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Automotive Industry
FTC
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Force Marketing
Carter Myers Automotive
ACV
Leadership
Truecar
Employee Retention
Training
Automotive Retail
New York Auto Show
China
Men In Automotive
More Than Cars
Marketing
Technician Advancement Program (TAP)
Original Equipment Manufacturer

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 betw... more

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AI is being broadly adopted in the automotive industry, but many companies are implementing it without a clear understanding of the customer problem they're trying to solve. In this episode of Auto Collabs, John Coles of ACV explains why successful A... more

Compliance changes can create uncertainty for dealerships of every size. Laura Perrotta, President of NJ CAR, explains how dealer associations help retailers navigate evolving regulations, access trusted resources, and stay informed when new complian... more

Dealership growth doesn't always come from selling more vehicles. Sam Weaver, dealer principal of Chevy Chase Acura and author of Together Is How We Win, explains why many dealerships are overlooking valuable revenue opportunities that already exist ... more

Dealership sales training can make or break a marketing investment. Eric Mercado, Chief Revenue Officer and Partner at Force Marketing, explains why even the best marketing campaigns fail when dealership teams aren't prepared to deliver on the custom... more

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Recent Guests

John Coles
VP of Data Analytics at ACV
ACV
Episode: Why Most Automotive AI Projects Fail with John Coles
Sam Weaver
Dealer Principal at Chevy Chase Acura
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Episode: How Dealers Can Create New Revenue Streams with Sam Weaver
Eric Mercado
Chief Revenue Officer and Partner in Force Marketing
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Episode: How Training Turns Marketing Into Revenue with Eric Mercado
Kevin Frye
Industry expert on dealership compliance and pricing
Episode: How Dealers Are Adapting to New Compliance Standards with Kevin Frye
Scott Painter
CEO of TrueCar
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Episode: How TrueCar Is Building the Future of Car Buying Tech with Scott Painter
Zach Shefska
CarEdge founder, CEO
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Episode: What Does A Transparent Dealer Look Like? | Zach Shefska
John Fitzpatrick
Event organizer and participant at the CBT Fair Pricing and Compliance Summit
CBT Fair Pricing and Compliance Summit / Force Marketing
Episode: Transparent Dealership Pricing Starts with Marketing | John Fitzpatrick
John Osborne
Executive at Carter Myers Automotive
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Episode: Building a Dealership Culture That Can Scale with John Osborne of Carter Myers Automotive
Dave Perry
CEO of Blink AI
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Episode: Why Most Dealers Are Solving The Wrong Problems With AI

Hosts

Paul J Daly
Host of Auto Collabs, produced by ASOTU; frequent speaker on automotive tech, leadership, and collaboration.
Kyle Mountsier
Co-host focused on tech, data, and practical impact in auto retail; helps steer conversations toward measurable outcomes.
Michael Cirillo
Co-host bringing operational and strategic perspective from auto retail and tech platforms; frequently discusses AI, data, and collaboration.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Access to the industry leaders

    I haven’t listened to an episode yet that failed to get me thinking about how I can apply something that will make our dealership better. Great conversations with bright people in and outside the industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michaelpd101
    United States4 years ago
  • Fun, informative show

    Three of the sharpest guys in the auto industry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LarryFeldman
    United States4 years ago
  • Best three in Auto

    These guys (Kyle,Paul and Michael) are the best three visionaries, commentators and subject experts in automotive. As always. Must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cdjsuperman28
    United States4 years ago

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- Hosts offer candid, energetic conversations with industry outsiders and insiders.
- Content consistently centers on leadership, AI, and cross-functional collaboration in auto retail.
- Strong guest roster delivering practical takeaways for dealerships.

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(Re-Upload) Inspiration Over Motivation With Erroll Bomar III
Q: How did Erroll land in the automotive industry and end up doing events and speaking at auto shows?
Erroll describes a long path from traditional auto sales and print-focused roles to becoming a product specialist and a regular presence at auto shows and industry events, driven by a passion to educate consumers and build meaningful relationships rather than just push sales.
Why Dealers and OEMs Must Work Together or Risk Losing Everything | NY Auto Forum
Q: How do OEMs and dealers stay united in evolving market conditions and regulatory environments?
By agreeing on the franchise model as the right approach, maintaining open dialogue, convening discussions through associations, and pursuing shared mutual benefit to out-compete non-traditional entrants while keeping the customer at the center.
Why Dealers and OEMs Must Work Together or Risk Losing Everything | NY Auto Forum
Q: What should the industry be thinking about as President Trump engages with China on trade and policy?
The industry wants a global competition that is fair, with concerns about heavy subsidies and overcapacity in China. The focus is on ensuring that any entry of Chinese products into the US market is met with a fair competitive landscape and trade terms.
The Type of Auto Dealer That Will Succeed In 10 Years | NY Auto Forum
Q: So Steve, you started this podcast. What's the goal behind it?
The goal is to tell the stories of the entrepreneurs and investors involved, give dealers direct access to early deal flow, and show why these relationships matter, including perspectives from both founders and investors.
The Hidden Cost of Success in the Car Business | NY Auto Forum
Q: And I'm so grateful for what you're doing. Can you talk a little bit about something that you just kind of posted about this Men in Automotive, which could feel like, oh, Men in Automotive, but what is it and where did the impetus for it come from?
Allan explains that Men in Automotive is about wellness and resilience, not just machismo. It emerged from his 40-year career and personal battles with depression, aiming to create a trusted resource and a supportive community rather than a conference, with emphasis on open conversations and reducing stigma.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Auto Collabs

What is Auto Collabs about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Auto Collabs delivers candid, human-centered conversations from leaders across automotive retail, technology platforms, and services. Episodes frequently explore leadership in tech-driven environments, practical AI applications in dealerships, pricing transparency and compliance, workforce development, and cross-department collaboration to drive revenue and improve customer experience. The show shines when guests bridge strategy with hands-on execution, sharing concrete examples, real-world hurdles, and actionable takeaways for dealers, marketers, and ops teams. A standout pattern is synthesizing people-centric leadership with data-driven decision making, often centering on collaboration, trust, and measurable outcomes across the dealership... more

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Recent guests on Auto Collabs include:

1. John Coles
2. Sam Weaver
3. Eric Mercado
4. Kevin Frye
5. Scott Painter
6. Zach Shefska
7. John Fitzpatrick
8. John Osborne

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