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Articlesby Hannah MitchellMarch 1, 2026

Expect Yes in the F&I Office

It may be human nature to back off when a customer seems to say no to a product or service. But experts say F&I managers should operate as though the answer will be the opposite.

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ArticlesJuly 12, 2022

To Do or Not to Do

F&I managers should channel a “do it right” mindset when conducting business, and following a few tried and true practices can increase your profits.

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ArticlesMay 12, 2022

What’s Wrong with F&I Turnover

The truth be told, when a dealership accepts mediocracy, it’s the dealership to blame for the issues at hand.

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NewsFebruary 18, 2016

Top F&I Trainers Headed to F&I Think Tank

Celebrated F&I trainers Luis Garcia, Gerry Gould and Rick McCormick will join forces at F&I Think Tank to lead Shark Tank, a 20 Group-like session that will allow attendees to get answers to troublesome customer objections, deal situations and departmental issues.

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NewsJanuary 22, 2016

F&I Trainer Gould Added to Dealer Summit Roster

Organizers of Dealer Summit announced that Gerry Gould, director of training for United Development Systems Inc. (UDS), will lead a session dedicated to F&I product sales at the event, which will be held May 3–5, 2016, at the Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel.

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ArticlesNovember 25, 2015

5 Ingredients for F&I Success

The definition of F&I success may vary, but sustained production depends on industry and product knowledge, commitment, preparation and self-discipline.

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NewsAugust 21, 2015

Gould, Romani Discuss Industry Summit's 2015 Program

F&I Trainers Gerry Gould and Fernando Romani discuss Industry Summit's 2015 program (www.industrysummit.com). They also talk about what attendees can expect from their "Actions Speak Louder Than Words" workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 10:40 a.m.

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NewsAugust 18, 2015

Gould Bringing ‘F&I Tip of the Week’ to Industry Summit

Gerry Gould, the original host of F&I and Showroom’s F&I Tip of the Week, will cover the online video series’ Top 20 tips during his role-playing session at Industry Summit 2015.

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ArticlesJune 2, 2015

Excel-erate the Experience

Making customers wait can doom the F&I process before it begins. The magazine’s resident F&I trainer details a time-saving process designed to put customers in a buying mood.

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NewsMay 27, 2014

F&I Tip of the Week: Selling the Premium Option

How do you get customers to commit to that left column, better known as the premium option? United Development Systems' Gerry Gould shows you how in his latest installment of F&I Tip of the Week.

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