We’re clearly operating in a new normal, but one thing is clear – the dealership that provides the most support and instills the highest level of confidence in their customers will ultimately succeed in the coming months.
August 3, 2020
What if there was a way to add extra dollars every month without all the hassle and the uncertainty? An easy way to bake in an extra $200 per unit without having to rely on anyone else to deliver it? The answer? Preloaded appearance bundles.
August 1, 2020
The goal in discipling employees is not to punish but rather to affect a positive change in the employee’s conduct or performance, and should remain compatible with that goal and reduce the number of times someone says, “you’re not the boss of me.”
July 29, 2020
In an effort to further engage automotive professionals and provide valuable content, JM&A Group recently launched JM&A Insider, its own, on-demand collection of automotive resources.
July 28, 2020
What should you do, or say, to fill the time when recalculating payments to illustrate the customer's choices? Tune in to this F&I Tip of the Week with John Tabar of UDS to find out!
July 28, 2020
The last few months have been strange — we aren’t sure what next week will look like, and many of the goals for 2020 are in question because our ability to earn money has been compromised. So, the quicker we can adapt, the better opportunity we will have for success in the future.
July 27, 2020
How early do you get out of your office and engage the customer? Top F&I managers know that the sooner they engage the customer, the better. Tune in to this Tip of the Week with John Tabar of UDS.
July 7, 2020
Do you believe in your products or do you just sell them? It's a fair question. Here's another question that will help you find out ... What products are you currently enrolled in to protect your own personal vehicle? If the answer is none, that might be an indication that you are not a true believer after all. UDS' John Tabar encourages you to believe in the products you are selling to help the customer believe in their value.
June 23, 2020
Most of us will process and retain a story better than we process or retain facts, and a good story can make the difference between your customer identifying with the value of the benefit and saying "no thanks." UDS's John Tabar shares the five elements of a good story in this Tip of the Week.
June 16, 2020
With the increasing demand to generate revenue from the business office today, coupled with the number of products available and the client's lack of focus, makes maximizing your menu challenging. Trent White with American Financial's F&I University is here to share a solution to help get the most out of your menu.
June 4, 2020
Everyone wants power and freedom, yet no one wants accountability. We won’t ever change the consumer, but if we better understand their behavior, we can better prepare ourselves for some of the pitfalls of dealing with the general public.
May 19, 2020
GMs need to keep employees excited, not just present.
April 27, 2020
Most people are drawn to a lease because of the options they have at the end of the lease. But leasing does involve some obligations. F&I trainer John Tabar says it's those responsibilities that represent an opportunity for producers to increase product enrollment on lease deals.
March 30, 2020
Set your salespeople up for long-term success at your dealership.
March 12, 2020
Agents can and should help dealers design, install, and enforce their federally mandated CMS. Luckily for everyone involved, the instructions are freely available.
February 28, 2020