EH2O Marine Business Solutions

10/27/2026

Just because you're selling more boats doesn't mean your F&I department is performing better! This is something I see more often than you might think.

A dealership can have a fantastic sales year, increased revenue, and happy customers while still leaving valuable opportunities on the table.

So, what's holding F&I departments back?

Sometimes it's treating the Business Office as an afterthought. Sometimes it's rushing through transactions, assuming a cash deal is just a cash deal, or simply not knowing which performance numbers to track.

And sometimes, we're so focused on closing today's sale that we forget about the relationship that could lead to tomorrow's!

In my latest blog, I'm sharing 10 obstacles that I believe can prevent marine F&I departments from improving, along with a personal experience that reminds me why every customer interaction matters.

💡Here's my question for you: Is your F&I department growing because you're selling more boats, or because you're getting better at what you do?

📖 Read Part 1 of my new two-part blog series here: https://www.eh2osolutions.com/post/your-boat-sales-are-up-but-is-your-f-i-department-actually-improving

Part 2 is coming soon, and we'll dive into how to measure performance, identify missed opportunities, and set attainable goals!

Why successful marine dealerships may still be leaving opportunities on the tableJust because your dealership is selling more boats doesn't necessarily mean your F&I department is performing better.Throughout my 20-plus years in the boating industry, I've worked with dealerships of all sizes, from t...

10/26/2026

Strong dealerships keep learning, adapting, and finding ways to serve their customers better. That’s why I’m looking forward to MRAA - Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA)’s Dealer Week 2026!

This year’s theme, “The New Fundamentals,” focuses on three areas shaping our industry: AI adoption, rising customer expectations, and operational efficiency.

In my work with dealers and Business Managers, I see how stronger processes and confident, well-trained teams can improve both performance and the customer experience. Dealer Week is an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, exchange ideas, and bring practical solutions back to your dealership.

📅 December 6–9, 2026
📍 Tampa Convention Center

Register here: https://s7.goeshow.com/mraa/dealerweek/2026/dealer_reg.cfm

I look forward to seeing everyone at Dealer Week!

10/17/2026

Two days away from the dealership. What will you bring back?

The 2026 F&I Summit isn't just about sitting through presentations. It's about walking away with new ideas, stronger processes, practical tools, and the confidence to put what you've learned into action.

Whether you're a Business Manager looking to sharpen your skills, a Sales Manager wanting to better understand the F&I process, or a Dealer Principal looking to strengthen your Business Office, there's something for you!

Because a stronger Business Office doesn't happen by accident. It takes continued learning, collaboration, and a commitment to improving.

📍 Orlando, FL
📅 November 19–20, 2026
⏰ Registration closes October 28!
We are getting closer, and I couldn't be more excited about the group coming together this year!

Haven't registered yet? There's still time to join us!
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10/12/2026

A big thank you to the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) for featuring our upcoming 5th Annual F&I Summit! Im grateful for MRAAs continued support to providing resources that help our marine industry grow. What started as a vision to bring Marine Business Managers together to learn, share experiences, and grow professionally has become something I look forward to every year! Im excited to welcome everyone back to Orlando on November 19–20 for another great Summit!

Thank you MRAA for supporting the work were doing to strengthen F&I departments across the boating industry.

Read the full article here:

Two-day event will unit marine industry professionals for marine-specific F&I education and collaboration in Mid-November in Orlando, Fla.

10/09/2026

The countdown is on! The 2026 F&I Summit is happening November 19–20 in Orlando, Florida, and we are officially down to our final 3 spots.

This year’s Summit will take an even deeper dive into the life of a deal, from the initial customer handoff and financing conversation through underwriting, lender strategy, presenting terms, extended protections, compliance, closing, funding, and post-sale follow-up.

We’re bringing together Business Managers, Sales Managers, Dealer Principals, lenders, and industry partners for two days of real-world conversations and practical training centered specifically around marine F&I. Expect real deal scenarios, interactive discussions, lender insights, compliance guidance, objection handling, performance strategies, and tools you can take back to your dealership and put to work immediately.

If you’ve been thinking about attending, now is the time to reserve your seat. Only 3 spots remain, and registration closes October 28, or sooner if we sell out.

We would love to have you join us in Orlando!

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10/05/2026

A very special Happy 1-Year Anniversary to Madison Fox with Sara Bay Marine Group !

Madison is a perfect example of what can happen when a dealership makes the commitment to elevate F&I from a secondary function into a fully operating Business Office.

In just one year, she has learned the F&I role, increased revenue, helped establish new processes and expectations, adapted to a changing company culture, earned the trust of customers and team members, strengthened lender relationships, improved the customer closing experience, helped grow the department, and supported the continued expansion of the company.

But what I’m most proud of is that she didn’t simply learn how to process deals; she learned how to run and take ownership of a Business Office.

It has been an incredible first year of learning, growth, challenges, wins, and plenty of deals along the way, and this is only the beginning.

Happy 1-Year Anniversary, Madison! Here’s to year two and many more!

09/23/2026

Thank you Superior Boat Repair & Sales 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩!!!

09/16/2026

What happens between “We have a deal!” and “Congratulations on your new boat!”? For a Marine Business Manager… A LOT.

That’s exactly what we’re diving into at the 2026 F&I Summit, November 19–20 in Orlando, FL.

This year, we’re following the Life of a Deal from start to finish, and getting into the real conversations, decisions, processes, and challenges that happen behind the Business Office door. Not theory. The work we actually do every day.

And we’re bringing Marine Business Managers, lenders, and industry partners together to talk about how we can do it better.

If you’re a Business Manager looking to strengthen your process, increase your confidence, improve your performance, and learn alongside people who understand your role this event was built for you.

Space is limited, and registrations are already coming in.

🔗 Register here: https://estephanie30.wixforms.com/f/7498139510245426232

I can’t wait to see this Business Manager community together again!

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09/10/2026

Recently, I asked dealership professionals a simple question: If you could wave a magic wand and fix ONE issue in your dealership tomorrow, what would it be? And the results were interesting!

What stood out to me most wasn’t just which answer received the most votes; it was the reminder that many dealerships are facing the same challenges, regardless of their size, location, or volume.

Whether the opportunity is increasing finance pe*******on, improving communication, speeding up the closing process, or creating more consistency, these challenges are often connected.

These are exactly the types of discussions that help us learn from one another and continue raising the bar within marine F&I.

09/05/2026

Registration for the 2026 F&I Summit opened just ONE WEEK ago, and half of our available seats are already spoken for!
I am excited about the group of Marine Business Managers and dealership professionals coming together this year.
If you’ve been considering working with EH2O Marine Business Solutions, but haven’t taken that next step yet, this is a great opportunity to experience what we’re all about.
The F&I Summit gives you a firsthand look at the training, tools, processes, conversations, and strategies I work on with dealerships throughout the year, all while learning alongside other marine professionals who understand the unique challenges of the Business Office.
And if you’re already an EH2O client, this is our opportunity to come together, sharpen our skills, share what’s working, and continue raising the bar.
If the 2026 F&I Summit has been on your radar, I wouldn’t wait too long to reserve your seat.
⚓ Come see what EH2O is all about, and what stronger F&I can look like for your dealership.
👉 Register here: https://estephanie30.wixforms.com/f/7498139510245426232