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We live it. Here's proof.

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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Pruning Time!

Rick McCormick
Today’s reality is presenting us with both challenging times as well as countless possibilities. Success is reserved for those that dare to prune their process to assure future growth in skills and profits.…
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Fill the Void!

Rick McCormick
The time we spend with the customer in our office will be filled with something, either positive or negative. Will it be a display of salesmanship filled with facts and data, or an engaging effort to get the customer to talk and share their thoughts, ideas, and goals?…
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Once In a While!

Rick McCormick
Eliminating inconsistent efforts and replacing them with intentional and consistent ones is one of the secrets of those that reach the top levels of success in the F&I office.…
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“Surf’s Up!” — navigating change in F&I

Rick McCormick
Surf's Up - Many customers are familiar with a service contract. Just as many are unfamiliar with what Tire & Wheel, Road Hazard Protection or Environmental Protection will do for them. Providing videos that inform the customer of the value of these services - as opposed to a commercial trying…
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F&I Performance: “Surroundings Lead to F&I Success”

Rick McCormick
F&I Performance is affected by the people and conditions around you. Few things can determine our ability to improve more than the things, people and experiences with which we surround ourselves. If you are reaching for more, take a look at your surroundings and see if adjustments need to be…
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3 Ways to Take Action and Boost Your PVR — F&I strategies

Rick McCormick
F&I Strategies don't come easy. And they're necessary during tough time to overcome obstacles. You must discover how dealership financing will help your customer, what problem it will solve, or what benefit they will gain. Simply put, what does dealership financing mean to the customer in front of you? This…
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F&I Customers Are Just Like Us!

Rick McCormick
F&I customers are looking for one thing: insight! Information they cannot get online will pave the way to the right decision. Top-producing F&I managers have learned to look at their presentations from the other side of the desk and build trust in the process - and themselves - to sell…
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Fight the Gravitational Pull of Average!

Rick McCormick
Stop asking about average penetration rates and PRU and start challenging yourself to become a better F&I manager every day - particularly on slow days.…
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How to Improve Your F&I Luck

Rick McCormick
Has your F&I luck run out? Get back to the basics by breaking down the two core elements of success and how to turn them to your advantage.…
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Are You Menu Selling or Menu Telling

Rick McCormick
Three questions every F&I Manager should be asking themselves, all of which have less to do with their choice of menu and everything to do with the way they are using it.…