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, Glenn Lundy, Ilana Shabtay and Paul J. Daly as we just hit the record button for some quick and very candid conversations with some of the most amazing guests at the very first ASOTU CON in Philly. You'll hear New York Times bestsellers, Doctors, entrepreneurs, marketers, technologists, and even the Chief Heart Officer of Gary V's empire. 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.
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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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Aladdin A. Khazravan and Eric Khazravan are the co-founders of Dealer Cards.
It’s the first day of June and we are ready for a great summer! Aren’t you? Today we talk about Toyota’s first US Made EV, Scout Motors’ pillaging of a long-time Jeep designer, and the first car you can start with your face.
We’re closing out a beautiful 31 day month as we talk about VW’s plans to NOT enter the EV pricing war. We also cover an impressive EV trucking network, as well as a one sentence warning from people who typically talk a lot.
Brandiss Drummer is Vice President of NCM.
Bruce Miller is the Owner of Miller Motors.
Welcome to the home stretch for the month of May! Today we talk about a new partnership that will bring advanced infotainment to the masses. We also talk about one employee’s suggestion that could save lives, as well as one Dealer doing their part to serve their community.
Zarif Haque, Founder/CEO of DRAIVER, and Federico Ranero, COO of Kavak
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Welcome to Memorial Day Saturday!
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Rick Ricart is President and Chief Vision Officer of Ricart Automotive Group
Welcome to the pregame of a great Memorial Day Weekend. Today we talk about Farley and Musk getting cozy, tactile buttons making a comeback, and a touch of our childhood coming to DFW Airport.
ASOTU was on the ground with Gretchen Seidel during Digital Dealer Tampa 2023.
Chad Collier is the Founder/CEO of Car Saver.
Welcome to a beautiful Thursday in the Auto Industry, folks. Today we talk about another glitch in VinFast’s US Launch. We also cover GM CFO’s recent purchase of GM stock, as well as a new campaign by Staples that touts humans over AI.
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Neerav Bhansali is Head of Industry Strategy, Automotive & Mobility for Adobe
It’s a big day for the Auto Industry as we celebrate some of its most inspiring stories with our new series, More Than Cars. We also get into AM radio coming back to EVs, Cali ending gas…again, as well as 100 of the most top-of-mind brands ranked.
Joe Shaker, is the Owner of Shaker Automotive Group and the Founder/CEO of TruVideo.
It’s Tuesday and we’re talking about combustion margins rising at Ford, a government led charging collab, as well as Foot Locker’s Q1 woes.
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Nathan Hecht is the Founder and CEO of Rodo.
We’re all business this Monday as we talk about Ford closing battery supply deals, Chevy’s surprise announcement, and consumers pulling back on discretionary spending.
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ASOTU was on the ground with Bruce Miller and Bruce Miller JR during Digital Dealer Tampa 2023.
ASOTU was on the ground with Kevin Frye during Digital Dealer Tampa 2023.
ASOTU was on the ground with Ryan Copacia during Digital Dealer Tampa 2023.
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ASOTU was on the ground with Todd Caputo during Digital Dealer Tampa 2023.
ASOTU was on the ground with Tracey Pendino during Digital Dealer Tampa 2023.
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ASOTU was on the ground with Jake Barron during Digital Dealer Tampa 202