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Shifting Metal 2.0
My name's Joe Betty and I'm a plumber turned car dealer and entrepreneur.
This podcast is brought to you by the Shifting Metal YouTube channel. Real Torque is centred around life in the motor trade and car talk but covers all aspects of life
https://www.youtube.com/@ShiftingMetal
https://shiftingmetal.co.uk/
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Episodes
50 episodes
Celebrating Community: The Dealer Chat Awards Special | Dealerchat Ep24
In this exciting episode of the Dealer Chat podcast, hosts Joe, Chops, and Dave celebrate the incredible achievements of the car dealership community with the Dealer Chat Awards!We’re honoring the standout guests and contributors ...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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Secrets to Thriving in the Motor Trade? | Motor Trade Mentors Ep17
In this episode of the Motor Trade Mentors Podcast, hosts Dave Gott and James Alford are joined by Mariani Robinson from MSH Cars UK. They discuss Mariani's inspiring journey in car sales, focusing on sustainability, catering ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:00:05
The Rise of Affordable Classics Nostalgia | Dealerchat Ep23 ft Sam Grange-Bailey
In this exciting episode of Dealerchat, hosts Joe and Chops are joined by special guest Sam Grange Bailey from Southern Cars to dive into the dynamic world of classic cars! 🚗✨Here’s what’s in store:🔹 How the classic car market is ev...
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1:28:27
How We’d Start Selling Cars If We Could Start Again | Motor Trade Mentors Ep16
In this episode, the hosts explore the key steps to starting a successful automotive business with a budget of £50,000. They share practical advice, personal stories, and actionable tips for navigating the challenges of the motor trade. Whether...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:01:06
Business Success Beyond Money | Dealerchat Ep22 ft Danny Bond
Danny Bond, an international DJ turned car sales entrepreneur. Danny shares his journey from DJing to founding DB Automotive, covering marketing strategies, personal branding, managing business growth, and adapting to market changes. They discu...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:58:24
Overcoming Cash Flow Challenges in Car Sales! | Motor Trade Mentors Ep15
Joe and Dave chat with Craig Stevenson from SVS Car Sales about his journey from valeting to car sales. Craig shares how COVID-19 impacted his business, while the team covers key topics like financial management, cash flow, stock sourcing, and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:02:30
Who's At Fault When Buying A Trade Car With Hidden History? | Dealerchat Ep21 ft Jaime Turner
Join Joe Betty, Chops, and Jaime Turner of Tailored Vehicle Solutions as they dive into the car sales world! Discover tips on vehicle checks, pricing strategies, managing customer expectations, and handling reviews. Jamie shares his journey fro...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:22:38
The Trade Is Getting Tough! | Dealerchat Ep15 LIVE @ G3 | ft Jamie Caple
Join Joe, Dave, Chops, Rob & Jamie on the Dealer Chat Podcast as they share insights from the G3 car auction. They discuss market trends, pricing dynamics, and the challenges of today's car trade environment. Topics include CAP, AutoTrader,...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:18:35
Learning from Past Mistakes in the Motor Trade | Motor Trade Mentors Ep14
In this episode of the Motor Trade Mentors 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 proce...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:01:12
From BROKE to BOOMING | Dealerchat Ep19 ft Sheik Hassan
In 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, evolvin...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:27:35
The Role of Customer Support in Warranty Services | Motor Trade Mentors EP13
In 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 warr...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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43:25
Car Sales Stories From The Man Who's Done It All! | Dealerchat Ep 18 ft Car UK
In 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...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:34:32
Partner Bails, Staff Struggles & Holding Your Ground on Price | Motor Trade Mentors EP12
In 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-d...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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58:07
Mike Brewer Hates Unfair Car Dealer Stereotypes! Dealer Chat Ep17
Welcome 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 i...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:29:39
'Every Garage Has It's Own Fetish'! | Motor Trade Mentors EP11
90% OFF Quickbooks for 7 months! : https://quickbooks.partnerlinks.io/2vadiff9ayii---------------------------------------------------------------------------------In Episode 11 of the Motor Trade Mentors podcast, hosts Joe and Dave sit ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:12:53
The Mechanic Who Banned New Customers?! | Dealerchat Ep 16 ft Sam Bates
This 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 S...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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59:03
How Do I Sell More Cars, Surrounded By Main Dealers & High Peak Autos! | Motor Trade Mentors Ep 10
MOTOR 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 l...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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56:00
Car Dealer Scams, Nightmare Customers and Court Cases! | Dealerchat Ep15
Welcome 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 "...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:17:27
Some Men Won't Even Talk Money With Us! | Dealerchat Ep 14 ft Jo Smith & Jodie Barber
In 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...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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46:38
Car Sales Is Something I Always Wanted To Do | Dealerchat Ep 10 | ft James Baggott
DEALER CHAT EPISODE 10 - James Baggott - Car Dealer Magazine----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Join Joe Betty, James Harding, David Gott and this weeks special guest James Baggott the...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:22:25
We Had No Idea This Was FREE! | Dealerchat Ep 13 ft Umesh Samani
DEALER CHAT EPISODE 13 - Umesh Samani----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Join Joe Betty, James Harding, David Gott and industry legend Umesh Samani. We talk over how his career started...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:28:01
He’s Turned £1k Into £50k In 2 Years But Isn’t Happy With Progress | Motor Trade Mentors Ep 9
MOTOR 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:
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:08:54
What Would We Do If We Lost Everything?! | Dealerchat Ep 12 ft James Alford
DEALER 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 ev...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:34:22
Making Every Newbie Car Trader Mistake! | Motor Trade Mentor Ep 8 | Ft Hamilton James
MOTOR 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.----------------------------------------------------------------------------...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:00:21
How RS Car Sales Grew From A Car Wash | Dealerchat Ep 11 | ft Rory Anderson of RS Car Sales
DEALER 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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:25:04