Best Michael Cirillo Podcasts (2025)

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718 Sameer Mehta: Co-Founder & CEO of Smash Kitchen 27:16

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4h ago27:16

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Sameer Mehta, Co-Founder and CEO of Smash Kitchen—the bold, better-for-you pantry brand on a mission to clean up the condiment aisle. Alongside his co-founders, Sameer is bringing flavor, fun, and function to everyday staples with organic, non-GMO ingredients and serious brand attitude. In ou…

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717 Tapasya Bali: Founder & CEO of 100 Cal Snacks 30:41

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Tapasya Bali, Founder and CEO of 100 Cal Snacks—a functional food brand redefining what it means to snack with purpose. After a successful career on Wall Street and a personal health crisis fueled by stress and burnout, Tapasya made a powerful pivot. She created 100 Cal Snacks to offer portio…

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716 Maria Weaver: Founder & CEO of XO Maria Louise 28:03

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Maria Weaver, Founder and CEO of XO Maria Louise—a bold new jewelry brand rooted in the power of reinvention, intention, and individuality. After an impressive 30-year career leading media, entertainment, and tech giants including HBO, Showtime, and Warner Music Experience—where she doubled r…

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Ep. 669 - Why Tires Might Be Your Dealership’s Most Overlooked Goldmine, with David Pulla 24:14

6d ago24:14

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In this episode, my guest is David Pulla, President of Dynamic Tire, one of Canada’s largest tire distributors. We dive into a part of the business that most dealers overlook—tires—and explore how they’re not just rubber on a rim, but one of the most practical tools for increasing retention, profitability, and service traffic. We talk about how dea…

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How To Be Your Own CDP with Nick Askew 32:51

6d ago32:51

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Send us a text 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 …

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715 Kegan Fisher: Co-Founder & CEO of Frank Darling 35:38

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Kegan Fisher, Co-Founder and CEO of Frank Darling—the fine jewelry brand reimagining the engagement ring experience with modern design, ethical sourcing, and custom craftsmanship. What began in a Brooklyn apartment in 2017 has grown into a nationally recognized brand with showrooms across New…

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Nobody Asked... But Recycled Metals Built Your Car with John Sacco 35:22

8d ago35:22

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Send us a text 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 fo…

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714 Heather Terry: Founder & CEO of GoodSAM Foods 36:25

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Heather Terry, Founder and CEO of GoodSAM Foods—the farmer-first snack brand flipping the traditional CPG playbook on its head. With a just-closed $9 million Series A, raised primarily from Latin American investors who understand regenerative agriculture, Heather is proving that it’s possible…

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713 Michael Fedele: Founder & CEO of Throne SPORT COFFEE 31:52

12d ago31:52

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On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Michael Fedele, Founder and CEO of Throne SPORT COFFEE, a bold new player redefining the future of functional coffee. After helping take BODYARMOR from a $1M brand to over $1B in retail sales, Michael is back to disrupt another category—this time, merging performance, recovery, and caffeine in a way that’s never be…

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Training AI To Fix The Little Things with Sanjay Varnwal 25:06

13d ago25:06

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Send us a text 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 ind…

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Ep. 668 - Should You Buy a Dealership in 2025? with Arthur J Madjarian 24:37

13d ago24:37

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In this episode I’m joined by Arthur J. Madjarian, a guy who’s been neck-deep in retail automotive, pivoted into mergers & acquisitions, and now helps dealer groups grow, exit, and scale smart. If you’ve ever wondered how M&A works in the auto industry, or whether dealership ownership is still worth chasing in 2025, this is your episode. Arthur tal…

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712 Martin Reeves: Author of LIKE: The Button That Changed the World 33:24

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Hi everyone, and welcome back to The Kara Goldin Show! Today’s guest is someone who literally wrote the book on how one tiny-ass button changed the whole damn world. I’m joined by Martin Reeves, Chairman of the BCG Henderson Institute and co-author of LIKE: The Button That Changed the World. You’ve tapped it. You’ve chased it. You’ve felt the dopam…

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Why Customer Loyalty Starts with Smarter Tech with Thuy Adomitis 25:14

15d ago25:14

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Send us a text 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 tha…

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711 Cynthia Sakai: Founder of evolvetogether 37:48

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Cynthia Sakai, Founder and CEO of evolvetogether—the personal care brand making waves for its beautifully designed, clean, and high-performing daily essentials. With a mission to create products that connect people, community, and the planet, evolvetogether is proving that luxury and sustainabi…

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710 Allyse Cirillo: Founder & CEO of Saint Jo Skincare 29:32

19d ago29:32

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Allyse Cirillo, Founder and CEO of Saint Jō Skincare—a brand rewriting the rules of clean beauty. After over a decade in corporate product development, Allyse saw the gaps firsthand: too many brands using questionable ingredients or overpromising with underwhelming formulas. She knew there ha…

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Ep. 667 - The New Rules of SEO for Car Dealers in 2025, with Colin Carrasquillo 47:20

20d ago47:20

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In this episode, my guest is Colin Carrasquillo, Digital Marketing Manager at Nielsen Auto Group. We’re diving into some of the real challenges and solutions that most dealers are thinking about but rarely talk about out loud. We talk about what it actually looks like to get your vendor partners working together instead of pulling in different dire…

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709 Jiajia Sollers: Founder & CEO of Matter of Monday 27:45

21d ago27:45

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Jiajia Sollers, Founder and CEO of Matter of Monday—a modern skincare line built for real life. Jiajia’s journey is anything but traditional: from CFO of a billion-dollar hedge fund to first-time beauty founder, she’s bringing a totally fresh lens to skincare. Her “why”? Stress, fatigue, and …

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708 Jeff Shardell: Founder & CEO of Humble Brands 32:35

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Jeff Shardell, Founder and CEO of Humble Brands—the clean personal care brand that’s redefining what “natural” can (and should) be. From deodorants that actually work to sustainability initiatives that go far beyond the label, Jeff has built Humble into a trusted name at Whole Foods, Erewhon,…

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707 Monica Rich Kosann: Founder & Chief Creative Officer of Monica Rich Kosann 35:05

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Monica Rich Kosann, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of her namesake jewelry brand, Monica Rich Kosann—a luxury brand known for creating jewelry that empowers women to tell their stories. What began with vintage lockets and antique cigarette cases has grown into a collection carried in over…

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Rewriting the Vendor–Dealer Playbook with Jade Terreberry 27:50

27d ago27:50

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Send us a text 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…

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Leading From Eye Level with Kielan Whitner 9:43

27d ago9:43

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In this ASOTU CON 2025 session, Paul J Daly sits down with Kielan Whitner of Townsend Nissan to explore what it really means to lead from "eye level." A former Syracuse football player and public accountant, Kielan breaks down how he transitioned into the auto industry and climbed the ranks to General Manager in just seven years. His approach? Lead…

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Ep. 666 - What Most Dealerships Gets Wrong About CRM, with Sam Maimone 26:28

27d ago26:28

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In this episode, my guest is Sam Maimone from Activix, and we’re diving into a part of the car business that most people think they’ve figured out—but really haven’t: CRM. We talk about why most CRM setups are missing the mark and why buying more leads won’t solve the real problem. Sam shares what he’s seeing inside hundreds of dealerships and the …

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How To Be An Innovative Leader In Today's Auto Industry with John Bozzella 10:30

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In this compelling ASOTU CON session, Paul J Daly sits down with John Bozzella, President and CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, to discuss the evolving role of leadership in the modern auto industry. Bozzella shares his journey from politics to automotive policy, offering a unique lens into how government, innovation, and economic stra…

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706 David Wolfe & Jamie Diamonstein: Co-Founders of Tiami 34:43

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by David Wolfe and Jamie Diamonstein, the powerhouse duo behind Tiami Sleep—a new luxury mattress brand redefining what great sleep really feels like. With over 60 years of combined experience, including co-founding Leesa Sleep and helping pioneer the direct-to-consumer model in the sleep catego…

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How Dealers Can Do More With Less... Right Now with Greg Uland 23:59

29d ago23:59

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Send us a text 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 a…

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The Road To Sold with Glenn Pasch 10:52

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In this ASOTU CON 2025 session, Paul J Daly sits down with Glenn Pasch to discuss his latest book, The Road to Sold, and dive deep into the practical realities of online sales process optimization. Glenn, a seasoned operator, consultant, and trainer, explains how the book was born out of a common but frustrating gap between marketing performance an…

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Entering The Age of Compression with Ben Hadley 17:42

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In this fast-paced and thought-provoking conversation recorded live at ASOTU CON 2025, David Spisak sits down with Ben Hadley to explore what he calls “The Age of Compression.” Ben breaks down how innovation cycles, attention spans, and consumer expectations are all accelerating—and why traditional automotive processes are struggling to keep up. Th…

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705 Jeff Mahony: CEO of NEFT Vodka 31:35

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Jeff Mahony, CEO of NEFT Vodka. Known for its ultra-smooth taste, clean ingredients, and bold barrel packaging, NEFT is shaking up the spirits world—earning global recognition and redefining what premium vodka can be. In our conversation, Jeff shares how he took the reins of NEFT and helped e…

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Shiny Object Syndrome Leads To Failure To Launch with Daniel Govaer 14:11

1M ago14:11

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In this thought-provoking ASOTU CON 2025 session, David Spisak of Disruptive Growth Solutions sits down with Daniel Govaer to tackle one of the most pervasive operational issues in automotive retail: shiny object syndrome. With over two decades of experience in retail automotive, Daniel breaks down how impulsively chasing new tech leads to stalled …

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704 Kerry Docherty: Co-Founder & Chief Impact Officer of Faherty 31:14

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Kerry Docherty, Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer of Faherty—the family-owned, American fashion and lifestyle brand redefining what it means to scale with purpose. Known for its surf-inspired aesthetic and unwavering commitment to sustainability, Faherty has grown into a profitable 9-figure…

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What My Kids Taught Me About Car Shopping UX with Art Bratton 10:57

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In this playful yet insightful session from ASOTU CON 2025, Arthur Bratton of Holiday Automotive joins Brad Gelber to explore what his young children unknowingly taught him about website user experience (UX) in automotive retail. Drawing inspiration from how his three, five, and seven-year-olds interact with technology, Arthur emphasizes that intui…

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From Sandwich Artist To CEO with Kaylee Felio 24:46

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Send us a text 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 i…

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Ep. 665 - Why Fixed Ops Isn’t Back-End—It’s the Backbone, with Nicole Dolphin 21:57

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In this episode, my guest is Nicole Dolphin, Retail Development Manager at Groupe Touchette, and we’re digging into the part of the dealership that doesn’t always get its fair share of attention—Fixed Ops. Nicole shares how the service department isn’t just about oil changes and tires. It’s a relationship hub. It’s where trust is built (or lost). I…

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Why One-Size-Fits-All OEM Strategies Are Failing Dealers with Elizabeth Shults 10:24

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In this ASOTU CON 2025 session, Elizabeth Shults of RML Automotive joins Brad Gelber on the podcast stage to unpack one of the most contentious issues facing dealership marketers today: one-size-fits-all mandates from OEMs. Elizabeth shares firsthand how top-down directives—like Stellantis’ recent GMB access requirements—create operational chaos at…

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703 Randy Goldberg: Co-Founder & Chief Brand Officer of Bombas 34:21

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Randy Goldberg, Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Bombas—the mission-driven comfort brand best known for its ultra-comfortable socks, underwear, and t-shirts, and for donating one item for every item purchased. Since launching in 2013, Bombas has donated over 150 million items to those in…