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 journey that shaped his leadership—starting from cleaning bathrooms in his family’s dealership to stepping into ownership in its 49th year. Lou’s passion for people, rooted in a legacy of service from his immigrant parents, radiates throughout the conversation as he reflects on the true meaning of success and the power of purpose-driven leadership.STAY CONNECTED WITH ASOTU:Sign up for the ASOTU Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/Watch the docu-series “More Than Cars” at https://www.morethancars.tvFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/asotu_morethancars/Join the community on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro0:28 Lou Cannata joins ASOTUCON Unscripted stage1:35 Took over family dealership in its 49th year2:06 Started from the bottom—cleaning bathrooms to leadership3:21 Passion for people rooted in early childhood experiences5:00 Facing grief and health challenges shifted his perspective6:41 Redefined success as making people smile daily7:58 Launch of Level 5 Leadership Coaching & Consulting--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What is Level 5 Leadership Coaching & Consulting by Lou Cannata?How did Lou Cannata take over his family’s car dealership?How do personal challenges shape leadership perspective?What does it mean to redefine success as a business owner?How can entrepreneurs lead with purpose instead of profit?What’s the ASOTU Unscripted podcast about?How does growing up in a family business shape leadership values?

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 dealership—literally using the shop as daycare—to overseeing an ambitious mobile service operation, Nolan shares his story with candor and clarity. This conversation is a tribute to longevity in the industry, evolving leadership, and building people-first service models in a traditionally product-driven space.STAY CONNECTED WITH ASOTU:Sign up for the ASOTU Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/Watch the docu-series “More Than Cars” at https://www.morethancars.tvFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/asotu_morethancars/Join the community on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro0:21 Nolan joins ASOTU Unscripted live at ASOTUCON1:04 Grew up in the shop—dealership was his daycare1:33 Career path: from porter to Director of Operations2:57 Industry shift to mobile and guest-first experiences3:50 24,000 mobile service appointments in one year6:14 Goal: 30,000 appointments and 50 technicians by year’s end7:11 Mobile ops split into three tiers: entry to heavy repair--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Who is Nolan Arm Prester and what is his role in the auto industry?How do mobile service appointments work at dealerships?What’s driving the rise of mobile auto repair in 2025?How can dealerships scale operations to hit 30,000 service appointments?What roles exist in dealership operations from entry-level to director?What makes ASOTUCON different from NADA and other auto conventions?How can dealerships attract and train new mobile technicians?

In this faith-filled and forward-thinking episode of ASOTU Unscripted, host Errol Bomar welcomes Shane Westphal for a conversation that blends personal transformation, professional loyalty, and the future of automotive. Shane shares his “But God” origin story, detailing how a random connection in a Baton Rouge restaurant led him to a 23+ year career in automotive—all at the same dealership. Now serving as general and executive manager, Shane reflects on the power of speaking life into others, leading with purpose, and embracing every role as a calling.STAY CONNECTED WITH ASOTU:Sign up for the ASOTU Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/Watch the docu-series “More Than Cars” at https://www.morethancars.tvFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/asotu_morethancars/Join the community on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro0:22 Shane Westall joins the Unscripted stage1:23 Origin story: from restaurants to 23 years in automotive2:59 “But God” moments shaped his career journey4:17 From sales to GM at the same store5:00 Passion for developing people and building community6:34 Excitement about AI as a time-leveraging partner10:26 The curiosity mindset fuels better AI use and leadership12:02 Reflections on EV adoption and dealership evolution----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Who is Shane Westall and how did he enter the auto industry?How can AI empower—not replace—dealership teams?What is a “But God” origin story in career journeys?What are the future trends in EV and dealership infrastructure?How can auto leaders cultivate a community-driven dealership culture?Why does Shane Westall believe AI is a collaborative tool?What makes ASOTU’s Unscripted series different from traditional auto content?