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Will Apple’s updated privacy settings kill our Facebook ads? Andrew from Dealer OMG joins us to talk about how we can safe guard our data and keep the leads flowing if Facebook burns to the ground. Catch more great info from Andrew at TIADA July 25-27 2021 Thank you for listening we hope you learnedContinue reading “#177 – Facebookalypse is Coming w/ Andrew Street”

We review the timeless book “Good To Great” by Jim Collins. This week is part 1 where we cover chapters 1-3.  Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. http://www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and shareContinue reading “#176 – Good To Great – Part 1”

There are riches in the niches! How Jack is using Bring A Trailer to connect a specific type of car to a specific type of buyer. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. http://www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe, leaveContinue reading “#175 – Using B.A.T. To Find A Niche Buyer w/ Jack Handegan”

We are excited to see everyone at conventions this year. TIADA kicks off July 25-27th. Dealers from all states can find value in attending, so make a plan to be there! Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. http://www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support theContinue reading “#174 – Kick Off To Convention Season w/ Jeff Martin”

Host of the popular Dealer Playbook Podcast, Michael has dedicated his life to helping professionals thrive in the auto industry. He shares with us mindset tips for leadership and culture at your dealership. Learn how to live your “preferred experience”. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what youContinue reading “#173 – Creating Your “Preferred Experience” w Michael Cirillo”

This week Shaun & Jason from Buckeye Dealership Consulting join us to talk Reinsurance. Retail dealers and BHPH dealers can benefit from owning their own insurance companies. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. http://www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the businesses that support the podcast https://www.buckeyereinsurance.com Please subscribe,Continue reading “#172 – Buckeye Dealership Consulting”

A dealers life is full of ups and downs and sometimes straight sideways. Luke & Jeff vent this week about the many stresses of running a dealership. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. http://www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with aContinue reading “#171 – Rollercoaster Life of A Car Dealer”

Steve Jordan joins us this week from his new post at KAR Global. Luke & Steve talk sourcing, auction inventory levels, and the future of wholesale buying. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. http://www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with aContinue reading “#170 – Auction Of The Future w Steve Jordan”

Only thing harder than finding a good car is finding a good technician. Michael shares with us tips on hiring, retaining and compensating top mechanics. Make your service department a place that attracts and grows top talent. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. http://www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.comContinue reading “#169 – Fixing The Mechanic Shortage w/ Michael Mole”

We make our annual check in with Dan Reel. Time for an update on location 2, how he is staffing both stores and where the heck is he getting cars from?!? Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. http://www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.com Support the sponsors that support usContinue reading “#168 – Two Is Better Than One??? w/ Dan Reel”