Jeff Watson & Luke Godwin

The Independent Dealer Podcast

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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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Jeff Watson & Luke Godwin

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

#367 - The Refunds Are Upon Us! 20.02.2025

It's tax time! This week's episode dives into tips to handle this crazy season. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com 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 mo...

#365 - The 20 Group Takeaways 13.02.2025

Tune into this episode where the boys discuss their key takeaways from Luke's LAST 20 group. They talk about delegation, utilizing AI, hiring, and much more. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credi...

#364 - What If They File Bankruptcy? 06.02.2025

The boys are joined by Louis Barna. They take a deep dive into bankruptcy. Get in touch with Louis: Louis@tributecap.com Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications...

#363 - Our Top Priority For 2025 30.01.2025

Tune into this week's episode where Steve Levine joins the boys. They discuss Ignite Consulting Partners, how they have aided their dealerships, and more. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit c...

#362 - Doing Your Dealership Your Way 23.01.2025

Tune into this week's episode, where the boys are joined by Garrett Jones. They talk about modernizing payments, slow-growth dealerships, being profitable, and more. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your c...

#361 - Looking Forward to 2025 16.01.2025

Tune in to this episode, where the boys discuss debt, dealership "forecast," net equity, and more. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sent y...

#360 - Luke's Last Episode ??? 09.01.2025

Tune in to this week's episode, where Luke shares some crazy news... Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com 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...

#359 - How I Built This: Harry Buchelly Follow-up 02.01.2025

Tune in to this weeks episode, where the boys continue their "Follow-up" series with a conversation with Harry Buchelly. They chat about Harry's ability to go completely BHPH, his advertising strategies, and much more. If you are interested in Harry's past episode on the podcast it is episode #150. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a...

#358 - How I Built This: Nick Markosian Follow-up 26.12.2024

Tune into this weeks episode, where the boys continue the "How I Built This Follow-ups" by chatting with Nick Markosian. They talk about dealing with turnover, perfecting processes, and so much more. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that suppor...

#357 - How I Built This: Flying Wheels Follow-up 19.12.2024

In this episode, the boys meet with the brains behind Flying Wheels for a third time. They chat about Craig's dealership approach, remote ownership, and more. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit c...

#356 - How I Built This: David Zapata Follow-up 12.12.2024

This week's episode welcomes David Zapata back to the show to follow up on his last appearance. The boys dive into the ups and downs of dealerships, collection problems, and more. If you are interested in David’s last episode, it is episode 200. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a revie wwww.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependen...

#355 - How I Built This: Michael West Follow Up 06.12.2024

Tune in to this week's episode where the boys welcome Michael West back for a follow-up discussion. They chat about new locations, dealership culture, and more. If you are interested in Michael's past episode, it is episode 198. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Suppo...

#354 - Favorite Things of 2024 28.11.2024

The boys list items, such as EV tax credit and software, they have utilized and are thankful for in 2024. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP...

#353 - At Least I Won't Owe Taxes 21.11.2024

The boys are joined by JB and Chad, and they discuss getting ahead of income taxes, cutting expenses at your dealership, redundancy, and preparing for 2025. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit car...

#352 - Sales Training 14.11.2024

In a special episode filmed at NIADA in New Orleans, the boys give their tips and insights on sales trainings. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review ⁠www.theindependentdealer.com ⁠⁠Info@theindependentdealer.com⁠ Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell...

#351 - 5 Ways To Fix a Bad Month 07.11.2024

The boys discuss 5 ways to break out of a discouraging cycle in your dealership. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com 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 m...

#350 - What Time Is It? 31.10.2024

The boys start talking about the SPOOKIEST time of the year... TAX SEASON. Bill from Tax Max joins the podcast and discusses these processes. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think.-Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and...

#349 - Work On It, Not In It 24.10.2024

In this episode, the boys chat about developing processes and overseeing those, consulting, and "keeping your eye on the ball" while running a dealership. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card...

#348 - How I Built This With Corey Scruggs 17.10.2024

The boys interview Corey Scruggs and discover how he began a "Lease Here Pay Here" dealership. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sent you t...

#347 - Theory of Constraints 10.10.2024

In this episode, the boys discuss the theory of constraints, recon and collections, and whack-a-mole. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sen...

#346 - Takeaways From The 20 Group 03.10.2024

The boys discuss their takeaways from the 20 group which include: preparation, processes, marketing, and inventory. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tel...

#345 - Time To Reboot The 20 Group 26.09.2024

In this week's episode, the boys invite Brent Carmichael to talk about reinventing the 20 group. Brent is bringing fresh ideas on how to change something from good to great. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpa...

#344 - Finding Customers In A Slow Market 19.09.2024

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 Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tel...

#343 - What's Your Dealerships ROI? 12.09.2024

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 Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell...

#342 - Board of Directors Follow Up 05.09.2024

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 Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sent you to get 3...

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