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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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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.
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ASOTU was on the ground during the 2023 NADA Show and caught up with Laura Harris.
ASOTU was on the ground during the 2023 NADA Show and caught up with Jon Lett and CJ Settles.
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ASOTU was on the ground during the 2023 NADA Show and caught up with Tom Doll.
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Welcome to another wonderful week in Retail Auto as we talk about the new leader among publicly traded Auto Dealers. We also talk about some very sage wisdom coming from Dealership front lines, as well as a notable brand activation we can all learn from.
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ASOTU was on the ground during the 2023 NADA Show and caught up with Brian Kramer.
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It’s Friday, folks! Today we talk about this morning’s earnings release from AutoNation with a killer opening line. We also talk about the Russian used car market as we near the 1 year anniversary of the Ukraine invasion. We also talk about a Rabbi who used ChatGPT to write a sermon.
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Welcome to a beautiful Thursday as we talk about Ford’s plan to close a major EV financial deficit between competitors. We also talk about a unionizing fight brewing at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Buffalo as well as the impact of new legislation on that very same factory.
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When hump day rolls around and it drops us in the middle of the month, we have to talk about some controversy, naturally. Leading off this morning are Volvo’s plans for a direct to consumer model, followed by Hyundai and Kia battling TikTok and the release of the consumer pricing index.