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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It’s Tuesday. That is all. Today, we’re talking about a new report that shows the CDK hack resulted in $1B in losses, how GM is pulling back from its EV target and what other retailers are doing to take advantage of Amazon Prime Day
It’s a new week and we’re in a new(ish) location, coming to you live from the 3rd Annual Beaver Toyota of Cumming Charity Golf Tournament. We’re covering a surprising JD Power study that shows that EVs are cheaper to own than ICE vehicles, how the auto industry is influencing inflation, and
Today we have ASOTU writers Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada in the studio to dissect this LinkedIn post from the CMO of the West Herr Auto Group, Matt Lasher.
We’ve reached the end of another week in the automotive industry. There’s a buzz around news that CDK will financially compensate dealers for their losses due to DMS outages, more interesting Q2 data involving Kia’s EVs and a new battery that could help drive EV adoption.
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Ford's new approach to dealer training merges innovative storytelling with cutting-edge AI to deliver a transformative learning experience.
It’s another great day in the auto industry, and we’re digging into the news that Tesla’s EV market share has fallen below 50%. Plus, pickups are considering adding a 3rd row of seating, and AI is helping job applicants (and potentially BDCs in the future) ace their interviews.
We’re rolling through the middle of the week as we cover Cox Automotive’s June wholesale price data and its warnings about lease maturities. Plus, Carvana is now offering used EV tax credits at checkout and Google is making it easier to have advanced account protection.
Tuesdays are for troublemakers! Today we zoom out to see the effects of Hurricane Beryl on the auto industry, talk about personalized pricing and how Target will stop accepting paper checks.
Zac Kinch (General Manager) and Austin Conroy (Director of Fixed Operations) share on a how they executed a recent marketing campaign for Rohrman Toyota in Lafayette, Indiana.
We hope you’re as ready for this week as we are as we say ‘hello’ to the new Automotive News 40 Under 40 honorees. We also talk about the buzz over Tesla, Rivian, and Polestar and also the new Gen Z social media app. (We knew you wanted one more)
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A faster, more efficient landscape driven by technological advancements and a continuous learning mindset.
Happy Saturday! Today, Head Writer Chris Reeves invites Head of Community Jordan Cox onto the show
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Nick Kulaga (Team Leader) and Dalton Miller (Product Specialist) from Rohrman Toyota share key takeaways for using social media to network with new people, stay connected with previous customers, and even sell cars.
You may be getting a multitude of OOO messages, but not from us! Today we’re talking about declining vehicle prices consumers aren’t seeing. We also talk about a sub $20/mo EV lease, as well as Fisker’s clearance rack.
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Happy Independence Day! We’re giving you a quick hit of BBQ prices, drones v fireworks, and some substantial travel numbers. Grab some mac salad and join us.
Welcome to Wednesday as we cover the full restoration of CDKs DMS. We also talk about the big surge in hybrid loyalty, as well as a major insurance ultimatum set by State Farm to the State of California.
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Zac Kinch (General Manager) and Austin Conroy (Director of Fixed Operations) share how their podcast and content on social media has attracted top talent to their store and has pushed their culture forward.
The second half of 2024 is rolling and we’re talking about CDK’s race to fully restore services in teh next 48 hours. We’re also covering the drop in average EV prices below Tesla's for the first time in over a year as well as how our friends at Mohawk Chevrolet's "The Office"-inspired TikToks are taking the internet by storm.
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Logan Plantenga (Awesome Experiences Representative) and Faith Egenolf (Social Media & Event Manager) from Rohrman Automotive Group create local community events and spread awareness through organic social media.
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From the boardroom to the baseball diamond, some truths transfer surprisingly well.
Welcome to a new month and a new quarter! Today we’re covering Jim Farley’s conversion from “petrol head” to EV enthusiast, Jeep’s plans to bring a sub-$25K EV to the US market and a new robotaxi from the CEO of Bugatti.
It's the last Saturday of month!
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Zac Kinch (General Manager) and Austin Conroy (Director of Fixed Operations) share on the creative marketing and sales campaigns for Rohrman Toyota in Lafayette, Indiana.
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We’re ripping into the last weekend in Q2 as we talk about more CDK stores coming back online. We also cover Tesla’s slipping quality ranking from JD Power, as well as the consistent overall drop in consumer experience.
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With the right tech and team, even accounting can be cool.