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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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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???
Lots of movement in the retail sector today with Amazon bailing on its brick and mortar execution. We also dive a little deeper into Ford’s decision to split ICE and EV business units. Also, a new tech fund which is funded by Dealers.
Automotive is as fast paced as ever! With new acquisitions, dealers navigating tricky sales pipelines, opportunities across media, and foreign relations all factors, keeping your head up is of utmost importance. We are in rapid fire mode today and that is only half of the excitement we have headed into NADA Show!
Today we make a concerted effort to bring some of our Automotive Colleagues along in their education of the history of the Auto Industry. How can we know how far we’ve come if we don’t know where we came from? We also tell some positive Dealer stories as well as issue a customer experience warning.
Fired up on a Monday as we’re talking about Paul's trip to Waco, TX and the lessons learned from the Magnolia brand experience as and how it applies to the Automotive Industry culture? Also, we are almost to the one week countdown of NADA kickoff.
We. Have. Thoughts. When Carvana jumps into the dealer space by taking control of one of the largest auction houses in the country, there is no doubt dealers will be pulling out their microscopes on the platform. We also welcome Patrick Abad to the podcast and are talking about how he leans into community and culture at his store.
We have been wondering for a day or so how Charmin did and how many people turned themselves into poop-mojis. With that, we are constantly reminded of the juxtaposition between social trends and political turmoil. Today we welcome back Michael Cirillo to the pod!
We are only 3 weeks away from the largest conference in franchise retail automotive. The ASOTU is gearing up to ride a pirate ship up to the front door and have a ton of fun. Make sure you follow us across social media as we will work to be your eyes/ears on the street if you can’t make it!
We are hoping to contribute to the fact that everywhere you look today, someone will be reminding you it is Twosday, 2/2/22 for the last time in 200 years. With Paul on a plane to TX, Kyle is joined by Michael Cirillo, host of The Dealer Playbook podcast and CEO at FlexDealer.
We’re welcoming in the most Presidential of Holidays with original insights from Friday’s All Things Used Cars room where some of the most innovative minds on the pre-owned market. We’re also talking about GM’s new insurance product, and Kanye West at it again, breaking what we thought were the norms.
It’s been an amazing week of troublemaking with you all so far! Today we lean a bit more in OEM news, but not at the expense of how it connects with culture. From Consumer Reports to Reddit to Meta, everything is on the table for a great Friday discussion.
Today we learn a lesson or two from a record-breaking Swedish speedskater. We also talk about new privacy initiatives from Google and how they might affect advertising efforts, as well as why a Georgia Auto Dealer has a showroom packed with small business owners.
Today we dig into some ASOTU generated insights on everything from service lane tactics from yesterday’s Minority Motors Clubhouse room to an analysis of Google search traffic as a result of Super Bowl EV commercials. We also look at some encouraging trends from the hospitality and entertainment industries and what they could mean for Retail Automotive Dealers.
Ok really, we want more people in this community, sharing the thoughts and perspectives of industry leading dealers and partners. So we are counting on you to share the podcast and the Daily Push Back email. From EVs to LIFO, we are digging into the automotive industry at a data nerd level today.
We sent a surprise link as the show was starting to a few of our esteemed contributors and troublemakers. To our delight, Bob Lanham, David Long, Brian Kramer, and Tim Cox all showed up for a wild 100th episode!
When you get the chance to chat with Alex Vetter, you do…no matter what! On reports of the CARS purchase of Accu-trade, we knew we had to get Alex’s perspective, and he did not disappoint. The Super Bowl is coming, and whether it be cheering for the Bengals or the commercials, we are ready!
Enjoy and lean into the work, into the process, not the goal. This week we have been obsessed with the work and hope you are too. The energy beginning to build around NADA is palpable, but the ground game of Automotive is rapidly changing daily.