Automotive State of The Union
Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier don’t just read headlines, they make the most important connections across car dealerships, general retail, tech, and culture. The goal? To help automotive leaders think clearer and move faster in a world that refuses to slow down.
Whether you’re running a rooftop, building a brand, or just trying to keep up with everything shifting in the business of selling cars, this is your regular stop for a shot of news, insight, and a little bit of chaos…always rooted in people-first thinking.
From the showroom to Silicon Valley.
From Wall Street to Main Street.
Paul and Kyle connect the dots, keep it real, and make it make sense.
Learn more at https://www.asotu.com
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 14 minutes
- Episodes
- 1139
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Explaining ourselves, Ford’s stock bump, Creative Block, and steak lessons
We don’t have time to waste…it's Friday y’all! Kyle and Paul had a nice long 20 hour day yesterday as they traveled in and out of Atlanta. This means a little extra coffee this mornin…
A Record Breaking Used Car 2021, Tesla’s Get Hacked, and Kanye Fills the Gap
Description: Here’s the heat on a Thursday morning:
- Tesla gets hacked - but for good reason
- Apple’s Potential in the Metaverse is Getting Investors Excited
- Used Vehicles set record in …
CarYay…We mean CarBravo, Lithium Prices Rising & Tom Brady’s Clothing Line
Things are moving at the speed of, well, think of something fast:
- GM announces their new direct to consumer platform, CarBravo
- Omicron may lead to world leaders considering COVID endemi…
It’s Jocko Tuesday, Kyle On A Call With Ford Direct Leadership, and Steve Greenfields 2022 Predictions
"I have never witnessed this kind of energy in all my years of business. This is wild." -Darren Doane:
- Jocko on Paul’s Clarity Compressed Podcast
- We are starting up Clubhouse again in F…
CES Wraps Up, A Dallas Dealer Pushes Back On the Stigma, Massive Gaming Merger
We’re firing Up Automotive Right on Monday Morning:
- One Dallas Dealer makes another Dealers mishap right
- There is a MAJOR merger going on in the gaming world
- CES is over, but the games a…
Symptoms and Problems in OEM - Dealer Websites, Rivian Takes A Punch, and One GMs Exemplary Care For His People
Today it’s all about Corporations and Cooperation
-A major Ford Direct mishap that riled up Dealership marketing teams
-Rivian stock takes a dive after Stellantis and Amazon make an ann…
Snow In Nashville, GMs EV Swing During CES, Fed Tapers as Airlines Falter
Today Paul and Kyle cover:
- Kyle braves the Nashville "Blizzard"
- Quick takes on GMs presentation at CES Yesterday
- The Fed's plan to Taper
- Is Crypto the New Leading Indicator?
Join Paul J Da…
Ford Flies, Toyota Climbs, and South Park Is About To POP
We're going full blast on news today as we cover lots of OEM fun as well as a big pivot for WeWork founder Adam Neuman, a major deal for some major goof-offs and some stolen NFTs.
Joi…
Hyundai Kisses Combustion Goodbye, Blackberry Gets Booted, and Making Sense of All Of The Strategies
Today Paul and Kyle get into the implications of Hyundai sunsetting the combustion engine R&D department while they reminisce about Blackberry's relevance, rise and fall. Also discuss…
Kicking Off 2022 With A New Delivery, Talking Ford Pre-Orders, and OEM Subscription Revenue
Today we set the table for 2022. We're drawing a HUGE circle around the Retail Automotive Industry to bring more people into the conversation. We're not just talking about owners and …
Reading and Responding to Listener Emails LIVE
Since we promised we would NOT do a year in review, Paul and Kyle decided to read and respond to some emails received from listeners over the last couple of weeks LIVE.
We love to yea…
Talking About Pressing News ONLY, Future CX, and Is TikTok In Our Future
Holding to our pledge NOT to give you yet another 'Year In Review' piece of content, we break down some recent retail interactions we've had and paint a picture of what 2022 could and…
Best Christmas Presents, Passing of A Legend, and Big Changes In Dealer Work-Life Balance
With Paul and Kyle BOTH back in the studio the advantages of certain Christmas gifts are bragged on. We also discuss the passing of NFL and cultural icon John Madden, and talk about s…
Top 10 Lists, Futuristic Movies, and The Biggest Week in Auto Retail is ON
We usually talk a bit of news on the show, but today we realized the last week of the year is simply full of looking back over the year. We talk about what would jump into our Top 10 …
Going Back To The Beginning On A Monday
Today we release the never before heard monologue that was supposed to open last weeks Livestream event. Paul outlines the stark beginnings of ASOTU and Kyle brings it back to what it…
Holiday Plans, Spreadsheets, and DINKS with Special Guest Danielle Southwick
Todays episode is a RIOT as Paul's long time EA and ASOTU's administrative back bone, Danielle Southwick joins us in the studio. If you've enjoyed seeing and hearing Paul and Kyle, ch…
The FIRST Retail Auto NFT, Making Time For Thoughtfulness, and Green Room Fires
Today Paul and Kyle go deep on what it was like to launch the first NFT for the Retail Automotive Industry and how to claim one if you were at Monday's livestream. We also get into on…
Dealership Data Having Tangible Value, Alan Haig Hassles Paul On His Outfit, and the EV Voting Machine Fires Up
Today we laugh and learn from a few more highlights from the ASOTU Year End Extravaganza Livestream starting with a surprising conversation about dealership data during the acquisitio…
Recapping Highlights, Waitlist Opportunities, and Leaders Saying the Same Thing
Today we recap yesterday's rowdy livestream which was chock full of insights and laughs. We go over some highlights including how waitlists are leveraged in non-automotive industries,…
It's Showtime, How To Get 20yr Olds In Your Dealership, Spiderman, and Spider-Manchin
This morning it's SHOWTIME as Kyle and Paul are prepping for todays Year End Extravaganza Livestream. There may still be time to register here. We talk about some recent NFT brand pl…