Gater and Goose 713

Welcome to another episode of Gator & Goose 713, where Garrick and Phyllis talk about the things customers say that make car dealers stop, stare, and think… “REALLY?” 😂 From trade-in expectations that defy mathematics to financing logic that requires its own calculator, we’re talking about the conversations every dealer has had—but probably shouldn’t repeat out loud. No scripts, no sugarcoating, just real stories from behind the desk and a little insight into what’s actually happening on the dealer side. If you’ve ever bought a car, sold a car, traded a car, financed a car—or argued about what your car is worth—you might recognize yourself in this episode. Buckle up. 😂🏁

Vehicle titles: two words that can strike fear into the heart of any car dealer. 😂 In this episode of Gator & Goose 713, we’re talking about the absolute nightmare that title work can become—from missing titles and payoff problems to paperwork mistakes, state requirements, delays, and the never-ending chase to get everything cleared. Customers may see a car sitting on the lot ready to sell, but behind the scenes, the title department might be fighting for its damn life. If you’ve ever worked in a dealership, you already know. If you haven’t… welcome to one of the least glamorous—and most important—parts of the car business.

Sometimes you just gotta get it off your chest. 🔥 This week, Gator & Goose are FIRED UP and keeping it real about the employee drama, vendor headaches, and everyday bullshit that comes with running a business. No script, no sugarcoating—just two business owners sharing what happens behind the scenes when people start testing your patience. Buckle up… we had some shit to say. 😂🔥

Ever wonder what REALLY happens when you ask a car salesman for a discount and he says, “Let me go talk to my manager”? 😂 Spoiler alert: he’s not disappearing into the back to hit the vending machine and eat a cupcake while making you sweat! On this episode of Gator n Goose 713, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the oldest and most misunderstood parts of buying a car — THE BACK ROOM. Yep, it’s a real room, the manager is really back there, and your salesperson really does have to go ask if your deal can be done. Gator n Goose break down what’s actually happening behind the scenes when you make an offer, why your salesperson can’t always just say yes, and who really has the authority to move the numbers. If you’ve ever sat at a dealership thinking, “What the hell are they doing back there?” — this episode is for you. Welcome to the back room, baby. The cupcakes are optional. 😂🎙️🚗

This week on Gater N Goose, we’re breaking down the infamous Lemon Law — what it actually is, what it isn’t, and what happens when that shiny new ride turns into a four-wheeled headache. 🚗💨

How many repair attempts are too many? Does every problem qualify? Who’s responsible — the dealer or the manufacturer? And what should you do BEFORE you start screaming, “LEMON LAW!”?

Gater N Goose cut through the confusion, bust a few myths, and give you the dealership-side perspective nobody talks about.

🎙️ Real car business. Real experience. No corporate script.
Gater N Goose 713 — where the car business gets talked about the way it REALLY happens.

Gater & Goose switch gears for a special episode honoring the one and only Dolly Parton. We talk about the music, humor, heart, generosity, and authenticity that made Dolly more than a country music legend—she became someone almost everyone could love. Some people make music. Some people make history. Dolly made the world a little better just by being in it. ❤️

In the car business, this happens ALL the time: a vehicle can sit on our lot for 200+ days without much action, and then out of nowhere, seven people inquire about it in the same damn day. Then comes the fun part—when we tell a customer, “Just so you know, we have several other people looking at this vehicle,” they immediately think we’re feeding them a typical car-sales line. 😂 Gator & Goose break down this bizarre dealership phenomenon, why it actually happens, and why sometimes when we tell you somebody else is trying to buy the same car… we really aren’t full of shit.

Why Does Everyone Leave… But Nobody Ever Leaves the Car Business? 🚗💨

The dealership world has one of the craziest contradictions out there: turnover is absolutely brutal, yet once you get into the car business, somehow you can’t get out. 😂

This week, Gator & Goose break down the revolving door of dealership employees—the long hours, burnout, management, money, personalities, pressure, and the strange addiction to an industry that will have you screaming “I QUIT!” on Tuesday and interviewing at another dealership by Friday.

Why do good people leave? Why do dealerships keep losing talent? And why do so many of us keep coming back for more?

We’ve lived it. We’ve managed it. We’ve probably contributed to it. 😂

Welcome to dealer turnover… Gator & Goose style. 🐊🪿

What if being disliked isn’t always a bad thing?

This week, Gator & Goose tackle what it really means to call someone a “bad person”—because everyone screws up, everyone has bad moments, and even good people can behave badly. The difference may be what happens next.

We talk about accountability, integrity, keeping your word, owning your mistakes, and recognizing when someone else’s opinion of you probably shouldn’t carry that much weight in the first place.

Sometimes being disliked isn’t rejection. Sometimes it’s confirmation that your boundaries are working.

And as usual, we somehow manage to drag the car business into it. 😂

It’s honest, uncomfortable, funny, and probably going to piss off exactly the right people.

Somehow, Gator & Goose managed to do the impossible—make automotive finance terms entertaining. From APR and loan-to-value to negative equity and everything in between, they break down the words dealers throw around every day in a way that actually makes sense. No boring textbook explanations, no sales pitch—just real talk, plenty of laughs, and the occasional rabbit trail that only Gator & Goose can take. If you've ever wondered what all those finance buzzwords really mean before signing on the dotted line, this episode is for you.