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We're just average dudes with average lives sharing powerful and eternal messages, stories, and lessons learned. This podcast is all about sharing and learning and working through difficult times in our life. Whether it is a death of a loved one or it's a loss of a job, a relationship, or something else of the utmost importance. We will discuss it and share our experiences, grieve together, share happiness, and figure out how we can make the most out of our situations and continue to live li ...
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The walls are closing in on Franchised Retail Auto Dealers as the industry is moving at break-neck velocity toward a new way of doing business. The convergence of economic and social volatility, new entrants like Tesla and Carvana, and the new rules of retail are putting Auto Dealers in a crucible that will either destroy them or refine them.Auto Collabs brings you deep into real-talk conversations with the brightest operators and innovators in the Retail Auto Industry who believe the Dealer ...
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I came across a well timed posting from Psyche Wizard (@PsycheWizard), where it helped me to remember to stand tall like trees do. It said: “There’s a Japanese legend that says, If you feel like you’re losing everything, remember, trees lose their leaves every year, yet they still stand tall and wait for better days to come.” There are plenty of ti…
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Saw a great post from one of my favorites, Alan Stein Jr. (@AlanSteinJr) who reminds us that “You will never find the time for anything. If it is important, you will make the time for it.” I’ve been reminded about this a few times recently, one of those times was from notes I took where John O’Leary reminded us about the same truth. I’ve been so no…
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Saw another fabulous post from my friend & mentor, Coach Rich Popp (@Coach4254). He shared this thought and I thought it was worth sharing for sure: “Tasks for the day: 1. Be kind to others 2. Smile all day as you recognize your blessings 3. Always be thankful for your life. Billions, yes billions dream to live a life like yours. Peace” First of al…
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I have realized … again… that I need these positive & powerful reminders every single stinking day!! They are little nudges in the right direction that I need to choose to make a part of my everyday input. Ben Newman (@ContinuedFight), check out Ben’s website HERE. He posted this into our group (The Mental Toughness Academy) where he reminded us sa…
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Send us a Text Message. For dealers and marketers looking to enhance their online presence and drive sales, Daniel Able highlights real-world examples and the tangible benefits of excellent merchandising. In this episode of Auto Collabs, the crew chats with Daniel Able, National Sales Manager at CarCutter, about the transformative power of proper v…
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Found a great post from Kevin DeShazo (@KevinDeShazo) and he shared this great thought from the incredible Jim Rohn and it’s all about nudging ourselves in the right direction. It reminds us about having determination and discipline so that we can change for the better, instead of wishing or hoping that hard things will get easier. Powerful stuff t…
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This was one that hit my heart and emotions hard and I for sure wanted to share it with you. It’s all about gratitude and this gave me a new way to connect with the fact that I need to have this every single day! Inky Johnson (@inkyjohnson) There are so many powerful reasons to have gratitude in our lives, especially if we can have it every day. Th…
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This comes from a wonderful group that I’m blessed to be a part of with Ben Newman. He’s the host of his “Burn Podcast” along with running things with the “Mental Toughness Academy”, along with so many other things that he has going for himself. He shares some thoughts about… “The FIRE 🔥LEGACY will be determined by how YOU embrace challenge and adv…
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Send us a Text Message. Impel's acquisition of Outsell is supercharging AI-driven marketing and re-thinking the way we buy and sell cars. In this episode of Auto Collabs, Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier chat with Devin Daly, co-founder and CEO of Impel. Devin shares his fascinating journey from Wall Street to transforming the automotive industry thr…
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Saw this great thought from “TeacherGoals” (@teachergoals) and I know it’s totally true because I have lived both sides of this. The post said “You often feel tired, not because you’ve done too much, but because you’ve done too little of what sparks a light in you.” WOW… how true is this??? It’s right on target. I know I need to (and have been doin…
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I found another thought-provoking & heart-connecting post, this one from Gratitude HQ (@gratefuledu64). It helps to remind all of us that we can be “that one” for so many people, moments, ourselves and things in our lives. One of the powerful items on this list reminds us about the simple act of smiling and how it can connect with others. I’m tryin…
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“The Power of Positivity” came out with another great post that connected with me & as always, I hope it connects with you too. It said - “ There is always, always, always something to be thankful for.” In today’s world, I think it’s vitally important to make sure we connect with this every day. I think it helps to ground us and allows us to see th…
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It’s a Monday, which means I always look forward to a post / podcast from John O’Leary. Today didn't disappoint. Find out for yourself HERE, as to what an awesome connection John makes to a powerful quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson - “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” I’ve …
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I found this post from “Power of Positivity” that powerfully said, “Always end the day with a positive thought. No matter how hard things were, tomorrow is a fresh opportunity to make it better.” It’s a reminder for me of what I always try to do, but there are some days I am more successful doing this than others. In today’s world I think it’s cruc…
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Send us a Text Message. Ford's new approach to dealer training merges innovative storytelling with cutting-edge AI to deliver a transformative learning experience. Abby Vietor, the Head of Ford University, and Kathy Munoz, Manager of Dealer Training & Productivity, share how Ford University aims to revolutionize the traditional training model. Abby…
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Found a new connection for some great lessons that can help all of us in everyday life. Gratitude HQ (@gratefuledu64) where they promote “Supporting gratitude & kindness as a way of life.” Each of these items are things we all can do, wherever we are in life, in order to make little changes that sure do add up all throughout our little spots in the…
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Jon Gordon (@jongordon11) comes through again with this great reminder, a fantastic lesson in three easy to see pieces. A few little thoughts about having more Fun, Faith, and being Fearless in our lives. Good stuff that all of us can take with us, wherever we go. I know I needed this for sure - hope it helps you too. Thanks for listening. Please t…
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I saw this post from Coach The Coaches (@WinningCoaches) and it was all about “Improvise. Adapt. Overcome.” ~ via @CoachBru It was a pencil that was broken in half. Then the one half was sharpened at both ends. The other half of the original pencil was sharpened at the broken end. So now there were 3 writing points and one still had the eraser to f…
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Found an amazing clip on Twitter / X and Instagram, from @damonwest7 - check it out HERE. I saw this clip earlier this morning and then there were a couple of moments before 10 a.m., where I needed to re-connect to the advice from this clip. Amazing stuff when you get info that you find you needed soon after you saw it. I needed to be reminded abou…
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One of the many reasons I enjoy Mondays when they come around is that I get to listen to another new episode of John O’Leary’s podcast & today’s was great as usual. Listen to it HERE. Guiding others to the water in the desert is something that we would all need if we were in a desert for sure. This story is amazing from the standpoint of what it me…
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Saw a great / simple / powerful reminder that was posted from @bechampionminded that gets us to think - “The Goal is simple: Be better than you were yesterday.” There are so many things that I think about with this - more and more over the last few years. It’s something that I look to do multiple times a day -within each of the moments that I catch…
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Send us a Text Message. A faster, more efficient landscape driven by technological advancements and a continuous learning mindset. The dynamic and insightful Keishawn Batts, Head of Customer Success at Upstart, joins Auto Collabs to share his deep knowledge and passion for the automotive industry. Keishawn’s journey from detailing cars at a Porsche…
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Found this great thought from TeacherGoals (@teachergoals) and it all reminds us about when we stay positive, it doesn’t mean that we have to be happy all the time and that we ignore tough moments as if they were not there. I think positive people have a good grasp on reality, it’s just that we know better times are coming. We try to find better wa…
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Found another great source of some awesome things to think about. Motivational Quotes (@motivational) shares some inspirational items for us to connect to and this one was a good one for sure. It reminds us that we need to let go of things from our past, especially the crappy stuff. Louise Smith shares a powerful way of reminding us that we can go …
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Discovered another great post shared by Coach AJ Mental Fitness (@coachajkings) where he reminded us about one of the many things that Coach John Wooden taught us all. John Wooden said, "Champions never complain, they are too busy getting better." He also reminds us that the only thing complaining changes is your attitude because when you complain,…
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A former big leaguer comes through with some important life lessons. Sean Casey (@TheMayorsOffice) - a former Detroit Tiger by the way and host of “The Mayor’s Office” podcast, brought up some things that caught my eye and I wanted to share them with you too. He brings up the important fact that we all have to deal with failure in life - since life…
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I came across a great post from Dr. Brad Johnson (@DrBradJohnson) all about a powerful reminder, “your purpose is greater than your struggle.” It got me thinking that there are plenty of struggles in life for all humans and there will be plenty of them as we go about chasing after our dreams and goals. Finding out our purpose / calling in life, is …
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Saw & heard a couple of things that got me going about the fear and doubt that I have had (in bits and pieces) all throughout my life. I’ve dealt with it in those bits and pieces all throughout life for sure, but looking back from today and all the years before - I’m still noticing how much energy it’s draining me of. I’m wondering what you may thi…
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Send us a Text Message. From the boardroom to the baseball diamond, some truths transfer surprisingly well. In this episode, we sit down with John Fitzpatrick, President/CEO of Force Marketing, who draws fascinating parallels between running a business and coaching his son's travel baseball team. John shares insights on maintaining team morale, man…
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Found another great post from Mindful Maven (@mindfulmaven_) and it helps us to remind ourselves to not compare ourselves to others. “There is no comparison between the sun and moon. They shine when it’s their time.” We all have times where we can shine and the biggest thing is we have a very major say in when that time is. Thanks for listening. Pl…
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Send us a Text Message. With the right tech and team, even accounting can be cool. In this episode of Auto Collabs, Laurent Charpentier, CEO of Yooz. shares his fascinating journey from France to Dallas, Texas, bringing a fresh perspective to the typically mundane world of accounting. With a background in computer science and a passion for innovati…
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Always enjoy connecting with my buddy Coach Rich Popp (@Coach4254). His message in this post is a powerful reminder - as always, I needed to see this, before I saw it: “Our response to adversity will move us through or hold us back. Respond accordingly. Peace.” I know I need to look at the many opportunities to have it help move me forward and not …
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Jon Gordon (@jongordon11) put out a great post that reminds us to do a bit more than settle for mediocrity. I know I have to follow through on the things that I say I’m going to do, but also to keep striving to be better. Things like this that are out there for all of us to connect with. Thanks for listening. Please take a few moments to subscribe …
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Saw an awesome post from Reads with Ravi (@readswithravi) where there is a different mindset on 8 pieces to the 80/20 rule. This hit me for the fact that I think if we all work on the 80% part for each of these, life will be better for sure. Check this one out and let me know your thoughts. Thanks for listening. Please take a few moments to subscri…
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In my daily readings, one of the items comes from Andy Andrews and his book “The Traveler’s Gift”. This from the Monday reading for me and it’s the first lesson of Success - “The Buck Stops Here”, with President Truman. There is the reminder that all humans have challenges and difficulties during their time on earth. The question of “why me?” shoul…
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I found these 3 great lessons that really transfer into everyday life, and it’s something that all of us can connect with - not just in sports or being a multi-million dollar business owner. Key is to continue working on ourselves, finding things to spend our lives chasing / building that we have a passion for (a burn for), along with working on el…
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Saw a fabulous reminder from Motivational Quotes (@motivational) that we can start over any time we want and that we should not be afraid to do it. I’m realizing so much lately, that time is flying by and I can’t keep putting things off. Things that I have been wanting to do, talking about doing, thinking about doing, etc. The time is now. Each and…
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As summer workouts are underway at Rutgers, Head Coach Steve Pikiell assesses his most talented roster ever. Pikiell talks about: dealing with high expectations adding experienced players through the portal addressing free throw woes incoming freshman class team size, depth and versatility what the offense will look like 2024-25 schedule and more!…
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Got a reminder last weekend, in fact many reminders about how good life is. Then I saw this post from Real Marsha Wright (@marshawright) which reminded me even more. The little things that I take for granted most of the time (clothes to wear, roof over my head, etc.) that so many people throughout the world don’t have, got me thinking about other t…
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Send us a Text Message. Luis Delgado, CEO of Altura Automotive, joins the Auto Collabs team for an engaging discussion on leveraging the Hispanic market in the automotive industry. Known for his dynamic energy and innovative strategies, Luis reveals how he stumbled into the automotive world and has since become a key figure in Hispanic marketing. F…
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Looking around for good stuff as always, and I came across this post from Kevin DeShazo (@KevinDeShazo) who brings up these connections of these things that we are totally capable of doing. He says: “You can get stronger or weaker. You can get better or worse. You can grow or be stagnant. You can move forward or retreat. You can be healthy or unhea…
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Found a super short, 5 word powerful reminder for all of us. It comes from Mindful Maven (@mindfulmaven_) and it simply says, “focus on improving, not proving.” I think too many people today want to and need to “prove” to others something, instead of realizing everything they should look to do is to concentrate on improving themselves. When we focu…
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Found this post that went right to my heart as what I want to go after having in my life - these 6 luxuries in life are time, health, a quiet mind, slow mornings, ability to travel, and a house full of love. It got me thinking about a few connections to each of these and how I want to create each of these in my life a bit more. Thanks for listening…
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Send us a Text Message. Is compliance annoying? Sometimes. Stressful? Maybe. Important? Definitely. In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Sherryl Nens, the VP of Sales at ComplyAuto, who brings a fresh perspective on compliance in the automotive industry. Sherryl shares her journey from her early days at Jiffy Lube to a remarkable 17-year …
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Saw this post and not only did it make perfect sense to me, but I also needed to see this advice too! Now the key is for me to implement it into my life. The Winning Difference (@thewinningdiff1) - "To be successful at anything, the truth is, you don't have to be special. You just have to be what most people aren't: consistent, determined, and will…
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I stumbled upon another great quote that got me thinking. I found it from Bob Starkey (@CoachBobStarkey). It’s a quote from Chuck Page: “A single leaf working alone provides no shade.” I take that as each of us is like a leaf and we need to work together to provide “shade” (help, encouragement, support, love, etc.) I have a few more thoughts too ab…
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Saw a powerful post from Holly Mattson (@Holly_Mattson1) “What we give attention to, we give power to. Be selective.” It reminded me of what Sam Crowley has said for awhile, “where focus goes, energy flows.” It’s something that I’ve been connecting with more and something that I’ve been trying to get better at - FOCUSING on things that help me get …
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Send us a Text Message. A fresh perspective and a bold voice. In this episode of Auto Collabs, Paul, Michael, and Kyle sit down with the inspiring Kaylee Jewert, a 13-year-old making waves in the automotive industry. Kaylee recently wowed audiences at the Women in Automotive conference, where she passionately spoke about the need for more women and…
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Just got into a group with Ben Newman - host of the “The Burn Podcast”, so many powerful episodes for you to check out. His coaching group that he just started (for free) is something I just connected with too. Find more info here: The Mental Toughness Academy. This group is something that has some inspiring topics for helping me to focus on and to…
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I found a great post that got me chewing on some thoughts - this is from Philosophy Call | Modern Stoic (@Philosophy_Call) and it’s all about our Daily Routine and it’s from John Maxwell, who is someone for sure that you want to connect with. He reminds us that we will never change our lives until we look deeply at our daily routines. I found a lot…
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