More Than Cars Media Network
Automotive State of The Union
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 clearer and move faster in a world that refuses to slow down. Whether you’re running a rooftop, building a brand, or just trying to keep up with everything shifting in the business of selling cars, this is your regular stop for a shot of news, insight, and a little bit of chaos…always rooted in people-first thinking. From the showroom to Silicon Valley. From Wall Street to Main Street. Paul and K...
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
Burning Down A Dealership (Literally AND Metaphorically) and a Facebook Rebrand? 21.10.2021 14:17
Shoot us a Text. How are you supposed to keep moving forward into uncharted territory if you think you have a way to go home? We talk through what we are seeing across the Retail Auto Landscape as it applies to this principle. We also give you a crash ...
What We Can And Can't Talk About...Which Category is Squid Games? 20.10.2021 12:06
Shoot us a Text. Today we talk about the ground shifting SO much, that Netflix made almost one BILLION from a single production that turned around its year. We talk about how this applies to YOU by way of being willing to step out and create something....
Automotive Outlaws, Bitcoin Futures, and a New Ford Plant In Tennessee 19.10.2021 15:33
Shoot us a Text. We've been accused of a lot of things, but this is a new one! Outlaws. We take it as a compliment. We also get into why we think Bitcoin futures moving to the NYSE is good, the forward thinking of the State of Tennessee regarding the n...
Quality Time, Running a 13 Minute Mile, and the NEW Center 18.10.2021 13:51
Shoot us a Text. What's better to refresh, quantity or quality time? We talk about how both effect us and our team. We also talk about the principle that proves even someone who couldn't run a single mile without a break, is now ready for a marathon. F...
Our Very First Phone Call Friday: Thoughtfulness, Fatigue, and When To Show Kindness w/ Darren Doane and David Long 15.10.2021 20:06
Shoot us a Text. Paul just started calling people on todays episode as he and Kyle work though what it means to feel the GOOD kind of fatigue. Leaving it all on the field should leave us tired, fulfilled, and ready to be thoughtful about our next steps...
Shatner In Space, Tesla In Trouble, and We're Leavin' Las Vegas 14.10.2021 14:15
Shoot us a Text. Today we talk about a 90 year old man willing to go out with his boots on as well as the recent trouble that Tesla is in for failing to issue a recall prior to an over the air software update over a safety issue. It's also our last day...
What Just Happened? 13.10.2021 14:46
Shoot us a Text. Running on VERY little sleep and vocal cords that are shredded from last nights event, we are going to try and communicate the watershed moment we experienced. Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State ...
West Coast Time, Hyundai On Amazon, and Major Airline Issues 12.10.2021 14:01
Shoot us a Text. We're on West Coast time as we sit in our hotel room at the Mirage about to embark on the Digital Dealer event. We talk about Amazon's new shopping experience for Hyundai that drives shoppers right into the dealership VDP for better or...
West Coast, Conference Kick Off, Passing in the Halls, an TROUBLEMAKING! 11.10.2021 11:46
Shoot us a Text. Welcome to the kick off of a crazy conference week! We dig into how it kicked off yesterday (Sunday) and review where we will be and the trouble we will be making. Look at this week as one that provides the impetus for innovation in th...
Being An Introvert, Tekion At 3.5 BILLION, and Tesla Takes Flight (from California) 08.10.2021 14:56
Shoot us a Text. We're wrapping up our first FULL week of The Contagious Five Podcast with some insights on managing your energy during conferences and what it means to be a part of a really family business. We also give our thoughts on Tekion tripling...
Being Ready vs Certain, GM Says They Want To Be Like Tesla, and Kyle Got New Kicks 07.10.2021 15:07
Shoot us a Text. This beautiful Thursday morning we talk about Paul's LinkedIn Poll about who is more successful, those who are "ready" or those who are "certain." We also get into this CNBC article about General Motors planning on DOUBLING revenue by ...
What To Do At A Conference, Toyota / Lexus Data Problem, and The Real Shape Of The Moon 06.10.2021 15:03
Shoot us a Text. Today we start by sharing what we think is a great way to spend your time at the upcoming Driving Sales / Digital Dealer Events next week in Las Vegas. We made a guide for you here. www.contagiousauto.com/blog You can also get tickets ...
Facebook Crash, Dreaming, and Why It's So Hard to Innovate 05.10.2021 14:30
Shoot us a Text. What happened to your business when Facebook went down. We're guessing that you learned a little something about yourself and your organization. We give you our thoughts in todays episode. We also talk about why people stop growing and...
Flipping Islands, Thoughtfulness, & Getting Things DONE! 04.10.2021 13:56
Shoot us a Text. Welcome to the first full week of The Contagious Five! We start the week with a bang talking through how thoughtfulness plays a massive role in action. Kyle locked his keys in his office and got back just in time to have one of the mos...
Rolling Into Q4 Like We Mean It (Nerd Alert!) 01.10.2021 13:31
Shoot us a Text. We're rolling into the last quarter with intention as we wrap up opening week of the show. We also have a new segment called "nerd alert" where Kyle gets...nerdy. Don't let new texting regulations land your messages in spam. We're also...
Giveaway, Connection, and a REALLY Ugly Website Button 30.09.2021 14:55
Shoot us a Text. We were surprised by the amazing response to our first episode yesterday. THANK YOU to everyone who listened!! Today we're back at it talking about a few thoughts from the last 24 hours: Giveaways for Vegas Event are going to be DOPE! ...
The Five PLUS Aspirations, Acquisitions, and Attribution 29.09.2021 14:23
Shoot us a Text. 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 peo...
Episode 00 - Just Hit Record 28.09.2021 3:17
Shoot us a Text. 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 peo...
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