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)
#331 - Dealer Panel Day 2 BHPH United 2024
The boys continue at the BHPH United convention receiving valuable information from the panel and audience. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sent you to get 3 free months!https://www.blytzpay.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needshttps://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online:https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogrouphttps://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwinhttps://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor:https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#330 - Perfect Storm For BHPH
Josh Sellers joins the boys to chat about the ups and downs of the current BHPH market. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sent you to get 3 free months!https://www.blytzpay.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needshttps://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online:https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogrouphttps://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwinhttps://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor:https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#329 - Tips for Buying or Selling Notes BHPH United 2024
Luke and Russel discuss the ins and outs of buying and selling notes. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sent you and get 3 free months! https://www.blytzpay.com Buckeye Dealership consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: / theindydealer / jlukegodwin / sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#328 - Dealer Panel Day One BHPH United 2024
The boys wrap up the BHPH United convention with a discussion getting advice from a panel and the audience. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sent you and get 3 free months! https://www.blytzpay.com Buckeye Dealership consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: / theindydealer / jlukegodwin / sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#327 - Luke's Notes From 20 Group
The boys discuss what Luke learned at his most recent 20 Group meeting. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sent you and get 3 free months! https://www.blytzpay.com Buckeye Dealership consulting for all your education and reinsurance needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online: / theindydealer / jlukegodwin / sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#326 - What Keeps Steve Up At Night?
Government regulation and lawsuit attorneys are two things that can cause bad dreams. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sent you to get 3 free months!https://www.blytzpay.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needshttps://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online:https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogrouphttps://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwinhttps://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor:https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#325 - Funding Your Dealership Through Angel Investors
Need money for your dealership? Dan Haight shares with us how angel investors might be your answer. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sent you to get 3 free months!https://www.blytzpay.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needshttps://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online:https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogrouphttps://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwinhttps://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor:https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#324 - Using AI, Business Model, Best Decision Ever
The boys takeaways from BHPH united. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sent you to get 3 free months!https://www.blytzpay.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needshttps://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online:https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogrouphttps://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwinhttps://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor:https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#323 - We Are At BHPH United 2024
What are the biggest issues BHPH dealers are facing right now? Listen to dealers sound off on what they hope to learn at BHPH United 2024 in Las Vegas. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sent you to get 3 free months!https://www.blytzpay.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needshttps://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online:https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogrouphttps://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwinhttps://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor:https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#322 - Get The Most Out Of Convention
Convention season is upon us. The boys share their tips for getting the most bang for your buck when attending a state or national convention. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 2024 April 23-25 at The Bellagiohttps://www.bhphunited.com Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sent you to get 3 free months!https://www.blytzpay.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needshttps://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online:https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogrouphttps://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwinhttps://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor:https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#321 - Retail Market Update w Ben Wheat
We caught back up with Ben Wheat after episode 303 to talk more about the retail markets. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 2024 April 23-25 at The Bellagiohttps://www.bhphunited.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needshttps://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online:https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogrouphttps://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwinhttps://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor:https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#320 - Underwriting - The Ultimate Guide
The boys share their knowledge from underwriting collectively 50 years and $100+ million in auto loans. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 2024 April 23-25 at The Bellagiohttps://www.bhphunited.com Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sent you to get 3 free months!https://www.blytzpay.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needshttps://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online:https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogrouphttps://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwinhttps://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor:https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#319 - Tax Wrap, Negative Equity, Cybertruck
Lukewarm tax season, negative equity dilemma, and is a Cybertruck good marketing? Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 2024 April 23-25 at The Bellagiohttps://www.bhphunited.com Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sent you to get 3 free months!https://www.blytzpay.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needshttps://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online:https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogrouphttps://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwinhttps://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor:https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#318 - Lines Of Credit - The Ultimate Guide
From real estate loans to flooring lines to hard money. JP & Chad join the boys to talk about all aspects of getting money for your dealership. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 2024 April 23-25 at The Bellagiohttps://www.bhphunited.com Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sent you to get 3 free months!https://www.blytzpay.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needshttps://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online:https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogrouphttps://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwinhttps://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor:https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#317 - Training The Trainers
Consistent training of our staff is crucial to success. The boys share some tips and advice for making your training sessions more effective. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 2024 April 23-25 at The Bellagiohttps://www.bhphunited.com Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sent you to get 3 free months!https://www.blytzpay.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needshttps://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online:https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogrouphttps://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwinhttps://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor:https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#316 - Putting AI In Automotive Inspections
Can AI help vehicle condition reports become smarter, accurate and more consistent? Eliron Ekstein from Raven.AI thinks so. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 2024 April 23-25 at The Bellagiohttps://www.bhphunited.com Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sent you to get 3 free months!https://www.blytzpay.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needshttps://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online:https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogrouphttps://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwinhttps://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor:https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#315 - Make That Backend Money
When front end grosses get squeezed it time to squeeze more out of the back-end. Micah Robinson joins us to talk about best practices for increasing back-end penetration. wink wink Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 2024 April 23-25 at The Bellagiohttps://www.bhphunited.com Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sent you to get 3 free months!https://www.blytzpay.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needshttps://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online:https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogrouphttps://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwinhttps://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor:https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#314 - Business Inside Your Dealership
The boys brainstorm some ideas for side hustles inside your dealership. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 2024 April 23-25 at The Bellagiohttps://www.bhphunited.com Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sent you to get 3 free months!https://www.blytzpay.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needshttps://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online:https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogrouphttps://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwinhttps://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor:https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#313 - Just Keep Buying
We talk retail sales with Hubert & John of Keller Auto. How much inventory should you have, will there be a tax season and why Hubert lives by the "just keep buying" mentality. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 2024 April 23-25 at The Bellagiohttps://www.bhphunited.com Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sent you to get 3 free months!https://www.blytzpay.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needshttps://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online:https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogrouphttps://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwinhttps://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor:https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#312 - Making Payments Easier w/ Blytzpay
Robyn joins us to explain how and why she built a simpler and easier way for dealer to get paid. Hear why Blytzpay is more than a credit card processor. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a reviewwww.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 2024 April 23-25 at The Bellagiohttps://www.bhphunited.com Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sent you to get 3 free months!https://www.blytzpay.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needshttps://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online:https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogrouphttps://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwinhttps://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor:https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#311 - Ideas To Save Money At Your Dealership
The boys are fresh off their latest 20 group meeting and sharing their top takeaways from their weekend in Cabo. Hint: Its Lukes favorite topic. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 2024 April 23-25 at The Bellagiohttps://www.bhphunited.com Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communicationshttps://www.blytzpay.com TaxMax refund filing service. Use code “VIP” for 40% offhttps://www.taxmax.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needshttps://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online:https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogrouphttps://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwinhttps://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor:https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#310 - How I Built This w/ Carlos Ido
Carlos of Carnaval Auto shares with us the ups and downs of a family dealership. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 2024 April 23-25 at The Bellagiohttps://www.bhphunited.com Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communicationshttps://www.blytzpay.com TaxMax refund filing service. Use code “VIP” for 40% offhttps://www.taxmax.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needshttps://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online:https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogrouphttps://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwinhttps://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor:https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#309 - CARS Rule And What It Means For Dealers
What is the FTC CARS rule and why should dealers be paying attention. Shaun & Steve join us to breakdown what the rule will mean for independent dealers. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 2024 April 23-25 at The Bellagiohttps://www.bhphunited.com Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communicationshttps://www.blytzpay.com TaxMax refund filing service. Use code “VIP” for 40% offhttps://www.taxmax.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needshttps://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online:https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogrouphttps://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwinhttps://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor:https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#308 - Board Of Directors w/ Brandon Pagano
Brandon jumps in the hot seat and lets the boys analyze his dealerships operation. This episode Luke & Jeff act as "board of directors" for Brandon in an attempt to help him find ways to improve sales and profitability. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communicationshttps://www.blytzpay.com TaxMax refund filing service. Use code “VIP” for 40% offhttps://www.taxmax.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needshttps://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online:https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogrouphttps://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwinhttps://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor:https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur
#307 - New Year, New Goals, New Challenges
How did your 2023 shape up? What lessons have you learned and what do you plan to do about it going into 2024. Right now is a great time to set goals for your dealership and think strategically about what you want to accomplish this coming year. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communicationshttps://www.blytzpay.com TaxMax refund filing service. Use code “VIP” for 40% offhttps://www.taxmax.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your education and reinsurance needshttps://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Connect with us online:https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogrouphttps://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwinhttps://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to all our episodes on Anchor:https://anchor.fm/theindependentdealer Used car dealer, independent dealer, automotive, car sales, entrepreneur