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, gain traction podcast Episode 217

Mitch Bruneel, Walter Lybeck, Patrick Lavoie, David Priddy, Mickie Hall, Polo Rodriguez Jr., Ron Preston, Nico De Rouwe

Point S Tire

Inside Point S: The Cooperative Changing Tire Retail Growth

, gain traction podcast Episode 226

Jeff Webster, Josh Porter, Ryan Anderson, Katie Youngblood, Jay Baxter, Peter Greenberg, & Rick Benton II

ITDG-Independent Tire Dealers Group, LLC.

The Real Issues Independent Tire Dealers Are Facing in 2026

, gain traction podcast Episode 225

Phil Carpenter

Urban Autocare & Avalon Motorsports

Why Most Auto Shops Fail When They Try to Scale

, gain traction podcast Episode 224

Adam Dixon

Urbs Garage

The Process That Took an Auto Shop from $40K to $100K a Month

, gain traction podcast Episode 223

David Manley

Tire Business

Why Independent Shops May Lose the Right to Repair

, gain traction podcast Episode 222

Nick Fox

Elite Worldwide

How Do Peer Groups Help Auto Shop Owners Grow?

, gain traction podcast Episode 221

Matt Gibbons

Ozarko Tire Centers, Inc.

Are Cheap Truck Tires Actually Costing Fleets More?

, gain traction podcast Episode 220

Eddie Butler

Butler Automotive

What Makes an Auto Repair Business Last 30+ Years?

, gain traction podcast Episode 219

John Kairys, Orlando Mangual, Kyle Suffoletto & Julio Trinidad

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service

What High-Performing Shop Owners Understand About Growth

, gain traction podcast Episode 218

Tony Gonzalez

Tire Group International and Cosmo Tires

Can a Value Tire Brand Win Without Competing on Price?

, gain traction podcast Episode 216

Eric Raber

ER Autocare

Is Your Auto Repair Shop Name Hurting Growth?

, gain traction podcast Episode 215

Bryan Call

Schierl Tire & Service

What’s Really Causing the Tire Industry Workforce Shortage?

, gain traction podcast Episode 214

Tim Winkeler

VIP Tires & Service

Customer Follow-Up Is the Real Growth Lever in Auto Repair

, gain traction podcast Episode 213

Jon Kloosterman

Westside Auto Group

What Leadership Move Transformed Six Auto Repair Shops Fast?

, gain traction podcast Episode 212

Andy Fiffick

Rad Air Complete Car Care and Tire Centers

How Rad Air Built an Unstoppable High-Retention Auto Repair Culture

, gain traction podcast Episode 211

Chuck Space

Texas Tire & Automotive Association

Could This $145 Investment Save Your Business Thousands?

, gain traction podcast Episode 210

Tony O' Billovich

Point S Tire

A Year In Review on Gain Traction

, gain traction podcast Episode 209

Jason Eich

Eich Brothers Automotive, Dartt Automotive

What Drives a Successful Auto Repair Business to Grow Fast?

, gain traction podcast Episode 208

AJ Nealey

Nealey Tire & Auto

What Mistakes Can Destroy a Growing Auto Repair Business?

, gain traction podcast Episode 207

Gary Skidmore

Big O Tires

The Strategy Behind Big O Tires’ 466 Locations

, gain traction podcast Episode 206

Gianluca Grioni and Clint Young

SEMA 2025

Behind the Wheel at SEMA 2025: Meet the Industry Game-Changers – Part 4

, gain traction podcast Episode 205

John Zentz, Michael Mathis, Roy Littlefield IV, Brandon Stotsenberg, Cody Benton, Christina Walls

SEMA 2025

Behind the Wheel at SEMA 2025: Meet the Industry Game-Changers – Part 3

, gain traction podcast Episode 204

Cory Brown, Karen Bailey-Chapman, Doug Kershaw, Lance Bullock, Pam Oakes, and Greg Robinson

SEMA 2025

Behind the Wheel at SEMA 2025: Meet the Industry Game-Changers – Part 2

, gain traction podcast Episode 203

Joe Tomarchio Jr., Jason Rook, Mike Cioffi, Melanie White, Norris Marshall, and Sonny McDonald

SEMA 2025

Behind the Wheel at SEMA 2025: Meet the Industry Game-Changers – Part 1

rob-williams Episode 202

Rob Williams

Hankook Tire America Corp

Inside Hankook Tire North America’s Relentless Pursuit of Excellence

, gain traction podcast Episode 201

Eric Svedberg

European Autowerks

He Started Pumping Gas at 16… Now He Runs a $3.7M Auto Empire

, gain traction podcast Episode 200

Robert 'Sonny' McDonald

Toyo Tires Corp USA

Celebrating 200 Episodes! How Gain Traction Continues to Connect the Automotive Industry

, gain traction podcast Episode 199

Mike Griffin

Dunlap & Kyle Tire Co.

Is Inflation Reshaping the Tire Industry in 2025?

, gain traction podcast Episode 198

Phillip Kane

Turbo Wholesale Tires

The Fastest Path From Tier 4 to Tier 2 in Tire Industry History with Phillip Kane of Turbo Wholesale Tires

, gain traction podcast Episode 197

Chris Cloutier

Autoflow

Why Customers Call AutoFlow the ‘Amazon Experience’ for Auto Repair with Chris Cloutier of Autoflow

, gain traction podcast Episode 196

Tom Gattuso

SEMA

Why Tire Dealers Can’t Afford to Miss SEMA 2025

, gain traction podcast Episode 195

Josh Parnell

Limitless Leadership

From Burnout to Buy-In: How to Reignite Your Auto Repair Team with Josh Parnell of Limitless Leadership

, gain traction podcast Episode 194

Kamard Johnson

GTT Commercial Tire

What Happens When a Tire Business Grows Too Fast with Kamard Johnson of GTT Commercial Tire

, gain traction podcast Episode 193

Tony O'Billovich

Point S Tire

Overwhelmed to Empowered: How Tire Shop Owners Are Taking Back Control with Tony O’Billovich of Point S Tire

, gain traction podcast Episode 192

Tyler Paparello

AMG

Why This COO Believes Scaling Starts With People, Not Profit with Tyler Paparello of AMG

, gain traction podcast Episode 191

Christian Seem

Goodturn Tire & Auto

How to Scale a Tire Brand Without Losing Community Trust with Christian Seem of Goodturn Tire & Auto

, gain traction podcast Episode 190

Bruce Davis

Tire Business

Why Tire Business Became the Trusted Voice of an Entire Industry with Bruce Davis of Tire Business

, gain traction podcast Episode 189

Don Barnes III

Belle Tire

Lessons in Customer Service from a Century-Old Tire Company with Don Barnes III of Belle Tire

, gain traction podcast Episode 188

Jesse Wickel

Wickel Tire Pros

How a Farmer Turned a Small Tire Shop into a $26M Business with Jesse Wickel of Wickel Tire Pros

, gain traction podcast Episode 187

Mike Lusso

Coats Company

The Council That’s Quietly Shaping the Future of the Auto Industry with Mike Lusso of Coats Company

, gain traction podcast Episode 186

Adrian Rodriguez

Commercial Tire

Employee Ownership and Rural Market Success With Adrian Rodriguez of Commercial Tire

, gain traction podcast Episode 185

Joe Schafranek

Tread Partners

Marketing Strategies To Boost Bay Traffic With Joe Schafranek of Tread Partners

, gain traction podcast Episode 184

Dan Kahn

Kahn Media

An Open and Honest Approach to Marketing With Dan Kahn of Kahn Media

, gain traction podcast Episode 183

Dennis Feldman, Keleyah Miller and Justin Pursell

ITDG Next Gen

Legacy and Innovation With Dennis Feldman, Keleyah Miller and Justin Pursell of ITDG Next Gen

, gain traction podcast Episode 182

Joe Tomarchio Jr.

Focus Investment Banking

Secrets to Scaling Your Auto Service Business With Joe Tomarchio Jr. of FOCUS Investment Banking

, gain traction podcast Episode 181

Steven & Susan Moss

Wilson Tire Pros and Automotive

Driving Success as a Family Business With Steven and Susan Moss of Wilson Tire Pros and Automotive

, gain traction podcast Episode 180

Rob Howden

USF Pro Championships

Why Racing and Auto Shops Go Hand in Hand With Rob Howden of USF Pro Racing

logan leslie Episode 179

Logan Leslie

Main street Auto

How To Build a Culture While Scaling Fast With Logan Leslie of Main Street Auto

, gain traction podcast Episode 178

Mike Spagnola

SEMA

How SEMA Supports Tire Shops and Small Businesses With Mike Spagnola of SEMA

, gain traction podcast Episode 177

Nathan Rhodes

Total Automotive

From Food Service to Repair Shop Ownership With Nathan Rhodes of Total Automotive

roy littlefield iv Episode 176

Roy Littlefield IV

Tire Industry Association

Right To Repair With Roy Littlefield IV, VP of Government Affairs for the Tire Industry Association

brian bates Episode 175

Brian Bates

EAS Tire & Auto

From One Shop to a Regional Auto Empire With Brian Bates of EAS Tire & Auto

gus herlong Episode 174

Gus Herlong

Palmetto Garage Works

Building a Franchise Empire With Gus Herlong of Palmetto Garage Works

david schardt Episode 173

David Schardt

Forgeline Motorsports

Racing, Risk, and Resilience With David Schardt of Forgeline Motorsports

richard balan Episode 172

Richard Balan

RTA Holdings

One-Stop Tire and Accessories Shopping with Richard Balan, President of RTA

john teddy Episode 171

John Teddy

Straightaway Tire & Auto

A Unique Approach to Business Growth With John Teddy, CEO of Straightaway Tire & Auto

tim szabo Episode 170

Tim Szabo, Ian McDonald, Matt Vanderhorst, Dave Antoniuk, Graham Tanner, Ryan Lien, Joe Paranich, James O'Reilly

Trail Tire Group

Trail Tire Annual General Meeting

giorgio andonian Episode 169

Giorgio Andonian

FOCUS Investment Banking

Selling a Repair Shop for Maximum Profit With Giorgio Andonian of FOCUS Investment Banking

scott bishop Episode 168

Scott Bishop

Sailun Tires

The Art of Building Relationships With Scott Bishop of Sailun Tires Americas

johnathon bemis Episode 167

Johnathon Bemis

VIP Tires & Service

Automotive Excellence With 2024 AAPEX Technician of the Year Johnathon Bemis

tj white Episode 166

TJ White

Tire Source Neighborhood Car Care

From Oil Changes to Leadership With TJ White of Tire Source Neighborhood Car Care

cory brown Episode 165

Cory Brown

Cory's Point S Tire

Adrenaline, Autos, and Achievements With Cory Brown of Cory’s Point S Tire

ryan thueson Episode 164

Ryan Thueson

Clair and Dee's Tire

Balancing Tradition and Growth With Ryan Thueson of Clair and Dee’s Tire

point s Episode 163

Jim Richards, Mickie Segotta, Kolby and Tia Clay, Brandon Haltiwanger, Ed Tuck, Tony O’Billovich, Jeremy Smith, David Priddy, Jeff Tucker, Joe Moore

Point S Tire Annual Conference

Point S Tire USA Annual Conference

dustin dobbs Episode 162

Dustin Dobbs, Hunt Demarest, Walter Lybeck, Steven Fafel, Ron Dolan

Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers, Paar, Melis & Associates, Point S Tire, AutoOps, Sailun Tire North America

Tire Shop Lessons With Dustin Dobbs, Hunt Demarest, Walter Lybeck, Steven Fafel, and Ron Dolan

, gain traction podcast Episode 161

Linda Gray

Mastertech.ai

Revolutionizing Auto Repair Using AI With Linda Gray of Mastertech.ai

, gain traction podcast Episode 160

Jack Limbaugh

Jack's OK Tire Service

From Tires to Touchdowns With Jack Limbaugh, President of Jack’s OK Tire Service

joseph pehanick Episode 159

Joseph Pehanick

East Bay Tire

Rolling Into the Future: The East Bay Tire Legacy and Vision With Joseph Pehanick

david christopher Episode 158

David Christopher

Tread Partners

Core Values Drive Success With David Christopher, Co-founder and Co-owner of Tread Partners

derek naidoo Episode 157

Derek Naidoo

USA GoMobile

Revolutionizing Tire Service With Derek Naidoo, CEO of USA GoMobile

ryan ragan Episode 156

Ryan Ragan

Automotive Service & Tire Alliance

Transforming the Tire Industry With Ryan Ragan of Automotive Service & Tire Alliance

sema 2024 Episode 155

Seth Glauberman, Jim Ring, Justin Rae, Brock Swentzel, Mike Graber, Sonny McDonald

2024 SEMA Roundup Series - Episode 3/3

At SEMA With Seth Glauberman, Jim Ring, Justin Rae, Brock Swentzel, Mike Graber, and Sonny McDonald

sema 2024 Episode 154

Roy Littlefield IV, Sam Felberbaum, Lance Bullock, Norris Marshall, and Michael Mathis

2024 SEMA Roundup Series - Episode 2/3

[SEMA Series] Roy Littlefield IV, Sam Felberbaum, Lance Bullock, Norris Marshall, and Michael Mathis

sema 2024 Episode 153

Don Detore, Clint Young, Doug Kershaw, Melanie White, Scott Bishop

2024 SEMA Roundup Series - Episode 1/3

[SEMA Series Episode 1 of 3] Connecting Tire Leaders with Don Detore, Clint Young, Doug Kershaw, Melanie White, and Scott Bishop

mike burns Episode 152

Mike Burns

ITDG

Focusing on Helping Independent Tire Dealers With Mike Burns of ITDG

dustin dobbs Episode 151

Dustin Dobbs of Dobbs

Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers

Work Ethic and Success With Dustin Dobbs of Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers

, gain traction podcast Episode 150

Reed Parman

Big Chief Tire

Empowering Leadership and Family Legacy With Reed Parman of Big Chief Tire

jared kugel Episode 149

Jared Kugel

Tire Agent

Overcoming Entrepreneurial Challenges With Jared Kugel of Tire Agent

kermit pridemore Episode 148

Kermit Pridemore

Smoky Hill Auto Service

Navigating the Road to Trust With Kermit Pridemore of Smoky Hill Auto Service

chris barry Episode 147

Chris Barry

Independent Tire Dealer Group

Steering the Wheels of Change With Chris Barry of Independent Tire Dealer Group

david brandenstein & mark kinkelaar Episode 146

David Brandenstein and Mark Kinkelaar

Prism Worldwide

Tires Transformed For Sustainability With David Brandenstein and Mark Kinkelaar of Prism Worldwide

, gain traction podcast Episode 145

Eric Gill

Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service

It’s All About The People With Eric Gill at Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service

brandon tracey Episode 144

Brandon Tracey

Bay Area Point S Tire & Auto Service

A Customer-Centric Approach to Success With Brandon Tracey of Bay Area Point S Tire & Auto Service

seth sands Episode 143

Seth Sands

Good Turn Tire & Auto

The Art of Scaling Integrity in the Tire Business With Seth Sands of Good Turn Tire & Auto

james o'reilly Episode 142

James O’Reilly

Tire Trail

Steering Western Canada’s Tire Landscape With James O’Reilly of Trail Tire

craig bruneel Episode 141

Craig Bruneel

Bruneel Point S Tire & Auto

Craig Bruneel — Chairman of the Board of Point S Dealers and Owner of Bruneel Point S Tire & Auto

mike allen Episode 140

Mike Allen

Carfix

Steering an Automotive Legacy Forward With Mike Allen of Carfix

e red Episode 139

E. Red

Show Muscle & Classics

The Man Behind The Hit Show Muscle & Classics, E. Red

logan wilks Episode 138

Logan Wilks

Wilks Tire & Battery Service

ITDG Tire Dealer of The Year – Wilks Tire & Battery Service – Logan Wilks

sun auto Episode 137

Mike Edge, Chris Garman, Tommy Gaynor

Sun Auto

Ownership, Acquisitions, and Mergers With Tommy Gaynor and Chris Garman of Sun Auto Tire & Service

mike graber Episode 136

Mike Graber

Toyo Tires

Driving Innovation: From a Steel Worker’s Son to an Industry Leader With Mike Graber of Toyo Tires

joe inchiostro Episode 135

Joe and John Inchiostro

St. Louis Wholesale Tire

From Family Business to Tire Titans With Joe and John Inchiostro of St. Louis Wholesale Tire

steven fafel Episode 134

Steven Fafel

AutoOps

Scheduling Service Appointments With Ease With Steven Fafel of AutoOps

neal maier Episode 133

Neal Maier

Tread Partners

From New Leads to Loyal Customers: Marketing Insights With Neal Maier, Co-Founder of Tread Partners

nick fox Episode 132

Nick Fox and Vanessa Larson

Gills Point S Tire & Auto

Small Beginnings, Big Success With Nick Fox and Vanessa Larson of Gills Point S Tire & Auto

randy o'connor Episode 131

Randy O'Connor, Bobby Gillespie, Kyle Moore, Kayle Heiar

Dealer to Dealer Development Group, Gillespie Tire and Automotive Service, Moore Tires

Discussing Generational Tire Shops With Randy O’Connor, Bobby Gillespie, Kyle Moore and Kayla Heiar

douglas kershaw Episode 130

Douglas Kershaw

KAL Group

Building a Winning Wholesale Tire Division With Douglas Kershaw of KAL Group

cody hammer Episode 129

Cody Hammer

Trusted Tire

Cultivating Customer Connections With Cody Hammer, Area Sales Manager at Trusted Tire and Auto

brian quisenberry Episode 128

Brian Quisenberry

S&S Tire

Providing Large-Scale Service and Small-Scale Care With Brian Quisenberry of S&S Tire

the veterans trust Episode 127

Fred Roger & Stephen Kantarze

The Veterans Trust

Racing Toward a Purpose With Fred Roger and Stephen Kantarze of The Veterans Trust

david bennett Episode 126

David Bennett

AAA

Tread Carefully: Ensuring Roadside Safety With David Bennett of AAA

baker ghanim Episode 125

Baker Ghanim

Tire Store Service Center, oTo Solutions

Empowering Employees for Success With Baker Ghanim of Tire Store Service Center and oTo Solutions

brooke johnson Episode 124

Brooke Johnson

McMahon's Best-One Tire

From Food to Tires: A Customer Service Journey With Brooke Johnson of McMahon’s Best-One Tire

lee mcwilliams Episode 123

Lee McWilliams

Midas

Navigating Auto Repairs With Empathy With Lee McWilliams of Midas

jason widmer Episode 122

Jason Widmer and Darren McLea

DJM Solutions and AAA Auto Repair

Keys to Customer Engagement With Jason Widmer of AAA Auto Repair and Darren McLea of DJM Solutions

walter lybeck Episode 121

Walter Lybeck

Point S Tire and Auto Service

Nurturing Organizational Cohesion and Camaraderie With Walter Lybeck of Point S Tire

heather langdon & cristol duke Episode 120

Cristol Duke and Heather Langdon

Gerald's Tires & Brakes

Secrets of Exceptional Service With Cristol Duke and Heather Langdon of Gerald’s Tires & Brakes

gerald's tires and brakes Episode 119

Clint and Clay Watts

Gerald's Tires & Brakes

Generational Wisdom and Customer Focus With Clint and Clay Watts of Gerald’s Tires & Brakes

charles vickery Episode 118

Charles Vickery

Beggs Tire & Wheel

Exceptional Tires, Equal Treatment With Charles Vickery of Beggs Tire and Wheel

danny smith Episode 116

Danny Smith

Same Day Auto Repair

Work Experience Must Be Rewarding and Fun: Danny Smith of Same Day Auto Repair

scott blair Episode 115

Scott Blair

T.R.A.C.K. Auto Training and Network T.R.A.C.K. Auto Training and Network 

Shaping Pros Through Innovative Training With Scott Blair of T.R.A.C.K. Auto Training and Network

jeff mullersman Episode 114

Jeff Mullersman

ATTURO Tires

Tires, Tears, and Triumphs: A 25-Year Odyssey With Jeff Mullersman of ATTURO Tires

hunt demarest Episode 113

Hunt Demarest

Paar, Melis & Associates

Realities of the Tire Business With Hunt Demarest of Paar, Melis & Associates

autoshop answers Episode 112

Todd Hayes, Joe Adams, Glenn Piccolo

Adams Automotive and AutoShop Answers

How To Create a $6m Store With a Great Winning Culture With Todd Hayes, Joe Adams and Glenn Piccolo

george kingman Episode 111

George Kingman

Advanced Shop Leadership

A Personal Support System for Independent Auto Shops With George Kingman of Advanced Shop Leadership

charles mesones Episode 110

Charles Mesones

Cook's Tire & Service

Optimizing Performance by Committing to Staff Development With Charles Mesones of Cook’s Tire & Service

keegan wentz Episode 109

Keegan Wentz

McMahon Tech Center

Using Technology To Establish Customer Trust With Keegan Wentz, President of McMahon Tech Center

mike edge Episode 108

Mike Edge

Tread Partners

Camaraderie and Passion on Full Display at the 2023 SEMA Trade Show With Mike Edge of Tread Partners

randy o'connor Episode 107

Randy O’Connor

Dealer to Dealer Development Group

Recognizing the Good and Fixing the Bad With Randy O’Connor of Dealer to Dealer Development Group

michael chung Episode 106

Michael Chung

Auto Care Association

Reacting to Changes in the Marketplace With Michael Chung of Auto Care Association

cody lang Episode 105

Cody Lang

Tire Solutions

The Importance of Trust From Tire Dealers and Customers With Cody Lang of Tire Solutions

giorgio andonian Episode 104

Giorgio Andonian

FOCUS Investment Banking

The Value of a Long-Term Exit Strategy With Giorgio Andonian of FOCUS Investment Banking

don detore Episode 103

Don Detore

Tire Business

A Reporter’s Journey From Covering Sports to Tires With Don Detore of Tire Business

frank frattale Episode 102

Frank Frattale

Trimax Tire-Maxon International

Truth and Transparency in the Tire Industry With Frank Frattale of Trimax Tire-Maxon International

scott weeden Episode 101

Scott Weeden

Barnwell House of Tires

Profits and Product Performance Produce Partnerships With Scott Weeden of Barnwell House of Tires

, gain traction podcast Episode 100

Neal, David, and Mike

Tread Partners

Looking Back on 100 Episodes With Neal Maier, David Christopher, and Mike Edge of Tread Partners

george silagadze Episode 99

George Silagadze

TireConnect

Revolutionizing Tire Sales With George Silagadze, Vice President of TireConnect

, gain traction podcast Episode 98

JP Gallagher

Gallagher Tire

Relationships Drive Success With JP Gallagher, President of Gallagher Tire

, gain traction podcast Episode 97

Bill Bainbridge

Formerly of CJ’s Tire and Automotive

Growing Customer Awareness With Bill Bainbridge, Former VP of Marketing and Business Development with CJ’s Tire and Automotive

john repp Episode 96

John Repp

Dunlap & Kyle Co.

How Core Values Enhance Credibility With John Repp, Sales Manager for Dunlap & Kyle Co.

chris lawson Episode 95

Chris Lawson

Technician Find

How To Hire a Great Technician With Chris Lawson of Technician Find

lance bullock Episode 94

Lance Bullock

OE Wheels

Expanding Your Portfolio To Meet Customer Demand With Lance Bullock of OE Wheels

mason hess Episode 93

Mason Hess

Purcell Tire

Supplying and Servicing Big Tires in the Mining Industry With Mason Hess of Purcell Tire

roy littlefield Episode 92

Roy Littlefield

Tire Industry Association

Roy Littlefield of the Tire Industry Association on Tire Registration and Right to Repair Legislation

dave vogel Episode 91

Dave Vogel

ASA Automotive Systems

Innovating Software to Accommodate Customer Demands With Dave Vogel, General Manager at ASA Automotive Systems

tom diaz Episode 90

Tom Diaz

Bright Bay Creative

Fascinating Insights Into the Production of Automotive TV Shows With Tom Diaz, Coordinating Producer at Bright Bay Creative

jason rook Episode 89

Jason Rook

Independent Tire Dealers Group

A Voice for Independent Tire Dealers With Jason Rook, President and CEO of Independent Tire Dealers Group

, gain traction podcast Episode 88

Robert “Sonny” McDonald

Toyo Tires Corp USA

Increasing Sales Through Effective and Thorough Training With Robert “Sonny” McDonald, Senior National Training Manager at Toyo Tires Corp USA

ron dolan Episode 87

Ron Dolan

Sailun Tire

Selling Tires Without a Sales Pitch With Ron Dolan, President at Sailun Tire North America

kyle blankenhorn Episode 86

Kyle Blankenhorn

Ken's Tire

The Value of Experienced and Empathetic Leadership With Kyle Blankenhorn of Ken’s Tire

samuel felberbaum Episode 85

Samuel Felberbaum

Prinx Chengshan Tire, Fortune Tire USA

Promoting a Tire Brand by Sponsoring a Sport With Samuel Felberbaum, President at Prinx Chengshan Tire 

, gain traction podcast Episode 84

Chris Talevi

PayTomorrow

Eliminating Fear From the Payment Process With Chris Talevi, Vice President of Sales at PayTomorrow

jay adams Episode 83

Jay Adams

MaddenCo

Tackling Tire Industry Software With Jay Adams, President of MaddenCo

immanuel klaiber Episode 82

Immanuel Klaiber and Jürgen Lobach

FINN

Simply Subscribe to Your Sweet Ride With Immanuel Klaiber and Jürgen Lobach of FINN

brian beers Episode 81

Brian Beers

Prenlyn Automotive

The Fruits of Being a Franchisee With Brian Beers, President at Prenlyn Automotive

joe mcdonald Episode 80

Joe McDonald

Jasper Engines & Transmissions

Do the Right Thing and Have Fun With Joe McDonald, Vice President of Sales at Jasper Engines & Transmissions

craig o'neill Episode 79

Craig O’Neill

Autoflow

Ensuring Customers’ Cars are Safe, Reliable, and Efficient With Craig O’Neill, Vice President of Training at Autoflow

angie oleson Episode 78

Angie Oleson

Firestone Direct

Servicing Your Vehicles Wherever With Angie Oleson, Business Lead at Firestone Direct 

james krakower Episode 77

James Krakower

JMK Computerized Tire Dealer Information System

Using Technology To Increase Your Shop’s Efficiency With James Krakower of JMK

kevin marley Episode 76

Kevin Marley

E-Solution Professionals

Tires and Technology in Tandem With Kevin Marley, Managing Director at E-Solution Professionals

charles bonfiglio Episode 75

Charles Bonfiglio

Tint World

Successful Franchising With Charles Bonfiglio, CEO at Tint World

kent coleman Episode 74

Kent Coleman

Big O Tires

Tires Are a People Business With Kent Coleman, Owner at Big O Tires

mike edge Episode 73

Mike Edge

Tread Partners

Easy Money for Tire Dealers With Mike Edge, Director of Business Development With Tread Partners

tony desimone Episode 72

Tony DeSimone

New England Tire and Service Association (NETSA)

The Benefits of Association Membership With Tony DeSimone, Executive Director at New England Tire and Service Association (NETSA)

john ward Episode 71

John Ward

Allen Rubber Co.

Turning Old Tires Into Treasure With John Ward, E-commerce Manager at Allen Rubber Co.

jay condrick Episode 70

Jay Condrick

Boston Mobile Tire

Bringing Tires to the People With Jay Condrick, Owner at Boston Mobile Tire

darren mclea Episode 69

Darren McLea

Molloy Business Development Group

Building a Culture and Getting Buy-in With Darren McLea, Business Development Consultant at Molloy Business Development Group

kim mcmahon Episode 68

Kim McMahon

McMahon's Best-One Tire

Culture Eats Strategy for Lunch With Kim McMahon, President at McMahon’s Best-One Tire

quinton molnar Episode 67

Quinton Molnar

Ward Tirecraft

An Appreciation for Hard Work With Quinton Molnar, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Ward Tirecraft

matthew peters Episode 66

Matthew Peters

Tread Partners

Building Long-Lasting Client Relationships With Matthew Peters, Business Development Manager at Tread Partners

larry sutton Episode 65

Larry Sutton

RNR Tire Express

Sticking to What You Do Best With Larry Sutton, President and Founder of RNR Tire Express 

judd shader Episode 64

Judd K. Shader

Leeds West Groups

Growing Your Tire Business With Judd K. Shader, Founder and CEO at Leeds West Groups

al pridemore Episode 63

Al Pridemore

Pride Auto Care

Building a Positive Work Environment With Al Pridemore, CEO and Co-owner of Pride Auto Care

joe rush Episode 62

Joe Rush

Rush Automotive

Culture Is Everything With Joe Rush, Owner of Rush Automotive

randy o'connor Episode 61

Randy O'Connor

MTD TEN

Implementing a Strategic Process With Randy O’Connor of MTD TEN

brad updegraff Episode 60

Brad Updegraff

Dave's Ultimate Automotive

Working Your Way From Lube Tech to Owner With Brad Updegraff, Owner of Dave’s Ultimate Automotive

jeff scherer Episode 59

Jeff Scherer

Ntelegence

Every Phone Call Is Valuable With Jeff Scherer,  Founder of Ntelegence

, gain traction podcast Episode 58

Max Gardner

Tire Max Total Car Care

Building a Great Culture with Max Gardner, Founder of Tire Max

tim winkeler Episode 57

Tim Winkeler

VIP Tires & Service

The Fight for Your Right-to-Repair with Tim Winkeler, President and CEO of VIP Tires & Service

, gain traction podcast Episode 56

Rick Benton II

BTS Tire & Wheel Distributors and Black’s Tire and Auto Service

Family and Fun + Tires and Cars With Rick Benton II, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at BTS Tire & Wheel Distributors and Black’s Tire and Auto Service

kate speelman Episode 55

Kate Speelman

Rice Tire

Staffing and Branding a Venerable Company With Kate Speelman, Brand Management and Talent Acquisition Specialist at Rice Tire

michael mathis Episode 54

Michael Mathis

Atturo Tire Corp.

The Joy of Selling Your Own Tires With Michael Mathis, Founder and President of Atturo Tire Corp.

crissy zellers Episode 53

Crissy Zellers

Accelerate Personalized Sales Solutions

Minimizing Headaches and Maximizing Efficiency With Crissy Zellers of Accelerate Personalized Sales Solutions

dick erickson Episode 52

Dick Erickson

Sun Tire

Profit Sharing Increases Caring With Dick Erickson, Founder of Sun Tire and Author of How the Rubber Meets the Road.

micheal mcgregor Episode 51

Michael McGregor

Focus Investment Banking

How and When To Sell Your Auto Shop With Michael McGregor

dwayne myers Episode 50

Dwayne Myers

Dynamic Automotive

Never Stop Evolving With Dwayne Myers, Co-Owner and Managing Partner of Dynamic Automotive

sally thomas Episode 49

Sally Thomas

J.P. Thomas & Company

Providing Great Customer Experiences Regardless of Circumstances With Sally Thomas, Co-Owner of J.P. Thomas & Company

steven stamey Episode 48

Steven Stamey

Maxi Auto Service Centers

Generating Loyalty and Avoiding Complacency With Steven Stamey, Operations Manager at Maxi Auto Service Centers

neal maier Episode 47

Neal Maier

Tread Partners

Finding the Right Customers for Your Shop With Neal Maier, Co-Founder of Tread Partners

tim shaffer Episode 46

Tim Shaffer

Search Tires

Finding the Best Tires at the Best Price With Tim Shaffer, CEO and Co-Founder of Search Tires

brian sump Episode 45

Brian Sump

Urban Autocare, Klasse Auto Rentals, and Avalon Motorsports

Providing Great Car Care in Tough Economic Times With Brian Sump, Owner and President of Urban Autocare

doug miller Episode 44

Doug Miller

St. Lucie Battery & Tire

Thriving in Difficult Times With Doug Miller, President of St. Lucie Battery & Tire

neal maier Episode 43

Neal Maier & Mike Edge

Tread Partners

Get Your Old Customers Back with Neal Maier, Co-Founder at Tread Partners

patrick egan Episode 42

Patrick Egan

Spark Interactive

The Incredible Value of Telling Your Shop’s Story with Patrick Egan, Founder and CEO of Spark Interactive

clare hetherington Episode 41

Clare Hetherington

DriveRightData

Maximizing Customer Retention with Clare Hetherington of DriveRightData

chan patel Episode 40

Chan Patel

Autotext.me

Communicating With Customers About Car Repair

brian lenhardt Episode 39

Brian Lenhardt

Fat Boys Tire & Auto

Growing and Sustaining a Family Business

keith heavilin Episode 38

Keith Heavilin

YellowFin Digital & Floww Digital

Introducing Floww Digital

j.p. brooks Episode 37

J.P. Brooks

Fitment Group

Updating Your Tire Data Solutions

, gain traction podcast Episode 36

Chris Pazderny

Caliber Auto Care in Texas

Building Outstanding Business Relationships

, gain traction podcast Episode 35

Beth Barron

Chabill’s Tire & Auto Service

Cultivating a Culture of Growth 

tere hardin Episode 34

Tere Hardin

Shop-Ware

The Advantages of Automated Software

mike edge Episode 33

Neal Maier & Mike Edge

Tread Partners

[Year in Review] Connecting Pioneers Across the Automotive Industry 

neal maier Episode 32

David Christopher & Neal Maier

Tread Partners

Picking the Right Location for Your Shop

chris garman Episode 31

Chris Garman & Tommy Gaynor

Sun Auto Tire & Service

How To Smoothen Your Acquisition Process

turning missed maintenance into sales opportunities Episode 30

Patrick Murphy

SideKick360

Turning Missed Maintenance Into Sales Opportunities

inspiring success by sharing stories Episode 29

Bryce Evans

10 Missions Media

Inspiring Success by Sharing Stories

craig van batenburg Episode 28

Craig Van Batenburg

ACDC Hybrid EV Training Resources

Top-Notch Training for Hybrid and EV

from a mall basement to multi-location tire business Episode 27

Rob Eskew

TRUE Automotive

From A Mall Basement to Multi-Location Tire Business

scott blair Episode 26

Scott Blair

T.R.A.C.K. Auto Training & Network

Continuing Education for Tire Employees

tim winkeler Episode 25

Tim Winkeler

VIP Tires & Service

Building a Unified Team Culture

patrick egan Episode 24

Patrick Egan

SPARK Interactive

Attracting Customers Through Interactive Videos

duncan alney Episode 23

Duncan Alney

Firebelly Marketing

​​Establishing Credibility Through Social Media

tricia sauls Episode 22

Tricia Sauls

Automotive Service and Tire Alliance (ASTA)

Building Up the Automotive Community with Tricia Sauls of ASTA

steve ferrante Episode 21

Steve Ferrante

Pinnacle Performance Training

Stop Merely Getting Sales and Start Building Customers

michael chung Episode 20

Michael Chung

Auto Care Association

Building Better Together with Michael Chung of Auto Care Association

marc pons Episode 19

Marc Pons

Chapel Hill Tire

Creating a Work Happy, Values-Based Culture with Marc Pons of Chapel Hill Tire

jody devere Episode 18

Jody DeVere

AskPatty.com

Creating an Inclusive Automotive Business with Jody DeVere of AskPatty.com

jared kugel Episode 17

Jared Kugel

Tire Agent

Offering Affordability and Impeccable Service with Jared Kugel of Tire Agent

acquisition for exponential growth with jeffry gardner of sun auto Episode 16

Jeffry Gardner

Sun Auto

Acquisition for Exponential Growth with Jeffry Gardner of Sun Auto

jenn mello Episode 15

Jenn Mello

Tire Outlet

Expanding Your Automotive Chain with Jenn Mello of Tire Outlet

fernando miranda Episode 14

Fernando Miranda

Transformers Institute

What is the Transformers Institute? Meet Their VP, Fernando Miranda

dennis mccarron Episode 13

Dennis McCarron

Cardinal Brokers

Preparing for an Exit with Dennis McCarron

george fandos - the james agency Episode 12

George Fandos

The James Agency

Building a Thriving Startup with George Fandos

mike allen Episode 11

Mike Allen

Carfix Auto Repair

Hiring and Retaining Quality Employees with Mike Allen

jeff tucker Episode 10

Jeff Tucker

Triple T Tire and Tapps

Changing the Money Conversation with Jeff Tucker

jarid lundeen Episode 9

Jarid Lundeen

Tires Plus of North Dakota

How to Take Strategic Business Risks with Jarid Lundeen

matthew peters Episode 8

Matt Peters

Tireweb Marketing

The Recipe for a Successful Website in the Tire Industry with Matt Peters of Tireweb Marketing

developing trust in the automotive industry with tommy gaynor of gaynor’s automotive Episode 7

Tommy Gaynor

Gaynor’s Automotive

Developing Trust in the Automotive Industry with Tommy Gaynor of Gaynor’s Automotive

customer satisfaction, franchising, and marketing in the auto care industry with andy fiffick of rad air Episode 6

Andy Fiffick

Rad Air Complete Car Care

Customer Satisfaction, Franchising, and Marketing in the Auto Care Industry with Andy Fiffick of Rad Air

franchising in the auto care industry with bill snow of rad air Episode 5

Bill Snow

Rad Air Complete Car Care

Franchising in the Auto Care Industry with Bill Snow of Rad Air

achieving successful sales strategies with dan molloy of molloy sales development group Episode 4

Dan Molloy

Molloy Sales Development Group

Achieving Successful Sales Strategies with Dan Molloy of Molloy Sales Development Group

mike edge Episode 3

Mike Edge

Tread Partners

Who is the Real Competition to Tire Dealers and Auto Shop Owners?

neal maier Episode 2

Neal Maier and David Christopher

Tread Partners

Starting an Agency and Finding Your Niche with Neal Maier and David Christopher of Tread Partners

neal maier Episode 1

Neal Maier and David Christopher

Tread Partners

How Action Gator Tire Increased Leads by Over 276.45%

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