate—drives better profitsHow overhead impacts small versus large shopsShop type breakdown: general repair, diesel, and EuropeanHow to use benchmarks effectively without overanalyzingDownload your free 2024 Automotive Industry Benchmark Report: https://info.paarmelis.com/2024-automotive-industry-benchmark-report2025 Benchmark Report Part 1: Biggest Changes, Key KPI's and Trends [E175]: https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/episode/2025-benchmark-report-biggest-changes-key-kpis-and-trends-e175Thanks 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] Paar Melis @ 301-307-5413Download 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 https://remarkableresults.biz/Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill https://craigoneill.captivate.fm/