Gain Traction
Episodes
The New Playbook for Independent Tire Dealers
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Greenberg — owner of City Tire Co., a business operating since 1927 with a long-standing presence in retail, commercial, and retread segments....
The Real Issues Independent Tire Dealers Are Facing in 2026
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Webster is the owner of Take Ten Tire Service, with nearly three decades in the tire industry. He has expanded his operations beyond Oklahoma thr...
Why Most Auto Shops Fail When They Try to Scale
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Carpenter is the Director of Operations at Urban Autocare and Avalon Motorsports, overseeing seven locations in the Denver, Colorado area. He beg...
The Process That Took an Auto Shop from $40K to $100K a Month
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Dixon is the Director of Operations at Urbs Garage, a multi-location auto repair business serving the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky markets. H...
Why Independent Shops May Lose the Right to Repair
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Manley is the Managing Editor of Tire Business, where he covers the trends, policy shifts, and operational challenges shaping the tire and autom...
How Do Peer Groups Help Auto Shop Owners Grow?
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Fox is a Pro Service Coach and Facilitator with Elite Worldwide and a former multi-location auto repair shop owner. After helping grow and operat...
Are Cheap Truck Tires Actually Costing Fleets More?
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Gibbons is the Sales Director at Ozarko Tire Centers, one of the largest commercial tire distributors in Missouri and Arkansas, operating 12 loca...
What Makes an Auto Repair Business Last 30+ Years?
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie Butler is the owner of Butler Automotive, a multi-location auto repair business based in Augusta, Georgia. Raised in a family garage environment...
What High-Performing Shop Owners Understand About Growth
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Kairys is the Executive Director of the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation, bringing more than 40 years of experience across retail, wh...
Can a Value Tire Brand Win Without Competing on Price?
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Gonzalez is the Chairman, Founder, and CEO of Tire Group International (TGI), a global tire distribution and manufacturing company behind Cosmo T...
Inside Point S: The Cooperative Changing Tire Retail Growth
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch Bruneel serves as President of Retail Operations at Gill’s Point S Tire, where he focuses on employee development, customer experience, and op...
Is Your Auto Repair Shop Name Hurting Growth?
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Raber is the owner of ER Autocare, a multi-location auto repair business with four locations in the Columbus, Ohio area. With roots in agricultur...
What’s Really Causing the Tire Industry Workforce Shortage?
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bryan Call is an Operations Advisor at Schierl Tire & Service, a multi-location tire and automotive service operation with seven stores across Cen...
Customer Follow-Up Is the Real Growth Lever in Auto Repair
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Winkeler is the President and CEO of VIP Tires & Service, a multi-location tire and auto repair company operating nearly 80 locations across t...
What Leadership Move Transformed Six Auto Repair Shops Fast?
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Kloosterman is the Chief Operating Officer of Westside Auto Group, a six-location auto repair organization based in Michigan. With more than 17 ye...
How Rad Air Built an Unstoppable High-Retention Auto Repair Culture
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Fiffick is the President & CEO of Rad Air Complete Car Care and Tire Centers, overseeing a network of multi-location auto repair shops in the...
Could This $145 Investment Save Your Business Thousands?
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Space is the Executive Director of the Texas Tire & Automotive Association (TTAA) and the founder of Space & Associates, an association ...
A Year In Review on Gain Traction
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Edge is the host of the Gain Traction Podcast and a long-time voice in the tire and automotive repair industry. With more than two decades of exp...
What Drives a Successful Auto Repair Business to Grow Fast?
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Eich is a multi-location auto repair shop owner based in Evansville, Indiana. After spending more than two decades in a corporate career, Jason ...
What Mistakes Can Destroy a Growing Auto Repair Business?
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AJ Nealey is the owner and “Chief Cheerleader” of Nealey Tire & Auto, a rapidly growing multi-location auto repair business in Maryland. A sel...
The Strategy Behind Big O Tires’ 466 Locations
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Skidmore is a longtime tire industry leader whose career began in his father’s independent shop and eventually grew into franchise ownership an...
Behind the Wheel at SEMA 2025: Meet the Industry Game-Changers – Part 4
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gianluca Grioni is the Vice President of Sales for Momo Tires USA and brings decades of global experience to the automotive industry. Originally from ...
Behind the Wheel at SEMA 2025: Meet the Industry Game-Changers - Part 3
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SEMA 2025 remains the industry’s premier gathering place, not just for exploring new products, but for engaging in conversations that truly shape th...
Behind the Wheel at SEMA 2025: Meet the Industry Game-Changers - Part 2
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Independent shop owners, brand leaders, manufacturers, lobbyists, and innovators all walk the same halls at SEMA but hearing their stories side by sid...
Behind the Wheel at SEMA 2025: Meet the Industry Game-Changers - Part 1
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The SEMA Show is where the entire tire and automotive aftermarket gathers under one roof and in this episode, we bring you straight to the center of t...
Inside Hankook Tire North America’s Relentless Pursuit of Excellence
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Williams is the President of Hankook Tire North America, one of the most respected names in the global tire industry. From his early days in Virgi...
He Started Pumping Gas at 16… Now He Runs a $3.7M Auto Empire
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Svedberg is the President and Owner of European Autowerks in Virginia Beach, Virginia, a premier independent shop specializing in high-end Europe...
Celebrating 200 Episodes! How Gain Traction Continues to Connect the Automotive Industry
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Edge is the host of the Gain Traction Podcast, the official podcast for the tire and automotive industry, powered by Tread Partners. With a passi...
Is Inflation Reshaping the Tire Industry in 2025?
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Griffin is the Sales Manager at Dunlap & Kyle Tire Company in Birmingham, Alabama, that’s been serving the Southeast for decades. With year...
The Fastest Path From Tier 4 to Tier 2 in Tire Industry History with Phillip Kane of Turbo Wholesale Tires
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillip Kane is the CEO of Turbo Wholesale Tires, home to brands like Lexani, Lionheart, and Rolling Big Power. With decades of experience at companie...
Why Customers Call AutoFlow the ‘Amazon Experience’ for Auto Repair with Chris Cloutier of Autoflow
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Cloutier is the owner of Golden Rule Auto Care in Dallas, Texas, and the founder of AutoFlow, a software solution built to improve auto repair c...
Why Tire Dealers Can’t Afford to Miss SEMA 2025
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Gattuso is the Vice President of Events for SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association. With more than three decades of experience in the au...
From Burnout to Buy-In: How to Reignite Your Auto Repair Team
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Parnell is the founder of Limitless Leadership, LLC, and a former Director of Service Development at Christian Brothers Automotive. With a backgr...
What Happens When a Tire Business Grows Too Fast? with Kamard Johnson of GTT Commercial Tires
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kamard Johnson is the President & CEO of GTT Commercial Tires, based in Richmond, Virginia. With a professional background rooted in sales and cus...
Overwhelmed to Empowered: How Tire Shop Owners Are Taking Back Control
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tony O’Billovich is the leader of the Master Shop Program for Point S Tire USA. With decades of experience running and growing multiple tire and aut...
Why This COO Believes Scaling Starts With People, Not Profit with Tyler Paparello of AMG
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Paparello is the Chief Operating Officer at AMG, overseeing 28 Midas locations across New England. With a background rooted in sales, Tyler lear...
How to Scale a Tire Brand Without Losing Community Trust with Christian Seem of Goodturn Tire & Auto
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Seem is the President & CEO of Good Turn Tire & Auto, a rapidly growing tire and auto repair company with 55 locations and 16 brands...
Why Tire Business Became the Trusted Voice of an Entire Industry with Bruce Davis of Tire Business
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Davis is a veteran journalist and editor who spent 45 years shaping how the tire industry receives its news, data, and insights. As a founding s...
Lessons in Customer Service from a Century-Old Tire Company with Don Barnes III of Belle Tire
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don Barnes III is the Chief Tire Guy at Belle Tire, a third-generation leader helping steer one of the oldest and most respected tire retailers in the...
How a Farmer Turned a Small Tire Shop into a $26M Business
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse Wickel is the owner of Wickel Tire Pros in Burley, Idaho. A former farmer with deep roots in agriculture, Jesse built his business from a singl...
The Council That’s Quietly Shaping the Future of the Auto Industry
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Lusso is a seasoned engineer at Coats Company in Nashville, Tennessee, specializing in tire changers, wheel balancers, lifts, and alignment machi...
Employee Ownership and Rural Market Success With Adrian Rodriguez of Commercial Tire
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Rodriguez is the Vice President of Marketing and Retail Sales at Commercial Tire, a leading tire and auto service provider with over 45 locatio...
Marketing Strategies To Boost Bay Traffic With Joe Schafranek of Tread Partners
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Schafranek is an Account Manager at Tread Partners, a marketing agency focused on the tire and auto repair industry. With roots in Detroit and han...
An Open and Honest Approach to Marketing With Dan Kahn of Kahn Media
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Kahn is the Founder and CEO of Kahn Media, a public relations and marketing agency based in Los Angeles specializing in the automotive aftermarket...
Legacy and Innovation With Dennis Feldman, Keleyah Miller and Justin Pursell of ITDG Next Gen
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis Feldman is the Chair of the ITDG Next Gen Committee and a third-generation operator at Performance Plus Tire, a family-owned business in Long B...
Secrets to Scaling Your Auto Service Business With Joe Tomarchio Jr. of FOCUS Investment Banking
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Tomarchio Jr. is a Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking, where he specializes in helping auto service businesses scale and prepare for ac...
Driving Success as a Family Business With Steven and Susan Moss of Wilson Tire Pros and Automotive
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steven and Susan Moss are the owners of Wilson Tire Pros and Automotive, a three-location tire and automotive repair business in Burlington, North Car...
Why Racing and Auto Shops Go Hand in Hand With Rob Howden of USF Pro Racing
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Howden is the Director of Business Development and Series Announcer for USF Pro Championship Racing. Known as “The Voice of the Series,” he ha...
How To Build a Culture While Scaling Fast With Logan Leslie of Main Street Auto
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Logan Leslie is the Founder and CEO of Main Street Auto, a fast-growing network of tire and auto repair shops across the United States. After serving ...
How SEMA Supports Tire Shops and Small Businesses With Mike Spagnola of SEMA
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Spagnola is President and CEO of SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association), a leading trade organization in the automotive aftermarket indust...
From Food Service to Repair Shop Ownership With Nathan Rhodes of Total Automotive
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Rhodes is the Owner of Total Automotive, an independent auto repair shop based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With a background in machining and we...
Right To Repair With Roy Littlefield IV, VP of Government Affairs for the Tire Industry Association
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Roy Littlefield IV is the Vice President of Government Affairs for the Tire Industry Association. In his role, Roy leads advocacy efforts across state...
From One Shop to a Regional Auto Empire With Brian Bates of EAS Tire & Auto
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Bates is the President and Founder of EAS Tire & Auto, a growing chain of auto repair shops with 21 locations in the Denver metro area. Afte...
Building a Franchise Empire With Gus Herlong of Palmetto Garage Works
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gus Herlong is the CEO and Co-owner of Palmetto Garage Works, a multi-location auto service franchise group based in South Carolina. Starting with fiv...
Racing, Risk, and Resilience With David Schardt of Forgeline Motorsports
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Schardt is the President and CEO of Forgeline Motorsports, a premier manufacturer of custom, lightweight forged wheels for high-performance and ...
One-Stop Tire and Accessories Shopping with Richard Balan, President of RTA
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Balan is the President of RTA Holdings, a company specializing in aftermarket vehicle outfitting, particularly commercial vehicles and off-roa...
A Unique Approach to Business Growth With John Teddy, CEO of Straightaway Tire & Auto
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Teddy is the Chief Executive Officer of Straightaway Tire & Auto, bringing over 15 years of leadership experience in consumer retail and serv...
Trail Tire Annual General Meeting
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Szabo is the Owner of Trail Tire Edmonton Groat Road, with over three decades of experience in the automotive industry. Alongside Fixed Operations...
Selling a Repair Shop for Maximum Profit With Giorgio Andonian of FOCUS Investment Banking
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Giorgio Andonian is the Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking, where he specializes in mergers and acquisitions within the Consumer and Automo...
The Art of Building Relationships With Scott Bishop of Sailun Tires Americas
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Bishop is the Vice President of Passenger and Light Truck Tire Sales for the independent channel at Sailun Tire Americas, which specializes in o...
Automotive Excellence With 2024 AAPEX Technician of the Year Johnathon Bemis
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Johnathon Bemis is the Lead Master Technician at VIP Tires & Service, known for its comprehensive tire and auto repair services in the New England...
From Oil Changes to Leadership With TJ White of Tire Source Neighborhood Car Care
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TJ White is the General Manager of Tire Source Neighborhood Car Care, a company with six locations in the Canton and Akron, Ohio area that specializes...
Adrenaline, Autos, and Achievements With Cory Brown of Cory's Point S Tire
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cory Brown is the Owner of Cory's Point S Tire in Rapid City, South Dakota. Under Cory's leadership, the business has expanded to two locations, emplo...
Balancing Tradition and Growth With Ryan Thueson of Clair and Dee’s Tire
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Thueson is the Owner of Clair and Dee's Tire, a family-owned business in Rexburg, Idaho, specializing in tire services and auto repair as part of...
Point S Tire USA Annual Conference
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Richards is the National Co-op Recruitment Manager at Point S, travelling extensively throughout the US to meet with independent tire dealers with...
Tire Shop Lessons With Dustin Dobbs, Hunt Demarest, Walter Lybeck, Steven Fafel, and Ron Dolan
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dustin Dobbs is the President of Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers, a family-owned business headquartered in St. Louis. Under his leadership, Dobbs Tire &...
Revolutionizing Auto Repair Using AI With Linda Gray of Mastertech.ai
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Gray is Co-founder of Mastertech.ai, an innovative company that is leveraging the power of artificial intelligence to transform the auto repair ...
From Tires to Touchdowns With Jack Limbaugh, President of Jack’s OK Tire Service
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Limbaugh is President of Jack's OK Tire Service, a family-owned tire service business based in Algona, Iowa. Under his leadership, the company ha...
Rolling Into the Future: The East Bay Tire Legacy and Vision With Joseph Pehanick
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joseph Pehanick is the Co-owner and incoming CEO of East Bay Tire, a family-owned independent tire distributor and commercial service provider for ove...
Core Values Drive Success With Dave Christopher, Co-founder and Co-owner of Tread Partners
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Christopher is Co-founder and Co-owner of Tread Partners, a leading digital marketing agency specializing in tire and auto repair operations with...
Revolutionizing Tire Service With Derek Naidoo, CEO of USA GoMobile
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Naidoo is the Founder and Owner of USA GoMobile, a company that offers convenient mobile tire, oil change, and battery services to customers at ...
Transforming the Tire Industry With Ryan Ragan of Automotive Service & Tire Alliance
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Ragan is the Executive Director of the Automotive Service & Tire Alliance, where he focuses on enhancing value to members through innovative ...
[SEMA Series] At SEMA With Seth Glauberman, Jim Ring, Justin Rae, Brock Swentzel, Mike Graber, and Sonny McDonald
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Glauberman is the President of Malco Automotive. A fourth-generation member of the family company specializing in automotive detailing products, ...
[SEMA Series] Roy Littlefield IV, Sam Felberbaum, Lance Bullock, Norris Marshall, and Michael Mathis
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Roy Littlefield IV currently serves as Vice President of Government Affairs for the Tire Industry Association. He currently works on both state and fe...
[SEMA Series] Connecting Tire Leaders with Don Detore, Clint Young, Doug Kershaw, Melanie White, and Scott Bishop
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don Detore, Editor at Tire Business, oversees the daily editorial operations of Tire Business, the leading trade magazine for the tire industry publi...
Focusing on Helping Independent Tire Dealers With Mike Burns of ITDG
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Burns is the Sales Director at Independent Tire Dealers Group, a company that supports independent tire dealers across the US by providing compet...
Work Ethic and Success With Dustin Dobbs of Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dustin Dobbs is the President of Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers, a family-owned business headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, specializing in tire a...
Empowering Leadership and Family Legacy With Reed Parman of Big Chief Tire
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reed Parman is the President and Owner of Big Chief Tire, a company specializing in tire sales and auto services with five locations in Jacksonville, ...
Overcoming Entrepreneurial Challenges With Jared Kugel of Tire Agent
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jared Kugel is the CEO and Founder of Tire Agent, an innovative e-commerce platform revolutionizing how consumers purchase and install tires across th...
Navigating the Road to Trust With Kermit Pridemore of Smoky Hill Auto Service
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kermit Pridemore is Co-owner of Smoky Hill Auto Service in Aurora, Colorado, bringing years of family business experience into his own venture. Kermit...
Steering the Wheels of Change With Chris Barry of Independent Tire Dealer Group
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Barry is Vice President of Sales at Independent Tire Dealer Group. Since 1998, Chris has significantly contributed to the company's growth. He s...
Tires Transformed For Sustainability With David Brandenstein and Mark Kinkelaar of Prism Worldwide
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Brandenstein is the Key Account Manager at Prism Worldwide. Originally from Evansville, Indiana, David boasts a rich background in the chemical ...
It’s All About The People With Eric Gill at Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Gill is the President and CEO of Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service. A seasoned entrepreneur, Eric masterminded the expansion of Gills Point S...
A Customer-Centric Approach to Success With Brandon Tracey of Bay Area Point S Tire & Auto Service
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Tracey is the President and Co-owner of Bay Area Point S Tire & Auto Service, which he started working for at the age of 16, initially swe...
The Art of Scaling Integrity in the Tire Business With Seth Sands of Good Turn Tire & Auto
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Sands is the Co-CEO of Good Turn Tire & Auto, a company with a portfolio of 14 brands and 35 locations across four states, including Florida,...
Steering Western Canada's Tire Landscape With James O’Reilly of Tire Trail
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James O'Reilly, the Vice President of Trail Tire, is a second-generation tire industry professional with 23 years of experience. With much of his care...
Craig Bruneel — Chairman of the Board of Point S Dealers and Owner of Bruneel Point S Tire & Auto
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Bruneel is the Owner of Bruneel Point S Tire & Service, which operates 13 shops across Idaho, and holds the position of Chairman of the Boar...
Steering an Automotive Legacy Forward With Mike Allen of Carfix
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Allen is the entrepreneurial owner of Carfix, a three-shop operation in Raleigh and Garner in North Carolina. Serving as the President of the Boa...
The Man Behind The Hit Show Muscle & Classics, E. Red
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
E. Red is the enterprising force behind the TV hit show Muscle and Classics, where he serves as producer, director, and star. Born and raised in Sava...
ITDG Tire Dealer of The Year - Wilks Tire & Battery Service - Logan Wilks
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logan Wilks is the Vice President of Wilks Tire & Battery Service, a family-owned company with a rich history originating from the post-World War ...
Ownership, Acquisitions, and Mergers With Tommy Gaynor and Chris Garman of Sun Auto Tire & Service
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Garman, Vice President of Business Development at Sun Auto Tire & Service, built up his family's auto service business from three to nine st...
Driving Innovation: From a Steel Worker’s Son to an Industry Leader With Mike Graber of Toyo Tires
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Graber is the President and CEO of Toyo Tires, a role he has embraced with vigor since joining the company in 2013. With a foundation in truck pa...
From Family Business to Tire Titans With Joe and John Inchiostro of St. Louis Wholesale Tire
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Inchiostro is the Owner and CEO of St. Louis Wholesale Tire. His cousin, John Inchiostro, is Operations Manager. The company is renowned for provi...
Scheduling Service Appointments With Ease With Steven Fafel of AutoOps
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Fafel, Co-founder of AutoOps, has innovatively shaped the automotive service industry through his online scheduling tool that integrates with m...
From New Leads to Loyal Customers: Marketing Insights With Neal Maier, Co-Founder of Tread Partners
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Neal Maier is Co-founder of Tread Partners, an agency that specializes in marketing for the tire and auto repair industry. With a history of running s...
Small Beginnings, Big Success With Nick Fox and Vanessa Larson of Gills Point S Tire & Auto
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Fox is the Regional Manager of Gills Point S Tire & Auto, holding the role for over nine years. His dedication to continuous improvement, cou...
Discussing Generational Tire Shops With Randy O'Connor, Bobby Gillespie, Kyle Moore and Kayla Heiar
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Randy O'Connor, Owner of Dealer to Dealer Development Group, is a strategic specialist known for his prowess in analyzing and enhancing processes. Wit...
Building a Winning Wholesale Tire Division With Douglas Kershaw of KAL Group
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Douglas Kershaw is the Executive Vice President of KAL Group, a freight and truck parts company with numerous divisions. Prior to joining KAL Group, D...
Cultivating Customer Connections With Cody Hammer, Area Sales Manager at Trusted Tire and Auto
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cody Hammer is the Area Sales Manager for Trusted Tire and Auto in Bismarck, N.D. Despite not having an automotive background, Cody's career path shif...
Providing Large-Scale Service and Small-Scale Care With Brian Quisenberry of S&S Tire
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Quisenberry is Vice President at S&S Tire. Known for his responsive and dependable leadership style, Brian prides himself on his ability to ...