Aug 12, 2022
Paul J Daly is the Founder and CEO of Automotive State of The Union (ASOTU), which offers automotive news, industry insights, and information for dealers and industry partners. He has been part of the automotive industry for 20 years, from selling his first startup to writing his NADA (National Automobile Dealers Association) Academy trusted book, The Automotive Manifesto. When the pandemic hit, Paul started the first ASOTU live stream event and has since become the only dealer-owned media publisher.
Kyle Mountsier is a Partner and COO at ASOTU, the Founder of Auto Genius, and the Co-founder of Contagious Auto. He has been in the automotive industry since 2009, with more than a decade on the dealership frontlines. His unique ability to connect people and processes makes him a trusted adviser among dealer principals, GMs, marketing directors, and auto industry vendors. Through his work with ASOTU, Auto Genius, and Contagious Auto, Kyle has taught thousands of people in the industry through workshops and keynotes.
In this episode…
Although the automotive industry has evolved a lot over the years, some processes remain unchanged. For instance, some dealers and vendors use old methods to communicate with customers and partners, which often limits success.
For this reason, there is a need to learn best practices specific for this industry. According to Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier, the solution is to bring professionals together in one community where they can connect and learn from each other. By joining communities such as Auto Genius and Automotive State of the Union, you can discover optimum technology and work with other professionals to anticipate industry trends.
In this episode of the InsideAuto podcast, Ilana Shabtay interviews Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier from Automotive State of The Union (ASOTU), to talk about the rebirth of the automotive space. They also discuss ASOTU's mission and the importance of people, processes, and technology in the automotive industry.