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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On this special Saturday episode we welcome back one of our writers, Kristi Canada.
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It's FRIIIIIDAAAAYYYY and we’re swinging for the fence as we talk about GM joining an open source foundation. We also talk about a creative EV use for school buses, as well as new opportunities for soon-to-be vacated Bed Bath and Beyond Stores.
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ASOTU was on the ground with Lindsay Jones during the 18th Annual Client and Friends Digital Success Workshop.
Thursday is here! And it’s a good thing because we’re on the home stretch of the month of April as we talk about GM going all in without Apple…still. We also talk about Volvo’s plans to continue being, well, Volvo. We’ll also review WalletHub’s latest list of the best and worst airlines
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ASOTU was on the ground with Jamie Butters during the 18th Annual Client and Friends Digital Success Workshop.
Welcome to Wednesday as we bid a joint farewell to the Chevy Bolt. We also discuss a new report about global EV adoption, as well as check in on our old friend…inflation.
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ASOTU was on the ground with David Kain during the 18th Annual Client and Friends Digital Success Workshop.
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It's a great Tuesday in the car business as we talk about the growing battle to build the biggest multi-billion dollar battery plant. We also summarize the challenges and activity of the charging network in America, as well as discuss a large grocery chain’s decision to bump the baristas.
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Welcome to another amazing week in the world of Retail Auto as we talk about a new report tying new car Dealers to inflation. We also review the Automotive News top 100 Used Car Dealers list, as well as the recent verdict in the Tesla Autopilot case
We're excited to start our new, quick-shot, Saturday edition of the Automotive Troublemaker Podcast.
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We’ve got that Friday feeling as we’re talking about Lincoln’s new President and trajectory. We also cover a great collab to get techs into service bays, as well as a brand new electric motorcycle.
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Thursday is coming in hot as we’re talking about Dealer sentiment, Tesla’s volume over profit strategy, and China’s flood release of EV tech. We also talk about the most effective ad content of 2022.
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It feels like a great Wednesday to talk about selling cars! We talk with Phil Gill, GSM of Tom Gill Chevrolet about what it’s like being a dealer’s kid, his test for EV salespeople and how to train your team to sell more.
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It feels like a great Tuesday to be in the car business to us! Today we talk about the recently released IRS rules on EV credits. We also discuss a new study that talks about the power of letting employees break the rules, as well as Apple breaking the bank…again.
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Welcome to another week in the world’s best industry. Today we’re talking about the Chinese version of the NADA show, a new report which is raising the question on structural capacity for EV parking garages, as well as the potentially historic Starship launch today.
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We’ve got that Friday feeling as we roll into the showroom this morning. Today we talk about GMs Cruise driving toward profitability. We also cover one Florida dealership who is crushing the solar game, as well as a new retail report that shows small stores are still shuttering.
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It’s a glorious Thursday and we’re talking about new pricing info showing overall, lower than MSRP pricing. We also cover Genesis’s new home energy system, as well as the battle between sales people and AI.
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Welcome to Wednesday as we cover the newly announced EPA regulations. We also talk about Capital One’s decision to dropping floor plan financing, as well as Chipotle going all electric.
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Today we’re talking about one study that tracks the fallout from Dealers charging over sticker price. We also talk about a new app that lets consumers order pizza from their cars, as well as a less than welcome reception for a new Starbucks beverage.
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It’s a great Monday to make some trouble as we talk about this weeks anticipated EPA rules on tailpipe emissions, some details on Fords innovative new plant, as well as the job and job perk situation that is changing rapidly.
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It’s Friday and we’re ready to wrap our week of shows talking about Walmarts charging plans, Tesla employees sharing private owner’s videos, as well as older workers coming to the rescue of the staffing shortage.
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We are coming to you live from Arlington, TX on the morning of Live Tonight with ASOTU. Today we are talking about Ford’s big Q1 wins, Spotify sunsetting their live audio project, and a recap of the amazing stories we heard inside dealerships yesterday.
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We are coming to you live from Arlington, TX after Live Tonight with ASOTU. Today we are talking about why we put on the show and playing some of our favorite moments.
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We’re in dealerships this Tuesday as Steve Greenfield joins the show to talk about the unanswered questions of software subscriptions in cars, how over-the-air updates will changed fixed ops departments and how AI insights into consumers are creepy.
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Welcome to a wonderful week in Retail Auto as we talk about the movers and shakers on the Automotive News Top 150. We also talk about Tesla’s ups and downs, as well as a move by GM to stop offering CarPlay in its EVs.