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
See All EpisodesThe 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.
See All EpisodesForget 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
See All EpisodesIn 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.
See All EpisodesThe 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.
See All EpisodesThe 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.
See All EpisodesThe Dealer Playbook features expert interviews, tactical advice, and relevant insights that will skyrocket your growth in retail automotive.
See All EpisodesLive 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.
See All EpisodesPretty soon, people are going to realize what we've been doing over here and this was never more apparent than this post from Erikka Tiffany Wells on LinkedIn last night.
This weekend, Kyle finally caught up to Paul in reading 'The Innovation Stack' by Jim McKelvey.
How appropriate to end our week with Facebooks rebrand and a random call to the Head of Automotive for Faceb... uh, Meta, Bob Lanham to get his take.
Today, Paul vows to make you feel better about your life
What we can learn from Spanx CEO Sara Blakely
Yesterday, Tesla and Hertz announced a deal for 100,000 Model 3s
It's Monday and we are working to turn up the energy with you!
The second weekly Fone Call Friday is back!!
How are you supposed to keep moving forward
Today we talk about the ground shifting SO much,
We've been accused of a lot of things, but this is a new one!
What's better to refresh, quantity or quality time?
Paul just started calling people on todays episode
Today we talk about a 90 year old man
We're on West Coast time as we sit in our hotel room
Welcome to the kick off of a crazy conference week!
This beautiful Thursday morning we talk about Paul's LinkedIn Poll
Today we start by sharing what we think is a great way to spend your time
What happened to your business when Facebook went down.
Welcome to the first full week of The Contagious Five!
We're rolling into the last quarter with intention as we wrap up opening week of the show.
We were surprised by the amazing response to our first episode yesterday.