TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%


F&I

growth

Your Growth is Your Responsibility

- July 23, 2019
On this week's episode of F&I Today, Becky Chernek invites Christopher Vester, COO at Hubert Vester Auto Group, to talk about personal growth, differentiating your process, and box closing in...
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How to Reduce Chargebacks in F&I – 3 Simple Strategies Can Make All the Difference

- July 18, 2019
Chargeback. It’s the one word that sends chills down the spine of every F&I manager (or  any salesperson for that matter). It can decimate a commission check, it can lead...
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burnout

How Dealerships Can Help Reduce F&I Burnout

- July 11, 2019
There are few jobs within a dealership that have more inherent stress and burnout than the F&I manager. Back in the ‘stone age’, the position was all about pushing as...
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F&I

Where Does F&I Fit into Your Dealership’s Digital Retailing Strategy? – Adam Marburger & Paul Brown, Ascent Dealer Solutions (Part 1)

- July 10, 2019
 Looking to add more money to your bottom line by way of your finance department and dealership? CBT News sits down with Adam Marburger, F&I expert and President of Ascent...
Sales & Marketing F&I
relationship

What a Healthy Relationship Between Sales and F&I Can Do for Your Dealership

- June 25, 2019
On this week's episode of F&I Today, Becky Chernek talks to Frank Crinite of Piazza Honda of Springfield about his relationship with the F&I office at his dealership as well...
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F&I: Refining Your Best Practices, Menu Selling, and Current Trends – Becky Chernek, F&I Trainer

- June 19, 2019
Internal employee meetings are necessary for every business, and the dealership is no exception. And while there might be plenty of sessions for sales and service, when was the last...
Management & Leadership F&I
F&I

Interview Tips When Hiring F&I Managers – What to Look (and Listen For)

- June 17, 2019
Interviewing for any position at a dealership is a bit of a balancing act when assessing whether or not the person will be a good fit. Will they have the...
Management & Leadership F&I
F&I

How F&I Expert Rick McCormick Found His Niche in the Most Unlikely Place

- May 30, 2019
How F&I Expert Rick McCormick Found His Niche in the Most Unlikely Place Today on CBT we are happy to have Rick McCormick in our studio. Rick is the National Account...
Management & Leadership F&I
shared control technique

The Shared Control Technique with Ted Ings

- April 30, 2019
 When you try to take control of the sale, the customer instinctively pushes back. On this week's episode of F&I Today, Becky Chernek invites Ted Ings, Executive Director at CPI,...
Shows
F&I

Increase Your F&I Department’s PVR with These 3 Strategies – Adam Marburger, Ascent Dealer Services

- April 24, 2019
On today’s show, we welcome back Adam Marburger, F&I expert, and President of Ascent Dealer Services. Adam always has great insight into what makes a successful F&I office and what...
F&I Auto News

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