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The Independent Dealer Podcast

Jeff Watson & Luke Godwin
Buy Here Pay Here
Inventory Management
Buy Here, Pay Here
Artificial Intelligence
Tax Season
Used Car Dealership
Automotive Industry
Reinsurance
Customer Service
Customer Experience
Cash Flow Management
Used Car Sales
Customer Engagement
Electric Vehicles
Used Car Dealerships
Buy Here, Pay Here Dealerships
Core Values
Dealership Operations
Used Car Market
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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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Recent Guests

Gill Florentino
Guest, author and dealer operator discussed as a primary interviewee
Owner/operating executive with multiple businesses
Episode: #449 - The Rotten Apple: How One Bad Hire Can Destroy Your Dealership Culture
Juan O'Campo
Owner of Family Auto, buy-here-pay-here operator
Family Auto
Episode: #446 - "No one takes care of my money better than me"; The ex-cop who built a $57M empire
Nick Markosian
Guest, commentator on dealership operations and industry trends
Independent dealer operator
Episode: #445 - I Lost My Mojo: A Dealer's Honest Take On a Brutal Year
Thomas Rainey
Owner/Operator of Rainey Used Cars
Rainey Used Cars
Episode: #441 - Drive Through South Georgia and All You'll See Is Rainey Stickers
Mark Fuerbacher
President of Universal Imports of Rochester
Universal Imports of Rochester
Episode: #439 - They Said He Was Too Small for Reinsurance. Buckeye Disagreed.
Dan Reel
Owner of Reel's Auto Sales
Reel's Auto Sales
Episode: #439 - They Said He Was Too Small for Reinsurance. Buckeye Disagreed.
Sam Brenner
Owner of Brenner Car Credit
Brenner Car Credit (Pennsylvania)
Episode: #437 - When Recon Goes Sideways
Melissa Rowan
Owner, Red White and Blue Autos
Red White and Blue Autos
Episode: #436 - The Dealer who Delivers Cars in Pajamas: How Red White & Blue Went 97% Digital
Bill Hancock
Owner of Bill Hancock Motors; Alabama dealer known for wholesale-to-retail growth and community efforts
Bill Hancock Motors
Episode: #434 - The 2-Week Job That Turned Into 30 Years | The Bill Hancock Story

Hosts

Luke Godwin
Host of multiple formats focusing on dealer growth, operations, and practical strategies.
Jeff Watson
Co-host referenced in conversations; handles finance, strategy, and vendor discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 127 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 States3 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 States4 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 States4 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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Listeners praise practical, actionable tips tailored to independent dealers.
Guests are diverse and provide real-world insights from vendors and dealers.
Hosts deliver candid, no-fluff discussions and strong production quality.

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#441 - Drive Through South Georgia and All You'll See Is Rainey Stickers
Q: When did you start using GPS in the cars and was it a day-one decision or a later evolution?
It was early 2000s for us, driven by growth needs rather than day-one decisions; we adopted GPS as we began to scale and see the benefits for centralized collection and expansion.
#431 - EV is coming to BHPH/LHPH: Are You Ready?
Q: What year is the limit of the supercharging for Teslas?
Supercharging limits for older Teslas vary by model and year, with some unlimited or transferable codes that expire or change, but generally newer models have different terms and the ability to access charging networks has become more restricted over time.
#432 - The Other Side of the Glass: What Vendors See That Dealers Don't
Q: What is it that you're seeing out there that dealers are not seeing?
Vendors highlighted the risk management and decision-boundary aspects of AI, the need for policy, and how automation can enable operations to function with fewer staff while maintaining compliance and customer service.
#430 - FTC Sends 97 Warning Letters to Car Dealers — Are You Next? | Patrick O'Brien
Q: What is the practical impact of the FTC letters for a typical dealer?
Dealers should review and reform pricing disclosures, ensure out-the-door prices include mandatory charges, and avoid hiding or omitting fees; these letters serve as a clear warning that non-compliant practices will be scrutinized and punished.
#424 - Reducing Repos with GPS Technology: What Independent Dealers Need to Know
Q: What are practical best practices for dealers beginning with GPS integrations?
Dealers should audit processes regularly, train managers, and implement quarterly retraining; ensure front-line compliance with checklists, and verify installations to avoid common failures.

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The show serves independent used-car dealers with practical, dealer-focused guidance drawn from real-world experiences and a wide range of vendor and dealer guests. Episodes emphasize cash flow, financing strategies, recon and repair processes, data-driven decision making, and leadership that scales beyond the owner. A standout aspect is the consistent emphasis on actionable systems, automation, and vendor partnerships to improve profitability and operations for small-to-midsize dealer networks. Listeners can expect blunt, hands-on tactics delivered by dealers who are actively growing and optimizing multi-location portfolios, often with a focus on buy-here-pay-here and subprime financing models.

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1. Gill Florentino
2. Juan O'Campo
3. Nick Markosian
4. Thomas Rainey
5. Mark Fuerbacher
6. Dan Reel
7. Sam Brenner
8. Melissa Rowan

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