American Financial Adds Trainer to F&I University Staff
John "The F&I Professor" Vecchioni has joined American Financial & Automotive Services, the company announced this week. He will serve as a trainer for F&I University, a division of the company's Automotive Training Academy.
The Woodlands, Texas — American Financial & Automotive Services, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of John Vecchioni to their team. He joined American Financial in July as a trainer with F&I University (FIU), a division of the Automotive Training Academy (ATA).
Vecchioni brings more than 20 years of retail and training experience, and lends a comprehensive perspective to F&I, sales, and compliance. His training philosophy creates growth, both professionally and culturally. He is known for championing logical and conversational selling techniques.
Veccchioni has the honor of being one of the master of ceremony speakers at the Industry Summit, taking place on August 29-31 at Paris Las Vegas. American Financial will also be conducting a workshop titled, “Needs Discovery Without the Interrogation.” It will be led by Dwayne Wiggins, F&I University trainer. Be sure to visit American Financial at Industry Summit and welcome John to the team!
FIU provides F&I curriculum and online continuing education for today’s business manager. FIU is also at the forefront of digital solutions to streamline the business office by offering training on tablet technology and benefits analysis software.
Centered at the core of American Financial’s offerings are customized, in-dealership development, the MasterTech F&I product suite, the ATA, FIU, and compliance programs.
For more information on how American Financial can assist your dealership, visit www.AFASinc.com.
Originally posted on F&I and Showroom
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