Paar, Melis & Associates Releases 2026 Benchmark Report for Auto Repair Shop OwnersMOUNT AIRY, Md., June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paar, Melis & Associates (PMA), the nation's leading accounting and advisory firm serving independent auto repair shops, has released its 2026 PMA Benchmark Report, providing shop owners with exclusive insights into the financial and operational trends shaping the industry.
Business by the Numbers Podcast Reaches 200 Episodes Supporting Auto Repair Business GrowthMOUNT AIRY, Md., Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Business by the Numbers podcast, hosted by CPA and owner of Paar, Melis & Associates, Hunt Demarest, reached its 200th episode this month—a rare and notable milestone in the podcasting industry. Industry data shows that fewer than 3% of podcasts ever reach 200 episodes, highlighting the consistency, audience value, and long-term commitment required to sustain a show at this level.
New Book ‘Beyond the Bays’ Gives Auto Repair Shop Owners the Financial Playbook They’ve Been MissingMOUNT AIRY, Md., Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Many auto repair shop owners across the country face the same issues: packed bays but shrinking profit, complex financial decisions, disappearing cash flow and endless stress. A new book released this month, Beyond the Bays by CPA/ABV Hunt Demarest, aims to change that equation with a practical blueprint written for the shop floor—not the boardroom.
