Car Dealer Pro Podcast

Really inspiring Podcast with YouTuber and Car Trader Joe Betty.  Joe has a really popular Youtube channel called Shifting Metal and alongside that he runs Berrow Motors, today I caught up with Joe and chewed the fat, hope you enjoy! David 

Bear got in touch with me on instagram asking for a bit of advice starting up in the motor trade, I stuck the mic on and recorded the conversation, here's what happened, hope you enjoy it.

So the mic is now in the office, it was a quiet Friday afternoon so I said to Phil lets get the mic out and have a little chat about finance and what's going on at the mo.

The podcast is back! I'm leaving the podcast mic at work, it's gonna get used when we think it might help any budding or experienced car dealer. Any questions you have just message me on our Instagram page the lovely car company or email me on our website www.thelovelycarcompnay.co.uk

It's been nearly 2 years since I've done a podcast with Nick, here's a little catch up to see what's happened, where we are now, how the game has changed and what plans we have for the future, hope you enjoy.  David

Big thank you to Peter my Landlord who popped in the office the other day, we've been on about doing a podcast for ages, sods law I didn't have my mic on me so I recorded it on my i Phone (so sorry for the sound quality. Pete is such an inspiring Trader, having over 7 sites and 200 cars at one point, we'll be talking about his experience in the trade and how he built his property portfolio and the ups and downs he's been through.

Today I caught up with my mate Ian from Club Class Cars, he's been trading nearly a year now and has went from selling 3k cars and having 5 in stock to July 2021 selling a 29k Jaguar and having 20 cars in stock, really inspirational for anyone wanting to get into the trade and to top it off after we done the podcast Ian sold a BMW Z4 for his biggest margin with a 7k profit, hope you enjoy!

Big thank you to Iain for this weeks podcast, we'll be talking about how Iain went from glamour photographer to prestige car dealer, polishing turds, how he preps 25 cars on his own and lots of little nuggets of wisdom, hope you enjoy! David 

Today we had a chat with a really inspiring customer called Doug Watson from City EV, we'll be talking about how him and his 2 business partners created the City EV charge point, how to run a business the right way and lots of great life advice, hope you enjoy, David 

Today I caught up with Nick from Lovely Cars, its been a year since we first a had a chat and today we'll be talking about whats happened in that year, whats changed for car traders, how to add value, how Nick buys his cars using BCA Buy it Now and lots of other great trader talk, hope you enjoy! David 

A few weeks ago I made a schoolboy error trying to settle a customers finance, nearly ended up thousands out of pocket and 2 days lost trying to get my money back. Today Rory is helping me get my head around settling finance properly and a some good advice on private number plates, hope you enjoy! David 

Today I had a quick catch up with Auctioneer Jon from Manheim, hope you enjoy. Why not leave us a review on apple podcasts! Thanks David 

Big thank you to Craig from See Cars Derby for this weeks podcast. Today we're talking about bounce back loans, how Craig operates a 40 car business on his own, why its important to not get emotionally attached to your stock and lots of great trader talk. Hope you enjoy, like us on facebook, why not leave a review on apple podcasts, David

Just a quick one today from the first podcast we done all the way back in June 2020.  The best advice Nick would give to anybody starting out in the motor trade.

Big thank you to Mark from Imperial Marques for this weeks podcast, some great stories including a nightmare customer who wanted his money back and had a surprise for Mark in his boot, going from Ebay advertising back Autotrader, the 10 year plan running a used car business from home and loads of other great trader talk.  Thanks David 

Another really inspiring podcast! Today we talk to Jamie from Car Quay in Derby, he's been in the motor trade for over 20 years and owned a car supermarket up until 2017, unfortunately it went tits up and he started all over again, in his own words "with 10 snotters" and has now built the business up to 150 cars. We'll be talking about how he has built it back up, a day in the life of Jamie and loads of great trader talk. Hope you enjoy David

Big thank you to Darragh from Leinster Cars based in Ireland for todays podcast, loads of interesting trader chat, we'll be finding out how the game works in Ireland, exporting headaches since Brexit came into force, having a car in stock for 3 years and why Darragh thinks he's in need of a salesman.

Big thank you to all the people that took part in the first year of the Car Dealer Pro Podcast, here's a best of compilation, from funny stories to little golden nuggets of car dealer info. Hope you enjoy, like us on facebook and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Big thank you to James from Elite Preowned Vehicles, a brilliant chat with loads of great trader talk from difficult customers to getting rid of them lemons we all get now and again. Hope you enjoy!

Another great chat with a trader, today we're with Ross from Autopoint York.

Today I'm talking to Ian from Trade Cars of York. A good friend of mine who up until Covid had a really successful wedding and event planning business, unfortunately the tap had been turned off for him and his business partner so they needed to start earning some cash. They've set up a used car business in their local town of York and today we're talking about how's it been going so far!

Today we had a quick chat with Rory from RS Car Sales about what we are planning for the next lockdown in regards to click and collect, deliveries and distance selling. 

Today I'm talking with Mark from TVS motors, based near Glasgow, he has 60 cars in stock, runs a workshop with his brother and all this at just 29, loads of great content and info we can all use to help us grow our businesses, hope you enjoy!

Today I had a chat with Nick form Lovely Cars about why spec is so important on particular cars, Autotrader price markers and lots more trader talk. Hope you enjoy!

Big thank you to Rory for this weeks podcast, a really inspiring story and plenty of golden nuggets, hope you enjoy!

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

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

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 right good old chat about everything to do with the car trader life, hope you enjoy! David

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 

Today we had our Close Brothers Finance area manager Ben down at the pitch to do a podcast.   He's going to be sharing some great info on how to get set up Selling finance to customers and how to get stocking finance as a car dealer.   Hope you enjoy   David Gott    

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!

Should I sell a car at a loss? We all have to do it at some point and heres my outlook!

Just a quick one, with my 10 favourite quotes, hope you enjoy!

Today we had a chat with Nick from Lovely Cars on how he's coped during lockdown, how to find a bargain and lots of other trader talk, hope you enjoy!

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 rostrum, hope you enjoy!

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

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!  

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.

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 the conversation!   Don't forget to like us on Facebook   Car Dealer Pro PodcastBusiness & Economy Website  

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

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!

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 be talking about how umesh has never been to an auction, how he sources good stock, how to overcome your social media shyness, how to market yourself on the different platforms and why using video so important Loads of great info, hope you enjoy the conversation Follow us on Facebook and subscribe in iTunes Car Dealer Pro PodcastBusiness & Economy Website    

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 some of the topics covered today -    Coping during the Coronavirus so far! Advertising platforms and which ones work best How Nick went from I pod covers to selling cars Going to court over a Kia Picanto Part ex Process from buying to selling Silly questions all car dealers get asked Selling a Porsche to a customer who paid but didn't collect for 8 months How to respond to leads             Valuation tools to use Speculating as a car dealer What apps and computer programmes to use Advice for anyone just starting out.   Please like and follow us on facebook  Car Dealer Pro PodcastBusiness & Economy Website

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.

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