#12 - Monday Minute | 80% of Buyers Visit Your Site First — Is Yours Ready? episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 6 MIN

#12 - Monday Minute | 80% of Buyers Visit Your Site First — Is Yours Ready?

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.80% of your buyers visit your website before they ever set foot on your lot. That means your website isn't just marketing — it's your digital front door. And if it's cluttered, slow, or hard to navigate on a phone, you're already losing customers before the conversation even starts.In this episode, Luke and Jeff break down what a high-performing dealership website actually looks like — from mobile-first design and real-time inventory integration, to lead capture, online credit applications, and the personal touches that make your store memorable. Plus, how to research providers, what questions to ask during a demo, and why your website is the only salesperson working 24/7.Review this week's Sunday newsletter at TheIndependentDealer.comfor 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.80% of your buyers visit your website before they ever set foot on your lot. That means your website isn't just marketing — it's your digital front door. And if it's cluttered, slow, or hard to navigate on a phone, you're already losing customers before the conversation even starts.In this episode, Luke and Jeff break down what a high-performing dealership website actually looks like — from mobile-first design and real-time inventory integration, to lead capture, online credit applications, and the personal touches that make your store memorable. Plus, how to research providers, what questions to ask during a demo, and why your website is the only salesperson working 24/7.Review this week's Sunday newsletter at TheIndependentDealer.comfor the full theme and exercises.Not subscribed yet? Sign up now. Let's build this together.SPONSORED BY PODIUM

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