In this dynamic and impromptu podcast, the ASOTU street team brings you real-world, real-time interviews and intel while on location with Dealers and Industry Leaders across the U.S. Meet the Automotive movers and shakers you’ve seen on the screen and some you’ve never heard of before as we have candid conversations around some of the biggest challenges in automotive. When team ASOTU is on the ground, you’re right there with us. In the Dirt with ASOTU is produced by Automotive State of the U ...
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The landscape in the automotive industry is constantly changing. And to be honest, we say that a lot. But it’s true. With new announcements and initiatives announced almost daily, it can be hard for dealers to know what’s next and how to respond. But Daniel Govaer and the team at the Wheelhouse is here to help. Let’s take the wheel!
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Forget the Zoom calls. We did it all live and in person. Join hosts Kyle Mountsier, Michael Cirillo, Paul J. Daly and Jordan Cox as we just hit the record button for some quick and very candid conversations with some of the most amazing guests at ASOTU CON 2023 in Baltimore. You'll hear from the best operators, amazing stories from inside and outside of auto, and gain new perspectives. All of it is live. All of it is unfiltered, and all of it is for you. These are the ASOTU CON Sessions by E ...
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The emergence of electrification and new technology has consumers leaning into the car business with a level of curiosity and enthusiasm we haven’t seen in decades. That’s why it is essential that top automotive executives, dealers, and industry partners collaborate like never before. It’s time to make the most innovative voices in retail automotive, louder.
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Send us a text The Northwood University International Auto Show is the LARGEST student run outdoor auto show in North America. Student volunteers are elected to positions of responsibility to make this show exceptional. These three Northwood students share first hand how they step up to the plate, take on responsibility, and create a successful sho…
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Send us a text Always keep the perspective of a student--there's always something to learn. These Northwood University Students share their passion for the Northwood University International Auto Show as well as future aspirations for their careers. Julia, Bella, and Sydney share how coming together to create this auto show has brought out the best…
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Send us a text Northwood University hosts an annual outdoor auto show completely managed by students. Northwood University doesn't create just your average student. Dr. Kent MacDonald, President of Northwood University, shares their core beliefs which make the educational environment so different from most schools. President MacDonald also covers h…
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Send us a text Martin Schwartz, President of Vehicles for Change, shares how students can learn automotive service technical skills to earn a higher income, faster. He shares how automotive service technicians can earn significantly more in their first year compared to the average college graduate. Vehicles for Change was established in 1999 to gif…
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Send us a text Architect Lew Neuman and longtime friend of Late Bob Rohrman shares how this build process has been years in the making as well as his relationship with Bob. Lew shares the details of what has made working Rohrman Automotive Group so special. Late Bob Rohrman loved specific details that made his buildings pop and provide true functio…
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Send us a text GM Matt Ashford shares his humble beginnings in 1996 at this Honda store and how personal growth and market development led him to lead this store today. After starting at Schaumburg Honda in 1996, Matt spent time in sales, finance, and grew all the way to General Manager. He shares the importance of a new hire's first impressions du…
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Send us a text Business partners Stephen Allsteadt and Laura Fleischer share how a two-person small marketing team working in tandem with Rohrman Automotive grew to a full service marketing agency with over 17 team members. Stephen and Laura share how technology has changed marketing over the past few decades as well as their commitment to expand a…
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Send us a text Well-known Honda Brand Advocate HondaPro Jason shares his path from Salesman in 1996 to finding his own media platform, creating content, and even training Honda staff around the world in 15 countries. Jason Richmond started with Rohrman Automotive Group at Schaumburg Honda as a salesman in 1996 and shares the path for how Rohrman he…
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Send us a text Group CEO Ryan Rohrman shares how a GM role at a Honda store led him to take over as CEO as his late grandfather passed over the reins during a medical crisis. We joined the Rohrman Automotive Group team as they celebrated the grand opening for Schaumburg Honda--the LARGEST Honda store in the world! Special thanks to Ryan Rohrman, Ch…
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Send us a text Service Director Omar Shabaz shares how career pathing within fixed ops has helped inspire his team to grow as well as find the perfect opportunities for them long term. We joined the Rohrman Automotive Group team as they celebrated the grand opening for Schaumburg Honda--the LARGEST Honda store in the world! Special thanks to Ryan R…
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Send us a text He knows the struggle anytime the word "co-op" is in the conversation within the dealership. Co-op requirements and reimbursement are confusing but Mark Baruth shares that it doesn't have to be. There are plenty of ways to uncover soon-to-expire co-op funds as well as easier ways to complete the co-op reimbursement process. Mark Baru…
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Send us a text She knows we can reach women in auto retail in new ways. Nely Galan shares and inspires other women with the opportunities in front of them to help move the entire industry forward in new ways. Paul J Daly and Nely Galan caught up after her keynote at the Women of Color Automotive Network (WOCAN) annual luncheon at National Associati…
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Send us a text Together, dealers will make this industry great. Paul J Daly caught up with Mike Stanton at the NAMAD Annual Meeting. Mike shared this positive sentiment on how dealers get to shape how we do business in this industry. He touched on how National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and NAMAD collaborate together but also how dealers…
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Send us a textCould your dealership be missing out on a quarter of potential sales?We've got loads of tactical insights on this episode of the Wheelhouse, hosted by the one and only Daniel Govaer.In today's deep dive, coinciding with Hispanic Heritage Month, we cover the untapped potential of Hispanic marketing in the automotive industry. Our panel…
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Send us a text He knows there is a time and place for AI within automotive retail. With some dealers not wanting AI to make final decisions for their sales staff, there are ways to optimize connecting customers directly to the sales staff faster. Jay Petznick from Optimy.ai shares current trends on website lead connection rates as well as how where…
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Send us a text He knows the market will correct itself based off consumer desires. Jamie Butters from Automotive News shares how they see the market has changed and where it may cool off. Kyle Mountsier and Jamie Butters caught up at National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) to cover this and more. Special thanks to our friends at…
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Send us a text He knew how to build the team and help them THRIVE. Brian Singh shares how his experience launching Evrdrive and how he brought that used car knowledge to his role at Foundation Automotive Corp. He also shares more on how they develop a process THEN bring in the technology that fits their needs. Kyle Mountsier and Brian Singh caught …
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Send us a text At one time, she never saw she herself here. Subi Ghosh was inspired by others to grow into this new mindset. And now, she wants to do the same for others within the Women of Color Automotive Network (WOCAN) community. She was even honored with the Trailblazer Award this year at the WOCAN Annual Luncheon. Subi Ghosh is so grateful fo…
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Send us a text She knows it's our duty to give back. Julie M. Herrera shares why mentorship is HUGE for her team. Kyle Mountsier and Julie reflect on the Women of Color Automotive Network (WOCAN) annual luncheon as well as what the next six months holds for automotive. Julie is ready to go back and pour into her team even MORE. Special thanks to ou…
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Send us a text NAMAD has created a tight knit community that genuinely cares to help others succeed. Paul Daly catches up with Perry Watson IV on the success of NAMAD and how NAMAD's Next Gen dealers create dealer ownership opportunities for minorities. Special thanks to our friends at TrueCar, Inc. for making our NAMAD Coverage possible. Check out…
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Send us a text Kerri Wise (Founder of WOCAN), Ashley Cavazos (VP of WOCAN) and Kyle Mountsier share on how WOCAN connects female automotive professionals in this tight knit community. WOCAN was created to connect, inspire and develop women of color within this great industry. From leadership courses to events throughout the year, WOCAN has created …
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Send us a text Matt Jones (Sr. Director @ TrueCar) and Paul Daly share on shifting consumer shopping habits. As customer experience demand shifts, dealers are finding success through not only offering refined responses to consumers during their online shopping experience but also enhancing every step of the CX journey. These quality conversations w…
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Send us a text Luis Cubeas (Sales Executive) Jack Pearson (Centre Manager) share strategies on how they strive to be exceptional at Jaguar Land Rover South Shore in Crown Point, Indiana. Jack shares on mindset shifts that make a difference and Luis touches on focusing on the small changes which can make you 1% better every day. Luis credits his suc…
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Send us a text Manny Bravo (Sales Executive) and Dylan Kachaturoff (Content Creator & Product Specialist) share how they chose their path and continued growing at Jaguar Land Rover South Shore in Crown Point, Indiana. Manny & Dylan both joined JLR South Shore as Porters but soon fell in love with the team and the opportunities in front of them. Bot…
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Send us a text Tabatha Romo (Sales Executive) shares how she discovered a team who would continue investing in her at Jaguar Land Rover South Shore in Crown Point, Indiana. With a career that started at a retail home improvement store, Tabatha discovered the joy of developing long term relationships with customers. After transitioning to automotive…
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Send us a textSeason 2 of the Wheelhouse is kicking off with a bang.On this episode of The ASOTU Wheelhouse hosted by Daniel Govaer continues what started in season one, actionable insights mixed with wit and speed. A new season brings a new format, and so we start with an extended discussion on staffing trends from recruiters, featuring expert ins…
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Send us a text Jim Ottile (Sales Manager) and Jack Pearson (Centre Manager) share used car strategies and how they pivoted to offer more used cars at Jaguar Land Rover South Shore in Crown Point, Indiana. Jim Ottile and Jack Pearson joined JLR South Shore in 2020 and helped the store transition from only focusing on new cars. This pivot from new ca…
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Send us a text Jack Pearson (Centre Manager) shares on team development, pivots in used cars, and staying humble as a leader at Jaguar Land Rover South Shore in Crown Point, Indiana. Jack Pearson was recently honored by Auto News as a 2024 40 Under 40 Honoree and joined JLR South Shore in 2020 to lead the team in new ways through personal developme…
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Send us a text Zac Kinch (General Manager) and Austin Conroy (Director of Fixed Operations) share on a how they executed a recent marketing campaign for Rohrman Toyota in Lafayette, Indiana. Their recent offer allowed customers to receive up to an additional $1,500 off during the purchase of their car. After a few people on social media called it o…
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Send us a text Nick Kulaga (Team Leader) and Dalton Miller (Product Specialist) from Rohrman Toyota share key takeaways for using social media to network with new people, stay connected with previous customers, and even sell cars. Dalton shares how he used TikTok to receive over 100k views in just the first two days and Nick touches on best practic…
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Send us a text Zac Kinch (General Manager) and Austin Conroy (Director of Fixed Operations) share how their podcast and content on social media has attracted top talent to their store and has pushed their culture forward. They share on how they inspire their team, empower them to be great, lead with empathy, and improve communications with their st…
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Send us a text Logan Plantenga (Awesome Experiences Representative) and Faith Egenolf (Social Media & Event Manager) from Rohrman Automotive Group create local community events and spread awareness through organic social media. Faith helps the Rohrman Stores in Indiana to plan, strategize, and execute local events at their stores like Halloween Tru…
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Send us a text Zac Kinch (General Manager) and Austin Conroy (Director of Fixed Operations) share on the creative marketing and sales campaigns for Rohrman Toyota in Lafayette, Indiana. When they sold a Toyota Corolla for $99 during a Black Friday Sale, people drove to their store from all over the region. Rohrman has been able to create community …
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Send us a text In this inspiring ASOTU CON session, Danny Zaslavsky hosts Erikka Tiffani Wells, General Manager at Walser Automotive Group, on the ASOTU CON podcast stage. Erikka shares her journey of rising through the automotive industry, discussing the challenges and triumphs of transitioning to a single point of contact and negotiation-free sal…
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Send us a text In this dynamic ASOTU CON session, Glenn Lundy converses with Jonathan Dawson, renowned Coach and Trainer at Sellchology, about building the next generation of the automotive industry. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of maintaining relational selling over purely transactional methods, cautioning against innovation for innovation's…
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Send us a text In this insightful ASOTU CON session, Danny Zaslavsky hosts Austin Beaver, a rising star in the automotive industry, on the ASOTU CON podcast stage. Austin shares his journey of growing up in a car dealership family, his early experiences in the dealership, and his transition from studying accounting to becoming a controller and now …
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How Northwood University Prepares Students for Automotive Success with Todd Caputo and Northwood Students
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Send us a text In this lively episode of ASOTU CON Sessions by Effectv, Glenn Lundy hosts an inspiring discussion with Todd Caputo, founder of Todd Caputo Consulting, and a dynamic group of students from Northwood University: Noah Koss, Breanne Pratley, Hanna Wood, and Zak McLeod. They explore the unique role Northwood University plays in shaping t…
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Send us a text In this engaging ASOTU CON session, Glenn Lundy interviews Kayla Kody, Vice President at Richmond Ford Auto Group, delving into the future of the automotive industry. Kayla shares insights on the importance of training and development, innovative changes in sales processes, and the impact of technology on service departments. They di…
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From Linear TV to OTT: The Future of Targeted Automotive Marketing with Anthony Jingoli and Brendan Jackson
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Send us a text In this episode of ASOTU CON Sessions, Glenn Pasch sits down with Anthony Jingoli, Senior Director of Automotive Strategy and Partnerships for Effectv and Brendan Jackson from Effectv to explore the intricacies of content strategy and the evolution of targeted advertising. Anthony and Brendan shed light on the confusion surrounding O…
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Send us a text In this episode of ASOTU CON Sessions, Glenn Pasch engages in a compelling conversation with AJ McGowan, co-founder and president of AutoVision. AJ delves into the advanced data science behind AutoVision’s platform, highlighting its capabilities in inventory management and marketing strategy enhancement. The discussion focuses on how…
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Send us a text Robert Blessing & Jayce Fitch are with Renew Energy--a solar energy company with a Dealer Partner program helping EV Buyers receive cheaper energy rates with home installed solar panels. ⭐️ Love the podcast? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your LinkedIn or Instagram handle so we can thank y…
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Send us a text In this insightful episode of ASOTU CON Sessions, Joe Overby interviews Darrell Steed, president of SmartWolf Consulting. Steed shares the fascinating origin of his company’s name, inspired by his reputation as a fixer in the auto industry, akin to Winston Wolf from "Pulp Fiction." The conversation delves into Steed's journey from a …
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Send us a text In this insightful episode of ASOTU CON Sessions, Glenn Pasch sits down with Brad Gelber, Digital Media and Content Marketing Manager at West Herr Automotive. Brad shares valuable strategies on organizing and optimizing content marketing in the automotive industry. He delves into the challenges faced by small marketing teams, the imp…
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Send us a text In this ASOTU CON 2024 podcast, hosted by Joe Overby, Robert Hollenshead, Chris Fell, and Brian Kramer join the discussion to delve into used car acquisition strategies. The conversation explores the evolving landscape of used car auctions, the importance of appraising vehicles accurately, and the unique challenges and opportunities …
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Send us a text In this ASOTU CON 2024 podcast hosted by Joe Overby, Tony Lucas, General Manager of Casa Autoplex, shares his inspiring journey in the automotive industry. Starting as a porter at a buy-here-pay-here lot, Tony's career has progressed significantly, showcasing his dedication and adaptability. He discusses his transition from Brazil to…
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Send us a text In this ASOTU CON 2024 session, hosted by Kyle Mountsier, Paul McCarthy, VP of Sales at Protective Asset Protection, joins the conversation to share insights into the automotive finance and insurance (F&I) sector. Paul, who transitioned from a 30-year career in automotive retail to the F&I side, discusses the evolution of the industr…
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Send us a text In this ASOTU CON 2024 podcast hosted by Kyle Mountsier, Mike Stanton, President and CEO of NADA, joins the conversation to discuss the latest developments and challenges in the automotive industry. The session kicks off with an update on the FTC's vehicle shopping CARS Rule, highlighting its implications for dealerships and the ongo…
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Send us a text In this ASOTU CON 2024 session, hosted by Elena Ciccotelli from the "EVs for Everyone" podcast, Matthew Haiken, Dealer Principal and President at Prestige Collection Auto Group, shares his insights into the evolving EV market. Matthew recounts his journey with Polestar, highlighting his competitive nature and desire to build somethin…
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Send us a text In this ASOTU CON 2024 session, hosted by Elena Ciccotelli from the "EVs for Everyone" podcast, Jimmy Douglas, founder and CEO of Plug, joins the conversation. The discussion revolves around the evolving EV market and the opportunities and challenges it presents for dealers. Jimmy highlights the importance of focusing on used EVs, le…
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Send us a text In this lively ASOTU CON 2024 session, hosted by Elena Ciccotelli from the "The EVs for Everyone" podcast, John Foley, President of Recharged, joins the conversation. John shares the story of how Recharged was born from a need he identified at the first ASOTU CON, focusing on the growing market of used EVs. He emphasizes the importan…
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