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Trainingby Hannah MitchellAugust 31, 2026

Be a Compliance Hero

Agents can steer their dealer clients toward proper advertising practices, including regular audits, to help keep them on the straight and narrow in a period of elevated regulation.

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Industryby Olivia Kern-VanSchoonhoven August 24, 2026

Selling to Grow

The question of whether you should sell your agency and if so, when, is up to you. But it’s a question worth asking to ensure you keep the business on the right path for yourself, employees and clients.

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F&Iby Hannah MitchellAugust 18, 2026

Get Ahead of the Change

A strong culture, among other things, will be a key differentiator for auto dealerships as the market speeds ahead to new heights, says industry veteran Joel Kansanback.

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F&Iby David R. IbarraAugust 13, 2026

F&I Without the Handoff

Get more familiar with what your dealer clients are really buying when they entrust you with finance-and-insurance.

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Salesby Justin B. GasmanAugust 5, 2026

Two Kinds of Agents and the 5 Ps That Separate Them

Follow these key guidelines to distinguish your agency from competitors by adding more value to your dealer clients' businesses.

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Trainingby Gil Van OverJuly 28, 2026

Leasing Is Picking Up. What About Disclosures?

Agents and dealers must ensure proper documentation of lease costs and funding and end the practice of wedging lease orders into buyer’s orders — or ignoring them.

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Product & Technologyby Justin CharbonneauJuly 24, 2026

AI, China and the Next Wave of Auto Retail Innovation

F&I sits at the center of the changes expected to sweep the industry in just the new few years as new players change the game.

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That Bot Can Do a Lot

Artificial intelligence was all the buzz at the 2026 Agent Summit. A panel of tech specialists broke through the noise to give agents guidance on steering dealer clients.

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Trainingby David R. IbarraJuly 8, 2026

Manage Change, or It Will Manage You

Two retail tales from the pandemic paint a stark contrast in the wise approach and the defensive move that will undercut success rather than build on it.

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Cyber F&I

Your dealer clients could only benefit from showcasing products on their websites along with vehicle inventory. Modern consumers expect to be informed and are more likely to buy products when they are.

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