Changing The Industry Podcast

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In this episode, Lucas is joined by Eric Jorn of Kaizen CPA and Advisors, who also serves as the Chicagoland chapter leader for the Midwest Auto Care Alliance. Eric shares his unique journey from service advisor at a Toyota dealer to automotive accounting specialist, highlighting the value of having an industry-specific CPA. Together, they discuss the importance of proper financial structures for auto shops, including setting up the correct chart of accounts and understanding operational costs.

00:00 "Importance of Business Coaches"
05:31 Guiding Small Business Accounting Setup
08:34 Learn Accounting Basics Before Outsourcing
11:43 Tax Auto-Categorization Issues
15:36 Auto Repair Costs Need Increase
18:44 Human-Centric Business Value Importance
19:48 Maximizing Business Value Class
23:03 Empowering Employees for Industry Change
27:11 Empowering Ethical Business Leadership
32:08 Ego, Coaching, and Change
33:23 "Solving Meaningful Problems"
39:19 Smart Pricing for Profitability
41:17 Conflicting Financial Strategy Approaches
46:05 Strategies to Minimize Payroll Taxes
48:02 "Rethinking Work Compensation Paradigms"
50:27 Forward-Thinking Accountant Necessity
54:17 Lack of Financial Oversight Warning

What is Changing The Industry Podcast?

This podcast is dedicated to changing the automotive industry for the better, one conversation at a time.

Whether you're a technician, vendor, business owner, or car enthusiast, we hope to inspire you to improve for your customers, your careers, your businesses, and your families.