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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…
Episodes
Auto CollabsInside Mercedes-Benz’s Biggest Product Push Ever with North American CEO Jason Hoff | The Merge 2025
Send us Fan Mail Recorded live at the Alliance for Automotive Innovation's the Merge 2025, this episode of Auto Collabs features Jason Hoff, CEO of…
Auto CollabsThe Fight for America’s Auto Future with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell | The Merge 2025
Send us Fan Mail Recorded live at Merge 2025, this episode of Auto Collabs features Congresswoman Debbie Dingell of Michigan, a lifelong advocate for the auto…
Auto CollabsChina Is the Only Story That Matters Right Now with Michael Dunne | The Merge 2025
Send us Fan Mail Recorded live at the Alliance for Automotive Innovation's the Merge 2025, this episode features Michael Dunne, one of the most respected…
Auto CollabsWhy The Auto Industry Can’t Afford to Keep Reinventing Software with Jeff Walker | The Merge 2025
Send us Fan Mail Recorded live at Merge 2025, this episode of Auto Collabs features Jeff Walker, Chief Commercial Officer of SDVerse, unpacking one of the most…
Auto CollabsSenator Bernie Moreno on The Real State of the Auto Industry | The Merge 2025
Send us Fan Mail Recorded live at the Alliance for Automotive Innovation's The Merge 2025, this candid conversation with Senator Bernie Moreno offers a clear…
Auto CollabsInside the Most Anticipated Comeback in the Auto Industry with Ryan Decker of Scout Motors
Send us Fan Mail This might be the definitive reboot in modern automotive. In this conversation, Ryan Decker pulls back the curtain on how Scout is shaping one…
Auto CollabsWhy Auto Is Using Less Than 10% of Its Data with Jason Tryfon
Send us Fan Mail If your dealership tech stack feels broken, Jason says there’s a reason—and the fix starts way upstream. In this episode, the crew sits down…
Auto CollabsWhy Communities Are Choosing Their Own Energy Future with Cara Renee
Send us Fan Mail Clean power is only half the story; affordability and access are the real battleground. Clean Power Alliance is reshaping how Southern…
Auto CollabsHow Better Data Could Transform the Entire Dealership Experience with Paul Hilton
Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever wondered why some dealers win online and others don’t, it often comes down to one thing: who has better data. JATO might not be…
Auto CollabsWhat Auto Retail Can Learn From Casinos About Guest Experience
Send us Fan Mail Most people think casinos and car dealerships live in different worlds. Until you hear Sal Scheri talk about guest experience. As COO of Agua…
Auto CollabsInside Honda’s Zero-Fatality Plan for 2050 with Brian Bautsch
Send us Fan Mail The biggest safety challenge Honda is tackling isn’t autonomy—it’s the way people actually drive. Honda has one of the boldest safety targets…
Auto CollabsThe Simple Device That Gives Any Car Autopilot with Will Bright
Send us Fan Mail Autonomy isn’t the future of new cars—it might be the future of used cars too. A friend’s death pushed Will Bright to ask one question: Why…
Auto CollabsThe Personal Aircraft You Can Fly With No License: Inside Pivotal’s Helix with Cal Cruickshank
Send us Fan Mail This exclusive interview series from Automobility LA at the LA Auto Show is brought to you by Cars Commerce. Most people still think flying…
Auto CollabsWhy Electric Boats Make More Sense Than Electric Cars with Mitch Lee
Send us Fan Mail Everyone argues about electric cars — meanwhile, electric boats quietly solve problems the auto industry hasn’t touched. In this episode, we…
Auto CollabsThe New Way Consumers Shop for Cars (And What Dealers Must Do Next with Amie Lindaas
Send us Fan Mail The car-buying journey has officially changed and it's nothing to do with dealers. It's because consumers are using AI long before they ever…
Auto CollabsWhy Dealers Need Orchestrated AI, Not More Point Solutions with Marianne Johnson and David Foutz
Send us Fan Mail The biggest mistake dealers make with AI? Treating it like a tool, not an ecosystem. Recorded live at Automobility LA, this conversation with…
Auto CollabsA Smarter Way to Build Charging Infrastructure for Fleets and AVs with Brett Hauser
Send us Fan Mail This exclusive interview series from Automobility LA at the LA Auto Show is brought to you by Cars Commerce. Everyone talks about EV adoption…
Auto CollabsHow Real-Time Data Is Reshaping Product Planning and Retail Decisions with Luis Brizuela
Send us Fan Mail This exclusive interview series from Automobility LA at the LA Auto Show is brought to you by Cars Commerce. Everyone talks about…
Auto CollabsWhy Auto Shows Still Matter with Andy Steinhauser
Send us Fan Mail This exclusive interview series from Automobility LA at the LA Auto Show is brought to you by Cars Commerce. Auto shows aren’t dying — they’re…
Auto CollabsYou Won’t Get Rich on Mobile Service — But You’ll Lose Without It with Joe Castelino, Ephraim Barcelo and Cody Collins
Send us Fan Mail This exclusive interview series from Automobility LA at the LA Auto Show is brought to you by Cars Commerce. The next battle for customer…
Auto CollabsAutomobility LA: Why Every Car Shopper Is Overwhelmed Right Now with Jennifer Newman
Send us Fan Mail This exclusive interview series from Automobility LA at the LA Auto Show is brought to you by Cars Commerce.Car buyers are experiencing more…
Auto CollabsInside Honda’s Olympic Strategy with Jennifer Symington
Send us Fan Mail This exclusive interview series from Automobility LA at the LA Auto Show is brought to you by Cars Commerce. LA28 is coming, and Honda plans…
Auto CollabsWhat’s Really Breaking Trust Between OEMs and Dealers From Someone Who's Lived Both Sides with Igor Skinder
Send us Fan Mail Igor Skinder has seen every side of the car business—and he still believes people matter more than the metal. Today’s guest is Igor “Iggy”…
Auto CollabsWhy Most ‘Guest Experience’ Programs Fail... and What Actually Works
Send us Fan Mail This former teacher used simple, repeatable hospitality—not buzzwords—to scale and auto group. Today’s guest, Adam Gaedke helped steer a…
Auto CollabsStop Guessing, Start Testing with Derek Hansen
Send us Fan Mail If your appraisals still start with a sharpie on a worksheet, this one’s for you. Derek Hansen has lived in the deep end of dealer…
Auto CollabsThe Data That Stops Wasted Follow-Ups (and Saves Your BDC) with Kristine Lentz
Send us Fan Mail What if one number could cut burnout, fix your follow-up, and turn “lost” leads into lifetime service customers? Kristine Lentz from Urban…
Auto Collabs“I Wouldn’t Buy a Car From Me” (This GM Helped Ford Redesign the Showroom) with JB Burnett
Send us Fan Mail Apple Store energy meets Ford retail as JB Burnett builds a concierge dealership that actually fits how people buy. Today’s guest, JB Burnett…
Auto CollabsOutcomes vs Attribution: We're Measuring The Wrong Thing with Michael Kraut
Send us Fan Mail Streaming is splintered, AI is the new TV guide, and last-click is dead—Michael Kraut lays out the dealer playbook for what’s next. Auto…
Auto CollabsAuto Shows Are Quietly Driving ROI (But Dealers Aren’t Paying Attention) with Jennifer Morand
Send us Fan Mail 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…
Auto CollabsThis One Stat Explains Why Customers Still Hate Buying Cars with David Thomas
Send us Fan Mail What if the real reason car buyers feel frustrated has nothing to do with price? David Thomas has spent decades shaping how consumers…
Auto CollabsThe Reason Your Dealership Tech Stack Sucks (It’s Not What You Think) with Nick Askew
Send us Fan Mail 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…
Auto CollabsWhy Customers Don't Trust Mechanics (And How to Fix It) with Curtis Gardner
Send us Fan Mail The technician who turned oil changes into master certifications—and negativity into a movement of positivity. Curtis Gardner isn’t your…
Auto CollabsThe AI Reality Check Every Automotive Vendor Needs with Laurie Halter
Send us Fan Mail From hype to hesitation—Laurie Halter reveals what dealerships really think about AI in the service drive. Laurie Halter isn’t just a PR…
Auto CollabsWhy the Next Big Auto Story Won’t Start on Social Media with Jamie Butters
Send us Fan Mail From Kentucky minivan launches to Tokyo auto shows to the Wall Street Journal—Jamie Butters has been shaping automotive news for decades, and…
Auto CollabsThe #1 Thing Dealers Want from Vendors: Communication, Not More Tech with Tina Cuatto
Send us Fan Mail In an industry chasing the next big thing, Tina Cuatto says the real game changer is simple: better vendor communication. AI, vibe coding, and…
Auto CollabsHow To Be Your Own CDP with Nick Askew
Send us Fan Mail When your side hustle is building AI that builds companies, you're officially in "mad scientist" territory—in the best way. Nick Askew of…
Auto CollabsNobody Asked... But Recycled Metals Built Your Car with John Sacco
Send us Fan Mail John Sacco reveals how recycled metals are the unsung heroes fueling everything from hospitals to highways, and yes—even your car. John Sacco…
Auto CollabsTraining AI To Fix The Little Things with Sanjay Varnwal
Send us Fan Mail This episode of Auto Collabs gets seriously smart as Paul, Kyle, and Michael welcome Sanjay Varnwal, founder of Spyne. With a background that…
Auto CollabsWhy Customer Loyalty Starts with Smarter Tech with Thuy Adomitis
Send us Fan Mail 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…
Auto CollabsRewriting the Vendor–Dealer Playbook with Jade Terreberry
Send us Fan Mail Jade Terreberry brings her data-driven hustle and people-first mindset to the table. The Auto Collabs crew sits down with Jade…
Auto CollabsHow Dealers Can Do More With Less... Right Now with Greg Uland
Send us Fan Mail Greg Uland returns to Auto Collabs with a timely look at how Reynolds & Reynolds is helping dealers prepare for a more efficient, tech-driven…
Auto CollabsFrom Sandwich Artist To CEO with Kaylee Felio
Send us Fan Mail Kaylee Felio, better known in the industry as "The Parts Girl," brings her unique flavor of grit, smarts, and systems thinking to this Auto…
Auto CollabsThe Future of Retention is Data-Driven (and Your Tires Know It) with Shane Wilson
Send us Fan Mail Shane Wilson, the brain behind Connected Dealer Services (CDS), joins the crew to talk about how billions of data points, a deep background in…
Auto CollabsThe F&I Manager's Voicemail Is Full with Adam Marburger
Send us Fan Mail 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…
Auto CollabsTime-Lapsing A Moldy Whopper with Glenn Lundy
Send us Fan Mail Attention-grabbing creativity, franchise fatigue, and the art of brand-building in the modern age. Glenn Lundy isn’t just a podcaster or…
Auto CollabsPlaying Car Dealership At 4 Years Old with Alain Nana-Sinkam
Send us Fan Mail Alain Nana-Sinkam’s automotive career began with a childhood passion—organizing Matchbox cars into a meticulously curated dealership on his…
Auto CollabsROI Over Reach with Chad Graves
Send us Fan Mail Chad Graves, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Reunion Marketing, joins the Auto Collabs crew to talk shop about what really moves the…
Auto CollabsFind the Pony with Carol Marshall
Send us Fan Mail Carol Marshall unpacks how culture, trust, and hospitality can supercharge your dealership. In this episode, Paul, Kyle, and Michael sit down…
Auto CollabsWar Stories From the F&I Office with Rudy Graff
Send us Fan Mail 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…
Auto CollabsListening To 4000 AI Phone Calls with Monik Pamecha
Send us Fan Mail Monik Pamecha is turning chaos into clarity with AI that actually understands what customers need. In this episode, the Auto Collabs crew…
Auto CollabsThe 88% Problem with David Steinberg
Send us Fan Mail 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…
Auto CollabsFrom Paper to Parts Robots with Greg Uland
Send us Fan Mail Unpack how robots, data, and AI are quietly transforming the dealership—from the parts department to the showroom floor. Greg Uland is back on…
Auto CollabsThe Auto Dealer's Covenant with Eric Flow
Send us Fan Mail Eric Flow is building a dealership legacy rooted in promises, not just profits—and his take on vendor partnerships and culture is anything but…
Auto CollabsFocus on the "And" with Cindy Allen
Send us Fan Mail 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…
Auto CollabsDo The Things You Told Yourself You Would with Nick Askew
Send us Fan Mail Setting big goals sounds great — but what happens when the hard part hits? Nick Askew shows us how perseverance, creativity, and curiosity can…
Auto CollabsInspiration Over Motivation with Erroll Bomar III
Send us Fan Mail 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…
Auto CollabsHow To Actually Reach In-Market Shoppers with Dave Karasick
Send us Fan Mail Dave Karasick proves that data and flavor both require the right ingredients to succeed. In this episode of Auto Collabs, the crew catches up…
Auto CollabsA Journalist’s Perspective On Automotive with Brian Armstead | Public Policy Day 2025
Send us Fan Mail During the DC Auto Show, Paul and Kyle hosted a podcast stage at Public Policy Day, and interviewed policy makers and industry experts. In…
Auto CollabsWhat Car Buyers Want: Affordability, Reliability, and Value with John Vincent | Public Policy Day 2025
Send us Fan Mail During the DC Auto Show, Paul and Kyle hosted a podcast stage at Public Policy Day, and interviewed policy makers and industry experts. In…
Auto CollabsLuxury, Customization, and the Bentley Experience with Tate Attia | Public Policy Day 2025
Send us Fan Mail During the DC Auto Show, Paul and Kyle hosted a podcast stage at Public Policy Day, and interviewed policy makers and industry experts. In…