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#422 - From Curbstoner to Dealer: How One Young Entrepreneur Got Legit In California
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 flow
Which vehicles to avoid if you want to keep recon costs under control
When it's time to bring in your first commission…
The skinny
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