AAGI Announces 2013 Course Schedule
Arlington Heights, IL – American Auto Guardian Inc. announced its 2013 quarterly course schedule.
In an effort to accommodate as many participants as possible, 2013 has prompted AAGI’s Performance Services to add a fourth class. AAGI’s Performance Services department, through its partnership with United Development Systems Inc., will host quarterly courses, each lasting five days. The program will include a focus on presentation skills and techniques, lender relations and advanced management skills. Additionally, participants will engage in role playing and critiquing of their performance by UDS staff.
Jeff Teuscher, vice president of sales and head of AAGI’s Performance Services, said, “We are thrilled with the vast number of agents and F&I managers who are striving to increase their knowledge, or simply refresh what they learned in the past. Gerry Gould brings a high level of excitement and expertise to each session and enables attendees to make the most of their career.”
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