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)
#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
#197 - The Perfect Payplan w/ Chuck Bonanno
Is there such thing as a "perfect" pay plan. We get the veteran insight from Chuck Bonanno of Buckeye Dealership Consulting on how to craft a pay plan that works for your dealership. Like they say "There's more then one way to skin a cat". 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
#196 - 3 Tips For Handling Your Leads w/ Maggie Pugesek
Now is a great time to fine tune your process for incoming leads. We spend a ton of money to get the phone to ring, be sure the leads are handled right. 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
#195 - The Power Of A 20 Group
Luke & Jeff report from their 20 Group meeting. They share some takeaways and top action items from their time with other top notch dealers. 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
#194 - What is a Fractional CFO w/ Chad and JP
Chad and JP explain the "Fractional CFO" concept to us. We discuss dealers pain points and blind spots as it relates to our dealerships financial health. 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
#193 - Good To Great - Part 3
Our 3rd and final installment of Good To Great book review. 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
#192 - Lease Here Pay Here w/ Tim Lawrence
Is leasing the future for in house financing dealerships? The COO of LHPH Capital joins us for an in depth discussion on the pros and cons of leasing. www.lhph.com 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 Use promo code PODCAST21 for 20% off 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
#191 - Will There Be A Tax Seasons? w/ TaxMax
2022 tax season will be big. This week Bill Neylan of TaxMax joins us to explain how. 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 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
#190 - How I Built This w/ Kaleb Bryan
Getting to 1800 bhph accounts in 5 years is no small task. Get to know Kaleb Bryan this week, the CEO of The Auto Cave. 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 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
#189 - What Are Buckeye Dealership Performance Groups
We find Luke this week down in Sarasota at the inaugural meeting for Buckeye Dealership Performance Groups. We learn what they are and how they can help dealers. www.DealerPG.com 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 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
#188 - Meet The New President Of NIADA Joe McCloskey
Joe has stepped into the daunting role as president of the board for NIADA. His lifelong pursuit of excellence should serve him well and help lift the association to new levels. 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 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
#187 - Good To Great - Part 2
We cover chapters 4-6 of "Good to Great" by Jim Collins. Learn why being a hedgehog is good and what the 3 circles mean for your business. 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 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
#186 - What We Learned From NIADA 2021
The full rundown from NIADA 2021 conventions. The highlights of the week and top takeaways. Plus, a special clip at the end of the episode of Lukes comments at the board of directors meeting 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 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
NIADA 2021 Expo Hall
We walk the expo hall of NIADA 2021 and chat with some new and interesting vendors. Get to know: www.FlickFusion.com www.GsfsGroup.com www.CarCapital.com www.GetProdigy.com www.FileCenterDMS.com