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Auction Broker vs. Your Own Wholesale Dealer License
From paying per car to building your own wholesale business: compare the services, responsibilities, and potential savings before choosing your…
September 2026 Dealer Update: Wholesale Prices, Auction News, and Wisconsin Licensing
September brought softer wholesale prices, an auction acquisition still awaiting completion, and emailed dealer license certificates in Wisconsin. Here is…
Behind the Scenes with Rick Kurzynski: Listening, Empathy, and Sales
Rick Kurzynski shares why listening matters more than delivering a pitch, how empathy shapes coaching, and what it takes to…
Reddit’s Car Flipping and Dealer License Questions, Answered
The questions aspiring dealers keep asking, answered with practical guidance about auction access, business costs, and a compliant wholesale operation.
Is a Wholesale Dealer License Right for You? | USDL Conversations
Beckie Johnson and Tina Breedlove explain who a wholesale dealer license is built for, what auction access unlocks, and how…
Carlos Guevara on Building Trust Through Relationships in Sales
Carlos Guevara shares how honesty, attention to detail, and genuine care help him connect with clients and build trust that…
Driving the Dream Ep. 7: Meet Mitchell Legget, USDL’s New Wisconsin Office Manager
Driving the Dream Ep. 7: Meet Mitchell Legget, USDL’s New Wisconsin Office Manager In Episode 7 of Driving the Dream,…
So You Want to Start a Wholesale Car Business With Access to New York’s Auctions? Here’s How to Actually Get Licensed
You’ve found the auctions. Manheim New York, ADESA New York, Copart, IAAI, Long Island Auto Auction — the tri-state area…
So You Want to Start a Wholesale Car Business in Florida? Here’s How to Actually Get Licensed
You’ve found the auctions. Maybe you’ve got a line on a Manheim rep in Ocoee, or you’ve been watching Copart…
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