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 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…
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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 Info@theindependentdealer.com 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 Info@theindependentdealer.comSupport the businesses that support the podcast.Blytzpay for your credit…
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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.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text commu…
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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 pod…
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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.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that su…
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#348 - How I Built This With Corey Scruggs
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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.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing …
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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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#346 - Takeaways From The 20 Group
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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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#345 - Time To Reboot The 20 Group
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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 Info@theindependentdealer.com Support th…
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#344 - Finding Customers In A Slow Market
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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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#343 - What's Your Dealerships ROI?
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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 Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit…
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#342 - Board of Directors Follow Up
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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 Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and te…
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#341 - Breaking Down The LHPH Convention With Tim Lawrence
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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 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…
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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 Info@theindependentdealer.com 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 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.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell…
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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.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text c…
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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 Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell them IDP sen…
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#334 - Hurricane Beryl Hit My Business
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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 Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing an…
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#333 - Keeping Customers Happy with Tracy Myers
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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.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. …
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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…
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#331 - Dealer Panel Day 2 BHPH United 2024
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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.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card p…
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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.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and textco…
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#329 - Tips for Buying or Selling Notes BHPH United 2024
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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 reviewwww.theindependentdealer.com info@theindependentdealer.comSupport the businesses that support the podcast.Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell …
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#328 - Dealer Panel Day One BHPH United 2024
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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 reviewwww.theindependentdealer.com info@theindependentdealer.comSupport the businesses that support the podcast.Blytzpay for your credit card pro…
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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 reviewwww.theindependentdealer.com info@theindependentdealer.comSupport the businesses that support the podcast.Blytzpay for your credit card processing and text communications. Tell…
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#326 - What Keeps Steve Up At Night?
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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.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and textcom…
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#325 - Funding Your Dealership Through Angel Investors
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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.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processi…
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#324 - Using AI, Business Model, Best Decision Ever
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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.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. Blytzpay for your credit card processing and textcommunications. Tell them IDP sent you to get 3 free…
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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.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support…
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#322 - Get The Most Out Of Convention
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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.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podc…
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#321 - Retail Market Update w Ben Wheat
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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.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 2024 April 23-25 at The Bellagio htt…
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#320 - Underwriting - The Ultimate Guide
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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.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 2024 April 23-25 at Th…
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#319 - Tax Wrap, Negative Equity, Cybertruck
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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.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 2024 April 23-25 at The Bellagio https://www…
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#318 - Lines Of Credit - The Ultimate Guide
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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.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the pod…
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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.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podca…
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#316 - Putting AI In Automotive Inspections
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Can AI help vehicle condition reports become smarter, accurate and more consistent? Eliron Ekstein from Raven.AI thinks so. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new.Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 20…
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When front end grosses get squeezed it time to squeeze more out of the back-end. Micah Robinson joins us to talk about best practices for increasing back-end penetration. wink winkThank you for listening we hope you learned something new.Let us know what you think.-Leave us a reviewwww.theindependentdealer.comInfo@theindependentdealer.comSupport th…
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#314 - Business Inside Your Dealership
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The boys brainstorm some ideas for side hustles inside your dealership. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new.Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 2024 April 23-25 at The Bellagio https://www.bhphunite…
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We talk retail sales with Hubert & John of Keller Auto. How much inventory should you have, will there be a tax season and why Hubert lives by the "just keep buying" mentality. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new.Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support th…
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#312 - Making Payments Easier w/ Blytzpay
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Robyn joins us to explain how and why she built a simpler and easier way for dealer to get paid. Hear why Blytzpay is more than a credit card processor. 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 suppo…
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#311 - Ideas To Save Money At Your Dealership
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The boys are fresh off their latest 20 group meeting and sharing their top takeaways from their weekend in Cabo. Hint: Its Lukes favorite topic. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new.Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the po…
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#310 - How I Built This w/ Carlos Ido
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Carlos of Carnaval Auto shares with us the ups and downs of a family dealership. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new.Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. BHPH United 2024 April 23-25 at The Bellagio https://www.…
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#309 - CARS Rule And What It Means For Dealers
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What is the FTC CARS rule and why should dealers be paying attention. Shaun & Steve join us to breakdown what the rule will mean for independent dealers. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new.Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that suppo…
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#308 - Board Of Directors w/ Brandon Pagano
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Brandon jumps in the hot seat and lets the boys analyze his dealerships operation. This episode Luke & Jeff act as "board of directors" for Brandon in an attempt to help him find ways to improve sales and profitability. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new.Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.…
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#307 - New Year, New Goals, New Challenges
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How did your 2023 shape up? What lessons have you learned and what do you plan to do about it going into 2024. Right now is a great time to set goals for your dealership and think strategically about what you want to accomplish this coming year. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new.Let us know what you think.-Leave us a revieww…
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#306 - How I Built This w/ Dave Guttenberg
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David left his new car career to pursue the dream of owning his own dealership. Hear how he uses market data to be successful. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new.Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. TaxMax refu…
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#305 - How I Built This w/ Greg Barrett
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Culture is the key. Listen in on how Greg grew to 8 stores in 25 years. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new.Let us know what you think. -Leave us a review www.theindependentdealer.comInfo@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast. TaxMax refund filing service. Use code “VIP” for 40% off https://w…
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