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Podcast: Remarkable Results Radio Podcast
Episode: Talking Numbers with Chris Cotton [E138] - Business By The Numbers
Description: In this episode, Hunt Demarest, an experienced CPA specializing in the auto repair industry, sits down with Chris Cotton, a renowned auto repair shop coach and owner of Autofix Auto Shop Coaching. Together, they dive into the challenges and strategies of optimizing shop productivity and profitability.They talk about: The importance of labor hours per repair order (LHRO) and how it impacts a shop's profitability. Why thorough vehicle inspections and accurate estimates are crucial for increasing average repair orders (ARO). How modern shop management systems, help streamline operations and ensure healthy profit margins. Chris Cotton's personal experience as a shop...