The Independent Dealer Podcast

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...

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/ind...

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/group...

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...

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. info@theindependentdealer.com Please subscribe, leave us a review and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups...

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. info@theindependentdealer.com Please subscribe, leave us a review and share...

(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. info@theindependentdealer.com Please subscribe, leave us a review and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/g...

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

Happy monday! We are talking insurance this week. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. info@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 epi...

Shaun helps us understand the current rulings coming out of Washington as it relates to the Covid19 crisis and its effect on dealers. 

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. info@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/j...

Times a changing. Stay on the offense but have some reserves and a back up plan.

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. info@theindependentdealer.com Please subscribe, leave us a review and share with a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/grou...

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. info@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/sendt...

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. info@theindependentdealer.com Please subscribe, leave u...

Hope youre ready for a great week! We are in the midst of Tax Season!

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. info@theindependentdealer.com Please subscribe, leave us a review and share with a friend. Connect with us onl...

Its their platform, they built it, they set the rules. Dont like it? dont use it. Its really that easy.

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. info@theindependentdealer.com Please subscribe, leave us a review and share with a friend....

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. info@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/sen...

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. info@theindependentdealer.com Please subscribe, leave us a review and share with a friend. Connect with us...

Don’t let the amount of leads you get this time of year overwhelm you and create bad habits.

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. info@theindependentdealer.com Please subscribe, leave us a review an...

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. info@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/sendtojef...

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. info@theindependentdealer.com Please subscribe, leave us a review and share with a friend. Connect with us online: http...