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In this episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin sit down with Melissa Rowan, co-founder of Red White and Blue Autos in Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic Quality Dealer of the Year — now headed to NIADA nationals. Melissa came from investment brokerage, not the car business, and built one of the most quietly efficient BHPH operations in the country: 90+ cars a month, 3.5% delinquency, out of a single sales location, with a model that's almost entirely remote delivery.What You'll Learn:How two investment brokers with zero car experience opened a BHPH dealership in 2014 — and why the numbers-first mindset turned out to be their biggest advantageHow COVID forced Red White and Blue to pivot to curbside and delivery — and why they never went back, with 60% curbside and 40% home delivery todayWhy their show rate is near 99% and how full online transparency, all-digital paperwork, and a reputation built over 10 years makes that possibleHow Melissa manages multiple locations remotely using Slack as the single communication layer — no email, no cameras, no micromanagingWhy tracking a daily report every single day — not end of month — lets her turn up ad spend mid-week and never miss a sales goalHow staying selective with 500+ monthly applications keeps their charge-off rate under control while still selling nearly 100 units a monthWhat being nominated for National Quality Dealer means to her — and why three of the eleven nominees being women mattersIf you're a buy here pay here or independent dealer trying to figure out how to run leaner, trust your numbers over your gut, and build a team that doesn't need you watching over their shoulder — this one is for you.Support the businesses that support the podcast:Buckeye Risk Services - Reinsurance and wealth strategies for independent dealers.https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeBlytz - BHPH payment processing with fast funding and text-to-pay.https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpayIturan GPS - Asset protection and customer management for BHPH and retail dealers.https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect:Website: www.theindependentdealer.comFacebook Group: @independentautogroupLuke Godwin: @lukegodwinJeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this with a dealer who needs to hear it.

In this episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin sit down with Robyn and the team from Blytz — live from Caesars Palace at BHPH United 2026 in Las Vegas — for a candid conversation about what Blytz is building, why they dropped "Pay" from the name, and what the future of AI-powered collections actually looks like on the ground at a real dealership. Joined by Jenissa from Auto Liquidators, who's already running it in her operation, this one goes beyond the pitch and into the practical. What You'll Learn:Why Blytz dropped "Pay" from their name — and what Blytz Collect and Blytz Insights mean for how dealers manage collections from end to endHow one dealership is running an AI collections agent across 300 accounts and what they've learned about the exact times of day customers actually payWhy 85% of customers won't answer the phone — and how the call-plus-immediate-payment-link combo is outperforming everything else in the collections motionHow AI replaced a $55,000 salary not by firing anyone, but simply by not rehiring when a collector leftThe Blytz and Ituran GPS integration that automatically restores a customer's starter interrupt the moment a payment clears — even at midnightWhat Blytz Insights is building toward — queryable, dealer-specific data that answers your questions without forcing your business into a one-size-fits-all reportIf you're a buy here pay here or independent dealer trying to figure out how to collect smarter, staff leaner, and stop paying people to dial numbers nobody is going to answer, this conversation is required listening. Support the businesses that support the podcast: Blytz - BHPH payment processing with fast funding and text-to-pay. https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpay/Buckeye Risk Services - Reinsurance and wealth strategies for independent dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeIturan GPS - Asset protection and customer management for BHPH and retail dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect: Website: www.theindependentdealer.comFacebook Group: @independentautogroup Luke Godwin: @lukegodwin Jeff Watson: /sendtojeffw Like, subscribe, and share this with a dealer who needs to hear it.

In this episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin sit down with Bill Hancock, owner of Bill Hancock Motors in Albertville, Alabama and National Quality Dealer of the Year nominee, for a conversation about a career built on hard work, loyalty, and knowing how to buy a car right. From pumping gas on that same property as a ten-year-old to wholesaling 500 units a week, Bill's story is one of the most quietly remarkable in the independent dealer world.What You'll Learn:How Bill went from detailing cars to becoming general manager in three years — and how living at home with his parents helped him fund his first businessThe wholesale mindset that still drives every retail buy he makes today — and why buying "unready" cars with a clear recon vision is his biggest edgeHow Bill helped launch what is now one of the largest wholesale operations in the country — and why that relationship ended better than most business partnerships ever doWhy lifting trucks and Jeeps became a signature of his lot, and the honest truth about what lenders will and won't give you credit for on lifted inventoryHow he became Ally's first independent dealer signup in over seven years — and why having a dealer number since 1999 with no floor plan still turns headsWhat Bill is doing in his community through the career tech center and school board — and why getting young mechanics ready for a career matters more to him than keeping themIf you're an independent dealer who wants to hear from someone doing it the right way — buying right, growing slow, giving back, and building something that lasts — this one's for you.Support the businesses that support the podcast:Buckeye Risk Services - Reinsurance and wealth strategies for independent dealers.  https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeBlytz - BHPH payment processing with fast funding and text-to-pay. https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpay/Ituran GPS - Asset protection and customer management for BHPH and retail dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect: Website: www.theindependentdealer.comFacebook Group: @independentautogroupLuke Godwin: @lukegodwinJeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this with a dealer who needs to hear it.

In this episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin get real about one of the most pressing challenges facing independent dealers in 2026 — building and keeping the right team. From sales to collections to the shop, they break down how AI is reshaping every position on your lot, which roles are disappearing, which ones matter more than ever, and what it actually takes to hire and retain people worth keeping.What You'll Learn:Why the BDC agent as you know it is going away — and what kind of salesperson you actually need to replace them in an AI-driven dealershipThe debate: human-led lead management vs. full AI automation, and where the real closing magic still has to happen in personHow the collector-to-account ratio has nearly doubled and what that means for who you hire, how you train them, and what you pay themWhy hiring mechanics without experience and training them up beats poaching experienced techs — and how to run a working interview that cuts through the noise fastHow the Blytz and Ituran integration is eliminating after-hours headaches and cutting down the busywork your collectors shouldn't be doing anymoreWhy every dealer needs a numbers person — and what happens to your business when the person running gut instinct finally meets a spreadsheetIf you're a buy here pay here or independent dealer trying to figure out how to staff smarter, hold people accountable, and stop letting good be the enemy of great, this episode is for you.Support the businesses that support the podcast:Buckeye Risk Services - Reinsurance and wealth strategies for independent dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeBlytz - BHPH payment processing with fast funding and text-to-pay. https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpay/Ituran GPS - Asset protection and customer management for BHPH and retail dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect: Website: www.theindependentdealer.comFacebook Group: @independentautogroup Luke Godwin: @lukegodwin Jeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this with a dealer who needs to hear it.

In this special episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, recorded live on location at Buy Here Pay Here United 2026, Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin flip the script with a first-of-its-kind vendor panel. Instead of the traditional dealer open forum, six of the industry's top service providers take the stage to share what they see from their side of the glass — the blind spots, pain points, and opportunities that dealers are missing right now. Featuring Steve Levine (Ignite Dealer Compliance Group), Mike Downey (Auto Master Systems), Bill Neylan (Tax Max), Jason Gosnell (Buckeye Risk Services), Ariad Sommer (Ituran USA), and Terry MacCauley (Big Time Advertising), this panel pulls back the curtain on AI, automation, compliance, disaster planning, parts sourcing, and where the BHPH industry is headed next.What You'll Learn:-Why AI in your dealership can be a compliance time bomb — and why every store needs a written AI policy-How dealers are "doing more with less" using data warehouses (BigQuery, Snowflake) instead of dumping PII into ChatGPT-The heated debate over AI replacing employees — and why some 40-year dealers refuse to use it at all-Why most dealers have NO contingency plan to operate when an ice storm, hurricane, or outage shuts the doors during tax season-The backup systems every dealer needs: power, internet (Starlink), VOIP phones, and remote-ready staff-How starter interrupt and GPS integration can collect a late payment automatically — without you ever picking up the phone-Why you're probably paying for features your current vendors already offer but never turned on-How automotive recyclers became the "Amazon fulfillment center" of parts — and how it's lowering recon costs-The massive shift in search: customers now treat Google like ChatGPT, and organic traffic is down 20–30%-How to get your dealership to show up in AI Overviews (and why the top 10% of your website is everything)-What vendors wish dealers would do: communicate your pain points, stop ghosting, and never cancel over cost alone-Where six industry insiders see Buy Here Pay Here heading over the next 10 yearsIf you're a buy here pay here or independent dealer trying to navigate AI, automation, compliance, and an industry that's changing faster than ever, this vendor panel is packed with insider perspective you won't hear anywhere else. These are the people who touch hundreds of dealers every month — and they're telling you exactly what's working, what's coming, and what's quietly costing you money.Support the businesses that support the podcast:Buckeye Risk Services - Reinsurance and wealth strategies for independent dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeBlytz - BHPH payment processing with fast funding and text-to-pay. https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpayIturan GPS - Asset protection and customer management for BHPH and retail dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect:Website: www.theindependentdealer.comFacebook Group: @independentautogroupLuke Godwin: @lukegodwinJeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this with a dealer who needs to hear it.

In this episode, AZREIA Executive Director Michael Del Prete and Marcus Maloney sits down with attorney, investor, and note expert Jeff Watson to discuss why many investors are shifting away from traditional rentals and toward notes and seller financing to build more predictable income with less risk and stress. eff shares his journey from buy-and-hold investing and short sales to becoming a successful note investor after learning from Eddie Speed. The conversation dives into how rising taxes, insurance costs, maintenance expenses, and growing political pressures are making traditional rental investing more difficult than ever. You'll learn how seller financing can create steady monthly cash flow, why amortization schedules can become a powerful wealth-building tool, and how investors can structure creative deals to maximize returns. Jeff walks through a real-world seller finance example using a $129,900 property sale with a $20,000 down payment and financing at 9.5% over 30 years. He also explains how partial note sales can help investors recover capital faster and how self-directed IRAs can be used in note investing strategies. If you're looking for ways to build more consistent income while reducing the day-to-day challenges of being a landlord, this conversation is packed with valuable insights you can apply immediately. 1:03 Jeffs Investing Origin 02:05 Short Sales to Note Buyer 05:36 Why Pivot Now 06:44 Two Aha Moments 08:28 Seller Financing Math 11:55 Where It Works 15:33 Subject To and Wraps 17:07 Note Myths and Payoffs 19:39 AZREIA Events Preview 22:24 Deep Dive Workshop 25:10 Disclaimers and Wrap Up -- Contact Alden of Silver Crest Opportunity Fund at http://silvercrestopportunityfund.com ""AZREIA does not endorse specific investments. Please do your own due diligence."" Want to grow your real estate business?

In this episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, Jeff Watson takes the conversation to the floor of BHPH United Summit for a raw discussion on the future of EVs in buy here pay here and lease here pay here. Joined by Trygg Waldbillig — an independent indirect leasing operator who has gone nearly all-in on Teslas — they break down what it actually takes to put subprime customers in electric vehicles, and when the economics finally start to make sense.What You'll Learn:-Why EV supply is surging at auction and what half a million off-lease units hitting the market over the next 2-4 years means for BHPH pricing-How to check battery health before you buy — and the quick math dealers can run right on the lot-Which EVs belong on your buy list (and which early-gen models to avoid at all costs)-Why knowing your customer's charging situation is make-or-break before you put them in an EV-How lower fuel and maintenance costs can actually improve your customer's ability to pay — even if the payment stays the same-What the battery warranty landscape looks like in 2026, and why building your own reinsurance product may be the smartest move in the EV spaceIf you're a buy here pay here or lease here pay here dealer trying to figure out when and how to get into EVs, this is the most practical, operator-to-operator conversation on the topic you'll find anywhere.Support the businesses that support the podcast:Buckeye Risk Services - Reinsurance and wealth strategies for independent dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeBlytz - The fintech powering collections and text-to-pay for BHPH dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpay/Ituran GPS - Asset protection and customer management for BHPH and retail dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect:Website: www.theindependentdealer.comFacebook Group: @independentautogroupJeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this with a dealer who needs to hear it.

In this episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin sit down with Patrick O'Brien, Director of Government Relations and Compliance at NIADA, for a straight-shooting breakdown of the FTC's 97 warning letters to dealerships — what they mean, why they were sent, and what every dealer needs to do right now. From the vacated CARS rule to out-the-door pricing, Patrick pulls back the curtain on what Washington is actually doing to police market conduct in 2026.What You'll Learn:Why the FTC issued 97 warning letters to dealerships — and what happens next if they don't clean up their actHow the Lindsay Auto Group consent agreement is a preview of what enforcement actually looks likeWhat "out-the-door price" really means under Section 5 of the FTC Act — and why doc fees can no longer be hiddenWhether independent dealers can (or should) report franchise stores that are still doing it wrongHow NIADA and NADA are working together — and where they disagree — on right to repair and safety recall legislationWhy the NIADA Convention in Denver (June 21–24) is the place to get compliant and get aheadIf you're an independent or BHPH dealer trying to navigate the FTC's crackdown on deceptive pricing, this episode is required listening.Support the businesses that support the podcast:Buckeye Risk Services - Reinsurance and wealth strategies for independent dealers.https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeBlytz - BHPH payment processing with fast funding and text-to-pay. https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpay/Ituran GPS - Asset protection and customer management for BHPH and retail dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect: Website: www.theindependentdealer.comFacebook Group: @independentautogroupLuke Godwin: @lukegodwinJeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this with a dealer who needs to hear it.

Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin hit the floor at the 2026 BHPH United Summit in Las Vegas to ask dealers one simple question: what's your biggest problem right now? The answers? Honest, unfiltered, and exactly what you'd expect from a room full of operators who've seen it all.What You'll Hear:-The challenges keeping BHPH dealers up at night in 2026-How operators are responding to tighter credit, rising repos, and shifting customer behavior-Real talk on compliance, collections, and customer retention-Why BHPH United has become a must-attend event for serious independent dealersIf you couldn't make it to Vegas, this is the next best thing.Support the businesses that support the podcast:Buckeye Risk Services - Reinsurance and wealth strategies for independent dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeBlytz - BHPH payment processing with fast funding and text-to-pay. https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpay Ituran GPS - Asset protection and customer management for BHPH and retail dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect:Website: www.theindependentdealer.comFacebook Group: @independentautogroupLuke Godwin: @lukegodwinJeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this with a dealer who needs to hear it.

In this episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin sit down with Cesar Stark, CEO of S&S Motors and President of the El Paso Independent Automobile Dealers Association, for a deep dive into what it's like to run a buy here pay here dealership on the U.S.-Mexico border. Cesar shares how growing up across the border shaped his business, how the Mexican government's vehicle legalization program started costing him cars — and his liens — and why slow, disciplined growth has been the key to his 20+ year run in the industry.What You'll Learn:-How Cesar got his start in the car business after a career in insurance — and how that background led him to reinsurance-Why the Mexican government's vehicle legalization program became a major threat to BHPH dealers on the border-How selling notes early on kept the doors open — and why he hasn- t sold one in 6 years-The reinsurance strategy he wishes he'd started sooner-Why being deeply involved in TIADA and NIADA has been one of his biggest competitive advantages-What Cesar sees coming for the BHPH industry over the next 5-10 years — and why he's being careful about how fast he growsIf you're a buy here pay here or independent dealer navigating a unique market, thinking about reinsurance, or trying to figure out how to grow without outrunning your capital, this episode is full of hard-won lessons from a dealer who's been in the trenches for over two decades.Support the businesses that support the podcast:Buckeye Risk Services - Reinsurance and wealth strategies for independent dealers.https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeBlytzPay - BHPH payment processing with fast funding and text-to-pay.https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpayIturan GPS - Asset protection and customer management for BHPH and retail dealers.https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect:Website: www.theindependentdealer.comFacebook Group: @independentautogroupLuke Godwin: @lukegodwinJeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this with a dealer who needs to hear it.

In this episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin sit down with Cesar Torres of Lofi Motors in Corpus Christi, TX, for a candid look at what it really takes to build a buy here pay here dealership from the ground up. Cesar shares how he stumbled into the car business, how he convinced a local bank to restructure their lending model — and how that $250,000 line of credit eventually grew to $3.5 million. From carving out a sub-$15K niche to leveraging reinsurance to fund 50 rental properties, this is a masterclass in independent dealer growth.What You'll Learn: -How Cesar got into the car business with no experience — and why the bank turning him down was the best thing that ever happened to him -The microloan banking strategy that turned a $250K line of credit into $3.5M in portfolio funding -Why Cesar closed his second location — and how one store ended up outselling two -How to find your niche market and stop competing with CarMax and franchise dealers-The reinsurance strategy that funded his entire real estate portfolio -What 20 years in BHPH has taught him about gross, underwriting, and knowing your numbersIf you're a buy here pay here or independent dealer looking to scale your portfolio, tighten your underwriting, or figure out when to grow and when to consolidate, this episode is packed with real-world experience you won't find in a textbook.Support the businesses that support the podcast:Buckeye Risk Services - Reinsurance and wealth strategies for independent dealers.https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeBlytzPay - BHPH payment processing with fast funding and text-to-pay. https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpayIturan GPS - Asset protection and customer management for BHPH and retail dealers.https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect: Website: www.theindependentdealer.com Facebook Group: @independentautogroup Luke Godwin: @lukegodwin Jeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this with a dealer who needs to hear it.

In this episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin sit down with Maggie Pugesek, Partner at C&M Coaching, to talk about one of the most misunderstood tools in the dealership right now — AI bots. From lead response and after-hours coverage to the ways salespeople are accidentally killing bot-set appointments, this conversation breaks down how to use AI as a sales asset without losing the human connection that closes deals. What You'll Learn:Why AI bots are a game-changer for after-hours lead response and appointment setting — and where they fall short How salespeople are undermining bots by telling customers "that was just a bot" — and how to stop it The right way to train your team to work with AI instead of against it How to use bots to handle low-level follow-up so your best personalities can focus on building relationships What the future of the dealership floor looks like when AI handles the process and people handle the rapportIf you're a buy here pay here or independent dealer trying to figure out how AI fits into your sales process without costing you deals, this episode is your starting point.Support the businesses that support the podcast: Buckeye Risk Services - Reinsurance and wealth strategies for independent dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeBlytzPay - BHPH payment processing with fast funding and text-to-pay. https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpayIturan GPS - Asset protection and customer management for BHPH and retail dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect: Website: www.theindependentdealer.comFacebook Group: @independentautogroup Luke Godwin: @lukegodwin Jeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this with a dealer who needs to hear it.

In this episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin break down the reality of tax season 2026 — what dealers actually saw, why customers didn't show up the way they expected, and what you need to do right now before the slow season sets in. From voluntary surrenders and charge-off severity to aged inventory strategy and ad spend adjustments, this is the post-tax debrief every independent dealer needs.What You'll Learn:Why tax season 2026 underperformed for many BHPH dealers — and what it signals about customer affordabilityHow outside lenders are competing for your buy here pay here customers with longer loan termsWhen and how to refinance or restructure a customer's payment to save an account before it turns into a repoThe right way to reprice aged inventory to generate leads fast without running to the auctionHow to tighten expenses, pay down credit lines, and fine-tune your ad spend coming out of tax seasonIf you're a buy here pay here or independent dealer trying to figure out your next move after a softer-than-expected tax season, this episode is your playbook.Support the businesses that support the podcast: Buckeye Risk Services - Reinsurance and wealth strategies for independent dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeBlytzPay - BHPH payment processing with fast funding and text-to-pay. https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpayIturan GPS - Asset protection and customer management for BHPH and retail dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect: Website: www.theindependentdealer.comFacebook Group: @independentautogroup Luke Godwin: @lukegodwin Jeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this with a dealer who needs to hear it.

In this episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin sit down with an executive from Ituran to break down what's actually new in dealer GPS technology — and why most dealers are paying for tools they're barely using. From accident detection to automated payment integration, this one is packed with practical ways to cut repos, improve collections, and get more out of your GPS system.What You'll Learn:How modern GPS goes way beyond location tracking with critical business event alertsHow GPS and payment processing integration can collect payments automatically — 24/7The compliance risks of starter interrupts and how to use them the right wayWhy tamper detection and unauthorized drive alerts are must-haves for BHPH dealersHow to audit your GPS processes and stop leaving ROI on the tableIf you're a buy here pay here or independent dealer who hasn't touched your GPS settings since day one, this episode is your wake-up call.Support the businesses that support the podcast: Buckeye Risk Services - Reinsurance and wealth strategies for independent dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeye BlytzPay - BHPH payment processing with fast funding and text-to-pay. https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpayIturan GPS - Asset protection and customer management for BHPH and retail dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect: Website: www.theindependentdealer.com Facebook Group: @independentautogroup Luke Godwin: @lukegodwin Jeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this with a dealer who needs to hear it.

In this episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin tackle one of the biggest questions in dealership marketing right now — are you betting on the right platforms? From TikTok to ChatGPT ads to AI automation, they break down how to tell the difference between a timeless investment and a trendy trap.What You'll Learn:Timeless vs. trendy marketing — how to know the differenceWhether AI search is replacing Google for car buyersHow to automate social media posting and Google reviews with AI agentsWhy your data is useless if it's not actionableIf you're a dealer trying to figure out where to put your marketing dollars in 2026, this one's for you.Support the businesses that support the podcast:Buckeye Risk Services - Reinsurance and wealth strategies for independent dealers.https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeBlytzPay - BHPH payment processing with fast funding and text-to-pay.https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpayIturan GPS - Asset protection and customer management for BHPH and retail dealers.https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect:Website: www.theindependentdealer.comFacebook Group: @independentautogroupLuke Godwin: @lukegodwinJeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this with a dealer who needs to hear it.

In this episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, hosts Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin sit down with Fernando Vargas — a young independent dealer from Bakersfield, California who's been at it for 5 years and is ready to break through. They dig into his operation and get real about the inventory mistakes, recon bottlenecks, and one-man-band growing pains that are holding him back.What You'll Learn:Why over-buying is a trap — and how aged inventory quietly kills your cash flowWhich vehicles to avoid if you want to keep recon costs under controlWhen it's time to bring in your first commission salespersonWhy your Google Business listing matters more than you thinkHow to reset your lot by blowing out stale inventory the right wayKey Takeaways:You can't buy your way out of a selling problemIf half your inventory is in recon, you have a systems problemOwn your Google Business listing — don't let a vendor hold it hostageAged inventory over 90 days? Get it gone, even at a lossFacebook Marketplace is free, works, and should be your best friendA straight-talk gut check for any solo dealer grinding it out and wondering why things aren't clicking. Fernando's story might be yours too.Support the businesses that support the podcast:Buckeye Risk Services - Reinsurance, tax planning, and long-term wealth strategies built specifically for independent dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeBlytzPay - Buy Here Pay Here payment processing with fast funding, text-to-pay, and real dealer-focused support. https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpayIturan GPS - GPS and payment technology for BHPH and retail dealerships focused on asset protection, recovery tools, and customer management. https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect: Website: www.theindependentdealer.com Email: info@independentdealer.com Facebook Group: @independentautogroup Luke Godwin: @lukegodwin Jeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this with a dealer who needs to hear it.

In this episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, hosts Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin tour The Auto Cave in Dallas, Texas with Mitchell Briggs — a buy here pay here operation built around a focused inventory strategy, an on-site parts yard, and a relentless pursuit of margin. If you have ever felt squeezed on recon costs, this episode will change the way you think about your buy box.What You'll Learn:Why zeroing in on Hyundai and Kia transforms shop efficiency and parts availabilityHow to reverse-engineer a lower cost basis by buying cars with known problemsHow Mitchell generated nearly $20,000 in parts sales in a single month from cars he would have otherwise scrappedHow The Auto Cave cut average recon costs by $650 per car — and what that means at 80-100 units a monthHow smaller dealers can apply this model without seven acres and 35 liftsKey Takeaways:Every make and model has a known common problem — buy it with that problem and fix it cheaper than anyone elseCatalytic converters, door lock actuators, headlights, taillights, and engines are where the money hides in your scrap carsThe BHPH dealer who masters the car side of the business wins on every layer: wholesale margin, retail margin, and APRSupport the businesses that support the podcast:Buckeye Risk Services https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeBlytzPay - https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpayIturan GPS - https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranWebsite: www.theindependentdealer.comEmail: info@independentdealer.comFacebook Group: @independentautogroupLuke Godwin: @lukegodwinJeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this episode with a dealer who is ready to stop leaving money in the junkyard.

In this episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, hosts Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin dive into how AI is changing the way independent dealers run their day-to-day operations—from automating social media posts to handling leads without lifting a finger. They also get into the latest government pressure on the BHPH industry, what Elizabeth Warren's data request to NIADA actually means for dealers, and why market forces—not regulators—should be setting interest rates.What You'll Learn:- How Jeff automated his Google review responses and Facebook content using AI and Zapier- Why AI-powered lead conversations are setting appointments without customers ever knowing they're not talking to a human- The real limitations of AI bots—and what makes them frustrating vs. useful- What Elizabeth Warren's request to NIADA means (and why you probably don't need to panic)- Why capping auto loan interest rates would hurt the very customers regulators claim to protect- How market competition already regulates BHPH rates better than any government can- Why dealer conventions and industry education are your best protection against regulatory riskKey Takeaways:- Automate your review responses and social media posts with Zapier + ChatGPT—it's easier than you think- AI can handle inbound leads and set appointments, but only if it's built right- Good AI gets out of the way; bad AI runs customers in circles- If you're borrowing private capital, the government has no business telling you what to charge- Ignorance is not a defense—get educated at dealer conventions before regulators come knocking- Do it the right way and you have nothing to worry aboutThis episode is a must-listen for any independent or BHPH dealer curious about using AI tools to save time, cut costs, and stay ahead—plus straight talk on the regulatory noise that keeps coming for our industry.Support the businesses that support the podcast:Buckeye Risk Services - Reinsurance, tax planning, and long-term wealth strategies built specifically for independent dealers.https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeBlytzPay - Buy Here Pay Here payment processing with fast funding, text-to-pay, and real dealer-focused support.https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpayIturan GPS - GPS and payment technology for BHPH and retail dealerships focused on asset protection, recovery tools, and customer management.https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect: Website: www.theindependentdealer.comEmail: info@independentdealer.comFacebook Group: @independentautogroupLuke Godwin: @lukegodwinJeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this episode with another dealer who's ready to put AI to work on their lot.

In this episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, hosts Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin welcome back Brandon Pagano for his third check-in—tracking 20 months of real growth, challenges, and transformation at his independent dealership. Brandon shares honest insights on what's working, what's not, and how he built his best year yet.What You'll Learn:How Brandon achieved a "10/10 year" in profitability and growthStrategies for getting out of floor plan financing and reducing interest costsReal talk on staffing challenges and finding the right teamHow to balance family hardships while running a dealershipThe importance of tracking goals and adjusting processes (not the goals)Why focusing on profit per unit matters more than volumeKey Takeaways from Brandon's Journey:Build capital reserves to eliminate floor plan dependencyHire slow, fire fast—especially in your service departmentSet clear, measurable goals and track them relentlesslyAdjust your processes to hit goals, don't adjust the goals themselvesUse property equity as potential capital for inventory growthStay consistent even through personal and business challengesThis episode is perfect for dealers who want to see what real, sustainable growth looks like over time—complete with the setbacks, wins, and hard lessons learned along the way.Support the businesses that support the podcast: Buckeye Risk Services - Reinsurance, tax planning, and long-term wealth strategies built specifically for independent dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeBlytzPay - Buy Here Pay Here payment processing with fast funding, text-to-pay, and real dealer-focused support. https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpay Ituran GPS - GPS and payment technology for BHPH and retail dealerships focused on asset protection, recovery tools, and customer management. https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect: Website: www.theindependentdealer.comEmail: info@independentdealer.com Facebook Group: @independentautogroup Luke Godwin: @lukegodwin Jeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this episode with another dealer who's building something real.

In this episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, hosts Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin break down essential strategies for maximizing tax season sales at your dealership. Tax season is your biggest opportunity of the year—but only if you execute properly.What You'll Learn:How to mine your database for approved-but-not-delivered customersWhy increasing down payments during tax season creates better dealsCollection strategies to maximize cash flow when customers have moneySmart inventory management to avoid running out of stockThe importance of maintaining processes even when you're slammed6 Tax Season Tips:Mine your database for previous approvals and conditionsTighten up and increase down payment requirementsAggressively collect on your portfolio when customers have cashPlan inventory ahead to avoid running out of carsManage cash flow carefully during high-volume sales periodsDon't let volume break your processes and best practicesThis isn't just about selling more cars during tax season—it's about selling BETTER cars to BETTER customers while improving your cash position.Support the businesses that support the podcast:Buckeye Risk Services - Reinsurance, tax planning, and long-term wealth strategies built specifically for independent dealers.https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeBlytzPay - Buy Here Pay Here payment processing with fast funding, text-to-pay, and real dealer-focused support.https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpayIturan GPS - GPS and payment technology for BHPH and retail dealerships focused on asset protection, recovery tools, and customer management.https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect: Website: www.theindependentdealer.comEmail: info@independentdealer.comFacebook Group: @independentautogroupLuke Godwin: @lukegodwinJeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this episode with another dealer who needs to maximize their tax season results.

In this episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, hosts Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin sit down with compliance expert Steve Levine from Ignite Consulting to discuss the biggest compliance challenges facing auto dealers in 2025.What You'll Learn:Why state Attorney Generals are getting more aggressive with dealer enforcementHow to properly manage and document customer complaintsWhat constitutes a "complaint" and why it matters for your dealershipDocument retention requirements and best practicesNew FTC rules on Google reviews and compensation disclosureWebsite compliance issues including stock image licensingThe importance of annual document reviewsKey Topics Covered:State regulator activity and AG investigationsComplaint management systems that actually workFee transparency and profit center scrutinyBetter Business Bureau complaint trackingBHPH dealer-specific compliance considerationsGoogle review regulations and FTC enforcementWebsite copyright and licensing issuesAbout Steve Levine: Steve Levine is a compliance consultant with Ignite Consulting Partners, specializing in helping independent dealers stay compliant with ever-changing state and federal regulations.Resources: Contact Steve: info@ignitecp.com Website: igniteconsultingpartners.com Compliance Unleashed Conference - April (NABD United)Support the businesses that support the podcastBuckeye Risk ServicesReinsurance, tax planning, and long-term wealth strategies built specifically for independent dealers.https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeBlytzPayBuy Here Pay Here payment processing with fast funding, text-to-pay, and real dealer-focused support.https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpayIturan GPSGPS and payment technology for BHPH and retail dealerships focused on asset protection, recovery tools, and customer management.https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect Website: www.theindependentdealer.com Email: info@independentdealer.com Facebook Group: @independentautogroup Luke Godwin: @lukegodwin Jeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this episode with another dealer who needs a fresh perspective.

Join us for an in-depth conversation about the current challenges facing the buy here pay here industry. Luke Godwin and Jeff Watson from the Independent Dealer Podcast sit down with Kaleb Bryan in Dallas, Texas to discuss market conditions, exit strategies, and what it takes to survive in today's climate.Key Topics Covered: • The Tricolor collapse and its impact on the industry • Understanding securitization and why it's failing • Current market valuations for portfolios (55-60% advances) • Exit strategies for dealers looking to wind down • The importance of deleveraging and cash flow management • Making tough decisions: cutting expenses and staff • Why institutional capital has dried up • The future of buy here pay here: consolidation and opportunity • Portfolio collection strategies and realistic timelines • Work-life balance as a dealer owner

This week, we're discussing bands that feature rock stars: Supergroups and Offshoots. We once again discuss how a band consisting of well-known artists from other bands does not always equal great success. Join us as we delve into some of the lesser-known supergroups and offshoots that didn't achieve huge mainstream success or lasted for very long.What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show, Kevin opens the crypt to exhume and dissect from his personal collection: an artist, album, or collection of tunes from the broad spectrum of rock, punk, and metal. This week we talk exclusively about Supergroups featuring famous solo artists and band members, along with Offshoots, which are bands that contain the bulk of a previous incarnation of a famous band. We hope that we turn you on to something new.Songs this week include:Chrome Division – “Till The Break Of Dawn” from Doomsday Rock'n'Roll (2006)Mother's Army – “Dreamtime” from Mother's Army (1993)Captain Beyond – “Mesmirization Eclipse” from Captain Beyond (1972)Army Of Anyone – “Father Figure” from Army Of Anyone (2006)Dream Evil - “Save Us” from Dragonslayer (2002)Levee Walkers – “All Things Fade Away (feat. Ayron Jones)” from All Things Fade Away - single (2017)Rockers United – “Stop The War (Fight For Love)” from Stop The Ware (Fight For Love) - single (2023)Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts!Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://x.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/InObscuria?asc=uIf you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/

Rob Anspach interviews Jeff Watson on long term goals, exchanging time for income, legacy, rats on a wheel, Chick-fil-A, Savanah Bananas, Boaz on Business and peace & freedom. The post Ep 360 – Peace and Freedom first appeared on Rob Anspach's E-Heroes.

Bob Daisley: The Unsung Hero of Rock and Roll For over five decades, bassist and songwriter Bob Daisley has been the powerhouse behind some of rock's most iconic recordings. From thunderous metal anthems to soulful blues and progressive ballads, Daisley's versatility and talent have made him a cornerstone in music history—working alongside legendary artists across the globe. Early Years: From Australia to the World Stage Born in Australia, Daisley moved to London at 21, chasing a future in music. On his 22nd birthday in 1972, he joined Stan Webb's band Chicken Shack. Just a year later, he signed on with Mungo Jerry, recording the hit single “Alright, Alright, Alright” and embarking on extensive international tours. Breaking Through: Widowmaker and Rainbow In 1974, Daisley rejoined Chicken Shack, but his creative ambitions led to co-founding Widowmaker in 1975. The band released two albums: Widowmaker (1976) and Too Late to Cry (1977), earning acclaim in the UK rock scene. Later that year, Daisley was tapped by guitar virtuoso Ritchie Blackmore to join Rainbow, alongside vocalist Ronnie James Dio and drummer Cozy Powell—forming what many consider the band's definitive lineup. Their explosive live shows and the album Long Live Rock ‘n' Roll solidified Rainbow's place in rock history. Blizzard of Ozz: Defining a Genre In 1979, Daisley partnered with Ozzy Osbourne and guitarist Randy Rhoads to form the Blizzard of Ozz. Their self-titled debut soared to #7 on the UK charts and went platinum in the U.S. They followed with Diary of a Madman (1981), which also achieved platinum status and further cemented the band's influence on heavy metal. Beyond the Blizzard: A Storied Career After a brief departure, Daisley returned to work with Osbourne on his third solo album. Tragedy struck in 1982 with Rhoads' untimely death, but the band pressed on, recording Bark at the Moon (1983) with new guitarist Jake E. Lee, earning international success. Daisley also joined Uriah Heep during this period and launched a prolific collaboration with guitar legend Gary Moore. He contributed to Victims of the Future and toured globally, later reuniting with Moore for Wild Frontier (1987) and Still Got the Blues (1990)—Moore's most successful album to date. 1990s & Beyond: Writing Hits, Shaping Legends Daisley returned once again to the Osbourne fold, co-writing and performing on No Rest for the Wicked (1988) and the chart-topping No More Tears (1991). That same decade, he formed Mother's Army with Jeff Watson of Night Ranger, releasing several albums showcasing his songwriting depth. Throughout the 2000s, he remained an in-demand collaborator, contributing to projects with Yngwie Malmsteen, Living Loud—a supergroup with Jimmy Barnes, Steve Morse, Don Airey, and Lee Kerslake—and revisiting classic Blizzard of Ozz material. Author and Legacy Builder In 2013, Daisley released his autobiography For Facts Sake, offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at his life in rock. Though he has stepped back from touring, he remains a respected figure in the music industry, continuing to inspire through studio work and guest appearances. A Legacy Etched in Rock History Bob Daisley's basslines have underscored some of the most memorable moments in rock and metal. Whether writing, performing, or mentoring, his passion for music endures. With a legacy spanning continents and genres, Daisley remains a foundational figure in the world of rock and roll. #BobDaisley #RandyRhoads #OzzyOsbourne #JohnnyBeaneTV #RockLegends #BassGuitarIcon Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536

Rob Anspach interviews Deal Maker Jim Ingersoll on how to become limitless, why isolation is terminal, your purpose and why, leverage and burnout and the phenomenal Jeff Watson. The post Ep 347 – Become Limitless first appeared on Rob Anspach's E-Heroes.

Rob Anspach interviews Penny Payne about raising capital, Bridle Up Hope, Jeff Watson, Las Cruces, legacy and going the distance.  The post Ep 345 – Raising Capital & Going The Distance first appeared on Rob Anspach's E-Heroes.

On this podcast, special guest attorney Jeff Watson weighs in on a current lawsuit from the Attorney General of AZ against a group of wholesalers and investors who scammed homeowners in foreclosure. Learn how this will impact all investors and what you should do right now to improve how you conduct business.AZ Lawsuit:https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/2025-03/CV2025-008402%20State%20of%20Arizona%20v.%20Cameron%20Jones%20et%20al%20FILED%20%281%29.pdfHelp Jeff Fight to Protect Seller Financing in TX:https://sellerfinancecoalition.org/join/Join Jeff's newsletter:https://watsoninvested.com/This podcast was originally released on YouTube. Check out Jerry Norton's YouTube channel, with over 2,700 videos on all things wholesaling and flipping!  https://www.youtube.com/c/FlippingMasteryTVAbout Jerry Norton Jerry Norton went from digging holes for minimum wage in his mid 20's to becoming a millionaire by the age of 30. Today he's the nation's leading expert on flipping houses and has taught thousands of people how to live their dream lifestyle through real estate.    **NOTE: To Download any of Jerry's FREE training, tools, or resources… Click on the link provided and enter your email. The download is automatically emailed to you. If you don't see it, check your junk/spam folder, in case your email provider put it there. If you still don't see it, contact our support at: support@flippingmastery.com or (888) 958-3028.Get Access to Unlimited Free Property Searches and Downloads: https://flippingmastery.com/propwireWholesaling & House Flipping Software: https://flippingmastery.com/flipsterpodMake $10,000 Finding Deals: https://flippingmastery.com/10kpodGet 100% funding for your deals: https://flippingmastery.com/fspodMentoring Program: https://flippingmastery.com/ftpodFREE 8 Week Training Program: https://flippingmastery.com/8wpodGet Paid $8700 To Find Vacant Lots For Jerry: https://flippingmastery.com/lfpodFREE 30 Day Quickstart Kit https://flippingmastery.com/qkpodFREE Virtual Wholesaling Kit: https://flippingmastery.com/vfpodFREE On-Market Deal Finder Tool: https://flippingmastery.com/dcpodFREE Wholesaler Contracts: https://flippingmastery.com/wcpodFREE Comp Tool: https://flippingmastery.com/compodFREE Funding Kit: https://flippingmastery.com/fkpodFREE Agent Offer Sheet & Scripts: https://flippingmastery.com/aspodFREE Cash Buyer Scripts: https://flippingmastery.com/cbspodFREE Best Selling Wholesaling Ebook: https://flippingmastery.com/ebookpodFREE Best Selling Fix and Flip Ebook: https://flippingmastery.com/ebpod

Today on the Wholesale Hotline Podcast (Flipping Mastery Edition), Jerry Norton is joined by legal expert Jeff Watson to break down a massive Arizona lawsuit accusing investors of a decade-long "equity stripping" scam—and why this is a turning point for the entire real estate industry. Show notes -- in this episode we'll cover: Jeff warns that this case is being used to set legal precedent that could impact wholesalers, fix-and-flippers, and bulk buyers nationwide, urging investors to re-evaluate their contracts, disclosures, and business practices immediately. The lawsuit outlines 12 counts of consumer fraud, including void contracts, improper use of memorandums, unauthorized practice of law, and exploiting vulnerable homeowners—issues many investors unknowingly flirt with today. Jeff explains why relying on assignments without disclosing intent, filing title clouds without earnest money, and using “weasel clauses” are ticking legal time bombs—and how the future of wholesaling lies in takedown strategies like wholetailing. Learn how to stay compliant, operate with integrity, and support pro-investor legislation like the Seller Finance Coalition, as Jeff shares how he's helped beat harmful policies and protect investor rights at both the state and national level.    Please give us a rating and let us know how we are doing! ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖  ☎️ Welcome to Wholesale Hotline & Flipping Mastery Breakout! ☎️ Jerry Norton went from digging holes for minimum wage in his mid 20's to becoming a millionaire by the age of 30. Today he's the nation's leading expert on flipping houses and has taught thousands of people how to live their dream lifestyle through real estate.   **NOTE: To Download any of Jerry's FREE training, tools, or resources… Click on the link provided and enter your email. The download is automatically emailed to you. If you don't see it, check your junk/spam folder, in case your email provider put it there. If you still don't see it, contact our support at: support@flippingmastery.com or 888) 958-3028.  ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖  

Highland High School FFA member Luke Schoen discusses his selection to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.  We chat with Alan Bailey, Midwest Solar Specialist for American Farmland Trust.We learn about the PPA Tour Challenger Series from Jeff Watson from the Professional Pickleball Association. An update from Matt Rush with the Illinois Corn Growers Association.  

How do you protect yourself from fraud and operator shortcomings as an investor? Jeff Watson joins me on the show today to talk about just that. As an active attorney, general counsel to the National Real Estate Investor's Association, and cofounder of RealEflow LLC, Jeff draws from plenty of experience and offers a unique perspective on real estate investing, wealth-building, and asset protection. Check out the show notes for more information! If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you'll enjoy: Ep 504: Anna Kelley - The Fed Rate Cut is a Sign of a Deeper Problem - The Era of Long-Term Investing Ep 503: Tom Berry - Private Lending Investing - Less Risk and Steady Returns Ep 500: David and Kandace Phelps - Creating the Life You Desire - The Freedom Founders Story and Purpose P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you're closer than you think) : 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you'd like to replace the earned income you need from your practice with investment income in as little as 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include equity or practice sale), then schedule a call with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you'll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest. 2. Become a Full-Cycle Investor: There are many self-proclaimed genius investors today who think everything they touch turns to gold. But they're about to learn the hard way what others have gained through “expensive” experience. I'm offering a report on how to become a full-cycle investor, who knows how to preserve and grow capital in Up markets and Down markets. Will you be prepared when the inevitable recession hits? Get your free report here. 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. Click here to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.   

Jeff Watson, Director of Post Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Texas Tech University's Health Science College, discusses his experience in training nurses on being present for patients including providing a good death experience. Jeff explains how the often called "soft skills" are more accurately called essential skills like compassion and empathy. "We're all just walking each other home".

Attorney Jeff Watson joins the guys, Dave Putz and Nathan Turner to discuss this new law, Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)! If you do not file you could face Felony charges and Jail time! To obtain this week's guest Jeff Watson's information, use this link https://bit.ly/3Ti1DdZ Document referenced in the show - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_sIrQAQTrsmEEfD2L91knm9poPrD-EBW/view?usp=drive_link We Buy Notes go to our site for more information! FAQs and Submit Your Note Watch this video on Youtube: Watch Video Our new Website Updated Tools, Resources, Bid Calculator, Education and over 100 assets for sale: ⁠https://www.jkpholdings.com/note-investor-education⁠ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JKPholdingsllc?sub_confirmation=1 Upcoming Live Webinars: https://www.jkpholdings.com/webinars DME (Diversfied Mortgage Expo) Note Conference Video Recordings - ⁠Purchase SOCIAL MEDIA FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/EastCoastDistressedNoteInvesting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JKPHoldings/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jkp-holdings-llc #noteinvesting #mortgagenotes #investor #mortgagenote #realestate #realestateinvestor --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-estate-notes-show/support

Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Jeff Watson, Owner of IV Seasons Auto where we discuss: Secrets of automotive's most controversial business, tackling 90% in-house financing, economics of buy here pay here dealerships and much more. This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by: DLRdmv - Everyone knows out of state titling is a major headache. It doesn't have to be this way. Our friends at DLRdmv have created a program called DLR50 - A revolutionary approach to 50 state titling. With DLR50, your dealership now has 24/7 portal access to calculations, pre-filled forms, checklists, inquiries, plus white glove processing and specialist support. You can even acquire duplicate titles in all 50 states directly through the DLR50 platform! Visit https://www.dlr50.com/ to learn more. CDG Recruiting - Building on the success of my industry job board, I'm launching CDG Recruiting — a more hands-on, white-glove automotive recruiting service. Our team has decades of experience and has successfully placed over 1,000 roles in the automotive industry. So if you're ready to find your next rockstar employee, try CDG Recruiting today by visiting cdgrecruiting.com Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:46) - Jeff's background and career (00:09:16) - What's your average sale price? (00:09:46) - How do you account for profit? (00:11:42) - How do you compensate your Sales Manager if you're running the retail shop at break-even? (00:13:33) - Where did you learn to do all of this? (00:18:20) - How are you able to get such great reviews? (00:19:38) - Who reaches out to customers? (00:22:03) - Why is 36 months the minimum you target? (00:23:17) - What's your breakeven period on average? (00:24:16) - Where are you sourcing vehicles? (00:26:45) - How has your business changed since Covid? (00:32:00) - EVs (00:33:37) - Floorplans (00:34:37) - What are the economics of the lending business? (00:38:19) - The Independent Dealer Podcast (00:44:51) - What's next for you? (00:46:47) - Closing thoughts Check out 4 Seasons Auto Sales here. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

Rob Anspach interviews Jeff Watson on building generational wealth, Boaz on Business, longterm investments, patience, integrity, Chick Fil A and having clear communication.  The post Ep 308 – Building Generational Wealth first appeared on Rob Anspach's E-Heroes.

https://youtu.be/nyav8Sk9Crc Exclusive Interview with Legendary Bob Daisley For over 50 years, bassist Bob Daisley has laid the foundation for some of the greatest rock and roll ever recorded. From blues and metal to ballads and progressive rock, Bob has worked with the biggest names in the music industry. Early Career At 21, Australian-born Daisley moved to London, joining Stan Webb's band Chicken Shack in 1972. In 1973, he joined Mungo Jerry, recording the hit single "Alright, Alright, Alright." Rise to Fame In 1975, Daisley co-founded Widowmaker, releasing two albums. In 1977, Ritchie Blackmore invited him to join Rainbow, featuring Ronnie James Dio and Cozy Powell, promoting the album Long Live Rock 'n' Roll. Blizzard of Ozz In 1979, Daisley met Ozzy Osbourne and formed Blizzard of Ozz with guitarist Randy Rhoads. Their debut album reached #7 in the UK charts and went platinum in the US, followed by Diary of a Madman in 1981, which also went platinum. Continued Success After parting ways with Osbourne, Daisley joined Uriah Heep and later rejoined Osbourne to record Bark at the Moon (1983). Gary Moore Collaboration Daisley contributed to Gary Moore's Victims of the Future and Still Got the Blues (1990), Moore's biggest selling album. Later Career Daisley worked with artists like Jeff Watson, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Ozzy Osbourne on No Rest for the Wicked (1988). In 1991, he co-wrote and performed on Osbourne's No More Tears. He formed Mother's Army with Jeff Watson and released several albums. Recent Years Daisley continued collaborating into the 2000s, forming Living Loud and revisiting classic Blizzard of Ozz songs. His autobiography, For Facts Sake, was published in 2013. Legacy Though retired from touring, Bob Daisley's passion for music continues to inspire musicians worldwide, ensuring his legacy in rock and roll history. #bobdaisley #randyRhoads #ozzyosbourne #johnnybeaneTV

119 - Michael Lardie (Great White, Night Ranger) In episode 119 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with longtime guitarist, keyboardist and engineer for the band Great White, Michael Lardie. In their conversation they discussed: Great White's tour schedule and the gear they're using on the road. They discuss how Michael started as Great White's engineer in the studio and ended in the band as the keyboardist and rhythm guitarist as well as songwriter. They discuss Michael's start in the music industry playing cocktail lounges across California and his start in the field engineering. They talk about Michael's early recording sessions engineering for punk bands such as Black Flag, Husker Du as well as John Mayall and Eric Burdon and recently mixing Sheryl Crow's live album. They discuss after years of working with Great White how he organically became a full member of the band and they talk about the gear in the early days and Great White's stage volume. Michael tells us about his guitars and tinkering on guitars. Michael tells us about playing in Night Ranger with Brad Gillis, Jeff Watson and Reb Beach on guitar. . You can find out more about Michael and the band Great White at their website: https://www.officialgreatwhite.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #MichaelLardie #GreatWhite #GreatWhiteBand #guitar #NightRanger #Guitar #FenderCustomShop #GibsonCustomShop #GuitarHero #Telecaster #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #LesPaul #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

Jeff Watson, Lake Cumberland Speedway dirt late model winner; Jakeb Boxell, USAC D2 Midget Series winner at Limaland Motorsports Park; and Mason Hannagan, Hart Micro Sprint Series winner at the Rush County Fairgrounds are this week's guests.

When buy here-pay here dealers Luke Godwin and Jeff Watson attend an auto industry conference, everyone knows who they are. As hosts of The Independent Dealer Podcast, they have built a loyal following by sharing insights from their businesses and picking the brains of industry experts. During the 2024 BHPH United Summit in Las Vegas, Godwin and Watson managed to find time between leading two sessions, attending many others and interacting with their legion of fans to join the Auto Remarketing Podcast to discuss dealers learning from dealers, the hot topics discussed at the event and more.

The role of a father is significant. For better or worse, a father's impact leaves a mark.   Today's episode is all about fatherhood! We're exploring the impact that absent fathers can have on men and families and unpacking what it looks like to support men on their journey of fatherhood.   Jonathan Lewis and Jeff Watson are co-founders of Fathers for Fathers. This incredible organization seeks to counter fatherlessness and family alienation and see men renew their spirits and heal for the generational well-being of children.   This episode will encourage and challenge you, especially those of you who are fathers, to step into who God has created you to be.   Want to dive deeper with Jeff and Jonathan at Fathers for Fathers? Check out additional resources on their website: https://fathersforfathersusa.org/.

Jeff Watson has been an attorney for over 30 years and has tremendous experience with both Owner financing and Subject-to Wrap Notes. Join Dave and Nathan as they ask about the legal liabilities of incorrectly creating these notes, what can happen and how to fix them! Watch this video on Youtube:  Watch Video Our new Website Updated Tools, Resources, Bid Calculator, Education and over 100 assets for sale #noteinvesting #mortgagenotes #investor #mortgagenote #realestate #realestateinvestor Visit our website, follow us on social, join our Note Investing Facebook group, or listen to our Note Investing Podcast! Links Website: https://www.jkpholdings.com Advanced Note Education - Building Confidence in Notes: https://jkpholdings.com/note-investing/note-investing-junior-mastermind/ Podcast: https://jkpholdings.com/podcasts/ Beginner Series:  https://www.jkpholdings.com/beginner-series/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JKPholdingsllc?sub_confirmation=1 SOCIAL MEDIA FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/EastCoastDistressedNoteInvesting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JKPHoldings/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jkp-holdings-llc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jkp-holdings/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jkp-holdings/support

One of my longtime real estate friends, Jeff Watson, joins the show today to talk about the most important things to know right now as an investor. He has been through multiple market cycles as a residential and commercial investor and has great insight when it comes to where the current cycle is heading. For those who are interested in real estate investments, whether active, passive, or boots on the ground, this episode is for you. Check out the show notes for more information! P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you're closer than you think) : 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you'd like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then schedule a call with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you'll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest. 2. Become a Full-Cycle Investor There are many self-proclaimed genius investors today who think everything they touch turns to gold. But they're about to learn the hard way what others have gained through “expensive” experience. I'm offering a free report on how to become a full-cycle investor, who knows how to preserve and grow capital in Up and Down markets. Will you be prepared when the inevitable recession hits? Get your free report here. 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. Click here to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.

6 kittens were found dead on the side of a road in Grantsville Saturday night. Sgt. Jeff Watson from the Grantsville City Police Department joins the show to give the latest information on the investigation. KSL Meteorologist Kevin Eubank joins the show to bring the latest on the weather.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Who says investing is only for real estate, stocks, and bonds? The investing world is just too big not to be creative. And if you can do just that, then you should be able to invest in the stuff you like and understand with a great future to match! How do you do it? In this episode, Lauren Wells interviews Jeff Watson, Ohio attorney and real estate investor, to share with you how you can creatively invest through self-directed IRAs. Adding another perspective to the conversation, they are also joined by our marketing manager turned investor relations coordinator, Toni Shackelford. Together, they dive deep into getting started on self-directed IRAs and planning your long-term wealth and retirement. Win the financial game and achieve escape velocity today!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://7einvestments.com/podcast/

Today we are looking at another way to combat this recession; expanding beyond your current market and your comfort zone. Whether that's expanding to neighborhood, city or state, get out of your comfort zone. It might be scary, but this is the perfect opportunity for you to expand your brand and your business. Scott is the broker and owner of Finish Line Realty, an independent brokerage that serves the Greater Louisville area as well as Nolin Lake in Central Kentucky. He also produces Real Estate Distilled, host some of the biggest names in real estate. Three Things You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy you should go to events and conferences.How can you sharpen your skill set?Why you need to be investing in yourself.ResourceCheck Out Real Estate DistilledReal Estate Marketing DudeThe Listing Advocate (Earn more listings!)REMD on YouTubeREMD on InstagramTranscript:So how do you track new business, you constantly don't have to chase it. Hi, I'm Mike Cuevas to real estate marketing. And this podcast is all about building a strong personal brand people have come to know, like trust and most importantly, refer. But remember, it is not their job to remember what you do for a living. It's your job to remind them. Let's get started. What's up ladies and gentlemen, welcome another episode of the real estate marketing, dude, podcast, it is the end of the year, folks. We are long depending when you listen to this recording, you're at the very beginning of next year or the very end of 2022. And one of the things we always do around this time of year is figure out well, what are we going to do next year, this is a time where people get resolutions time where people make commitments, set goals, start planning, but actually, in actuality, very rarely does that actual initial goal get followed up on there's a lot of change in the real estate industry right now. So you know, I'm dedicating the next quarter did literally talking about what the hell you should be doing are we can you be doing because we've been spoiled the last five, the world's be honest, 10 years, we've had the longest running market ever, of just nothing but list sell lists out, it's been pretty damn easy, guys. Well, things are about to get rough if they haven't been rough already. And one of the things you're gonna need do is sharpen your skill sets. So one of the things we want to focus on today is why you should go and attend. Get out of your comfort zone, get out of your city, get out of your state, get out of people you see every day, because realistically, you need to surround yourself around people that know how to navigate this market. And I highly doubt it's someone even within your own office, you need to get outside of your office and start thinking outside the box. So who we have here today is he's all over social media. His name's Mr. Scott hack. He's the Creator. And he was the guy who built the real estate distilled Conference, which is really cool conference. In the Midwest, that happens each and every year. I spoke at it a few years ago, I think right prior to COVID. But we're going to talk about events and why you need to go to them and why you should. I'm a big fan of this. So without further ado, let's go ahead and introduce our guest, Mr. Scott hack. Scott, how are you today?Very good, man. Thanks for having me on, I really appreciate the opportunity to share with your audience and talk about one of my passions and events and how you can make it a part of your business and actually, you know, implement things and make them beneficial to you. So I really appreciate the opportunity.You have you started doing this event, because you were just like an event junkie, right?I mean, part of it, there wasn't a conference that I really felt like that was a fit for, for me as an independent broker in the areas that I wanted to be in. And, you know, it's events are either put together by a coaching company, or a software company is already you know, the big maybe you guys company. Yeah, you know, but you know, it's, there's hard, it's hard to find one that's put together that doesn't necessarily have something that is, it's like a loss leader for right. So you're coming there to see, you're going to learn. And yes, there is definitely beneficial to go to ones where other people are using the same systems as you, you can find people that are doing the same workflows as you. But also just having something like you said outside the box, people operating their businesses differently, is really what I was trying to accomplish and put together a network of people that I could turn to on a random Tuesday with a question.When back in 2006, Spot seven, right when the market started to turn, I was in this situation. We're in Chicago and these things, short sales started to come across my desk because I used to rent an office next door to an attorney and the attorney was too damn lazy to negotiate a short sale. So he gave them to me. And when you get your first short sale file, you're like, what the hell you're gonna do? Yeah, at that time in Chicago, in the Midwest is always a year behind the coast, right? It starts in California, then it just comes over if it goes from west to east guys, and this is where I think you're gonna see in this market, but at that time, no one knew in Chicago knew to fuck a short sale was, however, back in California at that time, they're transacting, they're coming big, you know. And I started going to these conferences. And I remember being the guy in the back of the room at the conference. And I remember, Jeff Watson was one of the speakers at him. I saw the short sale kit at one of the speakers at him. And I sat there in the back of that conference, I said, I'm gonna be fucking leading this conference with me, I'm gonna be speaking at this conference, I'm gonna have my own conference, I'm gonna get 300 people to come to it. Not only did I end up learning techniques, but it was because I was willing to step outside the box and we became the largest short sale team in the country at that time. 25 To 35 closed a month. We're negotiating all over the country, and we had several different streams of income lined up. It was actually the best years of my career before I crashed again. And it was only because I was willing to step outside the box. When I go to a conference. My goal is to go ahead and soak up the information that I get. But what realistically happens is other opportunities I'm living and seeing Diego right now, as a result of a $15,000 mastermind I signed up for in 2013. And the person I'm partners with now happens to live in San Diego. And that's why I live here today all started from a conference. So I'm telling you guys, I'm living speaking proof of why you need to go out and go to these conferences, to have the biggest stories of life changing stories in my life have actually come as a result of them. Scott, what's your experience?Yeah, 100%. So the people who were putting together conferences, you know, I work really hard to get speakers like yourself to come and share their stories and put together actionable tips that attendees can can put into their business. But you have to remember, for every person that's on the stage, there's another 1520 30 people in the audience that also have information that they can they can share with you, and they can impart on you and you can put into your business and the conversations that are happening between the speakers that are taking place at happy hour and at dinners and lunches. Those are just as valuable. It's what's happening on the stage. So yes, definitely going into it with an open mind and not having any preconceived notions of what you're going to do or what you're going to learn. Just being willing to take it all in and then figuring that out as you're going through the process.But how do you answer the question? Hey, Scott, things are getting tight. Right now, I haven't sold a house, the markets turning sales are down 40%. If I go to a conference, that's going to cost me by today's calculation, $450 for the ticket, six to $800 for the room, and then all the drinks, which depending on how big of an alcoholic you are, might be a big budget. So how do you answer that question to them? I think I know what you're gonna say. But go ahead, go for it.Yeah, I think I think one of the easiest things right now is, keep in mind that every single person that's in the audience is a potential referral partner. So that's just number one, right off the bat, like picking up a transaction from someone else that's there. It's one of the reasons why I started real estate to steal is to build a referral network as an independent broker, I typically am pulling in five to six referrals into my little Louisville, Kentucky market where there's not a ton of people transferring in. So you know, if you're in a better city, or there's not as much competition on social media for those referrals, you're gonna do better than that. And your, your breakevens basically, you know, one good transaction and putting money in your pocket. So even if you pick up one referral, you know, over the next two years, you're you're back at breakeven on an event like this, not to mention all the other tips and things that you might put into your business, that's going to make it even bigger and better.I this morning. So I'm, I'm going to, you're like talking me into it during this podcast. But so I'm debating joining this $30,000 year, mastermind slash coaching program. For our software companies, I want to sharpen my skills for sweet assist. If you haven't heard about this, you should go get suite assist. Or if you haven't heard about referral suite, you should go get referrals suite. But I want to grow my software company and I'm looking at the cost $2,500 A month, right? So I talked to a friend of mine, Trevor mock, and owner of carrot and carrot and he cocky text me back this morning. He goes, dude, I go Should I join this thing? Should I go to this mastermind? Right? texted me back. He goes, Yeah, tons of great resources, I one little tweak can easily add $30,000 their bottom line. And he's and he basically just goes, and they go on to say like, and you hear these stories all the time, guys, it's that one little thing, you get the goal of these conferences, like you're not going to retain everything you're going to grab. But if you retain that one or two things, it's not only going to pencil, it's going to provide a positive return on investment. So you got to look at this as an investment in your skill. Your broker unless you work for Scott hack is not going to give you business, okay? They're not going to lead you in the way most times, right? It's be honest, right? So you have you're an independent, you're an entrepreneur, dude, grow up big boy pants, this is the time to do it. Put on your big boy pants, or big girl pants, whatever you want to be. And whatever you are, I mean, and you got to invest in yourself, this is the absolute best time to do it.It also like it's good to know both sides, it's good to know what you want to do. And it's also great to know what you want no interest, you know, no part of I've had people that have been telling me you know, about, you know, flipping flipping profit properties or being you know, accidental landlords, you know, buy hold, or, like investing for me, right, like two years ago wasn't something I had any interest in. I was definitely focused on home life. We were putting together some personal goals. I'm starting to get a little bit more interested so I can open my ears to those type of things. But at the time, I knew it wasn't something I wanted any part of. So I think you have to go into it knowing what you're you're interested in doing what you want no part of just like when you're taking a client to a house, you walk them through. You learn things when the house isn't a fit just as much when you walk through your house it is if it and you're getting exposed to all those things. From things as quickly as possible, and, quote, failing forward with an idea, like it's, it's easy to pick up an idea and say, Okay, I don't want to put any more time into that idea right now, like someone's already shown me why this won't be a fit for my business.I think when you look at it from No, from an investment aspect, I get it sad that we don't view ourselves because we're such an A, we don't view our mindset or skill sets as an asset many times and I'm guilty of it, too. I'm not sitting here preaching to everybody, right? I do this all the time, I'm guilty as charged. But we really need to like, the sharper your skill set gets more value becomes but instant gratification is bad, nasty drug, especially in this business, like we buy leads for leads we don't even follow up on just because it feels good. Like that has got to change, like you know, and just the you are the brand. And the more and more this turns into an individual agent, business and an individual, like what you do is you know, the technology the last year, your brokerage and a lot of the team, it's going to be your skill sets that ultimately makes a difference. And people hire you not the brokerage anymore. I mean, that's to the tune of 98%. So invest in yourself, folks.Yeah, and prioritize yourself. I mean, I was talking with an agent the other day, and they were, they were telling me, and they're here locally, so they have no excuse not to make it and that was like, she's like, I wish I could do those type of things. And I'm like, Well, what's keeping you from doing it? And she's like, well, I'm actually busy doing you know, showings and I have a staging company, and I'm thinking to myself, so you just told me that it's not a priority, you if it was important, you'd prioritize it, you know, obviously, you can tell I'm a little bit overweight, going to the gym is not a priority to me. If it was a priority to me, I'd be there. And I think that you have to make the decision to invest in yourself prioritize, you know, being a learner, my MLS, or my Board of Realtors always has this thing on the board. And it's like, those who learn more, earn more. Yeah, you know, it's true. Like, I always teach my agents, one of the very first things I teach them is like, as soon as I can get you to confidently tell someone you don't know the answer to a question, the faster everything else is going to fall into place, you have to have that confidence to know that you can go find the resource and the answer to report back to him. And that's really, what we're trying to do is just spread spread knowledge. So you can be more knowledgeable about a bunch of different things and be able to answer questions faster.Where do you eat been around a while? What do you think the market is going to hit? Like? What type of? I'll get my opinion in a second. But what do you think the market? Like? What type of knowledge would you be seeking right now? What type of strategies like what are you planning on doing? What do you plan on learning this year?So actually, three, three kinds of things that I put into my plan, we're doing a little bit more of physical mailings. So we're trying to get back in the mailbox, feel like digital has got some saturation going on, people are doing some ignoring just a bit really? Say it again,just a tiny bit. Yeah.I mean, you definitely if you can get eyeballs on things, great news, the price points will make sense, then, you know, have at it. But really, there's a lot less competition in the mailbox. So we're, we're trying to dial in on some geographic farming concentrate on a little bit closer to home, and price points that we're trying to pick. So that's the first thing. Second thing is I feel like they're going to buyers are going to reengage in the market, there's a little bit of shock that happened when their buying power, you know, got cut by a third or almost a half by some of them. But people are still having babies, they're still getting married, they're still getting divorced, all those transactions are still taking place, and people are just gonna have to readjust what their buying power looks like. And I think once that initial shock wears off, and hopefully, interest rates actually kind of settle closer to, I don't know, hopefully, five, five and a half percent, that market I think will continue to move forward. And we might have a little bit of a lower transaction count just a little bit, but I don't think it's gonna be a long term, personally.Yeah, the stats came out. Most of the market, it was like, the transactions were down 37%, November 21, and 22. But the agent count was much greater, down, like to the tune of 40% of the local agents are already out of business. So like, there is opportunity, but I think you hit on the head, I'm focusing on learning a lot about seller motivation, motivated sellers is where our prospecting efforts will be in 2022. And I'm talking about motivated sellers. God's mentioned a couple of really big tips, you guys. You can buy data from anywhere, okay, as long as you own the data, you can target people but we're creating a, a multiple options solution, because we know based on upon data, that distressed is coming, and it's already here for many people. And those sellers are going to have life changes. They're gonna lose their job. Yeah, they're gonna also get married. Okay, so not all doom and gloom. But yeah, we're focusing all around life situations, and doubling down on cost. otter,and also multi generation housing. So I was reading something the other day when they were talking about there's a lot of 35 year olds that are moving back at home. So I mean, and you got parentsafter their after their $40,000 a year college education, right that they can't afford to pay the monthly bill onstudent bill. And you got parents, the boomers that are starting to, you know, they're wanting to age in place, but not all of them can. So you know, some of them are moving in with their kids. And, you know, that's starting to take place some so you've got both ends of that spectrum. So people might need different types of housing to accommodate the with the family dynamic looks like, yep. You know, those are opportunities. I don't know. It's not as popular here. And you were talking about how things kind of started on the coast and then work their way into the Midwest. And the, you know, the accessory dwelling units, you know, we're starting to say, no, well, we're starting to hear some zoning rumblings about people. They're trying to work on getting the market ready to, you know, some sort of things like that to take place. It's not a big thing here yet, but I see it starting to take shape. So it started I mean, it's bigger out there already, right?Oh, yeah. I mean, they pass a lottery basically build anything. There's not even like rules, I guess. I don't know the zoning laws out here like it did in Chicago. But yeah, it's huge. Everything is related living here. It's just so expensive. It's an affordability issue out here, not a housing issue. Strictly affordability. So yeah, they've been in that seat, guys. What we're talking about here, though, are just trends. And the riches are in the niches if you're just realized everything we just talked about, those were all niches. Okay. And in a recession, I could promise you the riches are in the niches, they are always, but more so in a recession. And when you go and you focus on that one thing that you own, you'll actually, I believe, do way more business, I've done it before. I've seen it in several markets, it's you know, several people. The riches are in the niches, it's the generalist who's gonna get their ass kicked this season. You can't just be a real estate agent, it's a lot different to be a problem solver for people who have house problems. I can just be a real estate agent, I can be an estate specialist and help you liquidate your property.And part of that comes from the consistent messaging. Because when you're a generalist, you don't have enough opportunities to be in front of people often enough to build the brand and deliver a message that's consistent. So when there's an opportunity for a transaction, they think of you and not one of the other agents that you're competing with for their eyeballs.100% agreed all of this stuff that requires you guys again, it's the point of, we're just giving you guys talking points, you know, at the end of the day, requires you to go out and get it the informations out there. People are doing it and like, why are you trying to recreate the wheel? We do, like so many videos with people all the time. And, like, I would guess 25 to 35% of people try to recreate the wheel. And I'm like, Dude, we've done three to 4000 videos, scripted it edited and distribute over the last 18 to 24 months 3000 videos, I've done the most videos in the United States in real estate off of anybody. I can tell you what works and what doesn't. Don't recreate the wheel. Just fucking follow the plan, right and will lay off the plan. And you won't follow the damn plan. Okay, biggest lesson I've learned ever, ever, ever, ever was just don't recreate the wheel. Make it your own. And I learned that at an event. And it's so damn true. Because I used to want to recreate the wheel because of my ego was so big, that if I didn't own the idea, I didn't want it. Yeah, it's crazy.Well, you were talking about, you know, someone in an event. It's awesome. I've made so many friendships and so many mentors that have helped me across the country. And it's random Tuesday, I have an idea and I shoot off an email and get a response back that says stop being an idiot, either, like don't do that or do that. What are you waiting for? So it's awesome when you're able to generate those friendships and people who've been there, done that seen it already, you know, like you said, there's no reason to recreate the wheel. Most of the people that have you have a resource that someone that's done it that you can lean on. And people do business with people they know like and trust. And I think it's the same thing like mentors, people. They like you, they're willing to open up and share their experiences with you and make you a better agent.So you think I like Tony Robbins and all these people that we all aspire to be like and whatnot are like, don't give back there where they are because they do like you just be amazed. Just talk to him to be like, Hey, what's up, dude? Oh, bah, bah, bah, that little conversation is that one thing you sometimes get. Folks don't hold back. This is the season to invest in yourself. Like the transactions will be slow but it's gonna be how you react to the market. It's gonna make a difference between you and them. I'm going to promise you something I can promise you that 85 90% of markets not going to react right now but that alone is your opportunity. You have to get Jesse we saw Jesse Itzler to mastermind once he said you have to get comfortable being uncomfortable. Bill, and if you're not in the most uncomfortable situation, you're not growing always and that always sticks with me. So I want to be the dumbest person in the room. I want to be the most uncomfortable person in the room because when I am, I am never stopped growing because the biggest enemy of an entrepreneur is complacency. Scott once you Tom a little bit about your event you got coming up.Yeah, so real estate distilled happening for the fifth time coming up at the end of February, February 28. And March 1 and second. So we're going to be meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, the home of bourbon conference is called Real Estate distilled. We have a spirits theme. We invite people to be thirsty for knowledge and show up. We've got a what we consider a winning recipe for the conference. One part industry experts, two parts networking, stirred over three days a little bourbon tourism and served up with Southern hospitality.So yes, it's a cool city man. Actually, I when I spoke there, if I'm not mistaken COVID happened the next day. I remember being in the airport and we left Louisville, and I saw someone wearing a mask and I was like, the hell's going on? Why is that girl wearing a mask? I'm like, well, there's another one. Oh, hey, there's another one. And I remember talking to this girl next to me like this, like so I'm gonna happen here and boom. Next, you know, the NCAA Tournament was shut down. And we all know what happened from there on. But yeah, it was wild. Absolutely. But enjoy. You guys. If you guys aren't going to check out real estate to still check out all the conferences, just the stuff you learn there. It's not just the education. It's the people that you meet and you have drinks with that you go out with that night and you have dinner with like, those connections are priceless. I'm telling you, I'm living that half the people I do business with today, I actually I'd say 75 to 80% of them as a result of people I've met at conferences or masterminds. It's the only reason I got the hell out of Chicago. Thank the Lord. For that. Scott, we appreciate you dude. appreciate you sharing your insight and whatnot. Any closing thoughts you want to go outI really appreciate you letting me come on and share these I feel like you said whatever event you're going to doing events is important getting outside of your comfort zone. It's important. Meeting new people is important. Learn don't stop learning. Stop learning you stop growing you stop putting effort into your business and I think that there's there's a million different ways that you can do the business and I think that finding something that you're passionate about is what's important so go out there and learn something find something you're passionate aboutlove it i folks balls in your court Get your ass out there do some different start getting very uncomfortable start get comfortable being uncomfortable, as Mr. Jesse Itzler would say appreciate guys listen, another episode of real estate marketing dude podcast. If you have any additional questions, let us help you with your content strategy or Let us at least help you generate more referrals. We have a software that helps you script that well. We could give you all of our scripts so we get video email, direct mail and stay in front of your database on social media no more thinking about what to say or do on social or email or direct mail. It's all done for you all you got to do like I said before is follow the damn system. Have a good one. Merry Christmas. Thank you for watching another episode of the real estate marketing dude podcast. If you need help with video or finding out what your brand is, visit our website at WWW dot real estate marketing dude.com We make branding video content creation simple and do everything for you. So if you have any additional questions, visit the site, download the training, and then schedule time to speak with a dude and get you rolling in your local marketplace. Thanks for watching another episode of the podcast. We'll see you next time.Transcribed by https://otter.ai

With the race season already wrapped up at most area tracks, Josh and Wes look back on the first season of the podcast. Plus, a preview of the season finale at Lake Cumberland Speedway. Jeff Watson joins the show.

On this Jeff Watson Interview: Loads of great stories about hooking up with Sammy Hagar, Ronnie Montrose, Ted Nugent, playing with ZZ Top, Jerry Harrison, how Night Ranger got started and lessons learned… top 3 musical experiences, low points… best decision he ever made, being invincible, the environment, regrets, more. GREAT convo: Cool Guitar & Music T-Shirts!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com Jeff founded Night Ranger and sold over 16 million LPs. He then released 2 solo records and started Mothers Army, along with Bob Daisley, Joe Lynn Turner & Carmine Appice. Jeff also scored movies and did some acting, in addition to playing sessions & performing with Chris Isaak, Sammy Hagar, Ted Nugent, Steve Morse, Styx, Heart, ZZ Top, Pat Penatar, Boston, Jerry Harrison, John Mayer, Aerosmith, Narada Michael Walden, Dave Jenkins, Tony McAlpine and loads more Subscribe & Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support  

Coeur d'Alene Real Estate Investor Summit - October 21st and 22nd, 2022 — Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Presented by Marishka Pilch and Larry Gill! This is going to be awesome!! Get $50 off tickets with code: SIC at: https://cdareisummit.com/ Podcast #63 with attorney Jeff Watson https://seattleinvestorsclub.com/63  Get on our meetup every Thursday at 11:30am PT on Zoom at https://meetup.com/seattleinvestorsclub  Our YouTube channel is at https://youtube.com/TheNutsandBoltsofRealEstate   

Part 2 - As COVID fatigue and data disparities continue to mount, wastewater surveillance is emerging as a lead indicator for what is happening within any given community. Alice Krall and Jeff Watson of the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority join Neville James to discuss this early detection tool with Biobot Analytics' Jennings Heussner. For more information on Biobot Analytics: https://biobot.io/about/.