{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Changing The Industry Podcast","title":"Bonus Episode - Smart Consumer Financing and the Modern Shop Owner’s Journey With Liz Perkins ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3610,"description":"In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Liz Perkins, shop owner, technician, and multi-business entrepreneur, along with Jesse Meddaugh from 360 Payments. Liz shares her journey of growing a business from shop operations to training and managing multiple ventures, emphasizing the importance of understanding and mastering the financial side of the company—even getting hands-on with bookkeeping for deeper insights. The conversation explores the impact of integrated consumer financing on shop sales and customer experience, with both Lucas and Liz highlighting how offering payment options can reduce stigma, increase approval rates, and empower customers.\n00:00 \"Seamless Consumer Financing Growth\"\n03:51 Streamlined Vehicle Financing Process\n08:30 Rising Costs of Car Repairs\n12:36 Guaranteed Results Over Cheap Fixes\n15:21 \"Negative Impact of Free Diagnostics\"\n17:00 \"Choosing Free Diagnostics Wisely\"\n20:40 \"Working Mom's Struggles\"\n23:26 North Carolina DMV Renewal Woes\n27:24 \"Keep Growing, Keep Building\"\n32:09 Quick Harness Installation Guide\n32:45 \"Frustrated Mechanic Wrecks Harness\"\n38:32 Bookkeeping vs. Accounting Confusion\n40:48 Understanding Business Fees\n43:53 DIY Accounting Confidence\n45:51 \"Monthly P&L and Accounting\"\n50:52 Efficient Scheduling for Long Commutes\n54:28 Tire Service Pricing Inquiry\n56:27 Balancing Growth vs. Staying Solo\n59:10 Grammar Concerns with Dashes","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/TmFutVBA2CXrbhzBSzhfJLpfqgewMMYGUnLcyfdNyvc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM3ODY2LzE2NzQw/ODM5MjItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}