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 customer relation...

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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 expertise in finance and in...

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Peeling Back the Layers to More Profit aftermarket products ascent dealer services automotive commercial bus commercial truck dealership f&i finance finance and insurance finance turn maximize profit onion theory profit psychology recreational vehicles sales techniques sales theory social penetration Oct 29, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of automotive, marine, powersport, recreational vehicle, and commercial truck and bus finance and insurance (F&I), successfully selling F&I products requires more than simply listing benefits and features. Today’s customers are savvier than ever, often entering the dealers...

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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 true value of every penny c...

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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 overcome them. 

"I can't affo...

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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 your F&I team alwa...

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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 Services HQ as w...

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