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
Find the Pony with Carol Marshall
Carol Marshall unpacks how culture, trust, and hospitality can supercharge your dealership.
In this episode, Paul, Kyle, and Michael sit down once again with the ever-insightful Carol Ma…
War Stories From the F&I Office with Rudy Graff
F&I veteran Rudy Graff brings decades of grit, grind, and gut checks into a conversation that reveals the high-stakes game behind the deal jacket.
Rudy Graff—aka “Rudy Boss”—joins the cr…
Listening To 4000 AI Phone Calls with Monik Pamecha
Monik Pamecha is turning chaos into clarity with AI that actually understands what customers need.
In this episode, the Auto Collabs crew welcomes Monik Pamecha, co-founder of Toma, for …
The 88% Problem with David Steinberg
David Steinberg returns with the data-driven truth bomb that 88% of your leads might be telling you something you're ignoring—and it's costing you more than sales.
David Steinberg is bac…
From Paper to Parts Robots with Greg Uland
Unpack how robots, data, and AI are quietly transforming the dealership—from the parts department to the showroom floor.
Greg Uland is back on the mic with Paul, Kyle, and Michael, and h…
The Auto Dealer's Covenant with Eric Flow
Eric Flow is building a dealership legacy rooted in promises, not just profits—and his take on vendor partnerships and culture is anything but ordinary.
Eric Flow of Flow Automotive join…
Focus on the "And" with Cindy Allen
Cindy Allen brings the soul of a musician and the mind of a technologist to one of the auto industry's most quietly transformative companies.
On this episode of Auto Collabs, the crew ch…
Do The Things You Told Yourself You Would with Nick Askew
Setting big goals sounds great — but what happens when the hard part hits? Nick Askew shows us how perseverance, creativity, and curiosity can bridge the gap between ambition and realit…
Inspiration Over Motivation with Erroll Bomar III
For Erroll Bomar III, selling cars is just the surface—his real drive is inspiring lasting change, one relationship at a time.
In this episode of Auto Collabs, we’re joined by the magnet…
How To Actually Reach In-Market Shoppers with Dave Karasick
Dave Karasick proves that data and flavor both require the right ingredients to succeed.
In this episode of Auto Collabs, the crew catches up with Dave Karasick, Dealer Business Developm…
A Journalist’s Perspective On Automotive with Brian Armstead | Public Policy Day 2025
During the DC Auto Show, Paul and Kyle hosted a podcast stage at Public Policy Day, and interviewed policy makers and industry experts.
In this episode, Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier si…
What Car Buyers Want: Affordability, Reliability, and Value with John Vincent | Public Policy Day 2025
During the DC Auto Show, Paul and Kyle hosted a podcast stage at Public Policy Day, and interviewed policy makers and industry experts.
In this episode, Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier si…
Luxury, Customization, and the Bentley Experience with Tate Attia | Public Policy Day 2025
During the DC Auto Show, Paul and Kyle hosted a podcast stage at Public Policy Day, and interviewed policy makers and industry experts.
In this episode, Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier si…
Why Trust and Relationships Matter More Than Ever in F&I with Adam Marburger | Public Policy Day 2025
During the DC Auto Show, Paul and Kyle hosted a podcast stage at Public Policy Day, and interviewed policy makers and industry experts.
In this episode, Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier si…
EVs, Tariffs, and Market Trends: A 2025 Outlook With Erin Keating of Cox Automotive | Public Policy Day 2025
During the DC Auto Show, Paul and Kyle hosted a podcast stage at Public Policy Day, and interviewed policy makers and industry experts.
In this episode, we sit down with Erin Keating, Ex…
The Art of the Fight: Applying Martial Arts to Leadership and Success with Adam Marburger | Public Policy Day 2025
During the DC Auto Show, Paul and Kyle hosted a podcast stage at Public Policy Day, and interviewed policy makers and industry experts.
In this episode, Paul J Daly sits down with Adam M…
The Resurgence of Car Culture with John O'Donnell | Public Policy Day 2025
During the DC Auto Show, Paul and Kyle hosted a podcast stage at Public Policy Day, and interviewed policy makers and industry experts.
In this episode, Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier si…
Why Tech, Not Design, Will Define the Cars of the Future with John Bozzella | Public Policy Day 2025
During the DC Auto Show, Paul and Kyle hosted a podcast stage at Public Policy Day, and interviewed policy makers and industry experts.
In this episode, Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier si…
Why Senator Bernie Moreno Believes in the Franchise Model | Live Interview From Public Policy Day
During the DC Auto Show, Paul and Kyle hosted a podcast stage at Public Policy Day, and interviewed policy makers and industry experts.
In this episode, we sit down with Senator Bernie M…
Making M&A About More Than The Acquisition with Dave Cantin
Mergers and acquisitions in auto aren’t just about buying stores—they’re about building legacies, and Dave Cantin is leading the charge.
From selling cars straight out of high school to …