Dive into the high-octane world of car trading with Calvin, founder of Binca Motors, as he reveals the raw truths behind running a family-owned dealership, surviving a stolen BMW M3 heist, and building a free mentorship platform (Car Dealer University) to empower aspiring dealers.
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In this gripping episode, Calvin unpacks:
🔥 Behind-the-Scenes Scandals: How thieves stole a customer’s M3 during a test drive—and the viral social media hunt that followed.
💰 AutoTrader’s £12k/Month Fees: The shocking cost of listing 180 cars and why dealers are fleeing the platform.
🚗 Profit Margins & Risks: Why Calvin gives away trade secrets (like sourcing stock and avoiding scams) despite creating competition.
👨👦👦 Family Power: How weekly brotherhood meetings fueled their rise from a driveway operation to a 180-car empire.
🎟️ Planet of Dreams Raffles: The evolution from free car giveaways to a million-pound ticket empire.
Calvin's links:
Planet of Dreams: https://www.planetofdreams.co.uk/
The Car Buying Shop: https://www.thecarbuyingshop.com/
BINCA: https://www.binca.co.uk/
You Car Reg: https://www.facebook.com/yourcarreg/
Car Dealer University: https://www.skool.com/car-dealer-university-free/about
@CalvinsCarDiary
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