by Rick McCormick
F&I and Showroom Magazine
August 2015
Everyone is looking for that magic trait that will guarantee success. But successful F&I professionals know that consistently producing at high levels requires a combination of great people skills, the ability to think on your feet, a good sense of humor and effective closing skills that move customers to buy. But there’s another trait that top performers have: creativity.
See, a creative F&I manager takes foundational truths and seeks ways to use them to make customers comfortable and F&I products come alive. These are individuals who embrace change, take risks, aggressively research the many facets of their job and are willing to unlearn old-school methods. If that doesn’t describe you, here are a few tips on how to change that: