Hunt Demarest, CPA/ABV, has built his career helping auto repair shop owners master the numbers that drive their business. As an owner of Paar, Melis & Associates, he works exclusively in the automotive repair industry, giving shop owners clear, practical advice that turns financial statements into real growth strategies. Hunt is the host of the podcast, Business by the Numbers, where each week he breaks down financial topics that matter to shop owners—cash flow, taxes, valuations, and profit benchmarks—making the complex simple and actionable. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, golfing, and working on and racing his cars.