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.
December 9, 2020
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.
November 25, 2020
Is there life after being an F&I manager? The answer is yes. But the work of an independent agent and trainer isn’t for everyone. A reinsurance expert and former dealer lists five prerequisites for what could be a highly rewarding career change.
October 6, 2020
By taking these measures and steps, these dealers have made it possible for customers to continue buying the cars they need.
September 8, 2020
If the COVID-19 crisis has taught dealers anything, it is that they have a fiduciary duty to their shareholders, employees, and customers, to remain well capitalized in order to survive the next crisis. Stay the course, tweak where necessary, but don’t be so quick to fix what isn’t broken, despite what the disruptors might urge.
June 30, 2020
What will selling and servicing cars in the New Normal be like post COVID-19? If you are a professional, know your product, care about your clients, communicate with customers on their terms, and focus on an ownership experience that fits their life, you will succeed.
June 15, 2020
Understanding the differences in target audiences, their feelings about brand, loyalty, preferences, and shopping habits is vital for success.
May 26, 2020
Instead of simply asking, telling, or yelling at your team to get you what you need – show them why it matters, and what happens when you don’t have what you need when you need it.
May 6, 2020
What should hiring managers look for when they interview female candidates and how can they best support these superstars as they come on board?
April 30, 2020