The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier is a regular weekday show where progressive Automotive Dealers and industry partners aren’t afraid to make some trouble by pushing back on many popular, but failing, beliefs that persist in the Retail Automotive Industry. Beliefs that are degrading both the customer experience and the future of retail Auto Dealers. Paul and Kyle give their fresh take on industry news, technology, culture, and retail while trying not to have too much fun.
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The walls are closing in on Franchised Retail Auto Dealers as the industry is moving at break-neck velocity toward a new way of doing business. The convergence of economic and social volatility, new entrants like Tesla and Carvana, and the new rules of retail are putting Auto Dealers in a crucible that will either destroy them or refine them. Auto Collabs brings you deep into real-talk conversations with the brightest operators and innovators in the Retail Auto Industry who believe the Dealer network is the single greatest way to serve the transportation needs of communities across the country. The only way Retail Auto Dealers and Industry Partners will survive is by committing to innovate together, so let’s get started. Welcome to Auto Collabs.
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Forget the Zoom calls. We did it all live and in person. Join hosts Kyle Mountsier, Michael Cirillo, Paul J. Daly and more as we just hit the record button for some quick and very candid conversations with some of the most amazing guests at ASOTU CON. You'll hear from the best operators, amazing stories from inside and outside of auto, and gain new perspectives. All of it is live. All of it is unfiltered, and all of it is for you. These are the ASOTU CON Sessions by Effectv // ASOTU CON Sessions is produced by Automotive State of the Union (ASOTU). Learn more at https://www.asotu.com
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In this dynamic and impromptu podcast, the ASOTU street team brings you real-world, real-time interviews and intel while on location with Dealers and Industry Leaders across the U.S. Meet the Automotive movers and shakers you’ve seen on the screen and some you’ve never heard of before as we have candid conversations around some of the biggest challenges in automotive. When team ASOTU is on the ground, you’re right there with us.
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The emergence of electrification and new technology has consumers leaning into the car business with a level of curiosity and enthusiasm we haven’t seen in decades. That’s why it is essential that top automotive executives, dealers, and industry partners collaborate like never before. It’s time to make the most innovative voices in retail automotive, louder.
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The ASOTU Wheelhouse - Hosted By Daniel Govaer is an Around-The-Horn style discussion around the issues facing the automotive retail industry. Part fun, part sarcasm and a whole lot of expert opinions.
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The Dealer Playbook features expert interviews, tactical advice, and relevant insights that will skyrocket your growth in retail automotive.
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Tony Lucas and Jordan Cox sit down to chat at ASOTU CON 2023.
Welcome to the best month on the calendar as we give a spirited UAW strike update, peruse the list of new vehicles over the next 18 months, and review the very first show at the site of the NADA Show opening party at the Las Vegas Sphere.
Welcome to the best month on the calendar as we give a spirited UAW strike update, peruse the list of new vehicles over the next 18 months, and review the very first show at the site of the NADA Show opening party at the Las Vegas Sphere.
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Today we share a clip from ASOTU CON 2023 that includes a truly life-changing story.
Missed ASOTU CON? Don’t worry, we got you.
We’re back in the studio on this last Friday in Q3 as we give an accusatory UAW Update, discuss a new WSJ report on third party listing sites, and count down the 20 best US cities for coffee drinkers.
It's the morning after ASOTU CON, but we're fired up on this fine Thursday. We talk about the things we learned, give a UAW update, and encourage you to press in to ASOTU.
Welcome to the day 2 stage at ASOTU CON. The conversations, content, and even food have been amazing! Today we have a few wild quotes from the UAW update and look at some commonalities between auto and other big tech.
The day has finally arrived as we are LIVE from the ASOTU CON Main Stage! Today we talk about how excited we are for the second year of ASOTU CON, one OEM pulling back on EVs and another pushing forward.
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What would happen if you blended the world of banking, software, and the auto industry?
The day we have all been waiting for. Tonight we launch ASOTU CON, but this morning we still have the UAW to check in on, dealers seeing the EV tax incentives in a new but old light, and Spotify testing some voice replication features!
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What if the automotive industry was about more than just cars?
As we being to converge on the Live! Casino and Hotel south of Baltimore for ASOTU CON 2023, we take a moment to talk about our Head Writer, Chris Reeves', favorite story of the week .
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Get ready to widen your circle as we explore the power of finding your tribe with our special guest, Matthew Haiken.
It’s the last Friday before the big week and we’re talking about some BTS info from the UAW side of labor talks. We also give a rounded look at EV news as we ramp up to our big week of experts and news releases next week at ASOTU CON.
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What happens when a passionate journalist steps into the high-octane world of the auto industry?
Thursday is tearing around the track as we share the UAW whispers we’re hearing out there. We also talk about a new report on the EV gender gap, as well as the reasons Fall sees the most car accidents.
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Have you ever had a moment of realization that changed your life forever?
Welcome to Wednesday as we take another step down the auto row and summarize the last 24 hours of action in the UAW negotiations. We also talk about the latest Reputation report for Dealers, as well as diving into the sizable gap between how marketers think vs the general consumer.
Let’s get real practical.
We’re a week away from day one of ASOTU CON as we give a UAW strike update, talk about Trump’s coming comments on the dispute, as well as iconic boot maker, Doc Martin’s, foray into the repair and resale market.
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The first rule of sales... is selling yourself.
Welcome to another amazing week in Retail Auto as we give a progress report on the strike as well as some uncomfortable moments for Mary Barra and Jim Farley. We also talk about Lithia’s largest acquisition to date, as well as Tesla landing the first EV on the leasing Top 10 list.
Today on our Saturday episode, we welcome writer Kristi Reeves and Producer Nathan Southwick to the pod!
Friday is coming to a full stop at some OEM plants but not here as we cover the UAW’s historic strike. We’re also talking about the growing cool-competition to Tesla, as well as the possible effects of trendy swag on traditional retail.