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The new CEO of NIADA joins us to talk about his strategic plan for the association. We also discuss strengthening state associations, the PAC and national convention.  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 us dealers: http://www.DealerRe.com Please subscribe,Continue reading “#167 – Bob Voltmann In The Drivers Seat Of NIADA”

Only thing harder than finding good inventory is finding good employees. This week we talk tips on how to find and retain top talent at your dealership. Grow em or lose em! 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 supportContinue reading “#166 – Your Employees All Want To Quit”

NIADA’s new VP of education joins us to talk about upcoming convention, and the associations renewed focus on education. 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 us dealers: http://www.DealerRe.com Please subscribe, leave us a review, and share with aContinue reading “#165 – The Future of NIADA Education with Larry Dixon”

A 10 step process for picking a vendor. If your thinking of adding, switching or cancelling a vendor relationship be sure you are vetting them right. 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 us dealers: http://www.DealerRe.com Please subscribe, leaveContinue reading “#164 – Our Process For Vetting Your Vendors”

Luke & Jeff share with us their action items from last weeks 20 group meeting. They cover sales process, referral source, data mining, back-end products and staffing issues. Enjoy! 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 us dealers: http://www.DealerRe.comContinue reading “#163 – Notes from 20 Group”

Luke & Jeff hang out in Nashville this week for 20 group. Hear some of their take-aways from the week. Also, meet some fellow dealers Jim Ramsey and Steven & Kerri Watkins. 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 supportContinue reading “#162 – Dealers In The Music City”

This week Luke and Jeff rant about stimulus money, work-life balance, book values and Jeff blindsides Luke with some news.  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 a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwinContinue reading “#161 – Rant: Gimmie Your Stimi, Work-Life Balance & Jeffs Suprise”

We get to know Jake Frank CEO of Passtime and Pioneer in the GPS industry. We talk about the history of the GPS device and some best practice tips for dealers using or thinking of using trackers. Thank you for listening we hope you learned something new. Let us know what you think. http://www.theindependentdealer.com Info@theindependentdealer.comContinue reading “#160 – GPS Best Practices w Jake Frank”

The first ever auto loan crowd sourced securitization and what it means for the independent dealer. Agora Capital CEO Steve Burke joins us to explain that the heck it is and why its a game changer for the small dealer. What if your dealership had access to Wallstreet capital? Thank you for listening we hopeContinue reading “#159 – Connecting Your Dealership To Wallstreet Money w/ Steve Burke”

What is the agenda for the new administrations CFPB director. How can independent dealers protect themselves.  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 a friend. Connect with us online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/independentautogroup https://www.facebook.com/jlukegodwin https://www.facebook.com/sendtojeffw Listen to allContinue reading “#158 – Will The CFPB Come For Your Dealership w/ Shaun Peterson”