The Independent Dealer Podcast
Jeff Watson & Luke Godwin
Updated 2 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 (466)
#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
#220 - How To Get More Down - BHPH United 2022
This week we share with you Lukes presentation at BHPH United 2022 on "How to get more down payment". I bunch of actionable advice that you can implement at your dealership today to get more down payment at the time of sale. 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
#219 - What We Learned From BHPH United
Fresh off a couple days in Las Vegas at BHPH United Summit, Luke and Jeff share with us their notes and top takeaways from the convention. Sourcing inventory, underwriting with big data and keeping an eye on your money. 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
#218- BHPH United Vlog
This week we made a Video Blog of our adventure in Las Vegas for BHPH United Summit. Little different, hope you enjoy. Best experience would be on Youtube for this one. 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
Bonus conversation with Jason March
Our interview ended but we kept recording. Hope you enjoy this bonus conversation with Jason or March Motors.
#217 - What Makes A Good BHPH Deal w/ Jason March
Returning guest Jason March (episode #147) joins us this week to talk about what makes a successful BHPH deal. Guess what, its not ALL about down payment. 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. Passtime GPS Solutions www.PasstimeGPS.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.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
#216 - Business Development On A Shoestring Budget w/ Russell Moore
Russell is a BHPH dealer in Conroe TX. Listen in as he shares with us tips for improving our business presence in our community. 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. BHPH United 2022 April 10-12 in Las Vegas www.BHPHUnited.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.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
CALL TO ACTION - 2022 Board of Directors Nominations
NIADA board of directors has 3 upcoming vacancies. Applications are being accepted through April 5th, 2022. If you want to get involved and have a say in how OUR association is run on the national level, apply now! https://niada.growthzoneapp.com/pacsolicitation/fill/P7D2YFNL
#215 - Recon In Todays Market w/ David Brotherton
Its harder than ever to get vehicles front line ready. Low supply and parts delays have made turn time increase. David shares with us his tips for making sure you keep turn time up and costs low. 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. BHPH United 2022 April 10-12 in Las Vegas www.BHPHUnited.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.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
#214 - Squeeze Pages, Transporters, Gas Prices and more
Topics from the dealer community. Join us for a discussion on when to use a squeeze page, how to get the best out of Central Dispatch. What war and gas prices mean for inventory supply. How to protect yourself from CC charge backs. When to have a dedicated parts manager and GPS best practices. 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. BHPH United 2022 April 10-12 in Las Vegas www.BHPHUnited.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.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
#213 - Flying Wheels Goes Electric w Craig Anthony
Would you travel across the US in an EV? Craig did. He shares with us what he learned about electric vehicles and updates us on his Youtube success. 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. BHPH United 2022 April 10-12 in Las Vegas www.BHPHUnited.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.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
#212 - The DNA of your DMS w/ Allen Dobbins
Pioneer in the evolution of Dealer Management Software, Allen Dobbins, joins us to talk about what makes a great system. 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. BHPH United 2022 April 10-12 in Las Vegas www.BHPHUnited.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.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
#211 - Dealers Do Dallas
What happens when 20 dealers go to Dallas for 2 days? ...a lot of learning! 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. BHPH United 2022 April 10-12 in Las Vegas www.BHPHUnited.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.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
#210 - What is BHPH United?
When 6 of our industries best vendors get together to put on an education event you are guaranteed to be blown away. BHPH United is that event. April 10-12 2022 in sunny Las Vegas. Join us for a couple days of specific BHPH education. 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. BHPH United 2022 April 10-12 in Las Vegas www.BHPHUnited.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.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