{"podcast":{"title":"Repair Shop Reckoning","slug":"repair-shop-reckoning-7416916","podcast_index_feed_id":7416916,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6688688/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/repair-shop-reckoning--6688688","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a38e18411320853387e4ba9306142b39.jpg","author":"Loud Mouth Studio","episode_count":63,"summary":"Repair Shop Reckoning is the no-nonsense, hard-hitting podcast where host Kevin Brown pulls no punches in bringing you the raw truth about the collision and repair shop industry. Forget the corporate sugarcoating—this show dives into the gritty reality of what really goes on behind the scenes. Whether you’re a shop owner, a mechanic, or just someone tired of the BS, Kevin’s got the hard-earned expertise and unapologetic opinions you need. Each episode tackles the biggest issues, challenges, and game-changing tips in the industry, giving you the tools to cut through the noise and level up your shop. Buckle up—it’s time to get real. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/repair-shop-reckoning--6688688/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T20:21:36.202254+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/repair-shop-reckoning-7416916"},"episode":{"title":"The Backend Mistakes That Bankrupt Shops","slug":"the-backend-mistakes-that-bankrupt-shops","published_at":"2026-02-20T12:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/repair-shop-reckoning-7416916/the-backend-mistakes-that-bankrupt-shops","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/repair-shop-reckoning-7416916","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-backend-mistakes-that-bankrupt-shops--70165428","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70165428/rsp_maria_montie.mp3","summary":"If you don’t know your numbers, you don’t control your business! In this episode, Kevin sits down with Maria Montie, partner at Shindel Rock and a key resource inside the Repair Shop Reckoning network, to talk about what most shop owners avoid their backend. Cash flow. Oversight. Internal controls. Tax structure. And the dangerous assumption that “my accountant has it handled.” We break down: Why bookkeeping and real accounting strategy are not the same thing How overstated revenue can quietly create six-figure tax bills The internal control mistakes that lead to embezzlement Why “no surprises” should be your financial standard The difference between delegation and responsibility And here’s the part that should get your attention: A shop owner we were working with received a six-figure tax bill. After reconstructing the books and filing an amended return, that bill was dissolved. Not reduced. Dissolved. Because when you don’t understand your structure, your revenue classification, and your reporting you can end up paying for mistakes you didn’t even know existed. This episode isn’t about accounting theory. It’s about control. You can delegate tasks. You cannot delegate ownership. If you’re serious about leading your shop instead of reacting to it, this conversation matters. No fluff. No tax hacks. Just the reality of what it takes to run a business the right way. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/repair-shop-reckoning--6688688/support .","meta_description":"If you don’t know your numbers, you don’t control your business! In this episode, Kevin sits down with Maria Montie, partner at Shindel Rock and a key res…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4717,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/repair-shop-reckoning-7416916/episodes/the-backend-mistakes-that-bankrupt-shops/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/repair-shop-reckoning-7416916/the-backend-mistakes-that-bankrupt-shops.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}