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)
#91 - Q&A with Luke & Jeff Episode 1
We answer a ton of great questions from ya'll. Thanks for tuning in and sharing this podcast with your dealer friends. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. [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
#90 - MM- A Scout Is Always Prepared
Times a changing. Stay on the offense but have some reserves and a back up plan.
#89 - Curbing Curb-stoning w/ Jared Halsted
Arizona has what some consider the strongest anti curb-stoning laws in the nation. Jared sits on the front line as a dealer advisor to his states enforcement committee. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. [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
#88 - MM - The Cost Of Bad Health
Keep your staff and yourself healthy by practicing good habits at the office. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. [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
#87 - Real Success In The Car Biz w/ Cosmo
Cosmo takes us on his journey for selling cars as a hobby to 80+ a month. Dont think you'll be suprissed at what he credits for getting him through the recession. Also, his motivation for organizing and moderating one of the largest automotive groups on FB. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. [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
#86 - Tax Money Rollin'
Hope youre ready for a great week! We are in the midst of Tax Season!
#85 - NIADA Legislative And Legal Update with Shaun Peterson
Honored as always to speak with Shaun of the national association and gain some insight as to what is happening in Washington and what we have to look forward to this year at the NIADA convention. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. [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
#83 - Dont Like The Rules? Dont Play The Game
Its their platform, they built it, they set the rules. Dont like it? dont use it. Its really that easy.
#82 - The Future Of Sourcing Inventory with Joe Neiman
Joe is the founder and VP of business development at ACV auctions. Dealer to dealer non physical auctions just might be the way of the future. Joe helps us with tips on how to be successful while sourcing inventory online. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. [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
#81- MM - Where Are The Cars?
Keeps your eyes wide and your options open when it comes to sourcing inventory. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. [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
#80 - Why You Need A BDC with Sara Hoagey
Sara's company Elite BDC consults with dealers nationwide to fine tune their Business Development Centers. She shares with us why and when our dealerships could benefit from a dedicated leads handler. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. [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
#79 - Work Those Leads
Don’t let the amount of leads you get this time of year overwhelm you and create bad habits.
#78 - How To Fine Tune Your BHPH with Jim Rhoads
Jim of The Octane Group shares with us his passion for helping BHPH dealers run better and more profitable dealerships. Hes been in the industry for decades and his company consults directly with dealers that want to streamline their operations Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. [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
#77 - The Low-baller
Tis the season of the low-baller. Be prepared and dont be offended. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. [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
#76 Hot Topics WIth Jeff & Luke
We explore a number of hot topics and share our take on each issue. Hope somewhere in all this rambling you can extract some value and identify an area of your dealership you can improve. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. [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
#75 MM- Do Not Distrub
A little tip to help you disconnect and eliminate distractions during your personal time. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. [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
#74 - Making The Most Of Tax Season with Bill Neylan
Bill Neylan CEO of Taxmax shares with us his insight on the modern tax season and how dealers can take full advantage of the opportunity. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. [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
#73 - MM - Tax Time
Are you ready for tax money to start flowing?
#72 - NCM 20 Groups with Brent Carmichael
Brent of NCM 20 groups shares with us the why and how of 20 groups. Its like a very specific board of directors for your dealership. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. [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
#71 - MM - Cost Per Sale
Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. [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
#70 -Advertising Law Complience with Micheal Goodman
Micheal has spent years helping car dealers stay out of legal trouble. Today he shares with us his expertise on Reg Z, deceptive advertising and how to NOT get in trouble with the CFPB. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. [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
#69 - Setting Goals for 2020
New year, new look, and new dedication from Luke & Jeff to deliver podcasts that can educate and entertain. 2020 is going to be an epic year for the podcast. This episode we discuss our 2019 kpi's and the importance of setting goals for 2020. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. [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
#68 - MM - 2020 Around The Corner
2020 is almost upon us. Take some personal time this week to set your business and personal goals for the year. Write them down and share them with those close to you. Then attack 2020! Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. [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
#67 - Kerri Watkins - How They Built This
Kerri has a great story of how her and her husband built their dealership from scratch. A lot of hard work and long nights mixed with a little bit of being in the right place at the right time. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. [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
#66 -MM - Reflect On 2019
Take the time TODAY to look back at your 2019 performance. Sales units, Gross profit, Net profit. Did you reach your 2019 goals? Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. [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