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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ASOTU was on the ground during the 2023 NADA Show and caught up with Brian Finkelmeyer.
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ASOTU was on the ground during the 2023 NADA Show and caught up with Jeffrey Ramsey.
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Here is how retail automotive can learn from Amazon.
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Welcome to the month where spring begins! Today we’re covering Toyota’s march toward EVs, Tesla’s investor day, and a resurgence of the manual transmission.
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ASOTU was on the ground during the 2023 NADA Show and caught up with Paul Metrey.
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ASOTU was on the ground during the 2023 NADA Show and caught up with Brian Benstock.
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ASOTU was on the ground during the 2023 NADA Show and caught up with Clifton Reed and Jerry Romano.
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ASOTU was on the ground during the 2023 NADA Show and caught up with Kerri Wise, Lerea Graham and Sandy Zannino.
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The last day of February is full of surprises as we review the 2022 Automotive Loyalty awards, talk about Fiskers plans for the year, talk with AI on SNAP, and let Nintendo gamify our sleep.
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ASOTU was on the ground during the 2023 NADA Show and caught up with Steven Cirillo and Joey Jack.
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ASOTU was on the ground during the 2023 NADA Show and caught up with the Northwood University booth.
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It’s time to wrap up February and roll into March as we talk about some major movements in EV pricing. We also talk about a newly launched tech training collab from NADA and the Urban League as well as baseball at 1.5x speed.
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ASOTU was on the ground during the 2023 NADA Show and caught up with Kimberly Barta.
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ASOTU was on the ground during the 2023 NADA Show and caught up with Mike Stanton and Mike Alford.
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We’ve got that Friday feeling as we cover what’s going on in some current and future plants across the US. We also talk about the new model from Mercedes that let’s users engage…TikTok. We’ll also cover some airline results that sound all too familiar.
ASOTU was on the ground during the 2023 NADA Show and caught up with Ashley Cavazos.
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ASOTU was on the ground during the 2023 NADA Show and caught up with Phillip Battista.
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ASOTU was on the ground during the 2023 NADA Show and caught up with Bob Lanham.
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It’s Thursday and we’re talking about a new report that shows overall Dealership growth in the U.S. We also talk about Subway’s charging oasis as well as Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz getting creative.
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This Wednesday is all about disruption. Not the buzzword kind, but the real kind as we talk about ASOTU’s next evolution. We also blow out the candles on Carvana’s 10 year birthday cake, as well as give our grocery store magazine review of the soap opera that is the EV transition.
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ASOTU was on the ground during the 2023 NADA Show and caught up with Christopher Singleton.
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ASOTU was on the ground during the 2023 NADA Show and caught up with Kirk Preiser.
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ASOTU was on the ground during the 2023 NADA Show and caught up with Carl and Jennifer Swope.
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We’re talking on Tuesday as we talk about an increase in battery swapping stations. We also talk about a Texas high school tech competition as well as a new airline policy that makes it easier to fly with kids.
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ASOTU was on the ground during the 2023 NADA Show and caught up with Harold Redden and George Vescovo.