The Independent Dealer Podcast
Jeff Watson & Luke Godwin
Updated about 1 hour 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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#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
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