The Modern Tire Dealer Show

The Modern Tire Dealer Show

The Modern Tire Dealer Show provides a regular look at the tire industry with special attention to the independent tire dealer. The show features interviews, conversations and analysis from industry leaders and the staff of Modern Tire Dealer magazine, including Editor Mike Manges, Managing Editor Joy Kopcha and Associate Editor Maddie Gehring.

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July 25, 2024 14 mins

Sponsored Podcast: John Amato, director of training for Autel, explains how TPMS tools have evolved in this can’t-miss episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show. 

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Complaining about problems in the workforce doesn’t help you fill the open spots on your roster. And strategist Mike Brown says a gift card for lunch or doughnuts for breakfast only goes so far to incentivize team members to do great work day after day. Brown, the founder and CEO of Brainzooming, says tire dealers need to zero in on the critical role their workers play in making their businesses successful and more profitable, and ...

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Employee training is crucial in the automotive and tire industry, but finding time can be a challenge. In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Dave Boyes, president of Today’s Class, shares insights on the importance of online training and how it can be the solution. 

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June 13, 2024 17 mins

In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, JP Brooks, chief revenue officer at Fitment Group, examines retail tire pricing at the mid-year point and provides a preview of what to expect during the second half of 2024. 

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When it comes to planning for the future of your tire dealership, it can be easy to become overwhelmed with all of the things to consider and prioritize. We talked with Kevin Rohlwing about what tire dealers need to do today to prepare for the tire store of tomorrow, and it surprisingly all came down to one word. Rohlwing, the chief technical officer for the Tire Industry Association, shares his thoughts on The Modern Tire Dealer S...

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Sponsored Podcast: Will the future of TPMS be direct or indirect? John Amato, director of training for Autel, explains the differences between direct and indirect TPMS systems, the advantages of each and more.

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What's the difference between business intelligence and artificial intelligence? Dave Vogel, general manager, and Jayson Roach, account manager for ASA Automotive Systems Inc., come on The Modern Tire Dealer Show to discuss how utilization of business intelligence can bolster a tire dealer's business. Check out the latest episode now. 

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In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, retail tire sales and leadership coach Mike Townsend discusses how making customers feel like they have been served, instead of "sold," can turn them into lifelong ambassadors for your business. 

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Nick Fox is president of Fox’s Point S, a four-store tire dealership in Great Falls and Helena, Mont. The second-generation tire dealer is working to expand his family’s tire business, and has a goal of doubling his store count in the next four years. He tells his story on the latest episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.

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Sponsored Podcast: In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, John Amato, director of training for Autel, explains how bluetooth TPMS sensors work, the advantages of using them and more.

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March 7, 2024 23 mins

Employment seems to be a hot topic in every industry now. Kevin Allen, executive coach for the Automotive Training Insitute, comes on the Modern Tire Dealer Show and discusses how to keep current employees engaged – and the difference that engagement will make on your business.  

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February 22, 2024 18 mins

Is discounting the biggest drain on your profitability? Dennis McCarron says no - and explains what you can do to boost your gross profit - in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show. 

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Industry analyst John Healy covers all corners of the tire industry, and he says the beginning of a new year can set the tone for what’s to come. So what does that mean for tire dealers? Healy believes the end of 2023 has positioned 2024 to be a year of opportunity. And that applies to dealers, but also manufacturers. One tiremaker certainly poised for change is Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. There’s a new CEO. There are changes lo...

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January 25, 2024 16 mins

In this special episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, MTD's editors provide an exclusive preview of MTD's 2024 Facts Issue, our in-depth look at the tire industry. Check out MTD's Facts Issue at moderntiredealer.com. 

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As the tire industry kicks off the 2024 year, Michael Spencer, co-owner of Atlanta, Ga.-based TireSouth Inc., shares his goals and predictions for the coming year. Spencer talks inventory, employment and more in this can't-miss episode of the Modern Tire Dealer Show. 

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December 28, 2023 14 mins

In this special, year-end episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, MTD's editors review some of the biggest stories and trends of 2023 - and why they matter.

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December 14, 2023 14 mins
Sun Auto Tire & Service has doubled its store count and revenue over the last two years. Tony Puckett, Sun Auto Tire & Services CEO, discusses what's next for the company in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show. 
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November 30, 2023 16 mins

As more electric vehicles (EVs) hit the market, tire dealers are going to need to learn how to service EVs and EV tires. Robbie Bushnell, vice president of tire repair products at 31 Inc., comes on the Modern Tire Dealer Show to talk about repairing EV tires. 

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November 16, 2023 19 mins

When Russ Devens helped create the Safety Leadership Summit, he and other organizers agreed on one big principle: “There’s no competition in safety.” And that has guided them through four summits and many hours of conversations. Devens, the director of safety and risk management at McCarthy Tire Service, has helped bring together dozens of safety leaders from some of the largest tire dealerships in the country to help create and sh...

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November 2, 2023 22 mins

Jon Langerak, MTD's Tire Dealer of the Year, has successfully employed "patient capital" to build his dealership, Wonderland Tire Co. In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Langerak explains what "patient capital" is and how you can apply it to your business. 

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