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November-2022

Three Powerful Truths of Consultative Selling!

Rick McCormick
When customers see the process is centered around them and effort is applied to make sure they understand the entire transaction, the trust level is extremely high.

Published in November 2022 edition of F&I and Showroom!…
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Recording The F&I Transaction

Ron Reahard
Adding cameras to your F&I process can boost production and compliance - and put you ahead of the YouTube curve.…
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F&I’s New Mantra

Rick McCormick
The voices of auto consumers are being heard loud and clear. They demand a process that is transparent, focused on them and doesn't waste their time. Add to this the recent phenomenon of "showrooming," where potential buyers use their mobile devices to verify information up to the very moment the…
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So Here’s The Deal – The Two-Part Objection

Ron Reahard
"A customer can't see the value of the extended service contract or doesn't think they need it, and they also can't afford it. What's the best way to handle this combo objection?"…
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So Here’s The Deal – Overcoming the Warranty Objection

Ron Reahard
How to overcome the "I've got a 10-year, 100,00 mile warranty; I don't need a service contract." While a manufacturer’s warranty can certainly help sell a vehicle, it can also sometimes be a hurdle in the F&I office.…
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Conquering The Curveball

Rick McCormick
Practicing and studying the pitcher are the keys to hitting baseball’s most unhittable pitch. But like the top hitters in baseball, top F&I performers adjust to the changing metrics of their craft, prepare for every eventuality and are ready to help every customer regardless of the challenges they might pose.…
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So Here’s The Deal – Creating Interest

Ron Reahard
Nothing is more frustrating than knowing your customer needs a protection product, but you just can't get them to say "Yes." Selling is nothing more than making people want what you have. And what you have is knowledge and expertise to help them make a better decision.…
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Change the Approach

Rick McCormick
The vast majority of customers who walk into an F&I office have purchased a car before. They expect the F&I process to be similar to the one they experienced the last time. As an F&I professional, you can choose to meet or exceed those expectations through the power of your…
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Time To Man Up

Rick McCormick
The auto industry and the finance companies that fuel it have yet to mount a proper response to the CFPB's threats and actions.…
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So Here’s The Deal – A New Resource

Ron Reahard
So here's the deal with "So Here's the Deal": It is designed to help you help more customers. We both know that, at this very moment, every customer in every F&I office in the country is asking themselves, "Is this person trying to help me or sell me?" And the…
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F&I’s Winter Tune Up

Rick McCormick
The end of the year means it’s time to take inventory. We all know what we do well, but it’s critical you take the time to identify the things that might be holding you back from reaching higher production and income.…