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

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Keegan Wentz is the President of McMahon's Automotive Technology Center, a family-owned service and repair shop based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. His visi...

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

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Don Detore is the Editor of Tire Business, an industry trade magazine published by Crain Communications, and has over 35 years of journalism experienc...

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

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Randy O'Connor is the Owner of Dealer to Dealer (D2D) Development Group, which offers financial and operational consulting for the independent tire an...

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

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Chung is the Senior Director of Market Intelligence at Auto Care Association, where he spearheads market research initiatives for the automoti...

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

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cody Lang is Vice President of Sales at Tire Solutions. He embarked on his journey in the tire industry from a young age, inspired by his father's pas...

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

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Giorgio Andonian is the Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking. Since joining the company in 2019, he has been instrumental in guiding mergers,...

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

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Don Detore is the Editor of Tire Business, an industry trade magazine published by Crain Communications. Before this, he began his tenure at Rubber &a...

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

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Frank Frattale is the Director of Sales at Trimax Tire-Maxon International. With a rich history in the automotive industry, Frank has honed his skills...

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

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Weeden is the Vice President of Sales at Barnwell House of Tires. With over two decades in the trucking industry, he previously managed his own ...

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

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Neal Maier and David Christopher are Co-founders of Tread Partners, a digital marketing agency focused on using SEO, marketing, and branding to help t...

Revolutionizing Tire Sales With George Silagadze, Vice President of TireConnect

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

George Silagadze is the Vice President  of TireConnect, a company that has revolutionized the way tires are sold. He founded the company in 2013 and ...

Relationships Drive Success With JP Gallagher, President of Gallagher Tire

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JP Gallagher is the President of Gallagher Tire, a leading specialty tire wholesaler based in the US. Assuming leadership in 2003, JP has expertly gui...

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

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Bainbridge retired in March 2023 after more than 45 years in the tire industry. Bill was Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for...

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

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John Repp is Sales Manager for Dunlap & Kyle Co., one of the leading tire distributors in the nation. John got his long-sought start in the automo...

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

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Lawson is the Founder of Technician Find, which helps independent automotive and diesel repair shops use creative ads and social media marketing...

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

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lance Bullock is President of OE Wheels, where he has worked since early 2006. He has used his background in finance and operations to contribute to t...

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

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mason Hess is the Director of Global Mining Division at Purcell Tire and an Executive Board Member and past President of the Tire Industry Association...

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

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Roy Littlefield retired as CEO of the Tire Industry Association in late 2021. He began working there in 2002, and his tire industry career spans over ...

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

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Vogel is General Manager at ASA Automotive Systems, where he leads all business operations. He has worked for over two decades, previously servin...

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

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Diaz is the Coordinating Producer at Bright Bay Creative, where he contributes to the production of Netflix automotive TV shows. His first experie...

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

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Rook is the President and CEO of Independent Tire Dealers Group, where he leads a network of 1,000 independent tire dealer locations across the ...

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

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Robert “Sonny” McDonald is the Senior National Training Manager for Toyo Tires Corp USA. He started his sales career in the tire industry as a rep...

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

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ron Dolan is President at Sailun Tire North America. He has a demonstrated history working in the automotive industry with developed skills in negotia...

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

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Blankenhorn came to Ken’s Tire as a tire changer after serving as a small town Iowa police officer and working for TSA at the Eastern Iowa Airp...

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

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Samuel Felberbaum is President at Prinx Chengshan Tire. He came to Prinx from Toyo Tires, where he was the Director of Sales for eight years. His pass...

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

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Talevi is Vice President of Sales at PayTomorrow, a fintech company with a unique financing model designed to offer a full credit spectrum platf...

Tackling Tire Industry Software With Jay Adams, President of MaddenCo

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Adams is President at MaddenCo, widely recognized as an industry leader for tire industry software. He started working in sales there in the late ...

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

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jürgen Lobach is Chief Fleet Officer at FINN, overseeing the acquisition management and remarketing of over 20,000 vehicles. With more than 30 years ...

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

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Beers is President at Prenlyn Automotive and the podcast host of Business with Beers. He has grown his small family franchise auto repair busine...

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

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe McDonald is Vice President of Sales at Jasper Engines & Transmissions. With more than thirty years of experience in the automotive aftermarket...

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

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig O’Neill is Vice President of Training at Autoflow, formerly Autotext.me. Starting at a young age, Craig gained priceless experience at his fam...

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

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Angie Oleson is Business Lead at Firestone Direct, the largest mobile tire and service company in the United States. She has led and managed its busin...

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

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

James Krakower is the Director of System Development at JMK Computerized Tire Dealer Information System. He has an extensive background in technology,...

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

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Marley is Managing Director at E-Solution Professionals, who has been developing e-commerce software for the tire industry since 2001. He has wo...

Successful Franchising With Charles Bonfiglio, CEO at Tint World

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Bonfiglio is CEO at Tint World, a privately-owned window tinting and vehicle accessory center. His areas of expertise include leading automoti...

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

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kent Coleman is the Owner of eleven Big O Tire stores in northern Utah and various other commercial properties. He has the ability to ask the right qu...

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

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Edge is the Director of Business Development at Tread Partners. He has had a lengthy career in his field, having previously been the Owner and Bu...

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

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tony DeSimone is Executive Director at New England Tire and Service Association (NETSA) and Business Development Manager at TD Consultants. He has led...

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

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John Ward is E-commerce Manager at Allen Rubber Co and is Owner and President at Ward Media Services LLC. As the owner of a digital marketing agency w...

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

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Condrick is the Owner at Boston Mobile Tire. He has worked in sales and marketing for more than 15 years and has owned Boston Mobile Tire, a direc...

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

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Darren McLea is a Business Development Consultant at Molloy Sales Development Group, where he consults with business owners to help identify and imple...

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

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kim McMahon is the President of McMahon's Best-One Tire, which has five locations, one distribution center and one retread facility. She is one of jus...

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

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quinton Molnar is the Director of Marketing and Business Development and the Director of Human Resources at Ward Tirecraft. He’s been a management t...

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

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Peters is the Business Development Manager at Tread Partners. He joined Tread Partners in November 2022 after serving in the same role at Tire...

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

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Larry Sutton is the Founder and President of RNR Tire Express, a national tire shop franchise with 155 locations across 26 states. Founded in 2000, th...

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

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Judd K. Shader is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Leeds West Groups, one of the largest and most-respected leaders in the franchise afterma...

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

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Al Pridemore is CEO and Co-owner of Pride Auto Care. He and his brothers became owners in 2005, starting with two shops before growing to six. Pride A...

Culture Is Everything With Joe Rush, Owner of Rush Automotive

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Rush is the Owner of Rush Automotive. He opened his first location in Round Rock, TX in 2011 with just three employees. Since then, Rush Automotiv...

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

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Randy O'Connor is the Executive Director of MTD TEN. He is a strategic specialist with a talent for analyzing and improving process and procedure. Ran...

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

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Updegraff is the Owner of Dave’s Ultimate Automotive, which has six locations in Texas. He started as a lube technician in a small, Austin-base...

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

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Judd K. Shader is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Leeds West Groups, one of the largest and most-respected leaders in the franchise afterma...

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

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Scherer is the Founder of Ntelegence, which offers affordable communication solutions to help manage multi-rooftop businesses. Jeff is a pioneer ...

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

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Max Gardner is the Founder of Tire Max, which has six retail locations in North Carolina. He has been in the tire business for almost 40 years and ope...

The Fight for Your Right To Repair With Tim Winkeler, President and CEO of VIP Tires & Service

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Winkeler is the President and CEO of VIP Tires & Service. He is a people-focused leader whose teams are high-performing, with a track record o...

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

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rick Benton II is Vice President of Sales and Marketing at BTS Tire & Wheel distributors and Black’s Tire and Auto Service. Rick is in charge of...

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

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Speelman is Brand Management and Talent Acquisition Specialist at Rice Tire, a fourth-generation family-owned independent tire dealership that be...

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

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Mathis is Founder and President at Atturo Tire Corp. He grew up around the tire business working in wholesale, retail, and selling aftermarket...

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

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Crissy Zellers is the Owner of Accelerate Personalized Sales Solutions, which helps tire dealers succeed with retail tire programs. She uses unique tr...

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

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dick Erickson is the Founder of Sun Tire and author of How the Rubber Meets the Road: A Blue-Collar Roadmap to Success for Business Owners and Entrepr...

How and When To Sell Your Auto Shop With Michael McGregor

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael McGregor is Managing Director at Focus Investment Banking. His experience includes fifteen years of advising on business transfers, capital ra...

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

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dwayne Myers is Co-owner and Managing Partner of Dynamic Automotive, an independent automotive repair business with five locations in Frederick, MD. H...

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

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sally Thomas is Co-owner of J.P. Thomas & Company. She is most-commonly associated with Thomas Tire & Automotive, a family-owned and operated ...

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

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Stamey is Operations Manager at Maxi Auto Service, which has eight locations in the Chattanooga, TN area. He started his career at a Chevrolet ...

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

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Neal Maier is Co-Founder of Tread Partners, a digital marketing agency that helps auto repair and tire shops drive success through coordinated marketi...

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

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Shaffer is Co-Founder and CEO of Search Tires, also known as searchtires.com, the world’s first price comparison search engine. He is also Presi...

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

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Sump is the Owner and President of Urban Autocare, Klasse Auto Rentals, and Avalon Motorsports. His passion is to transform the automotive indus...

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

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Miller is President of St. Lucie Battery & Tire, which has 15 locations on the central east coast of Florida. He has taken over operations fr...

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

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Neal Maier is Co-Founder at Tread Partners, a digital marketing agency that helps auto repair and tire shops drive success through coordinated marketi...

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

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Egan is a senior marketing executive and the Founder and CEO of Spark Interactive. Spark Interactive fuses the power of storytelling with prof...

Maximizing Customer Retention with Clare Hetherington of DriveRightData

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Clare Hetherington is the Marketing Manager at DriveRightData. She is a data-driven marketer who is passionate about customer relationship management ...

Communicating With Customers About Car Repair

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chan Patel is Vice President of Sales and Business Development at Autotext.me. His passion and energy is focused on making Autotext.me the leader in d...

Growing and Sustaining a Family Business

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Lenhardt is the Owner and Vice President of Operations at Fat Boys Tire & Auto in Wyoming. Fat Boys has provided services to the tri-state ...

Introducing Floww Digital

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Keith Heavilin is the President of YellowFin Digital, a full-service creative design and digital marketing agency based in Texas that provides compreh...

Updating Your Tire Data Solutions

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

J.P. Brooks is the Chief Revenue Officer at Fitment Group. He’s spent over 15 years in the automotive aftermarket with a focus on the tire and wheel...

Building Outstanding Business Relationships

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Pazderny is the Vice President of Operations at Caliber Auto Care in Texas. He has been in the automotive industry for 30 years, starting at ag...

Cultivating a Culture of Growth

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Beth Barron is the CEO of Chabill’s Tire & Auto Service based in southern Louisiana. Under Beth’s leadership, Chabill’s has grown into a mar...

The Advantages of Automated Software

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tere Hardin is an automotive software expert with over two decades of experience. Currently, he is an Enterprise Account Executive for Shop-Ware. Pre...

[Year in Review] Connecting Pioneers Across the Automotive Industry

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Neal Maier is the Co-founder of Tread Partners; a digital marketing agency focused on using SEO, marketing, and branding to help tire companies and a...

Picking the Right Location for Your Shop

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Neal Maier and David Christopher are Co-founders of Tread Partners; a digital marketing agency focused on using SEO, marketing, and branding to help ...

How To Smoothen Your Acquisition Process

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Garman is the Vice President of Business Development at Sun Auto Tire & Service. Sun Auto Tire & Service is the leading provider of qual...

Turning Missed Maintenance Into Sales Opportunities

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Murphy is the CEO and Co-founder of SideKick360. SideKick360 is a web-based reporting platform that provides on-demand reporting and operation...

Inspiring Success by Sharing Stories

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bryce Evans is the Vice President of Content and Events at 10 Missions Media. Bryce oversees the company’s six national brands, Auto Service Profes...

Top-Notch Training for Hybrid and EV

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Van Batenburg is the CEO and Chief Technical Officer of ACDC Hybrid EV Training Resources. Craig has worked as a tech since 1968, a shop owner s...

From A Mall Basement to Multi-Location Tire Business

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Eskew is the Co-founder and Co-owner of TRUE Automotive in Atlanta, Georgia. Rob has been in the repair business since 2005 — before graduating ...

Continuing Education for Tire Employees

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Blair is the Founder of T.R.A.C.K. Auto Training & Network, which is poised to soon be the premier tire, rim, and chassis training center in...

Building a Unified Team Culture

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Winkeler is the President and CEO of VIP Tires & Service, with 63 locations in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Tim is an acc...

Attracting Customers Through Interactive Videos

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Egan is the Founder of SPARK Interactive. SPARK Interactive fuses the power of storytelling with the technology of professionally produced vid...

​​Establishing Credibility Through Social Media

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Duncan Alney is the Founder and CEO of Firebelly Marketing, a social media marketing agency that makes brands more likable and profitable. Duncan jugg...

Building Up the Automotive Community with Tricia Sauls of ASTA

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tricia Sauls is the Executive Director of Automotive Service and Tire Alliance (ASTA). Her breadth of experience lays within the fields of data manage...

Building Better Together with Michael Chung of Auto Care Association

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Chung is the Director of Market Intelligence at the Auto Care Association. Michael has worked in molecular biology research, environmental con...

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

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marc Pons is the President of Chapel Hill Tire, a multi-location tire dealer based in North Carolina. Thanks to Marc’s leadership, Chapel Hill Tire ...

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

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jody DeVere is the Founder and CEO of AskPatty.com, a training program for automotive retailers on attracting, selling, retaining, and marketing to wo...

Acquisition for Exponential Growth with Jeffry Gardner of Sun Auto

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeffry Gardner is the Vice President of Marketing for Sun Auto Tire & Service. Jeffry came to GB Auto Service Inc., which is now rebranded to Sun ...

Expanding Your Automotive Chain with Jenn Mello of Tire Outlet

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jenn Mello is the Project Manager at Tire Outlet, a 13 store chain in Jacksonville, Florida. Jenn handles social media, email marketing, website desig...

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

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fernando Miranda is the Vice President of Transformers Institute. Transformers Institute brings together automotive shop owners to leverage each perso...

Preparing for an Exit with Dennis McCarron

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dennis McCarron is a Partner at Cardinal Brokers. Cardinal Brokers offers full brokering services with a focus on the tire, service, and automotive-re...

Building a Thriving Startup with George Fandos

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

George Fandos is the Managing Partner of The James Agency, a business consultancy that helps startups and established B2B businesses innovate and brin...

Hiring and Retaining Quality Employees with Mike Allen

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Allen is the CEO of Carfix, a growing group of auto repair shops in North Carolina. A third-generation tire dealer, Mike grew up working in his f...

Changing the Money Conversation with Jeff Tucker

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Tucker is the CEO of Triple T Tire and Tapps. Jeff grew his family’s tire business from a single location specializing in tires to three full-s...

How to Take Strategic Business Risks with Jarid Lundeen

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jarid Lundeen is the President of Tires Plus of North Dakota. After earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management, Jarid sta...