TSLA400.62011.72%
GM81.3203.27%
F12.8700.43%
RIVN17.2300.34%
CYD43.2600.9381%
HMC25.0000.64%
TM217.2004.34%
CVNA387.50025.26%
PAG161.3205.3%
LAD283.0408.17%
AN207.9909.7%
GPI349.94014.46%
ABG211.4407.35%
SAH70.7003.33%
TSLA400.62011.72%
GM81.3203.27%
F12.8700.43%
RIVN17.2300.34%
CYD43.2600.9381%
HMC25.0000.64%
TM217.2004.34%
CVNA387.50025.26%
PAG161.3205.3%
LAD283.0408.17%
AN207.9909.7%
GPI349.94014.46%
ABG211.4407.35%
SAH70.7003.33%
TSLA400.62011.72%
GM81.3203.27%
F12.8700.43%
RIVN17.2300.34%
CYD43.2600.9381%
HMC25.0000.64%
TM217.2004.34%
CVNA387.50025.26%
PAG161.3205.3%
LAD283.0408.17%
AN207.9909.7%
GPI349.94014.46%
ABG211.4407.35%
SAH70.7003.33%


Ascent Dealer Services

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...
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Mosaic Compliance Services CEO Jim Ganther discusses the shift in dealership compliance towards data governance, cybersecurity, and tech oversight.

The new compliance reality for dealerships in a data-first world — Jim Ganther | Mosaic Compliance Services

- February 3, 2026
Data security now defines dealership compliance, reshaping risk management across retail automotive operations. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, dealers face higher exposure tied to how consumer data is collected, stored, and...
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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...
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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,...
Training Camp F&I
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...
F&I Today F&I
Leadership principles, Scott Simons

Scott Simons shares leadership lessons every F&I leader should know

- December 9, 2025
Success in automotive retail starts with disciplined leadership and a focus on people. On this episode of Training Camp, Simons Chevrolet GMC Dealer Principal Scott Simons shares actionable insights into...
Management & Leadership Training Camp

James Mercer breaks down reinsurance and participation programs

- December 2, 2025
Dealers often overlook the details in reinsurance, retro programs, and participation structures that can dramatically impact their bottom line. On today's episode of Training Camp, Ascent Dealer Services VP of...
Training Camp F&I
Ultimate Toy's Scott Gray shares luxury service strategies retail dealers can adopt to improve customer experience and loyalty.

Ultimate Toys’ Gray Scott on elevating dealership service with luxury strategies

- November 25, 2025
Ultimate Toys has carved out a unique niche in automotive retail, specializing in ultra-luxury sprinter vans designed for clients who demand more than standard transportation. On this week’s episode of...
Featured Training Camp
Chad Staples shares F&I strategies, reinsurance tips, and wealth-building advice for dealers in this Training Camp episode.

Chad Staples unpacks how dealers can boost back-end profits through reinsurance

- October 28, 2025
Understanding reinsurance and profit share can turn everyday F&I contracts into a powerful wealth-building tool. On today's episode of Training Camp, host Adam Marburger is joined by Chad Staples, president...
Featured Training Camp
salespeople

Amy Hitch on supporting F&I managers through mentorship, accountability, and training

- September 16, 2025
On the latest episode of Training Camp, host Adam Marburger welcomes Amy Hitch, a 40 Under 40 Automotive News honoree and nationally recognized F&I trainer, to share strategies for elevating...
Featured Training Camp


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