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Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier don’t just read headlines, they make the most important connections across car dealerships, general retail, tech, and culture. The goal? To help automotive leaders think clearer and move faster in a world that refuses to slow down. Whether you’re running a rooftop, building a brand, or just trying to keep up with everything shifting in the business of selling cars, this is your regular stop for a shot of news, insight, and a little bit of chaos…always rooted in people-first thinking. From the showroom to Silicon Valley. From Wall Street to Main Street. Paul and Kyle connect the dots, keep it real, and make it make sense. Learn more at https://www.asotu.com
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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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Live from the 2025 NADA Show in New Orleans, LA, the team at ASOTU | More Than Cars is heading from booth to booth, bringing you the conversations that matter. Whether its new innovations in tech, how auto dealers are strategizing, tips for hiring and retention, we'll uncover them in these quick episodes hosted by Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier. More Than Cars is a media network trusted by thousands of retail auto dealers and industry partners who believe that thriving people are at the center of a thriving and profitable industry.
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It’s a big day for the Auto Industry as we celebrate some of its most inspiring stories with our new series, More Than Cars. We also get into AM radio coming back to EVs, Cali ending gas…again, as well as 100 of the most top-of-mind brands ranked.
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Nathan Hecht is the Founder and CEO of Rodo.
It’s Tuesday and we’re talking about combustion margins rising at Ford, a government led charging collab, as well as Foot Locker’s Q1 woes.
Bill Cariss is the President and CEO of Holman Growth Ventures.
Sharon Kitzman is the President of Dominion DMS.
Allie Peters is the Fixed Ops Director of Cavender Auto Group.
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ASOTU was on the ground with Jake Barron during Digital Dealer Tampa 202
ASOTU was on the ground with Tracey Pendino during Digital Dealer Tampa 2023.
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ASOTU was on the ground with Todd Caputo during Digital Dealer Tampa 2023.
ASOTU was on the ground with Ryan Copacia during Digital Dealer Tampa 2023.
ASOTU was on the ground with Kevin Frye during Digital Dealer Tampa 2023.
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ASOTU was on the ground with Bruce Miller and Bruce Miller JR during Digital Dealer Tampa 2023.
We’re all business this Monday as we talk about Ford closing battery supply deals, Chevy’s surprise announcement, and consumers pulling back on discretionary spending.
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On this Saturday episode, we take some time to talk about "More Than Cars."
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Elgie Bright is the Automotive Department Chair of Northwood University.
Welcome to Friday. You’ve earned it. Today, we’re talking about Toyota’s lead scientist warning of EV over-optimism. We also hear from a random consumer who gives many Dealers praise at once, as well as a new strategy by Lululemon to combat the fakes.
Ron is the Enterprise Sales Director of Stella AI.
Thursday is for troublemakers, the ones that wear their sunglasses inside. We are talking about Kia and Hyundai making EV building plans in Mexico, used car demand despite slowing CPO sales, and how Gmail plans to say goodbye to your old spam account that is collecting dust.
Welcome to Wednesday! We are still in Vegas hanging out at the Reuters Events Automotive Retail Conference. Today we look into Elon Musk changing his tune on advertising and Apple announcing some core new accessibility features that may make it easier (and more fun) for everyone to use the iPhone.
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Mike Darrow is the CEO of TrueCar, Inc.
Paige Goodwin is the Director of Digital Retailing at Group 1 Automotive.
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ASOTU was on the ground with Sette Perez during Digital Dealer Tampa 2023.
We’re coming to you from the floor of Retail Automotive 2023, with Director Bekki Mistri of Reuters Events.
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What do you get when you mix an automotive marketer, a graffiti artist, and meme expert?
ASOTU was on the ground with Cody Hare during Digital Dealer Tampa 2023.