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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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So Here’s the Deal – Timing F&I

Ron Reahard
As an F&I manager, your performance is judged primarily by three things: your paperwork, your CSI and dollars you generate - not the time customers spend in your office. In my experience, if your paperwork is clean, your CSI is great, and you're averaging $2,000 per copy, time spent in…
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Great Coaches Build Winning Teams

Ron Reahard
Whether you prefer "The Process" followed by Alabama's Nick Saban or "All In," the mantra of Clemson coach Dabo Swinney (a former Alabama player and assistant coach), there is no question these two coaches are dedicated to their personal coaching philosophies. As leaders, there is a lot we can learn…
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So Here’s the Deal – Handling the ‘Drop-In Deal’

Ron Reahard
Whenever a customer makes a commitment to purchase online or over the phone rather than coming into the dealership to take delivery, it is the salesperson's responsibility to find out when the customer would prefer to have the business manager contact him to confirm the purchase, ensure the figures are…
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One-Chance Training

Rick McCormick
Do you show up every day to showcase your skills, or do you show up to develop them? F&I trainer and speaker, Rick McCormick, explains the critical difference.…
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Starting F&I Online

Ron Reahard
Unfortunately, many F&I producers are adamantly opposed to educating customers about F&I products online. Even posting basic product features and benefits results in major pushback. The fear is that if customers have time to educate themselves about the products, they won't buy them.…
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So Here’s The Deal – Achieving $1600 Per Copy

Ron Reahard
An F&I manager asks Ron how achieving a $1600 per-copy average is even possible.…
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So Here’s The Deal – Handling the ‘Be Back’ Objection

Ron Reahard
Why should your customers buy the service contract if their vehicle is already covered?…
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Selling Solutions Not Products

Rick McCormick
Great F&I professionals don't jump to conclusions, and they don't try to solve problems for customers. Instead, they solve problems with customers.…
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Magic Beans and Giants

Ron Reahard
Whether business is good or business is bad, the giants of the automotive industry don't depend on magic beans or profit fairies to grow their business. They get up every morning and look for ways to improve their odds, maximize every profit opportunity, and turn every challenge into a competitive…
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So Here’s The Deal – Overcoming Helicopter Parents

Ron Reahard
"We've all heard about the helicopter parents who overprotect, oversee, and involve themselves in every aspect of their children's lives. Since they were not allowed to make, enjoy, or suffer the consequences of their decisions as children, this new generation has a real problem growing up and making decisions."…