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
Pushing Back Against Pessimism with Peter Kelso
Peter Kelso embodies a rare and contagious brand of optimism that permeates every aspect of his professional demeanor.
As the VP of Agency Partnerships at FullThrottle.ai, Peter's upbea…
AI Is a Tool, Not a Solution with Brad Title | Auto Collabs
While AI can streamline operations, it's the human touch that truly nurtures customer loyalty and builds effective business relationships.
In this episode of Auto Collabs, Brad Title, th…
Learning To Drive in 2039 with Jimmy Douglas
Jimmy's foresight and innovation are not just reshaping his company, but also providing a blueprint for the future of auto retailing.
We sit down for the second time with Jimmy Douglas, …
Just Take Good Pictures of The Cars with Jason Tropp
It's not that hard to merchandise cars. Just take good pictures.
Throughout his career, Jason Tropp, the Business Partnerships Manager at CarCutter, has gleaned several vital lessons in …
The Highest Level of Intelligence with Kelly Good Stoop
Hot Take Incoming: The practical over the sensational is key when using AI in marketing.
In this lively episode of 'Auto Collabs', we're joined by Kelly Good Stoop, the Regional Vice Pre…
Passion, Aggression, Humility with Diana Lee of Constellation
Diana Lee is a masterclass in leadership and determination, showcasing how personal history and professional challenges forges the leaders revolutionizing retail automotive.
The charisma…
For The Sake of Retail Auto with Nick Askew
Once you realize you're in a supportive community, you do whatever you can to support that community.
This episode features Nick Askew, a man of diverse backgrounds from music to car sal…
Fixed Ops To The Front with Dan Shine
Fixed ops is the real front door.
Dan Shine, Senior Editor for Automotive News, brings a fresh yet deeply informed perspective to the backbone of automotive retail - fixed operations. Wi…
A Data Refrigerator Full of Takeout Boxes with Bobby Gaudreau
The automotive industry talks about understanding and leveraging data effectively, but what does that really take?
On today's episode of Auto Collabs, we chat with Bobby Gaudreau, the VP…
There Are No EV Chargers At The US Capitol with Hilary Haron
Hilary Haron’s experiences, from the Capitol’s halls to the dealership floor, offer invaluable lessons on the power of voice, the necessity of change, and the endless potential of pavin…
Give the Customer All the Pieces to the Puzzle with Andrew Breedlove
The customer is putting together a puzzle. Do you give them the next piece they need?
Andrew Breedlove, Sales Director at iPacket, joins the "Auto Collabs" crew for an engaging conversat…
Unreasonable Hospitality = More Than Cars with Will Guidara
Will Guidara has never told this story before.
He’s now world-famous, a New York Times bestseller, and has appeared on talk shows, stages and podcasts. But this is the first time he shar…
The Highest Rated Dealership on Glassdoor with Sam D'Arc
The first question stunned today's guest.
But it started an amazing conversation on the auto industry, leadership and what it means to be successful.
Auto Collabs welcomes Sam D'Arc, the …
Keep Climbing with Bill Zadeits
There's power in showing up, ready to learn.
Bill Zadeits is a a pillar in the automotive media landscape and the President of Cherokee Media Group. Zadeits shares his fascinating journe…
Retention, Defection and Conquest with Greg Uland
Trucks stick but brand love shifts.
Reynolds and Reynolds released their 2024 Automotive Brand Retention and Defection Report, and VP of Marketing Greg Uland joins the show to break it d…
The Tyranny of Over-Disclosure with Brian Maas
ICE to hybrid to plug-in hybrid to EV. That's the rational path, according to Brian Maas.
Brian Maas is the esteemed President of the California New Car Dealers Association. He brings to…
Exceed Your Customer's Curiosity with John Foley
There's opportunity and potential in the EV market, but only if you seek to understand customers and adapt to their needs.
This episode of Auto Collabs features a conversation with John …
Innovative Ideas are Born at ASOTU CON with Phil Gill
Ever had a session at a conference that completely changed your perspective? Phil did.
In this lively episode of Auto Collabs, Paul, Kyle and Michael are joined by the charismatic Phil G…
Attacking Experience with Michael Wood
Michael's story is a testament to adaptability and vision, starting with his educational background in Political Science and Economics from the University of Louisville. This episode ta…
Clever is the New Creative with Erin Richmond
Erin Richmond highlights how dealerships can leverage their unique strengths to stand out in a crowded market.
Erin, the Chief Revenue Officer of sMedia, blends of industry insights and …