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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We’re talking tech from across the spectrum today from finance, to websites, to autonomy. From Miami’s new crypto-symbolism, to a secret Dealer website project revealed, as well as a new play by Toyota regarding autonomous vehicles…we ain’t in Kansas anymore, Toto.
Today we take a look at the latest Top 150 Dealer List published by Automotive News as well as Honda and GM’s Announced Partnership to develop affordable EV technology. We also dig into the top 5 Gen Z brands and talk about why we think they are at the top. We’ll also try to answer the question; “Which is more important; high quality creative or volume content:”
Tuesdays are for Troublemakers. This Tuesday is no exception as we talk about the implications of a car-guy being the largest shareholder in Twitter. We also dive into Steve Greefields April Auto Intel Report and talk about the breaking news of Amazon’s entry into the satellite ISP space (pun intended).
Welcome to Monday, Troublemakers! Today we talk about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Grammy Appearance last night, a potential light at the end of the LIFO tunnel thanks to a Michigan Congressman, and a potential new seat atop the Automotive News Top 150 list. So grab some coffee and your sales reports, because it’s a good morning to make some TROUBLE.
Today’s episode cover some shocking news from the Negative test results for David Long, A New Automotive-inspired crypto currency, and harvesting human energy to replace internal combustion.
Today’s show title may or may not include the summaries of our three main topics as song titles from the Troublemaker Swagger Playlist on Spotify. We’re talking about Toyota outpacing February production projections, Tesla’s plan to secure nickel supplies, and business students skipping Wall St for crypto.
Wellllcome to Wednesday. Today we’re talking about what happens to brand loyalty when supplies are tight. Hint: It doesn’t go up. We also cover the most recent sales numbers for Q1 and some changes in the NFL that fans and teams are looking forward to
It’s a good (maybe great) day to make some trouble this fine Tuesday morning as we talk about moves to make the US more chip-friendly, the former Disney CEO who is betting big on metaverse swag (can you make us a flat-brim hat?), and the anonymous twitter account allegedly run by a dealership operator that is Trouble-with-a-capital-T.
This Monday Morning we’re making TROUBLE by calibrating the Consumer Experience dial with real-world, real-time evidence. To quote the heroine Dorothy,“We aren’t in Kansas anymore.” We talk about a Rochester Chipotle rep, new rules for baseball, an Academy Award first, and a word from some friends at JD Power about how we should be treating the indicators we’ve been using.
On this beautiful Friday Morning we’re leaning into the human element as we talk about how your teams are using social media (and how you can too), Russian Auto Plants potentially being seized, and the teenage talent you’re likely overlooking. We also get into the gains and losses of remote work culture.
Today we talk about the potential effects of all the pent up demand that may be building and what that may mean for the next year or so. We also talk about a community pushing back against a Tesla grand opening party. We’ll also take a look at the extreme remote work happening among Meta Execs.
It’s a great day to make some trouble as we cover some stories from the retail front door all the way across the world to wiring harness production in the Ukraine. From turning a showroom into a zoo, to consumers creating their own way to track dealership markups, all the way to Ukraine workers boosting wiring harness production, we’ve got trouble brewing…in good ways.
Today we ask the question, “With the dealership selling frenzy that happened in 2021, is it possible for 2022 to beat it?” We also talk about the Giga-opening in Berlin and what it means for the EV race in Europe, as well as the closing of this years SXSW festival and whether or not it will ever return to its former glory.
This Monday we are waking up to a world where you can buy and sell a real life vehicle in the metaverse. Our very own Brian Kramer lets the team who executed the first transaction and we’re going to get into it. We also talk about some new EV price hikes as well as offer a little education on Banking and Defi…it’s not as boring or irrelevant as you might think.
We wake up on a Friday morning expecting that our good friend Brian Kramer is poised and ready to complete a vehicle transaction in the metaverse! Tons to talk about around the world of news, including some resilient workers in the Ukraine keeping automotive rolling.
On this St. Patrick’s Day there are plenty of folks feeling both lucky and unlucky. Today we talk about the big ASOTU announcement at NADA, the first Retail Auto transaction in the Metaverse, big banking enters the sandbox, and ask the question “Are consumers reaching their limits with inflation?”.
Today we are full of motion. Big surprise. We get into how new car supply is keeping the lifeline active; how Starbucks and Volvo are partnering to beta test a new charging network concept, and other macro trends sure to affect our micro lives.
In our first studio podcast in a week, the reunion is real as we try (and fail) to cover everything there is to cover. We give it a solid swing as we talk through everything from oil prices to manufacturing, to Apple and the NFL. We also recount some underreported NADA stories and check in on Kyle’s new baby girl.
Saying that today's episode is an anomaly would be an understatement. Paul is delayed in an airport, Kyle's wife just had a baby, and did we mention we're coming off a 100+ hour week at NADA?
Last night, the ASOTU Crew got a little crazy at the NADA Welcome Party at Allegiant Stadium. The show goes on today and the show floor is about to open! Kyle Mountsier is joined by Ben Hadley to take a tour around the news coming from around automotive today. Anyone ready for a ride in a time machine?
All we hear is Archie Eversole circa 2002 about to drop the “We Ready” beat this morning. The podcast gets an Auto Genius takeover and we get a bit nerdy about Crypto and Friction before a full day of events in Vegas.
Even as the 2022 NADA Show fires up, the world keeps turning (believe it or not). We’re covering GM’s response to the impending nickel shortage, Apple’s new hardware and content announcements, and Nashville SC shows sponsors some Bitcoin latitude.
Wheels up and ready for tomorrow! Today we break down why the NADA Show is important to the Retail Automotive Industry. We’ll talk about the main events, nuances, and conversations within the conversations. We also talk about the first drop in Used Car prices since last August.
This is the time when leaders lead. The news is riddled with talks of conflict, oil prices, and chip shortages. We talk through what it looks like to lead a team when this is what they are experiencing outside of your walls. Also, we are gearing up for NADA Show and hope you join us by following the livestream schedule at ASOTUnada.com.
We’re leaning in on EV news this Friday as we cover a wide range of drama, reversals, announcements, and anticipations from Rivian, Tesla, Polestar, Honda, and…Sony???