Dealer Driven

The Critical Balance Between Compliance and Profitability in the Finance And Insurance (F&I) Office

Episode Summary

NADA Academy Instructor Chuck Bryant outlines what it takes to run a profitable, compliant F&I office—starting with process, trust, and consistency.

Episode Notes

The Finance & Insurance (F&I) office plays a pivotal role in dealership profitability — but with increased legal scrutiny and evolving customer expectations, success now hinges on building trust through compliance.

In this episode, Chuck Bryant, NADA Academy Instructor, joins hosts Camron Wilson and Michael Hayes to share what actually works inside a high-performing F&I department. From weekly audits and consistent menus to transparent payment conversations, Chuck walks through how dealerships can create a trustworthy, repeatable process that drives results.

He also breaks down how to define real product value, why some offerings put your store at risk, and what to look for when reviewing your current F&I lineup. If you’re focused on improving performance without sacrificing integrity, this episode is for you.

A resource related to this episode's topic is NADA's Driven Management Guide on "Voluntary Protection Products: A Model Dealership Policy," available online here.

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