25 YEARS IN AUTOMOTIVE RETAILTEMPORARY F&I COVERAGEPROCESS REVIEWS & TEAM COACHING
FOR DEALERSHIP OWNERS, GENERAL MANAGERS & F&I LEADERS
Small mistakes. Expensive consequences.
Interim F&I coverage and practical process coaching from Ask The Finance Guy. Discuss upcoming staffing gaps, funding bottlenecks and opportunities to strengthen your team's daily work.
01 · INTERIM F&I COVERAGE
Keep your finance office moving.
Request coverage for planned vacations, short-term absences or a vacancy while you recruit. Initial inquiries are focused on the south Chicago suburbs and nearby Illinois dealerships.
Scheduled day or short-term assignments
Scope, systems and responsibilities agreed before booking
Availability and dealership approval confirmed individually
Review your workflow, sales-to-finance handoff, funding follow-through and training needs. Receive practical priorities and coaching for the people doing the work.
Services are quoted after an initial conversation. Coverage is subject to availability, agreed terms and appropriate dealership authorization. Process coaching is operational support; it is not a legal opinion, certified compliance audit or guarantee of regulatory compliance. Please do not send customer deal jackets or sensitive customer information through this website.
Contact
Let’s talk about your dealership.
Ask about interim F&I coverage, a process review, coaching or training resources. For coverage inquiries, include your dealership location, requested dates and preferred callback details. Do not send customer information.
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F&I coverage inquiries, process coaching, training and purchase support.
RESPONSE
Replies are sent to the email address or phone number you provide.
GIFT BOX CATALOGUE · FOR DEALERSHIPS
A warm welcome. A memorable thank you.
Choose an affordable Essential box or upgrade to Premium. Welcome new salespeople to the team, or thank customers for their purchase with a thoughtful dealership gift.
See what is inside each box. Tap the image to enlarge.
Buy 10 gift boxes, get 1 FREE
Order 10 of the same gift box option and receive 11 in total. Available on Essential and Premium welcome and customer thank-you boxes. Mention the offer when requesting your quote.
Give your desk a place for the everyday essentials: your phone, business cards and pens.
Phone standBusiness-card holderPen cup
The original black 3D-printed holder, with a card pocket on the left, a tilted phone stand in the middle and a pen cup on the right. Separate white Don’t Be Basic lettering attached to the front. Designed for your own workspace or as an optional upgrade to a salesperson welcome box.
$19.99 plus shipping
Fully assembled with the white lettering attached. Optional personalization: +$10 ($29.99 plus shipping).
Introductory product price. Shipping, any applicable tax, personalization details, phone compatibility and production timing are confirmed by email before payment. Phone, pens and business cards not included. Gift-box upgrade is quoted separately; not included in existing box prices. No payment is taken for this item on the website.
Rendered preview of the assembled print design
LEVEL UP
THE SALES PROCESS
THE AUTOMOTIVE SALESPERSON’S POCKET HANDBOOK
Illustrative cover · In development
POCKET HANDBOOK · COMING SOON
Level Up: The Sales Process
Your next step, right in your pocket. A practical automotive sales handbook designed for quick reference between customer conversations, daily practice and team coaching.
Meet, greet and build rapport
Discover needs and select the right vehicle
Deliver a focused walkaround and test drive
Handle trade-in and price conversations
Clarify objections and ask for the sale
Make a smooth finance handoff and delivery
Follow up, earn referrals and build repeat business
Planned pocket handbook. Content, print format, release date and price are being finalized. Gift box promotions apply to gift boxes only.
ASK: “Are you comparing the total out-the-door price, the monthly payment, or another offer?”
RESPOND: “Let’s compare the same vehicle, equipment and fees so you can see the full picture. If you have another written offer, we can review it together.”
Made-to-order enquiries. Contents and prices shown are proposed; sourcing and availability are being confirmed. Request a quote before ordering. Final contents, personalization, minimum quantities, production time, shipping and applicable tax will be confirmed in your quote. No payment is taken for gift boxes on this page.
For a quote, tell us the box option, quantity, dealership name, delivery ZIP code and required date. For welcome boxes, include shirt sizes and any personal messages. Customer thank-you boxes feature your dealership details without Ask The Finance Guy branding.
YOUR FIRST STEP · TWO PRACTICAL PDF RESOURCES
Train the habit. Practice the conversation.
Give yourself—or your sales team—a clear development plan and a simple way to practice every day.
01 · COACHING MANUAL
A plan for progress
30/60/90-day development, customer conversations, printable progress forms and skill checks.
02 · OBJECTIONS 101
Practice before the showroom
Printable objection flashcards with questions, practice responses and next steps for partner role-play.
Sales Training Starter Bundle
Salesperson Training & Coaching Manual + Automobile Sales Objection Flashcards.
A practical guide to “just looking,” “best price,” “payment too high,” “think about it” and “talk to my partner.” Learn to listen, clarify and agree on a useful next step.
Get the sample link by email and join our free list for occasional training tips and product updates.
THE NEW ERA FINANCE MANAGER PLAYBOOK
Learn. Practice. Apply.
A practical resource for individual development and dealership team learning.
01
Get the playbook
Complete the $99 one-time purchase through Stripe, where you enter your name and email. The playbook is delivered by email after purchase; delivery is handled manually. For the lower-priced sales training bundle, see the starter offer above.
02
Work through the material
Study the fundamentals, use the exercises and test your understanding with knowledge checks.
03
Bring it to your team
Apply what you learn to customer conversations, sales-to-finance handoffs, documentation and professional habits.
Inside the training
Skills for the showroom. Habits for the finance office.
Understand the deal
Build your foundation in automotive finance, lender communication and funding.
Lead the conversation
Practice needs analysis, clear product explanations and effective sales-to-finance handoffs.
Build better habits
Bring documentation, organization, ethics and team accountability into daily work.
FOUNDER'S EDITION
For finance managers, sales managers & future leaders
The New Era Finance Manager
A practical digital playbook for current finance and sales managers, as well as sales professionals preparing to step into F&I. Strengthen your understanding of the deal, improve customer communication and build repeatable professional habits.
Automotive finance fundamentals
Lender communication & funding
Customer needs analysis
F&I product presentation
Documentation & organization
Trust, ethics & communication
Sales-to-finance handoffs
Coaching & team accountability
Real-world scenarios
Field assignments & knowledge checks
Built from 25 years of automotive industry experience.
THE NEW ERA FINANCE MANAGERFOUNDER’S EDITION ASK THE FINANCE GUY
Illustrative playbook mockup
Lead with knowledge. Work with confidence.
Use it for self-study or as the core of a structured dealership development program.
One-time purchase. Any applicable tax is shown at checkout. Training is delivered manually by email after payment.
SHARE THE NEXT STEP
Refer two. Get yours half price.
Know two people ready to step up to finance? When both complete a full-price $99 purchase of The New Era Finance Manager, you qualify to buy your own copy for $49.50.
Share this training page with two people.
Ask each buyer to email their order reference and your name or referral code to askthefinanceguys@gmail.com after purchase.
Email us to claim your discount. We verify both purchases and arrange your $49.50 purchase manually.
Two different new buyers; each must pay $99 before tax. Purchases must be completed, verified, and not refunded or disputed when the reward is approved. One 50% reward per referrer, for a future personal copy only. No self-referrals, cash payout, retroactive refund, or combination with other offers. Referrals must be identified before the reward is claimed. Referral discounts are reviewed and fulfilled manually; no discount is applied automatically at checkout.
FAQ
Before you enroll.
Who is the training for?
Finance managers, sales managers and automotive sales professionals preparing for a management or F&I role. Dealership leaders can also use the material to guide team development.
What am I buying?
The New Era Finance Manager Founder’s Edition digital playbook at the introductory price of $99, paid once. It includes practical exercises, field assignments, real-world scenarios and knowledge checks.
Who created it?
Ask The Finance Guy, drawing on 25 years of experience in automotive retail, sales management and finance.
Is this an accredited certification?
No. This is professional education. It does not provide a government license, academic degree, manufacturer credential or industry-wide accreditation, and it does not guarantee employment or income.
How do I receive the training?
Training delivery is handled manually by email after purchase. Use an email address you can access. If you need help with delivery, send a purchase-support inquiry below.