ASOTU Unscripted

ASOTU Unscripted

In this dynamic and impromptu podcast, the ASOTU team brings you real-world, real-time interviews and intel with Dealers and Industry Leaders across the U.S. Meet the Automotive movers and shakers you’ve seen on the screen and some you’ve never heard of before as we have candid conversations, without any script or topic. ASOTU Unscripted was recorded live at ASOTU CON 2025, hosted by Erroll Bomar III, and is produced by Automotive State of the Union (ASOTU). Learn more at https://www.asotu.com

Episodes

June 19, 2026 18 mins
John Ellis spent nearly three decades helping dealers navigate inventory, operations, and market shifts before realizing that the industry's biggest challenge wasn't a lack of data—it was knowing what to do with it. In this episode of ASOTU Unscripted,...
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After working with more than 100 dealerships over two decades, Earl Brown has seen plenty of changes in automotive retail. Surprisingly, one of the biggest dealer frustrations hasn't changed much at all. In this episode of ASOTU Unscripted, Earl shares...
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Ben St. Ours didn't start his automotive career in the manager's office. He started washing cars at 14 years old after a chance encounter with a dealer changed the course of his life. Twenty-six years later, after growing through nearly every seat in t...
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On this episode of ASOTU Unscripted, Erroll Bomar sits down with Linda Nguyen for a conversation about purpose, community, and the unexpected ways different passions can come together. After spending decades working across automotive retail, real estat...
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On this episode of ASOTU Unscripted, Erroll Bomar sits down with John Tomlinson, whose automotive career started with nothing more than instinct and a decision to pull into a dealership parking lot. Frustrated with a job he no longer enjoyed and search...
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June 17, 2026 7 mins
On this episode of ASOTU Unscripted, Erroll Bomar sits down with Kate Howell to talk about unexpected career turns, lifelong learning, and the opportunities that emerge when you're willing to say yes to something unfamiliar. After spending years focuse...
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June 16, 2026 12 mins
On this episode of ASOTU Unscripted, Erroll Bomar sits down with Erica Bruno for a conversation about legacy, belonging, and the courage to build your own path. Coming from a family deeply rooted in automotive history, Erica grew up surrounded by stori...
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On this episode of ASOTU Unscripted, Erroll Bomar sits down with Carla Cosenzi to explore a journey that almost didn't happen. Growing up around her family's dealership, Carla was determined to chart a different path. She studied psychology, planned to...
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On this episode of ASOTU Unscripted, Erroll Bomar sits down with Ginny Bowden, a fourth-generation dealer whose family's Chevrolet dealership has served its community for more than 111 years. Unlike many dealer operators, Ginny didn't grow up in the bu...
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On this episode of ASOTU Unscripted, Erroll Bomar sits down with Ed Roberts for a conversation about leadership, trust, and the habits that quietly limit growth. While much of the industry is focused on technology and AI, Ed brings the discussion back ...
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In this candid and engaging episode of ASOTU Unscripted, host Errol D. Bomar sits down with Owen Moon—veteran marketer, agency founder, and now co-founder of a new venture in streaming advertising. As lunch buzzes around them, Owen shares his 25-year j...
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In this vibrant and heartfelt ASOTU Unscripted episode, Errol Bomar sits down with Steve Roessler, better known as “Live with Drive.” Steve takes us on a compelling journey from engineering and medical sales to pioneering CRM engagement in the auto ind...
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In this energizing edition of ASOTU Unscripted, host Errol Bomar sits down with Bill Vaughn, a recently appointed dealership leader only 90 days into his new role. Bill brings a grounded, refreshingly candid perspective to the conversation, sharing his...
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In this episode of ASOTU Unscripted, host Errol Bomar sits down with Enrique Gago of Gago Brothers Automotive to talk about transformation, resilience, and rediscovering purpose through reinvention. Enrique opens up about how he unexpectedly entered th...
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In this inspiring episode of ASOTU Unscripted, host Errol Bomar sits down with 23-year-old rising star Gavin Reeves, who shares his rapid ascent through the automotive industry. Starting at just 18 as a porter, Gavin moved through roles in BMW product ...
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In this episode of ASOTU Unscripted, Errol Bomar welcomes John Osborne, Executive Manager at Williamsburg Ford, to reflect on 27 years in the automotive industry and the key inflection points that shaped his approach to leadership, customer experience,...
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In this heartfelt episode of ASOTU Unscripted, host Errol Bomar welcomes back Judi Anderson—attending her fourth consecutive ASOTUCON—to explore the personal journey that led her to become a pillar of customer experience in the automotive space. From r...
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In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of ASOTU Unscripted, host Errol Bomar sits down with Landon Garside, a former high school drumline teacher turned automotive professional and now marketing strategist. Landon shares how personal transitions—inclu...
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In this heartfelt and unscripted episode of ASOTU Unscripted, host Errol Bomar sits down with Lou Cannata, a second-generation dealer principal and founder of Level 5 Leadership Coaching & Consulting. Lou shares the deeply personal and professional jou...
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In this high-energy episode of ASOTU Unscripted, host Errol Bomar sits down with Nolan Armpriester, a second-generation automotive leader and Director of Operations with over two decades of industry experience. From his early days growing up in the dea...
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