F&I - We Don't Just Train It,
We live it. Here's proof.

F&I Training Fundamentals

Hannah Mitchell
Rick McCormick shared with F&I and Showroom some of his deep knowledge on how to approach F&I manager training and how to make it stick over time. See his answers to questions about the behind-the-scenes process.…

Planning The Hound Out Of Your Agency

Hannah Mitchell
Careful thought about what's driving your business will put you on solid ground as it grows, industry veteran Ron Reahard advises.…

Enhancing Lives!

Rick McCormick
Focusing on enriching others, whether customers or colleagues, will get you far.…

Continuous Improvement Requires Continuous Insight

Justin Gasman
In F&I, every customer interaction is an opportunity to build trust, provide genuine value, and create lasting relationships. Success doesn't happen by accident - it's the result of thoughtful preparation, consistent training, and leveraging the right tools to monitor and enhance performance.…
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Hall of Heart

Hannah Mitchell
The F&I Hall of Fame received five new members this year.…
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Car Dealer Glossarians Despair

Terry O’Loughlin
Critics of the automobile industry foster distrust in the marketplace by utilizing words that mock the industry. Controlling terminology in marketing and sales is crucial to maximizing marketing effectiveness, as it directly impacts compliance, thereby reducing legal risk; accuracy; customer understanding; brand consistency; and overall trust by ensuring a unified…
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Masters In Training

Hannah Mitchell
Rick McCormick preaches the wisdom of breaking into what he considers the top 3% of F&I managers with a stance of continuous development.…
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If You Must Know

Rick McCormick
The secret to optimum sales isn't the close. What is?…
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Real Relationship

Rick McCormick
We've known for decades and heard throughout our careers the Lee Iacocca maxim, "Business, after all, is nothing more than a bunch of human relationships." However, I think the craziness of the recent past has caused us to become more dependent on innovation to strengthen our relationships.…
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Five-Star F&I: The Secret to Customer Delight

Justin Gasman
How F&I managers can organically solicit consumer feedback that pumps up business.…
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Feet And Faces

Rick McCormick
We live in a world and industry that is moving quickly to digital and online options for purchasing a vehicle. While these concepts must be embraced, to quickly discount the impact of an in-person interaction and seek to eliminate one without the other is not wise. Let's look at the…