ASOTU Unscripted

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 Rohrman, Chase Rohrman, Laura Fleischer, and the entire team at Rohrman Automotive Group for allowing us to feature you! Check out other content in...

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 Baruth from COOPABLE shares these secrets and more. Check out other content in the ASOTU-verse here: Get the Daily Push Back email at https://ww...

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 Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD). Special thanks to our friends at TrueCar, Inc. for making our NAMAD coverage possible. Check out othe...

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 band together to help legislators shape regulation the correct way. Special thanks to our friends at TrueCar, Inc. for making our NAMAD cove...

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 dealers should be using AI to improve their efficiency. Check out other content in the ASOTU-verse here: Get the Daily Push Back email at https:/...

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 TrueCar, Inc. for making our NAMAD coverage possible. Check out other content in the ASOTU-verse here: Get the Daily Push Back email at https://w...

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 up at National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) to cover this and more. Special thanks to our friends at TrueCar, Inc. for ma...

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 for the amazing WOCAN community and wants to continue inspiring more women to be great within the automotive industry. Special thanks to our fr...

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 our friends at TrueCar, Inc. for making our National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) coverage possible. Check out other conten...

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 other content in the ASOTU-verse here: Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www....