#10 | Monday Minute: Are You Fundable? How to Fund Your Car Dealership episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 5 MIN

#10 | Monday Minute: Are You Fundable? How to Fund Your Car Dealership

from The Independent Dealer Podcast · host Jeff Watson & Luke Godwin

Welcome to the Monday Minute, brought to you by Podium — your weekly reset to lead better, think clearer, and build your dealership with intention. You know what you need. Now, where does the money come from? In this episode, Luke and Jeff break down the difference between chasing cash and building a case. Funding a startup dealership is not about passion — it is about preparation. Know your numbers, identify your funding sources, and sharpen your pitch before you walk into any lender's office. Investors don't fund car lots. They fund prepared operators. Review this week's Sunday newsletter at TheIndependentDealer.com for the full theme and exercises. Not subscribed yet? Sign up now. Let's build this together.SPONSORED BY PODIUM

Welcome to the Monday Minute, brought to you by Podium — your weekly reset to lead better, think clearer, and build your dealership with intention. You know what you need. Now, where does the money come from? In this episode, Luke and Jeff break down the difference between chasing cash and building a case. Funding a startup dealership is not about passion — it is about preparation. Know your numbers, identify your funding sources, and sharpen your pitch before you walk into any lender's office. Investors don't fund car lots. They fund prepared operators. Review this week's Sunday newsletter at TheIndependentDealer.com for the full theme and exercises. Not subscribed yet? Sign up now. Let's build this together.SPONSORED BY PODIUM

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