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
Episodes
171 episodes
The #1 Thing Dealers Want from Vendors: Communication, Not More Tech with Tina Cuatto
In an industry chasing the next big thing, Tina Cuatto says the real game changer is simple: better vendor communication.AI, vibe coding, and endless vendor promises—dealers are being told the future is already here. But is it...
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How To Be Your Own CDP with Nick Askew
When your side hustle is building AI that builds companies, you're officially in "mad scientist" territory—in the best way.Nick Askew of Space Auto returns to Auto Collabs and proves once again why he's the dealer tech world's...
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32:51
Nobody Asked... But Recycled Metals Built Your Car with John Sacco
John Sacco reveals how recycled metals are the unsung heroes fueling everything from hospitals to highways, and yes—even your car.John Sacco, owner of Sierra Machinery International, joins Paul J Daly, Kyle Mountsier, and Mich...
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Training AI To Fix The Little Things with Sanjay Varnwal
This episode of Auto Collabs gets seriously smart as Paul, Kyle, and Michael welcome Sanjay Varnwal, founder of Spyne. With a background that includes time at Amazon and deep roots in AI-driven product development, Sanjay shares his journey fro...
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Why Customer Loyalty Starts with Smarter Tech with Thuy Adomitis
Thuy Adomitis didn’t plan on joining the auto industry—until a grueling 14-hour car-buying ordeal sparked a career that’s now reshaping how dealerships communicate. In this episode, Thuy shares her journey from that fateful purchase to leading ...
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Rewriting the Vendor–Dealer Playbook with Jade Terreberry
Jade Terreberry brings her data-driven hustle and people-first mindset to the table.The Auto Collabs crew sits down with Jade Terreberry—formerly of commercial real estate lending and dealership operations, now leading analyti...
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27:50
How Dealers Can Do More With Less... Right Now with Greg Uland
Greg Uland returns to Auto Collabs with a timely look at how Reynolds & Reynolds is helping dealers prepare for a more efficient, tech-driven future.Greg Uland, VP of Marketing at Reynolds & Reynolds, joins Paul, Kyle,...
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From Sandwich Artist To CEO with Kaylee Felio
Kaylee Felio, better known in the industry as "The Parts Girl," brings her unique flavor of grit, smarts, and systems thinking to this Auto Collabs episode. Starting her career as a Subway manager and now pushing toward the CEO seat at PartsEdg...
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24:46
The Future of Retention is Data-Driven (and Your Tires Know It) with Shane Wilson
Shane Wilson, the brain behind Connected Dealer Services (CDS), joins the crew to talk about how billions of data points, a deep background in consumer electronics, and a passion for keeping cyclists safe from autonomous vehicles are reshaping ...
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The F&I Manager's Voicemail Is Full with Adam Marburger
Adam Marburger redefines F&I leadership with a servant’s heart and a black belt mindset.In this episode of Auto Collabs, Paul J Daly, Kyle Mountsier, and Michael Cirillo sit down with Adam Marburger, President and CEO of A...
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Time-Lapsing A Moldy Whopper with Glenn Lundy
Attention-grabbing creativity, franchise fatigue, and the art of brand-building in the modern age.Glenn Lundy isn’t just a podcaster or speaker—he’s a professional attention architect who’s been helping auto dealers think diff...
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27:42
Playing Car Dealership At 4 Years Old with Alain Nana-Sinkam
Alain Nana-Sinkam’s automotive career began with a childhood passion—organizing Matchbox cars into a meticulously curated dealership on his bedroom floor. That early fascination evolved into a dynamic career spanning retail, finance, and tech, ...
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26:28
ROI Over Reach with Chad Graves
Chad Graves, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Reunion Marketing, joins the Auto Collabs crew to talk shop about what really moves the needle in automotive marketing. With over a decade of experience guiding digital strategy for dealershi...
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31:18
Find the Pony with Carol Marshall
Carol Marshall unpacks how culture, trust, and hospitality can supercharge your dealership.In this episode, Paul, Kyle, and Michael sit down once again with the ever-insightful Carol Marshall, COO of ActivEngage, to talk about...
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26:35
War Stories From the F&I Office with Rudy Graff
F&I veteran Rudy Graff brings decades of grit, grind, and gut checks into a conversation that reveals the high-stakes game behind the deal jacket.Rudy Graff—aka “Rudy Boss”—joins the crew to unload decades of wild, real-wo...
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25:41
Listening To 4000 AI Phone Calls with Monik Pamecha
Monik Pamecha is turning chaos into clarity with AI that actually understands what customers need.In this episode, the Auto Collabs crew welcomes Monik Pamecha, co-founder of Toma, for a deep-dive into the noisy, often-overloo...
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26:58
The 88% Problem with David Steinberg
David Steinberg returns with the data-driven truth bomb that 88% of your leads might be telling you something you're ignoring—and it's costing you more than sales.David Steinberg is back—and he’s not holding back. From his chi...
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26:12
From Paper to Parts Robots with Greg Uland
Unpack how robots, data, and AI are quietly transforming the dealership—from the parts department to the showroom floor.Greg Uland is back on the mic with Paul, Kyle, and Michael, and he’s bringing high-tech vibes straight fro...
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24:48
The Auto Dealer's Covenant with Eric Flow
Eric Flow is building a dealership legacy rooted in promises, not just profits—and his take on vendor partnerships and culture is anything but ordinary.Eric Flow of Flow Automotive joins the crew for a conversation that reache...
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Focus on the "And" with Cindy Allen
Cindy Allen brings the soul of a musician and the mind of a technologist to one of the auto industry's most quietly transformative companies.On this episode of Auto Collabs, the crew chops it up with Cindy Allen, CEO of StoneE...
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26:26
Do The Things You Told Yourself You Would with Nick Askew
Setting big goals sounds great — but what happens when the hard part hits? Nick Askew shows us how perseverance, creativity, and curiosity can bridge the gap between ambition and reality.In this vibey and inspiring episode, th...
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Inspiration Over Motivation with Erroll Bomar III
For Erroll Bomar III, selling cars is just the surface—his real drive is inspiring lasting change, one relationship at a time.In this episode of Auto Collabs, we’re joined by the magnetic Erroll Bomar III—Ford product specialist, NADA Li...
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How To Actually Reach In-Market Shoppers with Dave Karasick
Dave Karasick proves that data and flavor both require the right ingredients to succeed.In this episode of Auto Collabs, the crew catches up with Dave Karasick, Dealer Business Development Manager at Urban Science, and a forme...
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26:46
A Journalist’s Perspective On Automotive with Brian Armstead | Public Policy Day 2025
During the DC Auto Show, Paul and Kyle hosted a podcast stage at Public Policy Day, and interviewed policy makers and industry experts.In this episode, Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier sit down with longtime automotive journalis...
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What Car Buyers Want: Affordability, Reliability, and Value with John Vincent | Public Policy Day 2025
During the DC Auto Show, Paul and Kyle hosted a podcast stage at Public Policy Day, and interviewed policy makers and industry experts.In this episode, Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier sit down with John Vincent, Senior Editor a...
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