Thanks to our partners, NAPA TRACS and PromotiveTariffs might sound like a foreign concept—until they hit home. In this episode of Business by the Numbers, Hunt breaks down the real-world impact tariffs can have on your auto repair shop, using a powerful shop-vs-shop analogy to explain rising costs, disappearing jobs, and economic ripple effects. Whether you're in the weeds of part pricing or just trying to make sense of the news, this episode gives you the context you need.Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:<ul><li>Why tariffs are making headlines—and how they could impact part costs in your shop</li><li>What the “free market” really looks like when safety and environmental regulations aren’t equal</li><li>The economic chain reaction that can crush local businesses and communities</li><li>How tariffs influence pricing, profits, and technician availability in the long term</li><li>A breakdown of how the U.S. tax system evolved from tariffs to income taxes—and why that matters now</li></ul> Thanks 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 <a href="https://remarkableresults.biz/" target="_blank">https://remarkableresults.biz/</a><a href="https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/" target="_blank">Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z</a> with Matt Fanslow <a href="https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/" target="_blank">https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/</a><a href="https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/" target="_blank">Business by the Numbers</a> with Hunt Demarest <a href="https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/" target="_blank">https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/</a><a href="https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/" target="_blank">The...</a>

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