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Meet the Executiveby Kate SpataforaDecember 9, 2020

An Interview with Lloyd Trushel

AE sat down with Trushel recently to get some insight into his experiences in the world of automotive and uncover the secrets behind a successful career in F&I.

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Complianceby Matthew SimpsonDecember 9, 2020

Tips For Recovering Debts From Departing Employees

Many scenarios exist where employees can leave an employer owing the dealership money. The likelihood of your being able to recover money for these purposes depends in large part on a handful of proactive processes and procedures.

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Salesby Ritch WheelerDecember 9, 2020

How Lessons from the Trail Can Help Your Dealership Win

On a recent hike, I had quite a bit of time to reflect on the similarities of lessons learned on the trail and lessons learned in the dealership. When you’re all in, and you don’t have any other choice but to keep going, you’ll find a way to reach the top.

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Showroomby Lauren DonalsonDecember 8, 2020

Digital Advertising Technology Helping Savvy Dealers Acquire Used Inventory at the Right Price

Even when supply and demand return to more normal cycles, the use of digital advertising technologies can put more power into the hands of each dealer and raise profit potential at the end of each month and year.

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Dealer Opsby John StremelDecember 7, 2020

How Automotive OEMs and Agency Partners Will Build Effective Holiday Promotions This Year 

This year, holiday shopping on all goods will make it more challenging for auto brands to advertise and identify the right consumers. With the right insights, companies can ensure they’re getting the most out of their creative campaign investments.

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Complianceby James Ganther November 30, 2020

Why Comply?

We live in an ‘Age of Compliance Awareness’ and someone is always watching. We should care about what they see.

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Dealer Opsby John TabarNovember 30, 2020

Where Do Good F&I Managers Come From? 

If you haven’t had good luck in hiring F&I managers from other dealerships, you may want to consider developing a bench for F&I managers. With a plan and some patience, you may find you have a “good one” already working for you.

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Opinionby Justin B GasmanNovember 25, 2020

Everybody is Your Friend, You Just Haven’t Met Them Yet

The real finesse in F&I is managing your relationships. If you can master your ability to connect with others, you will master this profession as well. 

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F&Iby Chase AbbottNovember 19, 2020

Data-Driven Tips For Selling to Customers from Gen Z to Baby Boomers

While age and demographics can give you a good starting point for selling, they won’t tell you everything. Knowing more about your customer is a major advantage as customers become more accustomed to not only personalization, but the speed and convenience it affords the sales process.

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Showroomby Mickey QuinnNovember 19, 2020

New Business Strategies for the Post-Pandemic Shopper

The needs arising from the pandemic have accelerated the needs of dealers to welcome digital innovation and the ability to provide an enhanced customer digital retailing experience will accelerate your revenue growth and drive loyalty.

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