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

Episodes

#341 - Breaking Down The LHPH Convention With Tim Lawrence 29.08.2024 31:08

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://www.blytzpay.com Buckeye Dealership Consulting for all your educat...

#340 - That's Not My Squirrel 22.08.2024 33:09

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 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 fr...

#339 - Ride The Retail Wave 15.08.2024 48:20

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

#338 - 3 Opinionated Guys 08.08.2024 1:01:54

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 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...

#337 - NIADA Vendor Interviews 01.08.2024 31:07

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 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://...

#336 - Hot Topics 25.07.2024 30:44

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 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 fr...

#335 - EV Tax Credit Explained 18.07.2024 24:43

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 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://www.blytzpay.c...

#334 - Hurricane Beryl Hit My Business 11.07.2024 23:49

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 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 g...

#333 - Keeping Customers Happy with Tracy Myers 04.07.2024 39:54

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

#332 - Cyber Shutdown 27.06.2024 27:12

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 Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card proces...

#331 - Dealer Panel Day 2 BHPH United 2024 20.06.2024 39:26

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 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 ID...

#330 - Perfect Storm For BHPH 13.06.2024 44:47

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 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...

#329 - Tips for Buying or Selling Notes BHPH United 2024 06.06.2024 32:17

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 info@theindependentdealer.com 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! ⁠htt...

#328 - Dealer Panel Day One BHPH United 2024 30.05.2024 1:00:57

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

#327 - Luke's Notes From 20 Group 23.05.2024 37:05

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 info@theindependentdealer.com 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! ht...

#326 - What Keeps Steve Up At Night? 16.05.2024 37:03

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 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 fr...

#325 - Funding Your Dealership Through Angel Investors 09.05.2024 29:09

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 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...

#324 - Using AI, Business Model, Best Decision Ever 02.05.2024 21:25

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 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://www.blytzpay.com Buckeye Deale...

#323 - We Are At BHPH United 2024 25.04.2024 20:46

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 review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card proc...

#322 - Get The Most Out Of Convention 18.04.2024 14:59

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 review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 2024 April 23-25 at The Bellagi...

#321 - Retail Market Update w Ben Wheat 11.04.2024 34:07

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 review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 2024 April 23-25 at The Bellagio https://www.bhphunited.com Buckeye Dealership Consu...

#320 - Underwriting - The Ultimate Guide 04.04.2024 39:05

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 review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 2024 April 23-25 at The Bellagio https://www.bhphunited.com Blytzpay f...

#319 - Tax Wrap, Negative Equity, Cybertruck 28.03.2024 35:17

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 review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 2024 April 23-25 at The Bellagio https://www.bhphunited.com Blytzpay for your credit card pr...

#318 - Lines Of Credit - The Ultimate Guide 21.03.2024 51:17

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 review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 2024 April 23-25 at The Be...

#317 - Training The Trainers 14.03.2024 37:03

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 review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 2024 April 23-25 at The Bellagio...