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Published: July 9, 2024, 4:15 a.m.

Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Auto Care\n\nAlex Saladna from WickedFile discusses the challenges shop owners face in tracking parts, expenses, and managing profit margins.\xa0With real-life examples of shop owners discovering hidden costs and inefficiencies, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to optimize their business operations.\n\nAlex Saladna, WickedFile\n\nShow Notes\n

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• The Brakes for Breasts Initiative (00:00:15) An initiative by two shop owners to raise funds for a vaccine for triple negative breast cancer. https://brakesforbreasts.com
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• Challenges in Business Management (00:02:06) The challenges in tracking parts, expenses, and managing profit margins in the automotive industry.
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• Founding of WickedFile (00:02:38) How WickedFile was founded and the motivation behind creating a parts tracking solution for the auto repair industry.
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• Importance of Tracking Spending and Financial Documents (00:06:05)\xa0Discussion about the significance of tracking spending and managing financial documents in the automotive industry, including the risks of financial discrepancies.
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• Identifying Business Gaps (00:07:14) Alex highlights the importance of identifying gaps in business operations and the potential financial impact.
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• Efficient Parts Tracking and Profit Management (00:09:25)\xa0Discussion about the significance of efficient parts tracking and managing profit margins in the automotive industry.
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• Tracking Vendor Credits (00:10:35)\xa0Discussion about the processes and disciplines for tracking vendor credits and ensuring the accuracy of financial transactions.
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• Simplified Document Management (00:12:04) Explanation of the simplified document management process offered by WickedFile, including email invoicing and categorization.
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• Efficiency in Document Retrieval (00:13:31) The efficiency of document retrieval in WickedFile's system and the benefits of streamlined data organization.
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• Expense Management (00:15:40) Discussion about the upcoming features of WickedFile for expense management, including insights into business spending patterns.
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• WickedFile's Integration with Management Systems (00:20:19) Explanation of the integration process and the management systems currently supported by WickedFile.
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• Inventory Management and Disciplines (00:21:47)\xa0The importance of inventory management, including tracking parts and maintaining discipline in the system.
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• WickedFile's Role in Enhancing Business (00:25:01) How WickedFile aims to enhance business operations, improve profitability, and address parts-related challenges.
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• Training and Support for WickedFile Users (00:26:16) Details about the training, support, and enablement provided by WickedFile for its users.
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• Impact of WickedFile on Business Operations (00:26:57) Real-life examples of how WickedFile helped businesses identify issues such as excessive spending and theft.
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