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Building Smarter F&I Strategies for 2026 and Beyond
Dealership success in 2026 requires more than short-term PVR. This post breaks down how profit sharing, high-performing F&I products, adaptive training, and a Virtual Finance Department work together to improve retention, consistency, and long-term profitability.

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Jan 104 min read


Blake Fisher’s Mission: F&I Training That Connects
Discover how Blake Fisher is helping dealers grow through hands-on F&I training and innovative Virtual F&I support. Learn how his personalized approach, adaptive coaching, and focus on building genuine connections are making a difference for finance managers and dealership performance alike.

Michael Dean Aufmuth
May 20, 20252 min read


The Weakest Link: Why Every Step of the Sales Process Matters
Every part of the sales process is critical. You and your team are only as strong as your weakest link. From the outside looking in, it’s easy to spot when a culture is thriving or when it’s falling apart.

Michael Dean Aufmuth
May 1, 20252 min read


Welcome, Don Lown to the Elite FI Partners Team!
Welcome Don Lown to Elite FI Partners! With 30+ years in automotive and Powersports, Don brings expertise and passion to our team!

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Feb 15, 20252 min read


Watch Out, Phoenix! Elite FI Partners Welcomes Joel Squires to the Team
At Elite FI Partners, we’re not just about adding new team members—we’re about finding the right team members. We take pride in being...

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Oct 22, 20242 min read


Meet Julio Mendoza | Product Specialist with Elite FI Partners
Julio is a bilingual expert in the automotive finance industry, bringing industry-leading products, training, support, finance manager coach

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Feb 23, 20232 min read


Jacob Melson | New Employee Spotlight
Jake started his career in the automotive industry in 2015. As a second-generation car guy, Jake grew up in dealerships. With his youngest m

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Employee Spotlight | Julio Mendoza
Julio started his career in the aviation industry in 2015 while also going to school at the Technological Institute of Sonora for...

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Dec 12, 20221 min read


Employee Spotlight Rob Varney
Rob worked in finance with all three major domestic auto manufacturers. While doing finance at Ford/Lincoln & Chrysler Jeep Dodge & Ram, Ro

Michael Dean Aufmuth
Dec 12, 20221 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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