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Auto Collabs

Auto Collabs

Hosted by More Than Cars Media Network

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Episodes

257

Latest episode

Aug 2026

Language

EN

About the show

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

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August 13, 202631 min

Why the Car Business Has to Stop Sitting on the Bleachers with Don Hall

Don Hall has spent decades fighting for car dealers. That doesn’t mean he’s afraid to tell one when he’s wrong. The president of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association joins Paul, Kyle, and Michael for a conversation that goes well beyond legislat...

August 6, 202625 min

Why The Same Bad Car Keeps Getting Sold At Auction with Travis Baldwin

After watching the same bad vehicles circulate through auctions, one independent dealer decided to build the solution himself. Dealer Defender is tackling one of the biggest challenges facing independent auto dealers: wholesale arbitration and the lack...

June 25, 202627 min

Why Most Automotive AI Projects Fail with John Coles

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 AI ...

June 24, 20267 min

How Dealer Associations Help Navigate Compliance Changes with Laura Perrotta

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 compliance...

June 23, 20266 min

How Dealers Can Create New Revenue Streams with Sam Weaver

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 wi...

June 23, 20267 min

How Training Turns Marketing Into Revenue with Eric Mercado

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 customer...

June 22, 20264 min

How Dealers Are Adapting to New Compliance Standards with Kevin Frye

Dealership compliance has become one of the most important conversations in automotive retail. Kevin Frye shares how his organization responded after receiving an FTC warning letter and what dealers can learn from the experience. Special thanks to Forc...

June 22, 202616 min

How TrueCar Is Building the Future of Car Buying Tech with Scott Painter

TrueCar CEO Scott Painter shares his vision for a future where AI helps consumers choose the right vehicle, financing becomes more flexible, and car ownership itself may look very different than it does today. Special thanks to Force Marketing for maki...

June 19, 20268 min

What Does A Transparent Dealer Look Like? | Zach Shefska

Building trust in automotive retail starts with transparency. At the CBT News Auto Leadership Summit on Fair Pricing & Compliance, Zach Shefska, co-founder and CEO of CarEdge, explains how AI-powered shopping tools, objective dealer data, and changing ...

June 19, 202613 min

Transparent Dealership Pricing Starts with Marketing | John Fitzpatrick

Transparent pricing starts with marketing. At the CBT New Auto Leadership Summit on Fair Pricing & Compliance, John Fitzpatrick of Force Marketing explains why dealership compliance challenges often begin long before a customer enters the showroom. Whe...

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