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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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With Paul on a plane, Tim Cox of CarNow joins Kyle as the first EVER guest host of the pod for the official 50th episode!
We were excited to wake up this morning to a new weekly email from Steve Greenfield and Automotive Ventures with all the latest money moves in automotive.
Today we talk about how to make some relational changes that can lead to better overall performance;
Paul gets our wheels turning with a quote from Albert Einstein that we think so accurately describes true troublemakers.
Today is chock full of things that make you go hmmmm.
Today we get into the pros and cons of a MASSIVE Cyber Monday Push
Coming off a holiday weekend, we're fired up and ready for the next five weeks of retail season.
Black Friday is not as bright and shiny as you may have once thought,
We couldn't help but express our thanks in words today.
We got everyone together in classic ASOTU fashion
It's 23 degrees in Nashville
The Monday of Thanksgiving week
Today we talk about the last minute call that thwarted the peoples DAO
We're back in our studio
Today we head back to Nashville and Syracuse (respectively)
It's the last day of the AAAS conference
Kyle and Paul are at the AAAS Summit in Palm Beach Florida
We always bounce a little deeper when the intro music plays on Friday and today is no different.
Today we give our quick thoughts on Rivian's IPO
Today is a big day for EV players as Rivian goes public.
We want to welcome all the new listeners to the podcast today!
We realize only about 8% of our industry have access to the information necessary to pursue innovation together.
To our already loyal audience, thanks so much for listening so far!
Paul is traveling to Kentucky to spend some time with fellow troublemakers
As we're anxiously awaiting the 1000th download of this podcast (only 2 away!)