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In this official A State of Trance Podcast Ruben de Ronde discusses recent ASOT projects, developments & events and they interview special guest DJs and producers from the ASOT radio show. Enjoy!
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Asotele Woli Prophetic Declaration
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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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For the ASOT 1201 guest mix, we are joined by British DJ and producer Farius for a showcase of his ‘Synapse’ album.
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On episode 1199, we were visited by one of the leading artists of the majestic Drumcode label: Bart Skils
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All the way from Northern Ireland, hard-hitter Shugz joined us for our Halloween special and for this week’s episode of the A State of Trance Podcast.
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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 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 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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In this episode of A State of Trance we welcomed Nicky Elisabeth to talk about her new album ‘The Way of Love’.
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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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This week, we were joined by John Askew for an album special on ‘A Room Full of Pros & Cons’
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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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We had the pleasure to welcome BLR, who has been a big part of the history of A State of Trance. He’s released a lot of music on the label, which goes all the way back to 2006 with ‘Back In The Days’.
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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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This week we catch up with our friend from the UK: Matty Ralph!
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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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The second podcast this week was for Tune Of The Year winner of 2022, Bryan Kearney!
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The first of this week's two podcasts is all for our friend of the show, Ben Gold, who dropped by the studio again with a massive lists of IDs so of course we had to talk about it!
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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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In this week's ASOT podcast we welcome Hollt! Among other things he elaborates on how he got into producing and why he started his on label.
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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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This week’s guest came all the way from Boise, Idaho, making his debut in the studio. You might know him for touring with Deadmau5 and releasing on Mau5trap recordings. He is releasing his new album ‘Odyssey’ on Enhanced Music this week, and to celebrate that, he is here in the studio to play some of the album’s tunes! Morgin Madison!…
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He’s one of the founding fathers of progressive trance music and one of the flag-bearers of German trance since the ‘90s, scoring chart hits across the globe with songs such as ‘The Awakening’, ‘Fields Of Love’ and, of course, ‘On The Beach’! This week’s guest mixer is... Torsten Stenzel aka YORK!
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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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It has almost been two years since we had this man doing a set in our studio, even though we play a lot of his music on A State of Trance. He couldn’t make it earlier this year due to a wrist surgery, but he was here this week at long last to celebrate the release of his new single, ‘Mystère’... Maarten de Jong!…
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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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