The BHPH Morning Show

The BHPH Morning Show

Hosted by: Jim & Michelle Rhoads

Join Jim and Michelle as they discuss the news of the day in the Buy Here Pay Here (Subprime Auto Finance) world. Decades of experience in the industry create a rich conversation about what matters most to dealers...

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[FRIDAY] Packets, Projections, and Plan B: What Smart Dealers Do Now

In this episode of the BHPH Morning Show, we’re joined by business partners and CPAs, Chad Martin and JP Bryan, for a deep dive into what it takes to stay lender-ready in a volatile banking environment. With more...
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Coded Compassion: When AI Learns to Serve, Not Replace

What if AI could actually make customer relationships stronger? In this episode, Jim and Michelle break down what “coded compassion” really means—and how White Hat AI is being trained to serve people, not replace...
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Friday: BHPH Pulse Report - Dealer Chatter and Industry News

It's time for a BHPH Pulse Report—a no-fluff roundup of what’s shaking up the Buy Here Pay Here and subprime auto finance world. From record-breaking delinquencies to tightening lender standards, and the digital/AI...
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Will Your DMS Be Among Tomorrow's Data Heroes? The Next Request from White Hat Way

Dealers, if you’ve ever tried to explain your losses to a lender — or make sense of your own — you know how messy the data can be. Today we’re shining a light on a simple fix that could solve some of that: getting DMS...
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[Weds 4pm EDT] Where Grace Meets Grit: The Real Roots of the White Hat Way

In this deeply personal edition of White Hat Wednesday, Jim steps away from the usual playbook to reflect on the life and legacy of his mother—a woman remembered not just for her grace, but for the quiet grit that...
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[FRI] Consumer Confidence & Spending: How It Impacts BHPH & LHPH Today

On this Friday episode, we break down what the latest June 2025 consumer sentiment and spending data points really mean for Buy Here Pay Here and Lease Here Pay Here dealers and the customers they serve. While...
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Progress Through Partnership: Real Collaboration, Real Gains for Dealers

This week on White Hat Wednesday, we celebrate the inking of a collaborative agreement between White Hat Way and a leading DMS provider — built on one mission: to deliver real, measurable progress for BHPH dealers. In...
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[FRI] Recapping the Hot Topics from the NIADA Convention

It was a full week! We certified some vendor partners, caught up with old friends, made new ones, signed up some new dealers, spoke on BHPH profit and cash flow and donated $40 to the Nevada gaming commission. On this...
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The 11 P's Playbook: A Framework for BHPH Success & Sustainability

In this episode of the BHPH Morning Show, Jim Rhoads introduces The 11 P’s Playbook — a comprehensive framework designed to help dealers build not just a profitable business, but a sustainable and purpose-driven one....
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No More Lone Rangers: The Power of a Trust-First Community

In this White Hat Wednesday edition of the BHPH Morning Show, we’re spotlighting something big: the formation of the White Hat Way Community. For too long, honest operators in BHPH and LHPH have been riding solo—doing...
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[FRI] From Battle-Tested to Future-Ready: The Next Chapter in BHPH

After 40 years in the trenches, Jeff Owings drops a truth bomb that every Buy Here Pay Here dealer ought to hear. In today’s episode, we unpack his powerful message—one part warning, one part wake-up call, and all...
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When AI Makes the First Call: Trust-Building in the Age of Voice Agents

In this White Hat Wednesday edition of the BHPH Morning Show, we explore how AI-powered voice agents are starting to take the mic — and why that’s not a bad thing. When deployed with purpose, these “Level 1” virtual...
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