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Marv Eleazer

Finance Director

Marv Eleazer is the longtime finance director of Langdale Ford in Valdosta, Ga. He is a 40-year industry veteran with extensive front-end management experience. He has served as a finance manager for the last 30 years of his career and fully intends on remaining in what he calls the most challenging and rewarding position inside the dealership.

Mad Marvby Marv EleazerMarch 30, 2016

Time Is Money

His Madness takes a look at the many reasons customers are left waiting to see the F&I manager after committing to a purchase.

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Mad Marvby Marv EleazerMarch 4, 2016

Part II: Becoming an F&I Manager

His Madness delves into the nuts and bolts of the F&I manager’s role in Part Two of his two-part series on becoming an F&I manager.

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Mad Marvby Marv EleazerFebruary 5, 2016

Becoming an F&I Manager

F&I isn't for the faint of heart. His Madness delves into the compliance side of the F&I manager's role in Part One of his two-part series on becoming an F&I manager.

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Mad Marvby Marv EleazerJanuary 14, 2016

Controlling the Conversation

His Madness is tired of all this new-age F&I talk. He calls on F&I managers everywhere to change the conversation by upping their game in three critical areas.

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Mad Marvby Marv EleazerDecember 10, 2015

Watch That Attitude

His Madness says being a top F&I professional requires more than just skill and talent — it’s how one rebounds from a bad deal, day or month that separates the best from the rest.

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Mad Marvby Marv EleazerNovember 14, 2015

No Demo, No TO

His Madness says the test drive isn’t obsolete. He explains why working a deal without one is a wasted effort for everyone involved.

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Mad Marvby Marv EleazerOctober 13, 2015

Keep ’Em Separated

His Madness has a message for Sonic Automotive about its one-touch experience. He even offers an alternative way to bring together sales and F&I.

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Mad Marvby Marv EleazerSeptember 18, 2015

The ABCs of Customer Acceptance

His Madness profiles Type-D customers, buyers who show a total lack of interest in you, your sales process and whatever product you present.

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Mad Marvby Marv EleazerAugust 5, 2015

We’re Not Apple Stores

His Madness is tired of supposed experts taking aim at the F&I office. He delivers a stern defense of the box and the process that drives it.

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Mad Marvby Marv EleazerJuly 6, 2015

Regulatory Pricing

His Madness casts doubt on federal regulators’ ability to judge the value of F&I products, but he believes the industry must come together to head off any attempts to do so.

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