The Independent Dealer Podcast
Jeff Watson & Luke Godwin
Updated 3 days agoA podcast for Independent Used Car Dealers to get help on how to improve their dealerships and their life. As current used car dealers, Luke and Jeff find the best advice from industry experts and other successful dealers. If you want to learn and grow your business with like minded used car dealers tune in each week. "Dealers Helping Dealers"
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Episodes (479)
#244 - Marketing To Your Current Database w Andrew Street
Andrew from Dealer OMG talks to us about what dealers should do now that Marketplace is dead. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. TIADA Safeguards Rule www.DealerEducationPortal.com TaxMax inhouse tax refund filing service. www.TaxMax.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Passtime GPS Solutions. Use this link to get 1 FREE unit on your first order of 5 or more. https://pages.passtimegps.com/independentdealer/ Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#243 - What Your Repo Guy Wishes You Knew
Pat Altes hosts the podcast Repo America and runs a repossession company in Florida. He talks to us about the current pulse of the repo industry and how dealers can be prepared for the coming defaults. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. TIADA Safeguards Rule www.DealerEducationPortal.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Passtime GPS Solutions. Use this link to get 1 FREE unit on your first order of 5 or more. https://pages.passtimegps.com/independentdealer/ Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#242 - See You At BHPH Super Forum In Austin
Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. TIADA Safeguards Rule www.DealerEducationPortal.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Passtime GPS Solutions. Use this link to get 1 FREE unit on your first order of 5 or more. https://pages.passtimegps.com/independentdealer/ Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#241 - Lessons Learned From 20,000 Leases w/ Lee Wells
A unique perspective as GM of Carite, Lee Wells has overseen 20,000+ lease origination. In this live interview at LHPH Summit 2022 you'll hear why Lee still believes leasing is superior to traditional financing. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Passtime GPS Solutions. Use this link to get 1 FREE unit on your first order of 5 or more. https://pages.passtimegps.com/independentdealer/ Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#240 - Credit Crash w/ Melinda Zabritski
Experians Senior Director of Auto Finance Solutions share with us her unique insight to the world of consumer credit. Where its at now, and where she thinks its going. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Passtime GPS Solutions. Use this link to get 1 FREE unit on your first order of 5 or more. https://pages.passtimegps.com/independentdealer/ Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#239 - Move Your Website From Good To Great w/ Lyamen Savy
Founder of 321 Ignition, Lyamen Savy has some advice for dealers on how to make their "good" website "great"! Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Passtime GPS Solutions. Use this link to get 1 FREE unit on your first order of 5 or more. https://pages.passtimegps.com/independentdealer/ Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#238 - Give Them Benefits, Key To Collections And Bulletproofing
Wonder why you cant attract and retain top talent? Having issues in the collections department? Want to "bulletproof" your dealership. Find the answers in this weeks episode. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Passtime GPS Solutions. Use this link to get 1 FREE unit on your first order of 5 or more. https://pages.passtimegps.com/independentdealer/ Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#237 - Is The IRS Going To Shut You Down w/ Hugo Sanchez
Top 5 things your accountant wishes you knew and other tax tips from Hugo Sanchez of Butler & Sanchez CPA. All those questions your "friend" needs to consult a CPA about. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Passtime GPS Solutions. Use this link to get 1 FREE unit on your first order of 5 or more. https://pages.passtimegps.com/independentdealer/ Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#236 - Get Your Reinsurance Money Back
There are 4 ways to use your reinsurance money. We chat with Rob F and Mike T about the benefits of each option. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Passtime GPS Solutions https://www.PasstimeGPS.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#235 - New Vehicles DTC, Housekeeping And Tax Planning
Luke goes electric. Is DTC the future for all auto makers? During these dog days of summer, its to for some housekeeping. And the taxman cometh! Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Passtime GPS Solutions https://www.PasstimeGPS.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#234 - The Secrets To Lease Here Pay Here
A deeper dive with Tim Lawrence of LHPH Capital on what the secrets are to running a successful Lease Here, Pay Here dealership. Come to LHPH Summit Sept 16&17th 2022 in San Diego. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Passtime GPS Solutions https://www.PasstimeGPS.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#233 - 3 Ways Youre Being Stolen From w/ Steven Carstens
Steven is an auditor with SGC Accounting and he has seen it all when it comes to fraud and theft at dealerships. He warns us on the top 3 ways that dealers get stolen from. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Passtime GPS Solutions https://www.PasstimeGPS.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#232 - Tips For Training, Hiring & Recon
The boys talk about the who, when and how for sales training with Marshall. They also touch on some tips for hiring and reconditioning. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Passtime GPS Solutions https://www.PasstimeGPS.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#231 - Safeguard Rule Changes Explained - TIADA Special
What are the safeguard rules changes, and how do they effect dealers? In this special TIADA episode you will find out. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Passtime GPS Solutions https://www.PasstimeGPS.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#230 - Building Culture & Avoiding Burnout w/ Scott Miller
Best selling author Scott Miller talks about leadership, radical candor, and how to build a healthy culture at your dealership. Check out all of Scotts educational content at Franklin Covey and his podcast OnLeadership. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Passtime GPS Solutions https://www.PasstimeGPS.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#229 - NIADA 2022 Las Vegas
Luke & Jeff take you around the convention hall at NIADA 2022. The boys with with some new vendors and get advice from dealers in the halls. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Passtime GPS Solutions https://www.PasstimeGPS.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#228 Dealer Panel Q&A Live From NIADA 2022
Top notch dealers Tracy Myers, Nic Markosian & Dan Grosvenor join the fellas for an informal question and answer session. They cover topics like how to handle an economic slow down, the importance of fixed operations and the benefits of lease here pay here. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Passtime GPS Solutions https://www.PasstimeGPS.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#228 - Special Episode - TIADA Repoing The Right Way
While Luke & Jeff are out at NIADA 2022, we will share with you a special episode recorded for TIADA. Repossessing cars can be a legal rats nest if not done right. Know the best practices for picking up your collateral. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Passtime GPS Solutions https://www.PasstimeGPS.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#227 - Rising Costs, Finding Capital, Managing People
Hot topics of the week. Excited to see everyone at convention next week. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Passtime GPS Solutions https://www.PasstimeGPS.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#226 - The 3 Tips To Not Go Bankrupt w/ Gary McMahan
Gary is the CFO of Primalend and has seen some great dealers and some not so great dealers. He shares with us his 3 tips to help owners not crash and burn. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Passtime GPS Solutions https://www.PasstimeGPS.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#225 - NIADA Convention 2022
Tis the season for conventions. This means we get the chance to rub shoulders and learn from the best in the industry. See you June 20th in Las Vegas. Sign up TODAY! Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Passtime GPS Solutions https://www.PasstimeGPS.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#224 - Will Wholesale Prices Crash w/ Larry Dixon
Will used car prices drop as fast as Luke's crypto investment or slowly like Jeff's hairline? Larry Dixon, a familiar face with a new job will talk to us all about what he is seeing as VP of Auction Data Solutions at NAAA. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Passtime GPS Solutions https://www.PasstimeGPS.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#223 - Why Are Dealers Obsessed With Carvana?
Hot topics of the week: NQD nominees announced, Should we care what Carvana is doing?, Jeffs spent $7,200 on PSI, and what dealers should be doing now to be ready for a possible recession. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Passtime GPS Solutions https://www.PasstimeGPS.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#222 - My Customer Filed BK, Now What?
Bankruptcy filings can be confusing and frustrating for a BHPH owner. This week we chat with Jane Downey an attorney from South Carolina about how we should be handling BKs at our car lot. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Passtime GPS Solutions https://www.PasstimeGPS.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#221 - Mike The Chevy Dude
From salesmen to social media star to independent dealer, Chevy Dude is on a mission to educate and entertain his fans. Along the way he just might sell them a car too. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Passtime GPS Solutions https://www.PasstimeGPS.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur