{"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 Balance Sheet Reality No One Talks About","slug":"the-balance-sheet-reality-no-one-talks-about","published_at":"2026-04-24T11:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/repair-shop-reckoning-7416916/the-balance-sheet-reality-no-one-talks-about","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/repair-shop-reckoning-7416916","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-balance-sheet-reality-no-one-talks-about--71594969","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71594969/rsr_the_balance_sheet.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Repair Shop Reckoning, Kevin breaks down the part of the business most shop owners either avoid or don’t fully understand… the balance sheet. You can be busy, profitable, and still not actually getting ahead. This is why. The balance sheet shows what you truly own, what you owe, and where your money is really going. And for a lot of shops, that picture isn’t as strong as it feels day to day. Kevin simplifies it with real-world examples so it finally clicks. You’ll hear why: -Cash in the bank doesn’t mean you’re in a good position -Inventory can quietly drain your business -Debt stays the same while your assets lose value -And the equipment in your shop might not actually be yours yet At the end of the day, this isn’t about accounting. It’s about control. If you don’t understand your balance sheet, you don’t fully understand your business. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/repair-shop-reckoning--6688688/support .","meta_description":"In this episode of Repair Shop Reckoning, Kevin breaks down the part of the business most shop owners either avoid or don’t fully understand… the balance…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3248,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/repair-shop-reckoning-7416916/episodes/the-balance-sheet-reality-no-one-talks-about/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-balance-sheet-reality-no-one-talks-about.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}