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"

Recent Episodes
  • #376 - BHPH United 2025
    Apr 24, 2025 – 00:19:21
  • #375 - Turn-N-Burnout
    Apr 17, 2025 – 00:24:04
  • #374 - Buckeye Bret
    Apr 10, 2025 – 00:39:23
  • #373 - Tariff-ied
    Apr 3, 2025 – 00:28:48
  • #372 - Can AI Save Your Collections Department?
    Mar 27, 2025 – 00:33:08
  • #371 - Helping Luke Transition
    Mar 20, 2025 – 00:32:55
  • #370 - 3 Signs of Carpocalypse
    Mar 13, 2025 – 00:19:30
  • #369 - Catching Up With Kaleb Bryan
    Mar 6, 2025 – 00:41:50
  • #368 - Dale Matthews
    Feb 27, 2025 – 00:38:32
  • #367 - The Refunds Are Upon Us!
    Feb 20, 2025 – 00:23:10
  • #365 - The 20 Group Takeaways
    Feb 13, 2025 – 00:25:42
  • #364 - What If They File Bankruptcy?
    Feb 6, 2025 – 00:43:50
  • #363 - Our Top Priority For 2025
    Jan 30, 2025 – 00:39:22
  • #362 - Doing Your Dealership Your Way
    Jan 23, 2025 – 00:25:32
  • #361 - Looking Forward to 2025
    Jan 16, 2025 – 00:43:38
  • #360 - Luke's Last Episode ???
    Jan 9, 2025 – 00:39:17
  • #359 - How I Built This: Harry Buchelly Follow-up
    Jan 2, 2025 – 00:46:25
  • #358 - How I Built This: Nick Markosian Follow-up
    Dec 26, 2024 – 00:41:09
  • #357 - How I Built This: Flying Wheels Follow-up
    Dec 19, 2024 – 00:45:20
  • #356 - How I Built This: David Zapata Follow-up
    Dec 12, 2024 – 00:37:53
  • #355 - How I Built This: Michael West Follow Up
    Dec 6, 2024 – 00:49:18
  • #354 - Favorite Things of 2024
    Nov 28, 2024 – 00:28:26
  • #353 - At Least I Won't Owe Taxes
    Nov 21, 2024 – 00:47:43
  • #352 - Sales Training
    Nov 14, 2024 – 00:52:06
  • #351 - 5 Ways To Fix a Bad Month
    Nov 7, 2024 – 00:24:15
  • #350 - What Time Is It?
    Oct 31, 2024 – 00:36:29
  • #349 - Work On It, Not In It
    Oct 24, 2024 – 00:19:05
  • #348 - How I Built This With Corey Scruggs
    Oct 17, 2024 – 00:40:41
  • #347 - Theory of Constraints
    Oct 10, 2024 – 00:18:58
  • #346 - Takeaways From The 20 Group
    Oct 3, 2024 – 00:38:09
  • #345 - Time To Reboot The 20 Group
    Sep 26, 2024 – 00:33:38
  • #344 - Finding Customers In A Slow Market
    Sep 19, 2024 – 00:42:57
  • #343 - What's Your Dealerships ROI?
    Sep 12, 2024 – 00:37:24
  • #342 - Board of Directors Follow Up
    Sep 5, 2024 – 00:42:34
  • #341 - Breaking Down The LHPH Convention With Tim Lawrence
    Aug 29, 2024 – 00:31:08
  • #340 - That's Not My Squirrel
    Aug 22, 2024 – 00:33:09
  • #339 - Ride The Retail Wave
    Aug 15, 2024 – 00:48:20
  • #338 - 3 Opinionated Guys
    Aug 8, 2024 – 01:01:54
  • #337 - NIADA Vendor Interviews
    Aug 1, 2024 – 00:31:07
  • #336 - Hot Topics
    Jul 25, 2024 – 00:30:44
  • #335 - EV Tax Credit Explained
    Jul 18, 2024 – 00:24:43
  • #334 - Hurricane Beryl Hit My Business
    Jul 11, 2024 – 00:23:49
  • #333 - Keeping Customers Happy with Tracy Myers
    Jul 4, 2024 – 00:39:54
  • #332 - Cyber Shutdown
    Jun 27, 2024 – 00:27:12
  • #331 - Dealer Panel Day 2 BHPH United 2024
    Jun 20, 2024 – 00:39:26
  • #330 - Perfect Storm For BHPH
    Jun 13, 2024 – 00:44:47
  • #329 - Tips for Buying or Selling Notes BHPH United 2024
    Jun 6, 2024 – 00:32:17
  • #328 - Dealer Panel Day One BHPH United 2024
    May 30, 2024 – 01:00:57
  • #327 - Luke's Notes From 20 Group
    May 23, 2024 – 00:37:05
  • #326 - What Keeps Steve Up At Night?
    May 16, 2024 – 00:37:03
Recent Reviews
  • Dave Bearley
    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.
  • Chrlpoll
    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.
  • GoGators1555
    Great Pod
    Great content by two great dealers.
  • mr_noceiling
    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!
  • oliviabaker13
    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!
  • bernt3232
    Great Information for Dealers!
    Jeff and Luke do a great job at bringing on informative guests and vendors from the independent auto industry. Their experiences provide good insight on the current market and solutions that independent dealers can implement to improve their business.
  • Hector's Tint & Alarms
    How to BHPH to Success
    Great in-depth strategies and business practice’s to help dealers succeed in this ever changing business. A wealth of knowledge, and have reignited me in this pathway I want to follow. I am attending my first conference in Los Vegas BHPH Summit , see you guys out there. And to continue to learn more and be a blessing to others. Keep up the great work guys !! Hector Martinez, San Benito Tx
  • Flat_6
    Indy dealer honeyhole
    Week in and out Jeff and Luke provide a wealth of knowledge. It’s a must listen for any dealer principal or GM looking to improve. I appreciate the straight talk both guys bring diving into the success and struggles of the independent dealership.
  • Scarpel
    Dealer insight and educational
    Luke and Jeff bring a lot of great information to every show. It’s great having dealers helping dealers. You guys are a real asset to the automotive industry. Look forward to every Thursday. Thank you guys Jim
  • proudAmerican87
    Whole new perspective!
    I have been in the business for 16 years. Many of which was in management. With that being said I thought I knew it all. Lol I really appreciate you guys and this podcast. I am a brand new dealer. Actually get my license from DMV this week. This podcast has tons of valuable information. I appreciate you guys taking the time to share information that you and the guests on the show had to learn from trial and error. I look forward to continuing to learn and become successful enough that I will be a guest on the show within a few years! Thank you again!
  • Pigbuki
    Lots of great information for dealers
    Couldn’t be happier that I found this podcast. Only 2 episodes in and already helping solve problems I have at my dealership. What a blessing! Thank you
  • BHPH Beyonce
    Educational & Entertaining
    This podcast is a real asset to the industry. Jeff and Luke do a great job covering relevant topics to provide educational and entertaining episodes. I tune in every week and regularly share episodes with clients and other vendors. Thank you, Jeff and Luke, for all you do for the industry!
  • Spencerc11
    Lots of Good Info
    Great and Relevant Info for all used car dealers (BHPH or Not)
  • OhioBuckeye1984
    Very Informative
    Jeff and Luke have a very informative podcast each week. Have being in the automotive dealership since the age of 16 (New Franchise) and thinking that I already knew everything to know, I have learned something new each week for the past year. I come across this podcast via Facebook Ad. Luke and Jeff each bring different prospectives being in well over 2100 miles apart from each other. Great work guys!
  • Mikeg63
    Love it!
    I’ve listed to a dozen other dealer focused podcast and so many of the other ones just seem to echo each other with their content but this one is hands down my NUMBER ONE go to list especially for the independent dealer out there. Great content, so glad I found it. Keep up the great work, guys!
  • Jdf66r
    Real Insight By Real Car Dealers
    In taking the time to listen to this podcast, you will get real insight from real car dealers. Jeff and Luke are dealers who are in the industry every day and they provide valuable information that will help you grow your dealership.
  • sumowade
    Carpets?
    Regarding episode 170- There are some major differences between carpets and rugs, uh- I mean cars. Major differences - I understand the analogy he is trying to convey, but.. Great questions by the interviewer- Thanks for putting out relevant content to the business.
  • Patrick.f.e.Haney
    Great podcast .Tons of valuable tips, info and advice
    Been in the Business for many years . I’ve learned things that would have ever even crossed my mind . It pushes me to evaluate and reevaluate . Thanks guys ! You don’t know what you don’t know !
  • Dr. Janet E
    Great info!
    I’ve owned a BHPH dealership with a full service facility and other lines of business (towing, car rental, mini-storage) for over 12 years and recently found this podcast. I’ve already picked up great info from just a handful of episodes. So often, we feel isolated. Thanks!!
  • Bahnburner
    Extremely Informative, Great Production Value, and Amazing Guests
    I’m new to the used car/independent dealer industry - this pod has answered many questions and offered much more guidance that I could have ever asked for. The overall quality of information being provided here is likely unmatched! Look forward to being a lifetime subscriber and learning much more!
  • McMoCo
    Can’t wait for next episode
    Greasy content
  • Jayjay December 8, 2010
    Great content
    If you are a dealer or thinking of becoming one, this is a great podcast hosted by guys that are living it. The content is well thought out and the guests that have been on the show have been very informative. Thanks guys, keep it up!
  • AdrianBueno78
    !BEWARE! Great Podcast !!!!
    These two good looking studs, almost close to The Bachelor contestants with their good looks are on to something good! Their podcast keep getting better and better, the guests on the shows are very informative and it’s always good to hear others experiences in the industry. Probably one of my favorites was show #80 with Sara Hoagey. Keep it up you two and I want my gift card for saying you two are sexy studs!
  • Automaniatic
    Thank you! Thank you!
    You guys rock. Great stuff.
  • W8 2c
    Great stuff!
    Fresh perspective and overall useful info. Thanks guys.
  • sendtojeffw
    Nice guys with faces made for radio!
    Tune in and get educated. New to the used car space or a veteran, you will learn new stuff. It’s by dealers for dealers.
  • Aaron Schaad
    Amazing Podcast!!!
    As a new independent dealer I’m glad I came across this podcast and it has been very informative. I’m not a BHPH but even those episodes I’ve learned something new. Keep it going!!!
  • Chase Ol
    Great content!
    Listened to the first episode tonight! Great content guys! I’ll be listening to and from work to get caught up now :)
  • DanReel
    Branding
    Phenomenal content! Great work and keep them coming.
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