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
177 episodes
Auto Shows Are Quietly Driving ROI (But Dealers Aren’t Paying Attention) with Jennifer Morand
Auto shows aren’t dead—they’re just getting started, and Jennifer Morand is helping to rewrite the playbook.On this episode of Auto Collabs, the crew welcomes Jennifer Morand—the incoming chairwoman of the Automotive Experienc...
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26:01
This One Stat Explains Why Customers Still Hate Buying Cars with David Thomas
What if the real reason car buyers feel frustrated has nothing to do with price?David Thomas has spent decades shaping how consumers understand and experience buying a car—from the early days of Autoblog to his current role un...
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27:01
The Reason Your Dealership Tech Stack Sucks (It’s Not What You Think) with Nick Askew
AI isn’t coming for your job—it’s coming for your to-do list.When Nick Askew first plugged AI into his daily marketing work, it was like flipping a switch—from a grind to a productivity cheat code. In this episode, Nick sits d...
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32:05
Why Customers Don't Trust Mechanics (And How to Fix It) with Curtis Gardner
The technician who turned oil changes into master certifications—and negativity into a movement of positivity.Curtis Gardner isn’t your typical technician. Starting out with oil changes after high school, Curtis worked his way...
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23:31
The AI Reality Check Every Automotive Vendor Needs with Laurie Halter
From hype to hesitation—Laurie Halter reveals what dealerships really think about AI in the service drive.Laurie Halter isn’t just a PR veteran with her finger on the industry’s pulse—she’s now bringing hard data to the AI con...
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26:30
Why the Next Big Auto Story Won’t Start on Social Media with Jamie Butters
From Kentucky minivan launches to Tokyo auto shows to the Wall Street Journal—Jamie Butters has been shaping automotive news for decades, and now he’s taking that storytelling to an even bigger stage.In this episode, Paul J Da...
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25:42
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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23:27
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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25:06
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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25:14
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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23:59
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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26:54
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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