TSLA392.085-26.365%
GM82.030-1.19%
F14.865-0.475%
RIVN16.488-1.6321%
CYD56.605-1.555%
HMC26.645-1.29%
TM176.415-3.085%
CVNA66.6250.435%
PAG170.200-1.41%
LAD288.070-2.53%
AN187.070-1.07%
GPI310.5505.12%
ABG189.970-0.18%
SAH81.840-2.48%
TSLA392.085-26.365%
GM82.030-1.19%
F14.865-0.475%
RIVN16.488-1.6321%
CYD56.605-1.555%
HMC26.645-1.29%
TM176.415-3.085%
CVNA66.6250.435%
PAG170.200-1.41%
LAD288.070-2.53%
AN187.070-1.07%
GPI310.5505.12%
ABG189.970-0.18%
SAH81.840-2.48%
TSLA392.085-26.365%
GM82.030-1.19%
F14.865-0.475%
RIVN16.488-1.6321%
CYD56.605-1.555%
HMC26.645-1.29%
TM176.415-3.085%
CVNA66.6250.435%
PAG170.200-1.41%
LAD288.070-2.53%
AN187.070-1.07%
GPI310.5505.12%
ABG189.970-0.18%
SAH81.840-2.48%


F&I

Paul Brown, F&I conversations

Why empathy-driven F&I conversations matter more as car payments climb

- February 5, 2026
As car payments climb past $1,000 for a growing share of buyers and household budgets tighten under persistent inflation, dealerships must shift F&I conversations toward empathy, financial literacy, and predictable...
Townsend Auto Group leaders Kielan and Keith Whitner share lessons on leadership, setbacks, discipline, and long-term growth on Training Camp.

How perseverance and friction build high-performing leaders

- January 27, 2026
Growth rarely follows a straight line, but the lessons learned along the way define the leaders who last. On today's episode of Training Camp, Adam Marburger welcomes Townsend Auto Group...
Joel Kansanback explains how training, culture, and transparency drive F&I performance and fixed-ops growth in modern dealerships.

Drive F&I efficiency with AI and disciplined training

- January 20, 2026
Training, not technology or tactics, continues to separate high-performing dealerships from the rest as retail automotive faces mounting pressure around transparency, compliance, and talent retention. As digital tools accelerate change,...
profit, dealers

Supercharge your most important profit centers in 2026

- January 7, 2026
The numbers don't lie. Your dealership could be about to face one of the most challenging years in recent memory. Industry forecasts show U.S. light-vehicle sales dropping to 15.3 million...
Chris Saraceno shares leadership insights and the value of outside perspectives, drawing on his decades of experience in automotive retail.

Chris Saraceno shares his formula for long-term success

- January 6, 2026
In today's episode of Training Camp, Chris Saraceno, president of Kelly Automotive Group and best-selling author of The Theory of 5, joins host Adam Marburger to share his professional insights...
storytelling, Paul Brown

How strategic storytelling drives stronger F&I penetration

- January 1, 2026
According to Paul Brown, VP of Ascent Dealer Service, storytelling is a critical but often underutilized skill in the F&I office. Rather than relying on rigid word tracks, Brown emphasizes...
Paul Brown shares how servant leadership can boost F&I results improve team performance and enhance dealership culture

Boost F&I results with a servant leadership mindset

- December 18, 2025
Success in F&I begins with a mindset centered on serving others. On today's episode of F&I Today, Paul Brown, vice president of Ascent Dealer Services, explains how servant leadership can transform...
eLEND Solutions

eLEND Solutions launches fintech platform to streamline dealership finance, credit– Pete MacInnis

- December 17, 2025
eLEND Solutions recently released a Finance Report, which was published here on CBT News. The report revealed a significant disconnect between initial payment-term quotes and lenders' decisions, resulting in an...
Chris Martinez shares insights into how to build a strong team through a structured process, accountability, and self-discipline.

Drive sales growth via accountability and strong processes – Chris Martinez | Mercedes-Benz of San Antonio

- December 16, 2025
Consistency and accountability are key to fostering growth and success. Chris Martinez, general manager at Mercedes-Benz of San Antonio, exemplifies this approach as he leads his dealership to continuous improvement,...
Paul Brown shares three techniques to alleviate customers' anxiety in the F&I department

3 winning strategies to turn F&I anxiety into a positive experience

- December 11, 2025
Buying a new car is an exciting experience for customers—that is, until they enter the F&I department. On today's episode of F&I Today, Paul Brown, vice president of Ascent Dealer...