Thanks to our partners, NAPA TRACS and PromotiveWhat if your auto repair shop is losing money every single day — and you don’t even know it? In this episode, Hunt sits down with Alex Saladna, CEO of Wicked File, to talk about the hidden financial leaks happening in shops just like yours and how AI is helping owners plug those holes fast. From missed parts and uncredited returns to unauthorized purchases, we dive deep into how real shop owners are using Wicked File to save thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours every month.Whether you're a single-location shop or managing multiple rooftops, this episode shows you why "doing it manually" might be costing you way more than you think.Alex Saladna, <a href="https://wickedfile.com/home/homepage" target="_blank">WickedFile</a>In this Episode, you'll learn: <ul><li>How Alex's family-owned shop lost $180,000 in just 6 months — and what sparked the creation of Wicked File</li><li>The real financial leaks you're probably missing — and why statement reconciliation isn’t enough</li><li>Why even large, well-staffed shops fall behind on parts reconciliation</li><li>How AI-powered tools like Navigator help shop owners instantly spot problems and improve profitability</li><li>What one multi-shop owner did to increase net profit by 15% in just one month</li></ul> Thanks to our partners, NAPA TRACS and PromotiveThanks to our partner, NAPA TRACS Did you know that NAPA TRACS has onsite training plus six days a week support?It all starts when a local representative meets with you to learn about your business and how you run it.  After all, it's your shop, so it's your choice.Let us prove to you that Tracs is the single best shop management system in the business.  Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at <a href="https://my.captivate.fm/NAPATRACS.com" target="_blank">NAPATRACS.com</a>Thanks 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 <a href="http://www.gopromotive.com/" target="_blank">www.gopromotive.com</a>.Paar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online: <a href="http://www.paarmelis.com/" target="_blank">www.paarmelis.com</a>Email Hunt: <a href="mailto:podcast@paarmelis.com" target="_blank">podcast@paarmelis.com</a>Text Paar Melis @ 301-307-5413Download a Copy of My Books Here:<ul><li><a href="https://info.paarmelis.com/wrenches-to-write-offs" target="_blank">Wrenches to Write-Offs</a></li><li><a href="https://paarmelis.com/your-perfect-shop-book-download/" target="_blank">Your Perfect Shop</a> </li></ul> <a href="https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/" target="_blank">The Aftermarket Radio Network</a>: <a href="https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/" target="_blank">https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/</a><a href="https://remarkableresults.biz/" target="_blank">Remarkable Results Radio Podcast</a> with Carm Capriotto

Finding Lost Money with Alex Saladna - WickedFile [E165] - Business By The Numbers