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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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After a wild weekend for the NFL there are lessons learned and hopes and dreams growing. We also talk about the new venture from TrueCar founder, Scott Painter as well as our thoughts on the recent crypto crash.
Paul is enjoying some Florida weather and Leon Bridges tunes, but we have some quick hits to run through on Friday!
Paul is on the road so we invited original Troublemaker David Long to join us for a very special edition of the pod. He never misses for a burst of positive energy!
Today we talk about customer experience, EV investments paying off, and a game changing gaming acquisition.
On the road again, but still dropping automotive truths from Ford to luxury manufacturers.
On MLK Day we recognize dreams are what make big things happen. So whether Crypto, EVs, or low inventory futures are dreams or reality, one thing is for certain: disregarding dreaming and vision casting will plant you firmly in the past.
We don’t have time to waste…it's Friday y’all! Kyle and Paul had a nice long 20 hour day yesterday as they traveled in and out of Atlanta. This means a little extra coffee this morning and a whole lot of fresh insights to talk about.
Here’s the heat on a Thursday morning:
Things are moving at the speed of, well, think of something fast:
"I have never witnessed this kind of energy in all my years of business. This is wild." -Darren Doane
We’re firing Up Automotive Right on Monday Morning:
Today it’s all about Corporations and Cooperation
Today Paul and Kyle cover:
We're going full blast on news today as we cover lots of OEM fun as well as a big pivot for WeWork founder Adam Neuman, a major deal for some major goof-offs and some stolen NFTs.
Today Paul and Kyle get into the implications of Hyundai sunsetting the combustion engine R&D department while they reminisce about Blackberry's relevance, rise and fall. Also discussed is how Dealers can make sense of so many different vendors trying to solve the (seemingly) same problems.
Today 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.