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Car Dealer Pro Podcast

The Car Dealer Pro Podcast, aimed at professional car dealers new and old, we'll be sharing ideas, strategies, talking to other traders, having a laugh and helping you grow your business, it can be a lonely gig in the car trade, if your stuck on the motorway or just a had screamer this Podcast will make you feel your part of the tribe, hope you enjoy, all the best David

Episodes

Trade Vet - Over 50 Years in the Game

Today we’ve got Ian (Trade Vet) on the podcast, a veteran motor trader from Newcastle who has been in the trade since he was 15, first starting up in the 1960’s we be talking about how he went from cleaning to selling 6000 police cars, he’ll be telling us about how he built his business, found a niche selling Police cars, paying Autotrader £1600 per week back in the 90’s, run ins with vat man, court appearances and loads of other great stories, hope you enjoy

Sep 16, 20201 hr 15 minEp. 22

5 Exit Strategys

5 exit strategy for when your ready to hang up the trade plates.

Sep 06, 20206 minEp. 21

From Mushrooms to Motors - An Evening with David Horgan

Today we've got Car Dealer Forum favourite David Horgan on the podcast, I've had quite a few requests to have him on and once we got the ball rolling it turns out he only lives 20 mins away, so popped round his house last week and had a great chat. David started out in the fruit and veg industry, ended up selling his business and retiring at 49, that didn't last long and when his son showed an interest in the car game he started his new chapter. We jump straight into when he started and have rig...

Aug 17, 20201 hr 53 minEp. 20

Selling Nice Cars to Nice People

Last week I was on James Sinclair business broadcast, we were talking about how to buy my premises, facebook advertising and how to grow the business, I learnt a lot from talking with James on this podcast and since its ended I negotiated a contract with the landlord to take on the extra premises for free until July 2021, so big thank you to James for the training, hope you enjoy, thanks, David

Aug 09, 202039 minEp. 19

Customer Wants a Refund 10 Months After Purchasing a Car!

Today I'm with Alex from Small Cars Direct, we'll be talking about how things are going at the moment, warranty come backs, including Alex's Jag headache and my customer who bought a Part Ex bargain 10 months ago and now wants her money back! mistakes we've made and lots of general chit chat for Car Dealers! Enjoy!

Jul 25, 202042 minEp. 17

From Auctioneer to Professional Bidder

Today we're talking to Jon an auctioneer from Manheim, Ive known jon since I first started trading, when I first met him he was a self employed bidder, working for motor traders travelling up and down the country bidding and trying his best to get them decent stock. Before that he worked for Manheim as an auctioneer, then went on his own and is now back auctioneering for Manheim, loads of great stories including some massive losses vendors have had to swallow and why Jon loves being up on the ro...

May 29, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 13

Business Premise Headache

Just a quick one, thought I'd share my headache at the mo and hopefully help me give my head a wobble!

May 24, 20206 minEp. 12

Habits I Need to Keep on Top of as a Car Dealer

Just a quick one from me today all about habits as a car dealer. What habits I need to implement and how I keep on top of them. Like us on Facebook and if you feel like it leave us a review!

May 20, 202012 minEp. 11

How To Set Up A Car Buying Website, Warranty Chat And Crazy Customers

Today we're talking with Alex from Small Cars Direct, Alex holds around 20 cars at one time and sells anything from Fiesta's to Porsche's. We'll be chatting about how to best utilise the advertising platforms, why Alex doesn't outsource expensive warranties, how he set up a car buying website for little money, strange customers we all seem to have deal with and how selling an undesirable Porsche gained Alex his best return.

May 13, 20201 hr 45 minEp. 10

Inspiring Customers - From Tesco Delivery Driver To Becoming An Airline Pilot

Today we’re talking to Nick an inspiring customer I met last year Nick is an airline pilot and always had the end goal in mind; it wasn’t an easy path and he’ll be sharing his story from working as a Tesco delivery driver to finally becoming an airline pilot. Today’s podcast may not be about the motor trade but I thought it was such an inspiring story we could all use some of Nicks habits and outlook on life regarding living below your current means to increase your future means. Hope you enjoy ...

Apr 28, 202048 minEp. 8

Profit First And Good Debt Bad Debt As A Car Dealer

Just a quick podcast today about a couple of topics mentioned in the last few episodes regarding good debt, bad debt and I use a simple example of how to implement the profit first strategy as a car dealer. Like us on Facebook Car Dealer Pro PodcastBusiness & Economy Website

Apr 25, 20209 minEp. 7

2 Cars And Working From Home To 20 Cars And Business Premises In 5 Years

Todays interview with Jon from JH Motors in Essex we're talking about: How Jon has went from 2 cars at his studio flat to 20 cars and business premises in 5 years The pitfalls of trading from home Stocking facilities, good debt, bad debt Car Dealer forums Why having good accounts helps you get ahead Big Losses Follow us on Facebook Car Dealer Pro PodcastBusiness & Economy Website Hope you enjoy!...

Apr 21, 20201 hr 11 minEp. 6

How To Get Over Your Social Media Shyness In The Motor Trade

How To Get Over Your Social Media Shyness With Umesh Samani Today we'll be talking about lots of great topics including Today we’re talking to independent motor trader Umesh of Umesh Samani - Specialist Cars He’s been in the motor trade since he left school firstly at a main dealer and then went on to have his own showroom that he’s been in now for over 20 years Umesh is also co owner of the Independent Motor Dealers Association and you’ll find him on all the social media platforms Today, we’ll ...

Apr 16, 20201 hr 18 minEp. 5

How To Go From Selling iPod Covers To Prestige Motors

Today we're talking with Nick from LovelyCars.com, a lifestyle/solopreneur motor trader. Nick holds around 15 - 20 cars and sells mainly prestige examples, he advertises using high quality images and excellent descriptions, a very well liked and respected contributor to the online Dealer Forum and always happy to help any dealer in their hour of need. In this conversation we have plenty of golden nuggets of info that all car dealers old or new can implement into their day to day trading. Just so...

Apr 11, 20202 hr 10 minEp. 4

Car Dealer Pro Podcast Introduction

Welcome to the Car Dealer Pro Podcast My name is David Gott, I’m an independent car dealer and have grown from having 2 cars on my front drive to now having business premises and over 40 cars in stock. I’m going to share my experiences, the ups, the downs and everything I know so far from being in the motor trade, Lots of the stuff you may already know Im sure there’ll be some little golden nuggets that will help grow your business.

Apr 07, 202055 secEp. 3

7 Ways To Buy Stock

It’s the one question I get asked all the time from other dealers and from customers, dealers ask it because there must be another way to get stock cheaper than the auction. 1. Ads in local magazines 2. Word of mouth 3. Part Exchanges 4. Auction 5. Sale or return 6. Local papers, Autotrader, Ebay 7. Facebook groups, online forums

Apr 03, 202021 minEp. 2
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