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The Independent Dealer Podcast

Jeff Watson & Luke Godwin

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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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The Boys are sounding the alarm. Margins are getting squeezed, the BHPH model isn’t hitting like it used to, and independent dealers are being forced to adapt—or get left behind. In this episode, Jeff W. and Jeff M. dive into: ✅ Why collections are steady (but profits aren’t) ✅ How hybrid retail models are becoming the new normal ✅ Real about the c…
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In this episode, the boys are joined by Fernanda. Tune in as she tells her story of starting as an insurance agent and ending as an independent dealer. Thank you for listening. We hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a reviewwww.theindependentdealer.comInfo@theindependentdealer.comSupport the businesses that support…
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The boys are joined by a special guest at BHPH United 2025. They discuss navigating 2nd-generation dealership dynamics, how her dealership is run, 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 [email protected] Support the businesses that…
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Tune into this week's episode where the boys discuss cost awareness, finding solutions, 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 [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card pr…
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The boys are joined by Buckeye Bret. They talk about successful features of dealerships, the dealership business, and trends. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think.-Leave us a reviewwww.theindependentdealer.comInfo@theindependentdealer.comSupport the businesses that support the podcast.Blytzpay for y…
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In this episode, the boys talk about Luke's first quarter, tariffs on cars, charge-offs, and a lot more. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a reviewwww.theindependentdealer.comInfo@theindependentdealer.comSupport the businesses that support the podcast.Blytzpay for your credit card proc…
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The boys are joined by Robyn Burkinshaw. They discuss AI and its effects on collections, how Blytzpay utilizes it, 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 [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay f…
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Tune into this week's episode. The boys discuss Luke's transition, and talk about the ins and outs of Retail vs. BHPH. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for you…
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In this episode the boys dive into the three signs of "Carpocalypse."Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think.-Leave us a reviewwww.theindependentdealer.comInfo@theindependentdealer.comSupport the businesses that support the podcast.Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell …
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In this week's episode, the boys are joined by Kaleb Bryan. They chat about increasing leverage, the BHPH business, and success. Listen to episode 190 to hear more about Kaleb's background. Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdeale…
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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 [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text commu…
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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 [email protected] Support the businesses tha…
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The boys are joined by Louis Barna. They take a deep dive into bankruptcy. Get in touch with Louis: [email protected] Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for y…
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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 [email protected] Support the businesses that s…
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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 [email protected] Support the busine…
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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 [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card proces…
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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 [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. …
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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 somet…
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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@theindepe…
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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 [email protected] Support the businesses th…
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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 revi…
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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.theindepen…
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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 [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card…
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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 [email protected] Support the businesses that…
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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 review⁠www.theindependentdealer.com ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠Support the businesses that support the podcast.Blytzpay for your credit…
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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 reviewwww.theindependentdealer.comInfo@theindependentdealer.comSupport the businesses that support the podcast.Blytzpay for your credit card processin…
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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 reviewwww.theindependentdealer.comInfo@theindependentdealer.comSupport the businesses that support the podcast.Blytzpay for your credit …
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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 [email protected] Support th…
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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 reviewwww.theindependentdealer.comInfo@theindependentdealer.comSupport the businesses that support the podcast.Blytzpay for your credit…
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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 [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit…
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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 [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and te…
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Thank you for listening, we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.com [email protected] 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…
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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 [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text …
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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 reviewwww.theindependentdealer.comInfo@theindependentdealer.comSupport the businesses that support the podcast.Blytzpay for your credit card proc…
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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 reviewwww.theindependentdealer.comInfo@theindependentdealer.comSupport the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text com…
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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 [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sen…
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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 [email protected] Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing an…
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