The Servant Mindset in F&I aftermarket products ascent dealer services automotive car commercial bus commercial truck dealership f&i finance finance and insurance humble maximize profit powersports servant leadership Nov 26, 2024

 The financial and insurance (F&I) office is often viewed as the bridge between a dealership's profitability and customer satisfaction. While processes and product knowledge are vital, adopting a servant mindset can transform F&I operations into a cornerstone of trust and long-term...

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New Book from Adam Marburger Coming Soon ascent dealer services automotive book car commercial bus commercial truck dealership f&i finance finance and insurance insurance maximize profit profit psychology self help servant leadership suv truck Nov 19, 2024

 Are you ready to elevate your career in the automotive industry? Adam Marburger, best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, and CEO/Founder of Ascent Dealer Services, has something special on the horizon: his upcoming book, “The Servant Leading F&I Manager”. Known for his...

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Drive the Point Home: Close More Sales with These Tips from Ascent Dealer Services aftermarket products commercial truck dealership finance and insurance marine maximize profit powersports recreational vehicles Sep 30, 2024

 In the fast-paced world of finance and insurance (F&I) management, closing a deal is more than a transaction—it's about creating value and trust. Whether you own an automotive, marine, or recreational vehicle dealership, the key to success lies in how well you can drive your point...

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Secrets to Elevating Your F&I Department ascent dealer services conference dealership f&i finance finance and insurance powersports profit recreational vehicles strategy tactics training warranty Sep 27, 2024

 In the competitive world of finance and insurance (F&I), staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success. For finance managers and F&I professionals, mastering the art of F&I can significantly impact a dealership's bottom line. Whether you are in marine, auto, recreational...

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Three Ways to Hold More Gross in Your F&I Department aftermarket products ascent dealer services car dealership f&i finance finance and insurance finance turn gross protection plan warranty Aug 28, 2024

 As an F&I manager, you’re in a unique position to impact the dealership’s bottom line. The difference between a decent F&I manager and a great one often comes down to how well you can hold gross on each deal. Here are three tried-and-true strategies that will help you...

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The Power of Pennies  ascent dealer services automotive dealership f&i finance finance and insurance gross insurance markup maximize profit profit sales Aug 28, 2024

 In today’s dealership environment, every penny counts. Literally. Whether it’s saving a few cents on paperwork or adding an extra dollar to a financing deal, those small amounts quickly add up. As dealership owner-principals and F&I department managers, understanding the...

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The Top Three Objections Heard by F&I Managers ascent dealer services automotive car commercial bus commercial truck dealership finance and insurance insurance marine objections powersports recreational vehicles sales strategy tactics truck Jul 26, 2024

As an F&I manager, you’ve likely encountered a range of objections from customers. Addressing these concerns effectively can significantly improve your dealership's finance and insurance (F&I) department’s performance. Let’s explore the top three objections and how to...

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Three Reasons Why Your Customers Need GAP Coverage ascent dealer services automotive car commercial bus commercial truck dealership finance finance and insurance gap guaranteed asset protection insurance marine powersports recreational vehicles suv truck Jul 24, 2024

Whether you’re an automotive, marine, powersport, commercial truck, commercial bus, or recreational vehicle dealer principal, chances are you’re constantly seeking ways to enhance not only gross profit but customer satisfaction and loyalty too. One way to do this is to ensure that...

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Ascent Dealer Services Presents: F&I Immersion 2024 at Busch Stadium ascent dealer services automotive baseball busch stadium conference event exclusive access f&i f&i immersion 2024 finance and insurance kansas city royals marine meeting mlb powersports recreational vehicles st. louis cardinals Jun 29, 2024

Are you ready to transform your Finance & Insurance (F&I) strategies and elevate your dealership's performance? Then book your seat for the exclusive F&I Immersion 2024 event hosted by Adam Marburger, CEO of Ascent Dealer Services, taking place on July 10th and 11th at Ascent Dealer...

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What is in a Title? Dec 05, 2022

We all have a title on our business card. Most of the time, it’s Finance Manager or Business Manager.

I think titles are important because it lets the public know who we are and, in a general way, what we do within the dealership. But why not Finance Guy or Finance Gal? It’s because...

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Entry. Control. Execute. Nov 07, 2022

For those of you that have followed my journey, you know I’m an avid Martial Artist. I’ve been fighting in rings, cages, and on the mats my entire adult life. Martial Arts has not only changed my personal life but my business life as well. For that reason, I use many analogies in my...

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