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)
NIADA Policy Day Oct 13th
Join the NIADA dealer community on Tuesday Oct 13 for the 2020 Policy Conference. Its important for us as dealers to stay engaged and informed on what is happening in D.C. https://info.niada.com/2020-niada-policy-conference https://info.niada.com/niada-pac
#138 - Hot Topics with Luke and Jeff
This week Luke & Jeff cover a handful of hot topics. From 20 groups to virtual convention to all electric bhph fleets. Hope you enjoy! 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
#137 - The Age of Change with Peter Kelly
President of KAR Global, Peter Kelly tells us how to "Win In The Age Of Change". We cover topics like digital auctions, wholesale levels, and how to use data to be a better dealer. 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
#136 - BHPH 101 with Luke & Jeff
So you want to try some in-house financing? Tote the note on a couple sleighs. We share with you our top 5 tips for getting into the BHPH/LHPH 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
#135 - Profit Through Reinsurance with Taylor Byrd
Your reinsurance company can be a huge wealth builder and wealth preserver. Taylor shares with us the products and sales tips to maximize your dealer owned reinsurance company. 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
#134 - Does Your Insurance Cover Riots with Rich Stazzone
Recent riots and damage to car dealerships got you wondering IF your are covered? Rich Stazzone of Williams & Stazzone Insurance will help us know what to look for in our insurance documents. Also, he shares his top 4 insurance mistakes dealers should avoid. 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
#133 - Diversity In Your Dealership with Wendy Pisor
Wendy is the owner of Northside Auto in S.C. She built her dealership from the ground up and is proof that females can thrive as an independent dealer. 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
#132 - The EOS Model with Dan Grosvenor
Dan educates us on the Entrepreneur Operating System and how he has used it to get a handle on his dealership. Want to scale your business AND keep your sanity? Find and follow a proven system. 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
#131 - Motivating Sales with Marshall Zoerner
Marshall from Freeman Motor Co joins us again to talk employee training and motivating in these crazy times. As things get back to "normal" we need to remember to get back to the basics. Train, role play, tweak and repeat. 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
#130 -MM - The Difference Between Housekeeping and Trainning Meetings
There are housekeeping meetings and training meetings but dont confuse the two.
#129 - What's The ROI Of Your Dealership?
Have you ever run the math on the return on investment of your dealerships cash? ROI is one of the most important numbers to know when investing. Take a minute and figure out IF your dealership is a good investment or not. 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
#128 - MM - Fly Together
"If you want to go FAST go alone, if you want to go FAR go together"
#127 - Wholesale Buying At Retail Prices with Jasen Rice
Jasen Rice, owner of LotPop, has his pulse on the wholesale market. He shares with us his outlook on acquiring inventory over the next couple months. Also, learn how to get double the VDP views tomorrow. 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
#126 - NIADA 2020 Convention Goes Digital
Steve & Shaun from NIADA join us to talk about how the 2020 National NIADA convention will be held in an all digital format. Great news for those with tight schedules fear of airplanes. Registration $ is a bargain. 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
#125 - Luke & Jeff 20 Group Takeaways
After a powerful couple of days at 20 group meeting, Luke & Jeff are ready to tweak some things at their dealerships. 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
124 - MM - Luke & Jeff at 20 Group
Take the time off to get educated and recharge your batteries.
#123 - Are You Flushing Your Ad Dollars? with Luke and Jeff
A follow up conversation with Luke & Jeff about the marketing and lead generation philosophy's of Gravitational Marketing. Listen to last weeks episode for context and background on our discussion. Support our sponsor 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
#122 - MM - CIADA Cancelled
Thats right, sad to announce that due to Covid concerns CIADA has been cancelled. We will miss meeting everyone in person but all the more reason to comment on the episodes and get involved in the forums.
#121 - The Miracle Of The Car Business w Shannon of Gravitational Marketing
The Rich Dealers program is anything but boring. Learn from Shannon where 98% of car buyers are and how to get their attention. If you want your marketing message to be more effective remember the rules: Scarcity, Urgency, Believe-ability. iwantsleepingbuyers.com [email protected] 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
#120 - People or Inventory, Which Is Harder To Find
Does nobody want to work hard these days?
#119 - Up Your Dealerships Digital Game with Glenn Pasch
Glenn is a SEO, SEM expert. He shares with us some tips to be sure our digital game is on point. Reach Glenn at PCGdigital.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
#118 - MM - Selling Your Notes
Dont sell yourself short or your portfolio
#117 - Join Us In South Carolina This August
John Brown the president of CIADA joins us to talk about the upcoming Carolina Independent Auto Dealers Convention coming up Aug 6-9 2020. These 2.5 days of education are open to all dealers. Join us in beautiful Myrtle Beach this summer. Podcast listeners get buy one ticket get one free when they call 704-455-2117 and book. www.theciada.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
#116 - How to Run 3 LHPH Stores with Joe Powell
Joe has been doing LHPH since 2008. Learn why he says "steady, slow growth" is the key to success. 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
#115 - MM - Can You Buy What You Cant Touch
Will physical auctions ever be back?