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, gain traction podcast Episode 177

Nathan Rhodes
Total Automotive

On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge welcomes Nathan for a conversation about starting an auto shop from scratch,...

  May 21, 2025
 
roy littlefield iv Episode 176

Roy Littlefield IV
Tire Industry Association

On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge welcomes Roy for a conversation about the right to repair movement, legislative...

  May 14, 2025
 
brian bates Episode 175

Brian Bates
EAS Tire & Auto

On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge welcomes Brian for a conversation about military discipline, business growth, partnering with...

  May 7, 2025
 
gus herlong Episode 174

Gus Herlong
Palmetto Garage Works

On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge welcomes Gus Herlong for a conversation about grassroots leadership, overcoming early business...

  April 30, 2025
 
david schardt Episode 173

David Schardt
Forgeline Motorsports

On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge welcomes David for a conversation about the origins of Forgeline, lessons from...

  April 23, 2025
 
richard balan Episode 172

Richard Balan
RTA Holdings

On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge talks with Richard about the integration of tire services and aftermarket accessories...

  April 16, 2025
 
john teddy Episode 171

John Teddy
Straightaway Tire & Auto

On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge welcomes John for a conversation about leadership, industry consolidation, and the importance...

  April 9, 2025
 
tim szabo Episode 170

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

On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge welcomes Tim, Ian, Matt, Dave, Graham, Ryan, Joe, and James to discuss...

  April 2, 2025
 
giorgio andonian Episode 169

Giorgio Andonian
FOCUS Investment Banking

On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge chats with Giorgio about market trends in the tire industry, how to...

  March 26, 2025
 
scott bishop Episode 168

Scott Bishop
Sailun Tires

On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge welcomes Scott to discuss his career in the tire industry, which started...

  March 19, 2025
 
johnathon bemis Episode 167

Johnathon Bemis
VIP Tires & Service

On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge chats with Johnathon about his career path, the importance of certifications, and...

  March 12, 2025
 
tj white Episode 166

TJ White
Tire Source Neighborhood Car Care

On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge welcomes TJ for a conversation about Tire Source, family history with Goodyear,...

  March 5, 2025
 
cory brown Episode 165

Cory Brown
Cory's Point S Tire

In this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge welcomes Cory Brown to chat about the journey from an independent tire...

  February 26, 2025
 
ryan thueson Episode 164

Ryan Thueson
Clair and Dee's Tire

In this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge chats with Ryan about the enduring success of a family business. They...

  February 19, 2025
 
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

On this episode of Gain Traction, join host Mike Edge at the Point S Tire Conference, where he speaks with...

  February 12, 2025
 
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

On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge looks back at conversations from past episodes that featured Dustin, Hunt, Walter,...

  February 5, 2025
 
, gain traction podcast Episode 161

Linda Gray
Mastertech.ai

On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge welcomes Linda to discuss the revolutionary impact of AI on the auto...

  January 29, 2025
 
, gain traction podcast Episode 160

Jack Limbaugh
Jack's OK Tire Service

On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge chats with Jack about the evolution and legacy of a family-owned tire...

  January 22, 2025
 
joseph pehanick Episode 159

Joseph Pehanick
East Bay Tire

In this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge chats with Joseph Pehanick, Co-owner and incoming CEO of East Bay Tire,...

  January 8, 2025
 
david christopher Episode 158

David Christopher
Tread Partners

On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge welcomes David Christopher to discuss how core values shape company culture, empower...

  January 2, 2025
 
derek naidoo Episode 157

Derek Naidoo
USA GoMobile

On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge welcomes Derek for a conversation about the rise of mobile tire services,...

  December 26, 2024
 
ryan ragan Episode 156

Ryan Ragan
Automotive Service & Tire Alliance

On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge welcomes Ryan to discuss the future of the automotive service industry. They...

  December 18, 2024
 
sema 2024 Episode 155

Seth Glauberman, Jim Ring, Justin Rae, Brock Swentzel, Mike Graber, Sonny McDonald
2024 SEMA Roundup Series - Episode 3/3

On this episode of Gain Traction, join host Mike Edge at SEMA, where he talks to Seth, Jim, Justin, Brock,...

  December 4, 2024
 
sema 2024 Episode 154

Roy Littlefield IV, Sam Felberbaum, Lance Bullock, Norris Marshall, and Michael Mathis
2024 SEMA Roundup Series - Episode 2/3

On this episode of Gain Traction, join host Mike Edge at SEMA, where he talks to Roy, Sam, Lance, Norris,...

  November 26, 2024
 
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