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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Dayna Kleve is the Director of Diversity, Engagement and Foundation, Walser Automative Group
Welcome to Tuesday as we talk about Toyota’s revealing of future EV battery tech. We also talk about Nike’s pivot back to front line retailers, as well as Chatbot Drive Thru woes.
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Chris Garcia is the Head of U.S. Automotive for Anyline.
Welcome to a fresh week in Retail Auto as we talk about the automotive show that made news over the weekend…OURS! We also talk about dissension in the Toyota Annual Meeting, as well as a calculation on Tesla’s charging win.
Hollyanne Peck is the Marketing Director of Karma Automotive.
We’ve got that Friday feeling as we talk about the new partnership between GM and Tesla. We also cover a new EV friendly addition to Apple Maps, as well as a survey that reveals Gen Z’s love for in-person shopping.
Joanna Cooper, General Manager, Daimler Trucks
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Chris Adams is the Matrix Operations Director for CarOffer.
Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about a Tesla deal with the Oneida Indian Nation allowing it to sell cars in Upstate NY. We also talk about GM’s outlook on EV profits through 2030, as well as a unique approach to service department efficiency.
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Jennifer Kolstad is the Global Design and Brand Director for Ford.
Welcome to Tuesday, friends. Today we are talking about who topped the charts, first in inventory efficiency, and then in service scheduling. We also cover the buzz around Apple’s new Vision Pro headset.
Bob Welby is the Senior Director of Sales, Marketing, Product and Customer Operations of INFINITI Motor Company Ltd.
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Devin Sooley is the Marketing Manager of Capital Auto Group.
It’s a beautiful Monday in the car business! Jordan Cox joins us as we talk about Toyota’s expanding plans for hydrogen fuel cells. We also talk about Tesla’s battery cell swap getting the price of a new Model 3 under 30k w incentives, as well as a follow up on last Friday’s military drone story.
Dinos Constantine is the COO of Holler-Classic Automotive Group.
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It's a fantastic Saturday to be in the car biz!
We’ve got that Friday feeling as we talk about the new inventory normal, auto service professionals month, as well as a slight twist in a military drone exercise.
Kirk Preiser is the Director of Retail Buying Experience at Audi of America.
It’s the first day of June and we are ready for a great summer! Aren’t you? Today we talk about Toyota’s first US Made EV, Scout Motors’ pillaging of a long-time Jeep designer, and the first car you can start with your face.
Aladdin A. Khazravan and Eric Khazravan are the co-founders of Dealer Cards.
Bruce Miller is the Owner of Miller Motors.
Brandiss Drummer is Vice President of NCM.
We’re closing out a beautiful 31 day month as we talk about VW’s plans to NOT enter the EV pricing war. We also cover an impressive EV trucking network, as well as a one sentence warning from people who typically talk a lot.
Zarif Haque, Founder/CEO of DRAIVER, and Federico Ranero, COO of Kavak
Welcome to the home stretch for the month of May! Today we talk about a new partnership that will bring advanced infotainment to the masses. We also talk about one employee’s suggestion that could save lives, as well as one Dealer doing their part to serve their community.