Send us a textIn this episode of the Motor Trade Mentals Podcast, Joe Betty and David Gott tackle the challenges of the automotive market, covering stock management, pricing strategies, and building a sustainable business. They discuss auction processes, customer expectations, financing hurdles, and the stress of balancing satisfaction with profitability. Packed with insights on market trends, inventory rotation, and scaling operations, this episode is a must-listen for anyone in the motor tr...

Send us a textIn this Dealer Chat episode, Joe Betty and David Gott sit down with Sheik Hassan, owner of Motor4U, to discuss his inspiring journey in the car sales industry. They explore challenges in scaling a dealership, the importance of teamwork, evolving market dynamics, and how technology is reshaping car sales. Sheik shares insights on overcoming adversity, taking risks, and building a resilient business. This engaging conversation highlights personal growth, customer expectations, and...

Send us a textIn this episode of the Motor Trade Mentors podcast, Joe Betty and David Gott chat with Steve Kerslake from the British Automotive Alliance. Steve shares his journey from sales to warranty solutions, exploring dealer challenges, self-funded warranties, and the importance of customer care. They discuss warranty costs, managing claims, and the value of strong dealer-customer relationships in today’s evolving automotive industry.Check out BAA socials belowWebsite: https://www.baalli...

Send us a textIn this jam-packed episode of the Dealer Chat Podcast, Joe, David and Chops are joined by Lee from Car UK to dive deep into the car sales world! From tackling tricky warranty claims and mastering customer expectations, to the highs and lows of selling budget cars, they uncover it all. Hear about the legal side of sales, the critical role of customer service, and tips on prepping your garage for success. Plus, they share raw stories from the frontlines of car auctions, reveal the...

Send us a textIn Episode 12 of Motor Trade Mentors, hosts Joe Betty from Shifting Metal and David Gott from Car Dealer Pro sit down with special guest Nic Payne of Pride and Performance for a candid and entertaining deep-dive into the realities of running a motor trade business.Nic shares the ups and downs of being left solo in the driver’s seat when his business partner backed out while he was on a well-deserved anniversary break. From juggling multiple roles to handling unreliable valeters ...

Send us a textWelcome back to Dealer Chat! This week, we’ve got none other than the legendary car dealer and TV personality, Mike Brewer, in the hot seat! Buckle up as we dive into a raw, unfiltered conversation that gets to the core of what it means to be in the car business. Mike holds nothing back—his "piss is boiling," and he's got plenty to say about breaking dealer stigmas, defending his passion for fixing up cars, and even his pet peeve...dentists!From giving us tips on the art of nego...

Send us a text90% OFF Quickbooks for 7 months! : https://quickbooks.partnerlinks.io/2vadiff9ayii---------------------------------------------------------------------------------In Episode 11 of the Motor Trade Mentors podcast, hosts Joe and Dave sit down with Jordan from Red Sparrow Motors to discuss the challenges he’s facing as a dealership owner and explore strategies to help his business thrive. Jordan is looking to level up in the industry, so he’s brought some big questions to the table...

Send us a textThis week on DealerChat, SPR Mercedes’ Sam shares why he’s turning away new customers. Meanwhile, things get serious as Joe contemplates legal action after Chops allegedly wiped codes on a recent sale. Join Joe, Chops, Dave, and guest Sam as they dive into the dealer vs. mechanic drama, you won’t want to miss the heated discussion!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://shiftingmetal.co.uk/be-on-the-po...

Send us a textMOTOR TRADE MENTORSIn our 10th episode, Mohammad Haque is balancing two jobs and now taking on a third, with support from Joe and Dave. He's learning key strategies for scaling his business, like the importance of raising stock prices for long-term growth. Mohammad also discovers how to stand out against competitors, such as High Peaks, and that sometimes having fewer cars in inventory can be more effective.In this video, Joe and Dave share the advantages of attending in-person ...

Send us a textWelcome to Dealerchat Podcast Ep 15! This week, we’ve got some cracking stories from the car dealing world that you won’t want to miss, with special guests Theo "Bowen's Garage" & Rob "The Log Book" Rob’s had a right nightmare with a customer, while Dave’s back from his holiday, but not without getting properly scammed! On the brighter side, Theo’s smashing it, having sold loads of motors, and Joe’s sharing his YouTube wisdom with upcoming YouTuber Rob "The Log Book" and eve...

Send us a textIn this week's very special in-person episode, we're coming to you live from G3 with the incredible Jo Smith and Jodie Barber of Wink Cars! As a proud female-owned dealership, Jo and Jodie bring a fresh, unique, and inclusive perspective to the automotive world. We'll dive deep into their journey to success, the challenges they've overcome, and the exciting future of the industry. You won't want to miss this inspiring conversation!Jo and Jodie have also launched their very own Y...

Send us a textDEALER CHAT EPISODE 10 - James Baggott - Car Dealer Magazine----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Join Joe Betty, James Harding, David Gott and this weeks special guest James Baggott the Editor in Chief of Car Dealer Magazine.To keep up with everything James gets up to check out his YouTube channel @CarDealerMagazine Check out Car Dealer Magazine for all the latest Car Dealer news: https://cardealermagazine.co.uk-----------------...

Send us a textDEALER CHAT EPISODE 13 - Umesh Samani----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Join Joe Betty, James Harding, David Gott and industry legend Umesh Samani. We talk over how his career started, how David got scammed for £5,000 and Chops learns he's been paying a ton of money for services he could get for FREE as an IMDA member!You should definitely consider joining IMDA if you haven't already! It's free and offers valuable resources fo...

Send us a textMOTOR TRADE MENTORSIn our 9th episode, David and Joe are jealous of mechanic Matt Langdon of JM Automotive, who along with his business partner has been making the switch from fixing cars to selling cars.Youtube: @JMAutomotiveltd Instagram: www.instagram.com/jm_automotiveltd/Facebook: www.facebook.com/jmautomotiveuk/Website: www.jm-automotive.co.uk---------------------------------------------------------------------------------APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://shiftingme...

Send us a textDEALER CHAT EPISODE 12 - James Alford----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Join Joe Betty, James Harding, David Gott and the return of James Alford. In this weeks episode we talk over everything from customers to dogs taking are stress away.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://shiftingmetal.co.uk/be-on-the...------------------------------------------...

Send us a textMOTOR TRADE MENTORSIn our 8th episode, we talk to Hamilton James who has a long history of working with cars but is now moving over to running his own business.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out Hamilton James CarsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamiltonjamesbow/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://shiftingmetal.co.uk/be-on-the...---------...

Send us a textDEALER CHAT EPISODE 11 - Rory Anderson - RS Car Sales----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Join Joe Betty, David Gott and this weeks special guest Rory Anderson the passionate owner of RS Car Sales, a leading UK-based dealership specializing in high-quality, used cars. With years of industry experience, Rory has built a reputation for providing excellent customer service, expert knowledge, and an impressive selection of vehicles. Join ...

Send us a textMOTOR TRADE MENTORSIn our 7th episode, we're joined by special guest Ian Pentland as we dive into the world of being a one-man band in car sales. We'll discuss how to make the most of your time when you're working solo, strategies for purchasing cars without extra fees, and tips for building a strong online presence in the competitive car dealership industry. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your game, this episode is packed with valuable insights and acti...

Send us a textDEALER CHAT EPISODE 9 - James Baggott - Car Dealer Magazine----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Join Joe Betty, James Harding, David Gott and this weeks special guest James Baggott the Editor in Chief of Car Dealer Magazine.To keep up with everything James gets up to check out his YouTube channel @CarDealerMagazineCheck out Car Dealer Magazine for all the latest Car Dealer news: https://cardealermagazine.co.uk-------------------...

Send us a textMOTOR TRADE MENTORSIn our 6th episode, we talk to Dave Brown who has recently started trading cars as an addition to already very successful family Ecommerce business.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sign up for Dealer Only CarWow Auctions here: https://www.carwow.co.uk/partners/shi...----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out Avenue Autos Social Media:YouTube - ‪@Avenue_Autos‬ Faceb...

Send us a textDEALER CHAT EPISODE 9 - Daniel Horner - Octane Finance Director---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sign up for Dealer Only CarWow Auctions here: https://www.carwow.co.uk/partners/shifting-metal----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Join Joe Betty, James Harding, David Gott and this weeks special guest Daneil Horner, founder and director of Octane finance Brokerage.FIND Daniels Google Ca...

Send us a textMOTOR TRADE MENTORSIn our 5th episode, we talk to Martin Hughes who left a long career as a fleet acr remarketer behind and too the leap to set up a used car sales business. Martin has some really interesting sources of stock, presents his cars really well but does he need to bite the bullet and starting paying the heavy advertising costs most dealers are used to?---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sign up for Dealer Only CarWow Aucti...

Send us a textDEALER CHAT EPISODE 8----------------------------------------------------------------------------------90% OFF Quickbooks for 7 months! https://quickbooks.partnerlinks.io/2vadiff9ayii----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Join Joe Betty, James Harding, David Gott and this weeks special guest Simon Ainscow, owner of https://www.cheshiresportclassics.co.uk/ .We discuss a load of things from how Simon manages a Sports Car busin...

Send us a textA NEW SERIES: MOTOR TRADE MENTORSIn our 4th episode, we talk to Mark Brantom who has started a used car business. Bella Auto LTD: https://www.bellaautos.co.uk---------------------------------------------------------------------------------20% OFF history checks:https://vehiclescore.co.uk/?ref=SHIFT...OR use CODE: SHIFTINGMETAL20---------------------------------------------------------------------------------APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://shiftingmetal.co.uk/be-on-the...----...