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
Ringing the Bell with Dan Moore
Dan Moore helps us come back down to earth.
It’s easy to get caught up in the world of reports, gut feelings and keeping up with the Joneses. But Dan Moore of Vistadash has a way of seei…
From Disrupted to Disruptor with Anthony Jingoli
Some people have seen it from both sides.
Anthony Jingoli of Effectv is one of them. When he started working for Comcast over 20 years ago, cable television was the disrupter. But then a…
The Consumer Has Moved with Alex Vetter
7 hours online before they visit a showroom.
CARS.com has a lot of consumer data, and is seeing many trends and disconnects in the automotive industry. CEO Alex Vetter joined us on Auto …
It Started With An iPhone with Nathanael Greklek
There are a lot of excuses for why a company doesn’t invest in social media.
Nathanael Greklek has a counter for every single one of them. As the Chief Digital Branding Leader for Mohawk…
Part-Time Actor, Full-Time Brand with Brian Ortega
If there was an Oscar for dealership commercials…
Brian Ortega would probably have one. He’s the Creative Director at Valley-Hi Toyota, home to some of the most creative commercials in t…
From 1997 ‘Til Now with Doug Miller
A digital retail perspective.
Doug Miller has helped some significant brands make big digital transitions. Ever heard of Ticketmaster? Doug was there when they sold their first ticket on…
The Future of Conversation with Josselyn Boudett
The computer on the Starship Enterprise that crew members could talk to. R2-D2. Jarvis.
Science fiction has been showing us AI and digital assistants for years. And Josselyn Boudett and …
The Middle Between Supply and Demand with Mike Darrow
Transportation is freedom.
Mike Darrow, President and CEO of TrueCar, recognizes that automotive can often live in the space between supply and demand, where a dealership is looking to p…
Digging For Story with Erin Sparks
Do you have someone in your organization that touches every department?
For DeNooyer Automotive Family, that person is Erin Sparks. As the marketing director, she has a lot on her plate …
Outsider Coming In with Jeff Gonzales
A marketer turned developer now marketing a marketing tool.
After working in the industry for several years, Jeff Gonzales saw a need for dealers to quickly be able to do their own marke…
Focused for the Long Term with Ilana Shabtay
Building a product strategy based on target audience.
AutoLeadStar is playing the long game. They are developing products to address the entire industry, not just the needs of one or two…
Ten Thousand Hours with Sarah Carter
Sometimes you meet someone for the first time on a Zoom call.
This was the experience interviewing Sarah Carter of Upstart Auto Retail. Sarah has 20 years of experience in the industry, …
Auto Throws a Punch with Darren Doane
Auto is BIG.
You never know where a conversation with Darren Doane will go, but it will keep you thinking long afterwards. Darren is a director, first of music videos and now of document…
What is the Real Mission? with Steve Apicella
Steven Apicella is a man on a mission.
He’s out to influence the automotive industry and specifically the way that F&I has worked in the past. You can hear the passion in his voice, how …
Relevant Near Me with Jeff Revilla
Unboxing, ride alongs and cars in the community.
There’s a sort of punk rock aura around Jeff Revilla. His first business was a skate shop where he was buying ad words on Overture. Then …
Three Letter Words with Chad Graves
Chad Graves knows marketing.
He began in the marketing department of a dealership group before leaving with members of that team to start Reunion Marketing. Now, Reunion works with deale…
The View From Down Under with Michael Johnson
We can’t tell you what’s going to happen in the future.
But Michael Johnson has a sneak peek. Part of this is because he lives in Australia, several hours ahead of us in the US. The othe…
Buy Center In a Tent with Eric Hall
Everything’s bigger in Texas.
Including Classic Chevrolet’s buy center in an 80x30ft tent. Eric Hall is the Internet Director for Classic Chevrolet, and he talks about staying on top as …
One of Us Has To Be Right with Tim Cox
Some people always bring the sermon.
Tim Cox is one of them. He is the co-founder of CarNow, and has so many thoughts for the automotive industry. But what’s special about Tim is that he…
Pain of Discipline vs. Pain of Regret with Tommy Gibbs
A 50 year veteran.
Tommy Gibbs has been selling cars longer than Paul, Kyle or Michael have been alive. What made him such an effective operator and what makes him a great consultant now…