Automotive State of The Union

By More Than Cars Media Network

Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier don’t just read headlines, they make the most important connections across car dealerships, general retail, tech, and culture. The goal? To help automotive leaders think... more

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Automotive State of The Union episodes:

January 21, 2022Paul with Leon Bridges Crew, New Vroom Ad, & Google Core Web Vitals Updates
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Paul is enjoying some Florida weather and Leon Bridges tunes, but we have some quick hits to run through on Friday!
Google to finalize introduction of Core Web Vitals to Desktop Rankings
Paul happens upon the Leon Bridges crew
Amazon set to open retail clothing store
ASOTU Clubhouse rooms set to return
Vroom releases potentially controversial Super Bowl ad targeting private sales

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Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/

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18min
January 20, 2022Special Guest David Long, More Microchip News, & Learning from Uber Drivers
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Paul is on the road so we invited original Troublemaker David Long to join us for a very special edition of the pod. He never misses for a burst of positive energy!
Recapping Jonathan Smoke on All Things Used Cars
How David Long brings the automotive industry together
Thoughts on the continued Microchip shortage here for a while
A little learning from some Uber drivers

All Things Used Car Room: https://www.clubhouse.com/event/m3yRGgyG

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Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/

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18min
January 19, 2022Ford Capitalizes on Rivian Side Hustle, Microsoft Games, and Hiring From Valvoline
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Today we talk about customer experience, EV investments paying off, and a game changing gaming acquisition.
Paul takes flight on Southwest and survives
We met an oil change tech that can change the dynamics of a store
Ford makes out on a Rivian investment
Microsoft buys Activision in largest deal in gaming

Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/

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16min
January 18, 2022Ford’s New Credit Card Machine, High End Flies High, YouTube Millions
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On the road again, but still dropping automotive truths from Ford to luxury manufacturers.
Ford & Stripe Ink Deal Aimed at E-Commerce
High margin vehicles suffered least from chip shortage
Mr Beast is highest YouTube earner in 2021

Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/

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14min
January 17, 2022A Dream, Inventory Level Permanence, and the NFL Effect
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On MLK Day we recognize dreams are what make big things happen. So whether Crypto, EVs, or low inventory futures are dreams or reality, one thing is for certain: disregarding dreaming and vision casting will plant you firmly in the past.
The NFL Playoffs heat up as the Bengals, Bills, 49ers, Bucs and Chiefs advance
Crypto and EV commercials rule in weekend spots
Honda preparing for long term low inventory solution

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Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/

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13min
January 14, 2022Explaining ourselves, Ford’s stock bump, Creative Block, and steak lessons
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We don’t have time to waste…it's Friday y’all! Kyle and Paul had a nice long 20 hour day yesterday as they traveled in and out of Atlanta. This means a little extra coffee this morning and a whole lot of fresh insights to talk about.
In light of several direct interactions with Dealers, OEMs, and Industry Partners over the past week, there has been a little…er, trouble. We want to set the record straight on the true spirit and intentions of troublemaking.
Ford crosses $100 billion for the first time as stock jumps (up 77% over the last 6 months)
Why do creative minds start to shut down when making ‘car commercials’?
A service experience that is worth talking about

Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/

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16min
January 13, 2022A Record Breaking Used Car 2021, Tesla’s Get Hacked, and Kanye Fills the Gap
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Description: Here’s the heat on a Thursday morning:
Tesla gets hacked - but for good reason
Apple’s Potential in the Metaverse is Getting Investors Excited
Used Vehicles set record in 2021
Kanye launched a new hoodie with Gap

Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/

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13min
January 12, 2022CarYay…We mean CarBravo, Lithium Prices Rising & Tom Brady’s Clothing Line
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Things are moving at the speed of, well, think of something fast:
GM announces their new direct to consumer platform, CarBravo
Omicron may lead to world leaders considering COVID endemic
More OEM programs with misguided dealer communications
Tom Brady has a clothing line, full of everything he wears in post-game interviews

Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/

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17min
January 11, 2022It’s Jocko Tuesday, Kyle On A Call With Ford Direct Leadership, and Steve Greenfields 2022 Predictions
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"I have never witnessed this kind of energy in all my years of business. This is wild." -Darren Doane:
Jocko on Paul’s Clarity Compressed Podcast
We are starting up Clubhouse again in February
Kyle and friends were on a call with Ford Direct and friends
CarNow changes Google Analytics events structure
We peruse Steve Greenfield’s 2022 predictions

Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/

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17min
January 10, 2022CES Wraps Up, A Dallas Dealer Pushes Back On the Stigma, Massive Gaming Merger
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We’re firing Up Automotive Right on Monday Morning:
One Dallas Dealer makes another Dealers mishap right
There is a MAJOR merger going on in the gaming world
CES is over, but the games are just beginning
Competition is a good part of life
LinkedIn launches Dark Mode for everyone

Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/

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17min

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How many episodes does Automotive State of The Union have?

The podcast currently has 1,464 episodes available.

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