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 EpisodesCollaboration through connection. Hosted by Paul J Daly, Kyle Mountsier, and Michael Cirillo, Auto Collabs is your connect point to the human side of the retail automotive industry: what motivates its leaders, how they navigate change, and what keeps them pushing forward. It’s beyond-the-business-card conversations with real people powering dealerships, technology platforms, and everything in between. From the team behind the More Than Cars movement, this podcast is built on one big belief: thriving people create thriving businesses. With candid conversations, industry insight, and just enough unfiltered banter to keep things interesting, Auto Collabs delivers authentic stories that inspire real collaboration.
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 SpaceAuto // ASOTU CON Sessions is produced by Automotive State of the Union (ASOTU)
See All EpisodesIn this dynamic and impromptu podcast, the ASOTU team brings you real-world, real-time interviews and intel 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, without any script or topic. ASOTU Unscripted was recorded live at ASOTU CON 2025, hosted by Erroll Bomar III, and is produced by Automotive State of the Union (ASOTU.
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 EpisodesToday we set the table for 2022. We're drawing a HUGE circle around the Retail Automotive Industry to bring more people into the conversation.
Since we promised we would NOT do a year in review, Paul and Kyle decided to read and respond to some emails received from listeners over the last couple of weeks LIVE.
Holding to our pledge NOT to give you yet another 'Year In Review' piece of content, we break down some recent retail interactions we've had and paint a picture of what 2022 could and should be.
With Paul and Kyle BOTH back in the studio the advantages of certain Christmas gifts are bragged on.
We usually talk a bit of news on the show, but today we realized the last week of the year is simply full of looking back over the year.
Today we release the never before heard monologue that was supposed to open last weeks Livestream event.
Todays episode is a RIOT as Paul's long time EA and ASOTU's administrative back bone, Danielle Southwick joins us in the studio.
Today Paul and Kyle go deep on what it was like to launch the first NFT for the Retail Automotive Industry and how to claim one if you were at Monday's livestream.
Today we laugh and learn from a few more highlights from the ASOTU Year End Extravaganza Livestream
Today we recap yesterday's rowdy livestream which was chock full of insights and laughs.
This morning it's SHOWTIME as Kyle and Paul are prepping for todays Year End Extravaganza Livestream.
We open todays show with this epic LinkedIn post from yesterday
We're coming in hot from seeing Jocko Willink in Chicago yesterday and you guessed it, its time to talk about some Extreme Ownership.
We're on the run today as Paul and Kyle are live from the Hilton at the Chicago Airport at the Refuel, the end of year event put on by Joe Chura of Dealer Inspire and CARS.
Today we are packed full of pop culture and big business as we discuss a new sit com, American Auto, that centers around Evs, AI, and OEM while staying in touch with the love of driving.
Back in the comfort of our offices, we hit the ground running with a packed episode of news, encouragement, and some shameless self promotion.
Our week of travel is almost complete, so phone call Friday is on with Kyle calling Paul.
Paul and Kyle's week of travel is nearing an end, but we can't stop, won't stop brining you podcasts and insights, even from the airport!
Following a management training for a client, Kyle and Paul are in Austin, Texas ... but not in the same place.
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