Building LotLink
in Public.
I'm John. I broker cars in Rochester, Indiana, and I'm building an AI BDC platform for independent dealerships — out loud. Real numbers, real mistakes, real product decisions. No fluff, no agency-speak.
Off the Rails: What I Refused to Let My AI Say
The first question every dealer asks me: what stops your AI from quoting a $1 truck or telling some kid he's pre-approved? Here's the safety layer I built before Jordan said a single word to a real customer — and the design rule underneath all of it.
Why I Built an AI BDC for My Own Dealership
A Sunday-night lead I didn't see until Tuesday morning. Every missed call at a small lot. Why I stopped waiting for the dealer software industry to figure out independents and built the thing myself.
A 12-minute Sunday email exchange that ended in a booked test drive.
A real numbers post — leads, appointments, time saved, lessons. Lands ~May 28.
Want to See the Product Behind the Story?
LotLink is the AI BDC John runs at his own dealership in Rochester, Indiana. If you want to see what it costs and what it does, the pricing page tells you everything — no contact-sales wall.
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