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Tax season is your biggest opportunity of the year—but only if you execute properly.What You'll Learn:How to mine your database for approved-but-not-delivered customersWhy increasing down payments during tax season creates better dealsCollection strategies to maximize cash flow when customers have moneySmart inventory management to avoid running out of stockThe importance of maintaining processes even when you're slammed6 Tax Season Tips:Mine your database for previous approvals and conditionsTighten up and increase down payment requirementsAggressively collect on your portfolio when customers have cashPlan inventory ahead to avoid running out of carsManage cash flow carefully during high-volume sales periodsDon't let volume break your processes and best practicesThis isn't just about selling more cars during tax season—it's about selling BETTER cars to BETTER customers while improving your cash position.Support the businesses that support the podcast:Buckeye Risk Services - Reinsurance, tax planning, and long-term wealth strategies built specifically for independent dealers.https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeBlytzPay - Buy Here Pay Here payment processing with fast funding, text-to-pay, and real dealer-focused support.https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpayIturan GPS - GPS and payment technology for BHPH and retail dealerships focused on asset protection, recovery tools, and customer management.https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect: Website: www.theindependentdealer.comEmail: info@independentdealer.comFacebook Group: @independentautogroupLuke Godwin: @lukegodwinJeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this episode with another dealer who needs to maximize their tax season results.\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":692.18,"endTime":695.62,"type":"car","title":"Jeep Compass","url":"/cars/jeep/compass","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/JEEP_COMPASS_%28MK49%29_China.jpg","quote":"It was our oldest unit.  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