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: thriving people create thriving businesses. With candid conversations, industry insight, and just enough unfiltered banter to keep things interesting, Auto Collabs delivers authentic stories that inspire real collaboration. // Auto Collabs is produced by Automotive State of the Union (ASOTU). Learn more at https://www.asotu.com
Episodes
In an industry chasing the next big thing, Tina Cuatto says the real game changer is simple: better vendor communication.
AI, vibe coding, and endless vendor promises—dealers are being told the future is already here. But is it? Tina Cuatto from DealerOn joins the Auto Collabs crew to cut through the noise and get real about where the industry is headed. From her front-row seat leading teams through the Synchro ac...
When your side hustle is building AI that builds companies, you're officially in "mad scientist" territory—in the best way.
Nick Askew of Space Auto returns to Auto Collabs and proves once again why he's the dealer tech world's resident mad scientist. In this episode, Nick talks about building an experimental AI-powered company that literally builds other companies—from code to communicati...
John Sacco reveals how recycled metals are the unsung heroes fueling everything from hospitals to highways, and yes—even your car.
John Sacco, owner of Sierra Machinery International, joins Paul J Daly, Kyle Mountsier, and Michael Cirillo to unpack the surprisingly central role of recycled metals in modern life. With his signature food-and-wine finesse, John dives into the art of recycling—from molten aluminum for...
This episode of Auto Collabs gets seriously smart as Paul, Kyle, and Michael welcome Sanjay Varnwal, founder of Spyne. With a background that includes time at Amazon and deep roots in AI-driven product development, Sanjay shares his journey from general e-commerce merchandising to building ultra-specialized solutions for the auto industry. His company’s obsession with perfection—like making sure side mirrors don’t van...
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 dealerships communicate. In this episode, Thuy shares her journey from that fateful purchase to leading sales at Mia Labs, where she’s helping dealers replace “Franken-systems” with AI agents that never sleep and never miss a call.
The conversation dives into how Mia’s voice A...
Jade Terreberry brings her data-driven hustle and people-first mindset to the table.
The Auto Collabs crew sits down with Jade Terreberry—formerly of commercial real estate lending and dealership operations, now leading analytics and insights at Cox Automotive. With her roots planted firmly in the car world (thanks to a dad who spent 40 years winning national Honda sales contests), Jade shares how her love for dat...
Greg Uland returns to Auto Collabs with a timely look at how Reynolds & Reynolds is helping dealers prepare for a more efficient, tech-driven future.
Greg Uland, VP of Marketing at Reynolds & Reynolds, joins Paul, Kyle, and Michael for a summer check-in ahead of the company’s Amplify conference this August. With record registration already locked in, Greg shares how the event is evolving into a hub for col...
Kaylee Felio, better known in the industry as "The Parts Girl," brings her unique flavor of grit, smarts, and systems thinking to this Auto Collabs episode. Starting her career as a Subway manager and now pushing toward the CEO seat at PartsEdge, Kaylee's story is a testament to the unconventional paths that lead to real leadership in auto. She's not just making waves with her content and the Parts...
Shane Wilson, the brain behind Connected Dealer Services (CDS), joins the crew to talk about how billions of data points, a deep background in consumer electronics, and a passion for keeping cyclists safe from autonomous vehicles are reshaping dealership service retention strategies.
The conversation kicks off with Shane’s winding path through the automotive tech world—from remote starts to launching a connected s...
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 Mountsier, and Michael Cirillo sit down with Adam Marburger, President and CEO of Ascent Dealer Services, to delve into his unconventional journey through the automotive industry. Starting as a porter, Adam's ascent to a top-tier F&I leader is a testament to his d...
Attention-grabbing creativity, franchise fatigue, and the art of brand-building in the modern age.
Glenn Lundy isn’t just a podcaster or speaker—he’s a professional attention architect who’s been helping auto dealers think differently for years. With thousands of episodes under his belt and a heart for growth (and a growing family, literally), Glenn joins Paul, Kyle, and Michael to riff on why the rules of attenti...
Alain Nana-Sinkam’s automotive career began with a childhood passion—organizing Matchbox cars into a meticulously curated dealership on his bedroom floor. That early fascination evolved into a dynamic career spanning retail, finance, and tech, culminating in his leadership role at TrueCar, where he’s redefining how consumers and dealers connect in the digital age.
In this episode, Alain joins Paul, Kyle, and Micha...
Chad Graves, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Reunion Marketing, joins the Auto Collabs crew to talk shop about what really moves the needle in automotive marketing. With over a decade of experience guiding digital strategy for dealerships across the country, Chad breaks down how his team is pushing past surface-level metrics to deliver true business outcomes. Spoiler: it’s not about the flashiest dashboards—it...
Carol Marshall unpacks how culture, trust, and hospitality can supercharge your dealership.
In this episode, Paul, Kyle, and Michael sit down once again with the ever-insightful Carol Marshall, COO of ActivEngage, to talk about the power of intentional hiring and world-class hospitality. Carol shares the secret sauce behind her company’s team-building approach—spoiler alert: it involves “hiring for attitude,” a he...
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 jacket.
Rudy Graff—aka “Rudy Boss”—joins the crew to unload decades of wild, real-world experience from the F&I trenches. From his early days dodging lemon law landmines and printing contracts with a daisy wheel, to leading compliance initiatives at one of the country’s...
Monik Pamecha is turning chaos into clarity with AI that actually understands what customers need.
In this episode, the Auto Collabs crew welcomes Monik Pamecha, co-founder of Toma, for a deep-dive into the noisy, often-overlooked world of dealership phone calls. With a background in engineering and a journey that spans from health tech to nipple covers on Amazon (yes, really), Monik shares how he and his team stu...
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 you more than sales.
David Steinberg is back—and he’s not holding back. From his childhood days as a SAG card-carrying actor to founding FourEyes, David brings a mix of storytelling charm and ruthless data clarity to this episode. He dives deep into why dealers ar...
Unpack how robots, data, and AI are quietly transforming the dealership—from the parts department to the showroom floor.
Greg Uland is back on the mic with Paul, Kyle, and Michael, and he’s bringing high-tech vibes straight from the Reynolds and Reynolds innovation lab. This time, they’re talking about RELO—a robot that delivers parts right to the service bay without breaking stride. It’s more than a novelty; it’s...
Eric Flow is building a dealership legacy rooted in promises, not just profits—and his take on vendor partnerships and culture is anything but ordinary.
Eric Flow of Flow Automotive joins the crew for a conversation that reaches deep into the DNA of one of the most intentional dealer groups in the country. With roots tracing back to a post-WWII used car lot and a family legacy that includes working for Douglas Mac...
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.
On this episode of Auto Collabs, the crew chops it up with Cindy Allen, CEO of StoneEagle, whose journey through auto, tech, and travel is anything but ordinary. From launching one of the industry's first web-based rating engines to leading a data-driven mission ro...
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