Auto shop owners often find themselves stuck in the “do-it-all” trap—first one in, last one out, juggling every role just to keep the shop running. If that sounds like you, you’re likely in the build-up stage of business. In this high-impact, interactive session, you’ll learn how to shift from doing the work to managing the work, so your shop can thrive with or without you there. You’ll walk away with the three key tools to delegate confidently, build a dependable team, and free up your time without losing control.

Whether you have one location or multiple locations, there is a high likelihood that you are not maximizing front end and back-end money from your vendors. This presentation will help you evaluate where you are in your purchases and give you a road map for what you should expect in return. In addition, you will also learn different negotiation techniques and leverage points in order to maximize dollars in your pocket. 

In this session, Hunt will break down why accurate monthly financials are essential for shop owners and how to use them to improve cash flow, set the right pricing, track key performance indicators, and make better business decisions. You’ll learn how to read and interpret your financial reports, spot issues before they become big problems, and understand what the numbers are really telling you. We’ll also cover how to structure your financials properly to maximize tax savings, secure financing, and even prepare for a future sale.

In this session, we'll explore how to prepare your organization to scale, covering a range of essential topics. We'll examine documenting processes, organizing schedules, improving communications, conducting effective meetings (with proper notes), maintaining culture, and building infrastructure. I'll share insights from my experience expanding from one store to seven and beyond, discussing both the challenges we faced and the victories we achieved along the way. We'll also delve into how to preserve your company culture during growth phases and why selecting the right leadership is critical to your scaling success.