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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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F&Iby StaffJune 19, 2026

Ensure Your Clients Are Sure About Reinsurance

Industry experts recently broke down the complicated profit center at Agent Summit. Learn what’s relevant and what’s new to share with your dealers.

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Trainingby Justin B. GasmanJune 5, 2026

Train the Mind, Grow the Department

Agents who want to create real value must do more than bring coverage options. They must help dealers build stronger thinking, better habits and better results.

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Awardsby Staff WriterMay 28, 2026

F&I Hall of Fame Welcomes Class of 2026

The hall of fame election committee added Jerry Lacour, Mickey Quinn, Gil Van Over III and Tony Wanderon to its growing list of industry titans.

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Industryby David R. IbarraMay 20, 2026

Building an Extraordinary F&I Agency

Work to determine your specialized talent, because that fact will determine everything about your agency’s future.

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