Episode description

Dive into the high-octane world of car trading with Calvin, founder of Binker Motors, as he reveals the raw truths behind running a family-owned dealership, surviving a stolen BMW M3 heist, and building a free mentorship platform (Car Dealer University) to empower aspiring dealers.

In this gripping episode, Calvin unpacks:

🔥 Behind-the-Scenes Scandals: How thieves stole a customer’s M3 during a test drive—and the viral social media hunt that followed.

💰 AutoTrader’s £12k/Month Fees: The shocking cost of listing 180 cars and why dealers are fleeing the platform.

🚗 Profit Margins & Risks: Why Calvin gives away trade secrets (like sourcing stock and avoiding scams) despite creating competition.

👨👦👦 Family Power: How weekly brotherhood meetings fueled their rise from a driveway operation to a 180-car empire.

🎟️ Planet of Dreams Raffles: The evolution from free car giveaways to a million-pound ticket empire.

Whether you’re a budding dealer, car enthusiast, or love gritty business stories, this episode delivers unfiltered insights on electric vehicle trends, salvage car pitfalls, and turning trauma into triumph.

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