The Independent Dealer Podcast

The Independent Dealer Podcast

Jeff Watson & Luke Godwin

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A 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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#344 - Finding Customers In A Slow Market

The boys are joined by Marshall and they discuss inventory, lead count, advertising, and consistency in the market. 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 to 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: 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

Sep 19, 2024 42 min

#343 - What's Your Dealerships ROI?

The boys break down the ROI's of their dealerships, along with the pros and cons of running a BHPH dealership. 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 to 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: 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

Sep 12, 2024 37 min

#342 - Board of Directors Follow Up

The boys follow up with Brandon. Tune in to hear how the different dealerships are run. 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 to 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: 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

Sep 05, 2024 42 min

#341 - Breaking Down The LHPH Convention With Tim Lawrence

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 to 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: 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

Aug 29, 2024 31 min

#340 - That's Not My Squirrel

In this episode, the boys discuss We Owe forms, dealership processes, and squirrels. 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 to 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: 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

Aug 22, 2024 33 min

#339 - Ride The Retail Wave

The boys are joined by JD Tomlinson, a retail dealer, who brings a different point of view to the podcast. 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 to 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: 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

Aug 15, 2024 48 min

#338 - 3 Opinionated Guys

Jack joins the boys and they bounce ideas off each other while voicing their opinions. 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 to 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: 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

Aug 08, 2024 61 min

#337 - NIADA Vendor Interviews

The boys interview different vendors at the NIADA 2024 Convention. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think.-Leave us a review [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 needs https://www.buckeyereinsurance.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

Aug 01, 2024 31 min

#336 - Hot Topics

The boys dive into collections, repos, current events in the dealer world, and more. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review [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 needs https://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

Jul 25, 2024 30 min

#335 - EV Tax Credit Explained

The Boys discuss the ins and outs of EV tax credit. 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 to 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: 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

Jul 18, 2024 24 min

#334 - Hurricane Beryl Hit My Business

The Boys meet up with Russell Moore to discuss navigating their dealerships through trials. 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 to 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: 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

Jul 11, 2024 23 min

#333 - Keeping Customers Happy with Tracy Myers

Keeping customers happy has been the key to Tracy's success. Take the time to hear your customers. Attend UAAMG Aug 1st in Myrtle Beach Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review [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 needs https://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

Jul 04, 2024 39 min

#332 - Cyber Shutdown

Could your dealership survive if a critical software system got shut down? The boys discuss various strategies for operating through a cyber crisis. 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 to 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: 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

Jun 27, 2024 27 min

#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

Jun 20, 2024 39 min

#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

Jun 13, 2024 44 min

#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

Jun 06, 2024 32 min

#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

May 30, 2024 60 min

#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

May 23, 2024 37 min

#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

May 16, 2024 37 min

#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

May 09, 2024 29 min

#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

May 02, 2024 21 min

#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

Apr 25, 2024 20 min

#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

Apr 18, 2024 14 min

#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

Apr 11, 2024 34 min

#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

Apr 04, 2024 39 min