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)
#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
#209 - How I Built This w/ Bill Metzinger
A truly inspirational story. Hear how Bill and his team at Red,White & Blue Auto is challenging the typical way of doing business. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review -Send us an email -Get a 30 min consultation call with Luke & Jeff 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 Use TaxMax to get more down payments www.TaxMax.com 20% off with code “PODCAST21 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
#208 - Dealer Performance Group
We spent the weekend in Phoenix at the Buckeye Dealership Consulting convention. Met a ton of great dealers and learned a ton of great info. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review -Send us an email -Get a 30 min consultation call with Luke & Jeff 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 Use TaxMax to get more down payments www.TaxMax.com 20% off with code “PODCAST21 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
#207 - Budgeting for 2022 Rollercoaster
This time of year we should all be looking forward and making financial projections for our dealerships. This week we walk you through a very simple budget forecasting spreadsheet. The excel file can be downloaded from our website. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review -Send us an email -Get a 30 min consultation call with Luke & Jeff 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 Use TaxMax to get more down payments www.TaxMax.com 20% off with code “PODCAST21 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
#206 - Everything 1099 w/ Steve Levine
We learn the difference between an employee, 1099 contractor and when your RFC should be sending out 1099c's. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review -Send us an email -Get a 30 min consultation call with Luke & Jeff 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 Use TaxMax to get more down payments www.TaxMax.com 20% off with code “PODCAST21 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
#205 - Maximize Your Tax Season w Taxmax
Yes this is a "salesy" podcast. Tax time is time to get signed up with Taxmax. We will tell you why. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. 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 Use TaxMax to get more down payments www.TaxMax.com 20% off with code “PODCAST21 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
#204 - Fix Your Dealership in 2022
Luke and Jeff talk about there 2022 goals and what they plan to do to get their dealerships running smoother this year. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. 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 Use TaxMax to get more down payments www.TaxMax.com 20% off with code “PODCAST21 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
#203 - What We Learned In 2021
Luke & Jeff look back on lessons learned in 2021 and revisit some of their favorite episodes. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. 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 Use TaxMax to get more down payments www.TaxMax.com 20% off with code “PODCAST21 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
#202 - Jack Carter - How I Built This
Creating raving fans has been key to Jacks success as a dealer. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. 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 Use TaxMax to get more down payments www.TaxMax.com 20% off with code “PODCAST21 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
#201 - Shawn Richardson - How I Built This
With 8500+ accounts on the books, Shawn has his hands full. He's built a huge company over the last 20 years and share with us his keys to success. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. 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 Use TaxMax to get more down payments www.TaxMax.com 20% off with code “PODCAST21 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
#200 - David Zapata - How I Built This
Family first. As car dealers we dont see our families much, so David has brought his family to the dealership. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. 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 Use TaxMax to get more down payments www.TaxMax.com 20% off with code “PODCAST21 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
#199 - Yordi Kharizanov - How I Built This
Yordi just built and opened his dealership. The energy and motivation of a new dealer is inspiring to all of us. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. 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 Use TaxMax to get more down payments www.TaxMax.com 20% off with code “PODCAST21 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
#198 - Michael West - How I Built This
Michael has over come hurricanes, recessions, and other obstacles to achieve success at his dealership. Persistence with lenders and frequent training has gotten him to where he is today. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. 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 Use TaxMax to get more down payments www.TaxMax.com 20% off with code “PODCAST21 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