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
Why Cut The Turkey In Half? with Hoss Devine
Have you ever had a moment of realization that changed your life forever?
Our guest today, Hoss Devine, has a compelling story about losing 201 pounds and reshaping his outlook on food, …
The First Rule of Sales with Art Dessein
The first rule of sales... is selling yourself.
Join us as we chat with Art Dessein, who stumbled upon a unique 360-degree view tech that revolutionized product images for merchant site…
From Vendor To Dealer with Andrew Diffenderfer
Have you ever wondered about the journey from being a vendor to retail?
Andrew Diffenderfer, the mastermind behind Foundation Direct, pulls back the curtain on this transition.
Join us as…
Shooting 3/4 Shots of Malibus with Peter Duffy
Rock climbing, mortician, automotive photographer.
That all tracks for our next guest.
Today, we navigate the exhilarating journey of Peter Duffy, whose transition from rock climbing to a…
Digital Paradigm Shift with Melissa Cartagena
Join us for a riveting ride to the era of the 'Google Dance' with digital veteran Melissa Cartagena. Expect to be enlightened by Melissa's candid revelations about her early career, whe…
The Past Is Gone, The Future Is Not Here Yet with Danny Zaslavsky
Struggling to strike a harmonious work-life balance? Ever wished you could disconnect from the whirlwind of everyday life and truly enjoy your vacations? Don't miss our chat with season…
My Level of Service will Determine My Outcome with Evan Riley
Have you ever wondered what hospitality, construction, and car sales have in common?
Join us for a dynamic chat with our guest, Evan Riley from FlickFusion. Buckle up and prepare to expl…
Quit Shortening Your Sales Process with Jesse Cole
Just imagine having a dream so powerful that you'd risk everything, even mortgage your home and live on a shoestring budget to make it a reality.
This episode's guest, Jesse Cole, owner …
For The Love of Automotive with Steve Laureys
Picture this: you're sipping a cup of coffee, flavored by a unique machine, while listening to engaging tunes.
That's just a small taste of what our guest, Steve Laureys, immerses himsel…
Digital, Data-Driven, Different with Lucas Neiderer
Ever imagined buying a car 100% online? Lucas Neiderer, the Director of Marketing for the Dolan Group, takes us on a fascinating journey through their unique remote purchase teams and b…
90 Minutes Each Way with Felicia Rey
Could you ever imagine making a daily commute from the Poconos to New Jersey just to pursue a career in the automotive industry? That's the story of Felicia Rey, who climbed the ranks f…
Jedi Mind Tricks with Ed Roberts
With a story that's both compelling and inspiring, we sit down with author and seasoned leader, Ed Roberts, whose journey from non-writer to author of leadership book "Mile One: An Endl…
Traveling Through the Matrix with Chris Adams
Ever wondered how car dealerships make informed decisions when purchasing cars?
Join us as we chat with Chris Adams, Matrix Operations Director at Car Offer, who provides valuable insig…
The $91 (Canadian) Dollar Marketing Campaign with Devin Sooley
What happens when you combine a thrilling 2000 km electric vehicle adventure with the rugged beauty of Newfoundland?
You get the captivating journey of our guest, Devin Sooley, a talente…
It's a Real Job with Bruce Miller
More Hype than Hope with Rick Ricart
The first repeat guest on Auto Collabs.
Of course we mean the one and only Rick Ricart, President and Chief Vision Officer of Ricart Automotive Group. Every time we get the chance to tal…
Pushing a Billy Goat with Ron Smith
We threw some hard questions around.
And Ron Smith aced them all. Ron is the Enterprise Sales Director of Stella AI, a fully AI telephone answering system for dealerships, and joins the …
Grinning from Ear to Ear with Jordan Cox
What do you get when you mix an automotive marketer, a graffiti artist, and meme expert?
Jordan Cox, obviously.
He's energetic, always smiling and full of ideas. In fact, he just won the …
Answering 1 Million Phone Calls a Day with Ben Ayed
Here is how retail automotive can learn from Amazon.
While Ben Ayed worked at Amazon, he learned that the customer was number one, and so even though they had over 1 million phone calls …
From Mountain Drives to Bachelorette Parties with Alan Krutsch
What do mountain drives have to do with bachelorette parties in downtown Nashville? Plenty, if you’re using them as analogies for the customer experience.
Alan Krutsch joins the show, co…