AAGI Releases 2019 F&I School Schedule
American Auto Guardian Inc. has announced the course schedule for the eighth year of the company’s F&I certification school.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — American Auto Guardian Inc. announced the 2019 course schedule for its F&I Certification School. Now in its eighth year, the program has shaped the skills of hundreds of F&I professionals nationwide.
Held at AAGI headquarters in Schaumburg, Ill., the comprehensive, four-day course is offered through a strategic partnership with Gerry Gould and Associates and was designed to present a complete F&I foundation for those new to the business or those who need a refresh on current menu selling techniques.
“When we introduced our F&I Certification training program back in 2012, we had no idea what the industry’s response might be over the long term. After completing eight years of training courses, we realize that the school continues to be an invaluable tool for our agents and dealers,” said Jeff Teuscher, AAGI’s vice president of sales. “Gerry Gould is a remarkable presenter, giving attendees the knowledge and confidence to achieve higher levels of productivity in their career. His real-world approach for presenting AAGI products, while responding to customer concerns in a non-confrontational manner, is second to none!”
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