Auto Collabs
Collaboration 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.
// Auto Collabs is produced by Automotive State of the Union (ASOTU). Learn more at https://www.asotu.com
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 178
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Auto Shows Are Quietly Driving ROI (But Dealers Aren’t Paying Attention) with Jennifer Morand
Auto shows aren’t dead—they’re just getting started, and Jennifer Morand is helping to rewrite the playbook.
On this episode of Auto Collabs, the crew welcomes Jennifer Morand—the incomi…
This One Stat Explains Why Customers Still Hate Buying Cars with David Thomas
What if the real reason car buyers feel frustrated has nothing to do with price?
David Thomas has spent decades shaping how consumers understand and experience buying a car—from the earl…
The Reason Your Dealership Tech Stack Sucks (It’s Not What You Think) with Nick Askew
AI isn’t coming for your job—it’s coming for your to-do list.
When Nick Askew first plugged AI into his daily marketing work, it was like flipping a switch—from a grind to a productivity…
Fixed Ops Golden Metrics, Inventory Levels Off, Robotaxi Roulette
Episode #1124: Today we break down the latest Fixed Ops Golden Metrics, showing where service departments are winning and where there’s room to grow. We also look at how dealer inventor…
Why Customers Don't Trust Mechanics (And How to Fix It) with Curtis Gardner
The technician who turned oil changes into master certifications—and negativity into a movement of positivity.
Curtis Gardner isn’t your typical technician. Starting out with oil changes…
The AI Reality Check Every Automotive Vendor Needs with Laurie Halter
From hype to hesitation—Laurie Halter reveals what dealerships really think about AI in the service drive.
Laurie Halter isn’t just a PR veteran with her finger on the industry’s pulse—s…
Why the Next Big Auto Story Won’t Start on Social Media with Jamie Butters
From Kentucky minivan launches to Tokyo auto shows to the Wall Street Journal—Jamie Butters has been shaping automotive news for decades, and now he’s taking that storytelling to an eve…
The #1 Thing Dealers Want from Vendors: Communication, Not More Tech with Tina Cuatto
In an industry chasing the next big thing, Tina Cuatto says the real game changer is simple: better vendor communication.
AI, vibe coding, and endless vendor promises—dealers are being t…
How To Be Your Own CDP with Nick Askew
When your side hustle is building AI that builds companies, you're officially in "mad scientist" territory—in the best way.
Nick Askew of Space Auto returns to Auto Collabs and proves on…
Nobody Asked... But Recycled Metals Built Your Car with John Sacco
John Sacco reveals how recycled metals are the unsung heroes fueling everything from hospitals to highways, and yes—even your car.
John Sacco, owner of Sierra Machinery International, jo…
Training AI To Fix The Little Things with Sanjay Varnwal
This episode of Auto Collabs gets seriously smart as Paul, Kyle, and Michael welcome Sanjay Varnwal, founder of Spyne. With a background that includes time at Amazon and deep roots in A…
Why Customer Loyalty Starts with Smarter Tech with Thuy Adomitis
Thuy Adomitis didn’t plan on joining the auto industry—until a grueling 14-hour car-buying ordeal sparked a career that’s now reshaping how dealerships communicate. In this episode, Thu…
Rewriting the Vendor–Dealer Playbook with Jade Terreberry
Jade Terreberry brings her data-driven hustle and people-first mindset to the table.
The Auto Collabs crew sits down with Jade Terreberry—formerly of commercial real estate lending and d…
How Dealers Can Do More With Less... Right Now with Greg Uland
Greg Uland returns to Auto Collabs with a timely look at how Reynolds & Reynolds is helping dealers prepare for a more efficient, tech-driven future.
Greg Uland, VP of Marketing at Reyno…
From Sandwich Artist To CEO with Kaylee Felio
Kaylee Felio, better known in the industry as "The Parts Girl," brings her unique flavor of grit, smarts, and systems thinking to this Auto Collabs episode. Starting her career as a Sub…
The Future of Retention is Data-Driven (and Your Tires Know It) with Shane Wilson
Shane Wilson, the brain behind Connected Dealer Services (CDS), joins the crew to talk about how billions of data points, a deep background in consumer electronics, and a passion for ke…
The F&I Manager's Voicemail Is Full with Adam Marburger
Adam Marburger redefines F&I leadership with a servant’s heart and a black belt mindset.
In this episode of Auto Collabs, Paul J Daly, Kyle Mountsier, and Michael Cirillo sit down with A…
Time-Lapsing A Moldy Whopper with Glenn Lundy
Attention-grabbing creativity, franchise fatigue, and the art of brand-building in the modern age.
Glenn Lundy isn’t just a podcaster or speaker—he’s a professional attention architect w…
Playing Car Dealership At 4 Years Old with Alain Nana-Sinkam
Alain Nana-Sinkam’s automotive career began with a childhood passion—organizing Matchbox cars into a meticulously curated dealership on his bedroom floor. That early fascination evolved…
ROI Over Reach with Chad Graves
Chad Graves, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Reunion Marketing, joins the Auto Collabs crew to talk shop about what really moves the needle in automotive marketing. With over a …