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If They Don’t Trust You, Nothing Else Matters.
F&I success is not just about products or price. It starts with trust. When customers believe in the person across the desk, resistance drops, certainty rises, and results follow.

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Feb 284 min read


Top 6 Mistakes Finance Managers Are Making in Today’s Market
Today’s finance office demands precision, strong interviews, and confident menu execution. Here are six mistakes that quietly cost dealerships profit every day.

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Feb 94 min read


Turning Coverage into Confidence: Profits, Loyalty, and Growth in 2026
In 2026, successful dealerships are aligning F&I products, adaptive training, reinsurance strategies, and virtual finance to create stronger customer experiences and sustainable profitability. Learn how a smarter F&I model turns coverage into confidence.

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Jan 26 min read


Dealer Timeline: A Communication Roadmap for F&I Training and Dealership Growth
The Dealer Timeline is more than a calendar — it’s a complete communication roadmap for dealership success. By combining onsite training, Adaptive F&I Training, and Online F&I Training with expert coaching and product updates, Elite FI Partners ensures teams stay aligned, accountable, and equipped to maximize profitability and growth across every department.

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Oct 4, 20254 min read


Paper vs. Digital Finance Menus: What Works Best for Presenting F&I Products
The debate between paper and digital finance menus isn’t about right or wrong—it’s about finding the process that works best for you. Whether presenting F&I products on paper or through a digital platform, the key is speed, clarity, and consistency. The best finance managers focus on efficiency and customer engagement, ensuring every option is presented with confidence.

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Sep 16, 20252 min read


When Is the Right Time for Dealerships to Leverage Reinsurance for Sustainable Growth?
Discover when dealerships should start exploring dealer reinsurance and how hitting 20–25 vehicle service contracts a month signals the right time to act. Learn about the benefits of CFC formations, tax advantages, warehousing premiums, and other reinsurance options like NCFC, Retro, DOWC, and Super CFC. At Elite FI Partners, we help dealers capture profits, reduce fees, and build long-term wealth through customized reinsurance strategies.

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Aug 20, 20252 min read


Vehicle Service Contract Solutions for Pre-Owned Vehicles | Complete Coverage
The Complete Coverage Vehicle Service Contract is now available! Learn more about this exciting program and additional coverage options.

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Jul 15, 20252 min read


F&I Success: The Power of Mindset, Training, and Execution
Train daily. Improve constantly. Win consistently. #WeAreEliteFI

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Mar 15, 20252 min read


Success Isn’t Owned; It’s Leased, and Payment Is Due Every Day”: The Elite FI Approach to Continuous Growth
At Elite FI Partners, we recognize that success is not guaranteed. It must be earned daily through persistent effort and continuous...

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Dec 16, 20242 min read


Struggling with Cash and Lease Menus? Here’s How to Accelerate Your Numbers Using PowerBuy and Other Essential Products
Cash and lease deliveries often feel like an uphill battle for F&I managers.

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Oct 7, 20243 min read


Elite FI Partners & Alpha Warranty: Pioneering New Frontiers in Exclusionary Coverage
Intellicare Exclusionary Coverage offers comprehensive plans with unparalleled protection and includes a range of exciting features.

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Sep 25, 20244 min read


Ignite Your Success: F&I Training and Elite FI Insights of the Week
Welcome to this week’s highlights from Elite FI Partners, where we break down the key developments and insights for the week. Whether you’re

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Aug 19, 20243 min read


Are your F&I numbers struggling? What's behind a dropping PVR
Over the past few years, many dealerships have seen a steady decline in F&I performance nationwide. Averages are slipping, with PVR numbers

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Aug 16, 20243 min read


Training is something that we DO
Adaptive Training goes beyond the basics, focusing on the intricate dynamics that make a finance manager great. It’s about developing skills

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Jul 7, 20243 min read


Exciting News: Introducing the DealerTimeline by Elite FI Partners!
At Elite FI Partners, we always seek ways to provide our dealer partners with the tools and resources to succeed. We are thrilled to announc

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Jul 2, 20243 min read


How To Use Visual Aids In Your F&I Menu Presentation
As an F&I manager, presenting F&I products to your customers is not always easy. You have to deal with customers who are skeptical, impatien

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Apr 3, 20233 min read


F&I Objection Handling: Using the Feel–Felt–Found Method
Objections aren’t barriers — they’re opportunities. The Feel–Felt–Found method, taught in Elite FI Partners’ F&I Training, helps finance managers acknowledge concerns, build trust with empathy, and guide customers toward confident decisions.

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Feb 21, 20233 min read


Elite FI Partners | Behavioral Pay Plans
Alex Magliocehtti discusses the benefits of using behavioral pay plans.

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Oct 23, 20203 min read
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