The Independent Dealer Podcast
Jeff Watson & Luke Godwin
Updated about 3 hours 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 (480)
#103 - Coming Out Of Crisis with Chris Haus
Chris owner of Haus Auto Group in Canfield OH shares with us his struggles and victories through the crisis. Each dealership is different and so each dealership has been effected differently.
#102 - MM - Supply & Demand
Auction prices back to "normal" 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
#101 - Collections During Uncertain Times
Luke shares with us a presentation on how to fine tune our BHPH / LHPH collections efforts. Having a world class collections team is essential when times are tough and money is tight. 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
#100 - MM - PPP Money To The Rescue
Is it ethical to take the PPP forgiveness IF you dont 100% need it?
#99 - What WIll Happen To Book Values with David Paris
David is a senior manager of market insights at JD Power. He talks to us about what NADA is doing to accurately reflect book values during the volatile time. As dealers we need to know when is the best time to buy and when is the best time to sell. 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
#98 - Ground Yourself First
Its more important now than every that you ground yourself both spiritually and physically so you can be a strong foundation for your team and your 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
#97 - The Virtual Sales Process
Luke lays out his 8 steps for selling a real car via virtually process. Tips from website to delivery. Times are changing and we need to change with them. Adapt or die! 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
#96 - How covid is Impacting Dealers with April Dealer Panel
This episode is a powerful dealer panel discussion on how the virus is impacting dealers in different parts of the country. Chris Mastantuono from NY and Matt McGill of FL talk to us about how they are getting through this rough time as independent dealers. 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
#95 - Who's Going To Pay For This w/ Cecilla Fournil
Cecilla makes the complex world of insurance simple. Find out the biggest mistakes most dealers make and how we can be sure we are covered when something bad happens. 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
#94 - Healthy Business Finacials During Covid19 with Dave Wiggins
Dave is a principal partner at CliftonLarsonAllen and a solid friend of the automotive industry. He helps us understand how the CARES act will impact us, what KPI's we need to keep our eyes on and how 2019 tax filings have been impacted. 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
#93 - Getting Through The Corona Recession w/ Tracy Myers
(Recorded 3/25) Tracy has vivid memories of the 2008 financial crisis. He shares with us the similarities he sees and what we should do to safeguard our dealerships today. 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
3/23 Update from Steve Jordan CEO of NIADA
Steve updates us on NIADA's current efforts to help the Independent Dealers. Visit the website they have setup: https://info.niada.com/en-us/covid19 Also text "NIADA" to 95000 to get emergency communications from NIADA
#92 - MM- Cover Your Assets
Happy monday! We are talking insurance this week. 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
3-21-20 Updates from NIADAs Shaun Peterson
Shaun helps us understand the current rulings coming out of Washington as it relates to the Covid19 crisis and its effect on dealers.
#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