Shane Westphal's “But God” Journey to Automotive Leadership

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?