TSLA390.8209.19%
GM75.770-1.12%
F11.880-0.2001%
RIVN15.020-1.38%
CYD40.000-1.21%
HMC24.090-0.25%
TM188.710-3.91%
CVNA382.600-13.2%
PAG169.840-1.68%
LAD290.9000.78%
AN210.000-2.38%
GPI353.670-3.2%
ABG203.010-0.68%
SAH76.430-2.32%
TSLA390.8209.19%
GM75.770-1.12%
F11.880-0.2001%
RIVN15.020-1.38%
CYD40.000-1.21%
HMC24.090-0.25%
TM188.710-3.91%
CVNA382.600-13.2%
PAG169.840-1.68%
LAD290.9000.78%
AN210.000-2.38%
GPI353.670-3.2%
ABG203.010-0.68%
SAH76.430-2.32%
TSLA390.8209.19%
GM75.770-1.12%
F11.880-0.2001%
RIVN15.020-1.38%
CYD40.000-1.21%
HMC24.090-0.25%
TM188.710-3.91%
CVNA382.600-13.2%
PAG169.840-1.68%
LAD290.9000.78%
AN210.000-2.38%
GPI353.670-3.2%
ABG203.010-0.68%
SAH76.430-2.32%


F&I

Subprime

Subprime strategies that turn repeat referrals into dealership growth – Dave Moore | Johnny Londoff Chevrolet 

- March 24, 2026
Dave Moore, a finance leader at Johnny Londoff Chevrolet, says dealerships can unlock significant growth in subprime financing by focusing on relationships, disciplined processes, and long-term customer development rather than...
Coaching sales teams strengthens F&I results and customer trust

Coaching sales teams strengthens F&I results and customer trust

- March 19, 2026
F&I managers who actively coach and support their sales teams can especially improve customer satisfaction, deal flow, and profitability. Paul Brown, Vice President of Ascent Dealer Services, emphasizes that sharing...
ancillary

Boost F&I profits with targeted ancillary strategies

- March 12, 2026
Maximizing F&I product sales can transform both dealership profits and long-term vehicle value. On today's episode of F&I Today, Paul Brown, Vice President of Ascent Dealer Services, provides actionable strategies...
dealers, AutoTrust

It’s compelling math: Why dealers need collective lending power

- March 12, 2026
In today’s market, liquidity is no longer a defensive strategy, it’s a survival requirement. When rates rise, credit tightens, or sales stall, the difference between stores that stay in control...
F&I menu

F&I menu strategies that drive customer trust and dealer profits

- March 5, 2026
Menus are a critical touchpoint in the F&I process. On today's episode of F&I Today, Ascent Dealer Services VP Paul Brown shares proven techniques for creating and presenting F&I menus...
reinsurance

Ryan Hanlon on how hybrid reinsurance structures protect dealer earnings

- March 3, 2026
Navigating dealer profit participation can be overwhelming, with opaque fees and a limited understanding of reinsurance options. On this episode of Training Camp, Ryan Hanlon, Vice President of Distribution at...
Overcoming F&I objections

How dealers can boost profitability by mastering objections

- February 26, 2026
Every dealership faces the same challenge: how to navigate the inevitable “no” in the F&I office. The key isn’t to argue, it’s to understand what the objection really means. On...
RouteOne, CBT News, Remarkable Leaders

CBT News and RouteOne launch Remarkable Leaders in F&I awards

- February 25, 2026
F&I professionals are essential to dealership performance, driving profitability while ensuring compliance and building customer trust. Yet, their contributions often go unrecognized beyond their own stores. To change that, CBT...
profit reinsurance

Dealers urged to reassess profit participation as reinsurance strategies evolve

- February 24, 2026
Welcome to another episode of Training Camp, with host Adam Marburger. Today, we’re joined by James Mercer, VP of Sales, and Rob Johnson, VP of Acquisitions of Ascent Dealer Services,...
Paul Brown on increasing VSC penetration and PVR through early education, pricing confidence and data-driven conversations.

Boost VSC penetration and PVR with smarter pre-framing

- February 19, 2026
Increasing vehicle service contract (VSC) penetration and boosting profit per retail unit begin long before the menu presentation. On today's episode of F&I Today, Paul Brown, vice president of Ascent...


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