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)
#162 - Dealers In The Music City
Luke & Jeff hang out in Nashville this week for 20 group. Hear some of their take-aways from the week. Also, meet some fellow dealers Jim Ramsey and Steven & Kerri Watkins. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the sponsors that support us dealers: www.DealerRe.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
#161 - Rant: Gimmie Your Stimi, Work-Life Balance & Jeffs Suprise
This week Luke and Jeff rant about stimulus money, work-life balance, book values and Jeff blindsides Luke with some news. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] 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
#160 - GPS Best Practices w Jake Frank
We get to know Jake Frank CEO of Passtime and Pioneer in the GPS industry. We talk about the history of the GPS device and some best practice tips for dealers using or thinking of using trackers. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] 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
#159 - Connecting Your Dealership To Wallstreet Money w/ Steve Burke
The first ever auto loan crowd sourced securitization and what it means for the independent dealer. Agora Capital CEO Steve Burke joins us to explain that the heck it is and why its a game changer for the small dealer. What if your dealership had access to Wallstreet capital? Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] 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
#158 - Will The CFPB Come For Your Dealership w/ Shaun Peterson
What is the agenda for the new administrations CFPB director. How can independent dealers protect themselves. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] 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
#157 - Is Your Dealership A Target Of The CFPB w/ Dennis LeVine
Will auto dealers and bhph operators be on the hit list for the new CFPB? What does the recent supreme court ruling on repossessions and bk filings mean? We get answers to these questions from Dennis LeVine of Kelley - Kronenberg. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] 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
#156 - Inventory, Clubhouse & Scaling w/ Luke & Jeff
This week we rant about some hot topics. Tax refunds, auction prices, physical conventions, state associations, stimulus money and when to scale your car lot. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] 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
#155 - What Happens to Your Dealership If You Die w Mark Burkholder
What happens to your dealership if something happens to you? Do you have a plan in place to make sure your work and home families are taken care of. Contrary to popular belief us car dealers are not immortal. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] 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
#154 - The Vehicle History Report w Kirsten Von Busch
Love them or hate them Vehicle History Reports are a powerful tool for your dealership. Kirsten from Experian Autocheck joins us this week to talk the ins and outs of VHR's. Learn why and how your dealership can use them to sell more cars and make more money. Please support those that support the podcast: www.Taxmax.com Use promo code “Podcast” for 25% off sign up Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] 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
#153 - Top 5 Tips for Dealerships SEO-SEM w Steve Neu
Getting a grip on your dealerships SEO/SEM is not easy and knowing where to start is the first step. This episode Steve talks about us about his 5 top tips for getting your Google game amped up. Please support those that support the podcast: www.Taxmax.com Use promo code “Podcast” for 25% off sign up Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] 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
152 - Time to Plan Your Dealerships 2021 Roadmap
This week join us for an online workshop to project your 2021 goals. Download the excel template from our website and follow along as we forecast the upcoming year. Setting and achieving your goals are key to moving your dealership forward! Please support those that support the podcast: www.Taxmax.com Use promo code “Podcast” for 25% off sign up Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] 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
#151 - The Financial Health of Your Dealership in 2020 w/ Jim Rhoads
Jim Rhoads, owner of The Octane Group, joins us to talk about the KPI's that you should be looking at to see if your dealership came out of 2020 healthy. We talk about net profit as a percent of sales, the importance of having a DMS and or accounting software and many other ways to look back at your 2020 schedule. Please support those that support the podcast: www.Taxmax.com Use promo code “Podcast” for 25% off sign up Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] 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
Welcome to 2021 and Seasons 3
Welcome to season 3. Hope everyone is ready for a new year and new content. We are committed to continue the podcast and continue to bring you educational content all year.
#150 - From 30k to 14 Million in 10 years w/ Harry Buchelly
Harry has gone from 30k in the bank to a 14 million BHPH portfolio in 10 years with zero debt. As a Colombian immigrant he has worked hard and smart to get to where he is at today. An inspiring story from an excellent operator. Please support those that support the podcast: www.DealerRe.com www.Taxmax.com Use promo code “Podcast” for 25% off sign up Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] 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
#149 - How I Built This w/ Clint Wactor
Clint Wactor has been a dealer since 89 and has some great wisdom to share with us. Please support those that support the podcast: www.DealerRe.com www.Taxmax.com Use promo code “Podcast” for 25% off sign up Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] 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
#148 - How I Built This w Scott Shook
Meet Scott Shook of Shook Auto in New Philadelphia Ohio. How I built this series the whole month of December. Please support those that support the podcast: www.DealerRe.com www.Taxmax.com Use promo code “Podcast” for 25% off sign up Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] 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
#147 - How I Built This W/ Jason March
Our HIBT series continues with Jason March of March Motors in Jacksonville FL. Please support those that support the podcast: www.DealerRe.com www.Taxmax.com Use promo code “Podcast” for 25% off sign up Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] 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
#146 - How I Built This w Andrew Wiley
How I Built This with Andrew Wiley owner of Consumers Auto Warehouse. Please support those that support the podcast: www.DealerRe.com www.Taxmax.com Use promo code “Podcast” for 25% off sign up Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] 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
#145 - The Best Of The IDP 2020
Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for your support of the IDP. This week Luke & Jeff have compiled 5 of their favorite segments from past podcasts. Enjoy! Please support those that support the podcast: www.DealerRe.com www.Taxmax.com Use promo code “Podcast” for 25% off sign up Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] 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
#144 Crafting A Pay Plan For Salesmen w/ Marshall Zoerner
Marshall joins us again to talk in depth about sales person compensation plans. What makes a good pay plan, now to know if you're overpaying your sales team, and how to incentives the right results. Please support those that support the podcast: www.DealerRe.com www.Taxmax.com Use promo code “Podcast” for 25% off sign up Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] 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
#143 - Top 5 Compliance Landmines w/ Steve Levine
Steve from Ignite Consulting shares with us the top 5 mistakes he sees dealers make when it comes to compliance. Dont get sued! Thanks to our sponsors! www.Taxmax.com Code: "PODCAST" for 25% off www.DealerRe.com Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. www.theindependentdealer.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
#142 - Tax Season Boom or Bust w Bill Nylan
Will the 2021 tax season be a boom or a bust? Bill from Taxmax will join us to share his insight on what he is seeing and what we as dealers can expect from tax return season. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. www.theindependentdealer.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
#141 - Q&A with Luke & Jeff
We do our best to answer your questions. Thank to everyone that reaches out to us via facebook message or email. We appreciate and need your review of the podcast. Tell the world what you like or dislike about IDP. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. www.theindependentdealer.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
#140 - 20 Group Notes w/ Luke and Jeff
This week we share with you our top takeaways from our recent 20 group meeting. Its always great to get away from the dealership for a couple days and work ON our business. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. www.theindependentdealer.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
#139 - Q4 Tax Tips with Lee Ferguson of CLA
Now is the time to start planning for year end tax savings. Write down your inventory, wait on PPP forgiveness, expense that improvement to your dealership and other tax tips from Lee Ferguson of CLA accounting firm. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. www.theindependentdealer.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