Auto Collabs
The walls are closing in on Franchised Retail Auto Dealers as the industry is moving at break-neck velocity toward a new way of doing business. The convergence of economic and social volatility, new entrants like Tesla and Carvana, and the new rules of retail are putting Auto Dealers in a crucible that will either destroy them or refine them.Auto Collabs brings you deep into real-talk conversations with the brightest operators and innovators in the Retail Auto Industry who believe the Dealer network is the single greatest way to serve the transportation needs of communities across the country. The only way Retail Auto Dealers and Industry Partners will survive is by committing to innovate together, so let’s get started. Welcome to Auto Collabs. // Auto Collabs is produced by Automotive State of the Union (ASOTU). Learn more at https://www.asotu.com
Episodes
162 episodes
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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Episode 162
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25:47
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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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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33:54
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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Luxury, Customization, and the Bentley Experience with Tate Attia | 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 Tate Attia, Brand Manager for...
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Why Trust and Relationships Matter More Than Ever in F&I with Adam Marburger | 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 Adam Marburger, President and...
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EVs, Tariffs, and Market Trends: A 2025 Outlook With Erin Keating of Cox Automotive | 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, we sit down with Erin Keating, Executive Analyst and Senior Director of Ec...
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9:04
The Art of the Fight: Applying Martial Arts to Leadership and Success with Adam Marburger | 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 sits down with Adam Marburger—entrepreneur, finance expert, an...
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10:54
The Resurgence of Car Culture with John O'Donnell | 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 O’Donnell, President and...
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10:36
Why Tech, Not Design, Will Define the Cars of the Future with John Bozzella | 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 Bozzella, CEO of the All...
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Why Senator Bernie Moreno Believes in the Franchise Model | Live Interview From Public Policy Day
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, we sit down with Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio, a former car dealer turned...
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