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Send us Fan Mail In this exciting episode of the Dealer Chat podcast, hosts Joe, Chops, and Dave celebrate the incredible achievements of the car dealership community with the Dealer Chat Awards ! We’re honoring the standout guests and contributors who have made a lasting impact on the industry this year. Each award tells a story of passion, innovation, and perseverance, showcasing the best in the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Motor Trade Mentors Podcast , hosts Dave Gott and James Alford are joined by Mariani Robinson from MSH Cars UK . They discuss Mariani's inspiring journey in car sales, focusing on sustainability, catering to budget-conscious customers, and overcoming challenges as a female entrepreneur in the motor trade. The conversation dives into building strong rela...

Send us Fan Mail In this exciting episode of Dealerchat, hosts Joe and Chops are joined by special guest Sam Grange Bailey from Southern Cars to dive into the dynamic world of classic cars! 🚗✨ Here’s what’s in store: 🔹 How the classic car market is evolving with a shift toward affordable options 🔹 Sam’s advice on driving and truly enjoying classic cars 🔹 The role of social media in car sales...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts explore the key steps to starting a successful automotive business with a budget of £50,000. They share practical advice, personal stories, and actionable tips for navigating the challenges of the motor trade. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your approach, this conversation is packed with valuable insights. 🎯 What’s Covered:...

Send us Fan Mail Danny Bond, an international DJ turned car sales entrepreneur. Danny shares his journey from DJing to founding DB Automotive, covering marketing strategies, personal branding, managing business growth, and adapting to market changes. They discuss profit margins, cost management, staff challenges, and balancing business success with personal fulfillment. Key topics include the role...

Send us Fan Mail Joe and Dave chat with Craig Stevenson from SVS Car Sales about his journey from valeting to car sales. Craig shares how COVID-19 impacted his business, while the team covers key topics like financial management, cash flow, stock sourcing, and advertising on platforms like AutoTrader. They also explore the power of social media, effective inventory strategies, and boosting sales p...

Send us Fan Mail Join Joe Betty, Chops, and Jaime Turner of Tailored Vehicle Solutions as they dive into the car sales world! Discover tips on vehicle checks, pricing strategies, managing customer expectations, and handling reviews. Jamie shares his journey from accident repairs to car sales, insights on modern engines, DealAway, and the importance of quality control. Learn how to streamline opera...

Send us Fan Mail Join Joe, Dave, Chops, Rob & Jamie on the Dealer Chat Podcast as they share insights from the G3 car auction. They discuss market trends, pricing dynamics, and the challenges of today's car trade environment. Topics include CAP, AutoTrader, managing customer expectations, warranty issues, and the impact of consumer rights. Learn how dealers navigate customer relationships...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Motor Trade Mentors Podcast , Joe Betty and David Gott tackle the challenges of the automotive market, covering stock management, pricing strategies, and building a sustainable business. They discuss auction processes, customer expectations, financing hurdles, and the stress of balancing satisfaction with profitability. Packed with insights on market trends,...

Send us Fan Mail In this Dealer Chat episode, Joe Betty and David Gott sit down with Sheik Hassan, owner of Motor4U, to discuss his inspiring journey in the car sales industry. They explore challenges in scaling a dealership, the importance of teamwork, evolving market dynamics, and how technology is reshaping car sales. Sheik shares insights on overcoming adversity, taking risks, and building a r...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Motor Trade Mentors podcast, Joe Betty and David Gott chat with Steve Kerslake from the British Automotive Alliance. Steve shares his journey from sales to warranty solutions, exploring dealer challenges, self-funded warranties, and the importance of customer care. They discuss warranty costs, managing claims, and the value of strong dealer-customer relation...

Send us Fan Mail In this jam-packed episode of the Dealer Chat Podcast , Joe, David and Chops are joined by Lee from Car UK to dive deep into the car sales world! From tackling tricky warranty claims and mastering customer expectations, to the highs and lows of selling budget cars, they uncover it all. Hear about the legal side of sales, the critical role of customer service, and tips on prepping...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 12 of Motor Trade Mentors , hosts Joe Betty from Shifting Metal and David Gott from Car Dealer Pro sit down with special guest Nic Payne of Pride and Performance for a candid and entertaining deep-dive into the realities of running a motor trade business. Nic shares the ups and downs of being left solo in the driver’s seat when his business partner backed out while he w...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Dealer Chat! This week, we’ve got none other than the legendary car dealer and TV personality, Mike Brewer, in the hot seat! Buckle up as we dive into a raw, unfiltered conversation that gets to the core of what it means to be in the car business. Mike holds nothing back—his "piss is boiling," and he's got plenty to say about breaking dealer stigmas,...

Send us Fan Mail 90% OFF Quickbooks for 7 months! : https://quickbooks.partnerlinks.io/2vadiff9ayii --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Episode 11 of the Motor Trade Mentors podcast, hosts Joe and Dave sit down with Jordan from Red Sparrow Motors to discuss the challenges he’s facing as a dealership owner and explore strategies to help his business...

Send us Fan Mail This week on DealerChat, SPR Mercedes’ Sam shares why he’s turning away new customers. Meanwhile, things get serious as Joe contemplates legal action after Chops allegedly wiped codes on a recent sale. Join Joe, Chops, Dave, and guest Sam as they dive into the dealer vs. mechanic drama, you won’t want to miss the heated discussion! -------------------------------------------------...

Send us Fan Mail MOTOR TRADE MENTORS In our 10th episode, Mohammad Haque is balancing two jobs and now taking on a third, with support from Joe and Dave. He's learning key strategies for scaling his business, like the importance of raising stock prices for long-term growth. Mohammad also discovers how to stand out against competitors, such as High Peaks, and that sometimes having fewer cars i...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Dealerchat Podcast Ep 15! This week, we’ve got some cracking stories from the car dealing world that you won’t want to miss, with special guests Theo "Bowen's Garage" & Rob "The Log Book" Rob’s had a right nightmare with a customer, while Dave’s back from his holiday, but not without getting properly scammed! On the brighter side, Theo’s sma...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's very special in-person episode, we're coming to you live from G3 with the incredible Jo Smith and Jodie Barber of Wink Cars! As a proud female-owned dealership, Jo and Jodie bring a fresh, unique, and inclusive perspective to the automotive world. We'll dive deep into their journey to success, the challenges they've overcome, and the exciting fut...

Send us Fan Mail DEALER CHAT EPISODE 10 - James Baggott - Car Dealer Magazine ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Joe Betty,  James Harding, David Gott and this weeks special guest James Baggott the Editor in Chief of Car Dealer Magazine. To keep up with everything James gets up to check out his YouTube channel @CarDealerMagazine Check out Car De...

Send us Fan Mail DEALER CHAT EPISODE 13 - Umesh Samani ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Joe Betty,  James Harding, David Gott and industry legend Umesh Samani. We talk over how his career started, how David got scammed for £5,000 and Chops learns he's been paying a ton of money for services he could get for FREE as an IMDA member! You sho...

Send us Fan Mail MOTOR TRADE MENTORS In our 9th episode, David and Joe are jealous of mechanic Matt Langdon of JM Automotive, who along with his business partner has been making the switch from fixing cars to selling cars. Youtube:  @JMAutomotiveltd Instagram: www.instagram.com/jm_automotiveltd/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/jmautomotiveuk/ Website: www.jm-automotive.co.uk ---------------------------...

Send us Fan Mail DEALER CHAT EPISODE 12 - James Alford ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Joe Betty,  James Harding, David Gott and the return of James Alford. In this weeks episode we talk over everything from customers to dogs taking are stress away. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- APPLY TO BE...

Send us Fan Mail MOTOR TRADE MENTORS In our 8th episode, we talk to Hamilton James who has a long history of working with cars but is now moving over to running his own business. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out Hamilton James Cars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamiltonjamesbow/ -----------------------------------------------------...

Send us Fan Mail DEALER CHAT EPISODE 11 - Rory Anderson - RS Car Sales ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Joe Betty, David Gott and this weeks special guest Rory Anderson the passionate owner of RS Car Sales, a leading UK-based dealership specializing in high-quality, used cars. With years of industry experience, Rory has built a reputation for...