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The Independent Dealer Podcast

Jeff Watson & Luke Godwin
Buy Here Pay Here
Buy Here, Pay Here
Used Car Dealership
Venture Capital
Angel Investing
Compliance Unleashed Conference
Sales Strategies
Automotive Market Trends
Tax Season
Startup Capital
Buy Here, Pay Here Dealerships
Collection Management
Down Payments
CDK
Customer Relations
Cybersecurity
Inventory Management
Car Dealerships
Cash Flow
FTC CARS Rule

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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In this episode of The Independent Dealer Podcast, we sit down with brothers Travis and Casey of Vamos Auto in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. 🚗💥 They break down how they took over a distressed buy here, pay here dealership, uncovered major operational... more

In this episode of The Independent Dealer Podcast's "How I Built This" series, we sit down with Ricky Thomas of Wildcat Used Cars in Somerset, Kentucky. 🚗💥 Ricky shares his incredible journey from getting fired on his FIRST DAY as a sales manager t... more

What does it take to build a thriving buy-here-pay-here dealership from scratch?Join us as we sit down with Darla Booher—2002 startup founder, National Quality Dealer Award winner, and incoming NIADA President. Discover her incredible 20-year journey... more

End of the year creeping up on you? 😅 Don't be that dealer scrambling on December 30th!In this episode, Jeff and Luke break down the 5 ESSENTIAL year-end moves every independent dealer needs to make before December 31st. From tax strategy to portfol... more

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Recent Guests

Ricky Thomas
Owner and operator of Wildcat Motors
Wildcat Motors
Episode: #409 – From Franchise GM to Selling 1,000+ Cars a Year as an Independent 🚗🔥
John Devachi
Current President of TNIDA
TNIDA
Episode: #406 - BHPH Dealer Forum RECAP: Ideas That'll Pay for Your Trip
Maria Pericas
Dealer from Grand Prairie, Texas, focused on technology integration in the dealership.
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Episode: #406 - BHPH Dealer Forum RECAP: Ideas That'll Pay for Your Trip
Jack Carter
Dealer sharing insights on technician recruitment strategies.
Episode: #406 - BHPH Dealer Forum RECAP: Ideas That'll Pay for Your Trip
Robyn Burkinshaw
CEO of Blytzpay
Blytzpay
Episode: #405 - Ai Collectors that Actually Work: Blytzpay's Beta Results and What's Coming Next
Bill Neylan
Vendor who supports used car dealers and offers tax services through Tax Max
Tax Max
Episode: #402 - Tax Max: Why 2026 Could Be Your Biggest Tax Season Ever
Blake Ingram
Owner of Auto City, with 67 years of dealership experience
Auto City
Episode: #399 - Inside Auto City: 67 Years of Dealer Wisdom
Kelly Bryan
CFO of AutoCave and experienced car dealer since 2019
AutoCave
Episode: #396 - The Rebrand
Jason Berry
Operator of an independent dealership and co-founder of Carqueta, a software for automotive dealership support
Carqueta
Episode: #394 - Used Car Pricing Strategies with Jason Berry

Hosts

Luke Godwin
Host and co-host, with a focus on community building within the independent automotive dealer sector.
Jeff Watson
Co-host, providing valuable insights and market knowledge to independent dealers.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 126 ratings
  • Dave’s GreenLight Autos

    Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin provide an invaluable service to the automotive dealer community. The Independent Dealer podcast is both informative and entertaining and is my go-to while driving to and from auctions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dave Bearley
    United States2 years ago
  • Valuable

    Thank you both for adding value to our segment. I just finished listening to the last podcast so now I will start listening to them again. I’m more powerful in the market because of your information. Thank you Luke and Jeff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chrlpoll
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Pod

    Great content by two great dealers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoGators1555
    United States3 years ago
  • Listen weekly

    I own an independent retail car dealership and though Luke and Jeff do buy here pay here I still get massive value from the information, advice, vendors and experience they share. I highly recommend this podcast for an independent dealer no matter what step of the process you are in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mr_noceiling
    United States3 years ago
  • Your new favorite pod!

    Independent dealers - look no further. You’ve found your new favorite podcast! Luke and Jeff are a dynamic hosting duo who bring you all the actionable insights and business strategies you need to level up your dealership. Highly recommend tuning in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oliviabaker13
    United States4 years ago

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The hosts are praised for their chemistry and relatability, making the listening experience enjoyable while being educational.
Listeners commend the hosts for providing invaluable information that is practical and actionable for independent dealers.
Many reviews reflect an appreciation for the community aspect of the podcast, where dealers support each other in learning and improving their businesses.
The engaging discussions and expert guest appearances are consistently highlighted as key strengths of the content.

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#406 - BHPH Dealer Forum RECAP: Ideas That'll Pay for Your Trip
Q: So what's the hardest thing?
The biggest struggle is having the right staff and getting the right processes implemented.
#399 - Inside Auto City: 67 Years of Dealer Wisdom
Q: What do you see as the future of the industry?
I think there's going to be a market for quite some time, but I'm not sure I would want my children in this business as I don't know if it will last their entire lifetime.
#394 - Used Car Pricing Strategies with Jason Berry
Q: How do you decide what cars to buy?
I look at what historically sells well in my dealership and analyze market data to identify what competitors are selling and at what price point.
#394 - Used Car Pricing Strategies with Jason Berry
Q: What do you say to dealers that are crying about not selling cars? How do you fix the problem if you're in that situation?
I always default to checking if my prices are right and make necessary price adjustments. Ensuring that marketing and advertising are in place can also help stir up activity at the dealership.
#393 - What's The Scuttlebutt?
Q: How do you handle recon expenses to avoid them spiraling out of control?
Monitor and set realistic benchmarks for recon spending, audit the claims, and compare costs with different servicing shops to ensure value for money.

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A platform dedicated to independent used car dealers, this show covers practical insights aimed at enhancing dealership operations and personal growth within the industry. Topics frequently discussed include best practices for managing independent dealerships, financial preparedness, innovative technology integration like AI, and actionable strategies that enhance sales and profitability. The hosts emphasize a community-oriented approach, sharing their own experiences while featuring industry experts to provide valuable advice tailored for independent dealers navigating a highly competitive market. Unique elements include their focus on engaging the dealer community in discussions that yield direct insights and practical applications that l... more

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Recent guests on The Independent Dealer Podcast include:

1. Ricky Thomas
2. John Devachi
3. Maria Pericas
4. Jack Carter
5. Robyn Burkinshaw
6. Bill Neylan
7. Blake Ingram
8. Kelly Bryan

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