Remarkable Results Radio Podcast

Thanks to our partner PromotiveThe mega-money players have arrived—and they’re changing the game for independent auto repair shops.Private equity is buying up some of the best shops in the country, often paying prices that make long-time owners’ jaws drop. But what does this mean for you—the shop owner still running your business day-to-day? Should you be worried, or is there a hidden opportunity in all this change?In this episode of Business by the Numbers, Hunt Demerast, CPA at Paar Melis & Associates, breaks down what private equity really is, why they’re suddenly so interested in auto repair, and the strategies they use to buy, scale, and sell. You’ll learn not just how they operate—but what independent shop owners can borrow from their playbook to boost profitability and stay competitive.What You’ll Learn:(02:51) Why this episode isn’t about “how to sell”—and what it is about(03:27) The number one rule when approached by private equity (and why going it alone is risky)(04:42) How other industries—co