The Modern Tire Dealer Show

Focus on the Outcome

Mike Jones, president and master trainer at Discover Leadership Training, and Chris Messer, executive vice president of the transportation group at Endeavor Business Media, MTD’s parent company, are back for another special podcast episode. This time, they are joined by Randy O'Connor, owner and principal of D2D Development Group and a monthly MTD columnist, to discuss the importance of focusing on outcomes in business. 

Rook Talks Tiers, Tariffs and More

From tiers to tariffs, Jason Rook, CEO of the Independent Tire Dealers Group LLC, provides his take on tire market trends in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show. 

Tire Trends in Western Canada

James O'Reilly, vice president of Trail Tire Group, provides a snapshot of the tire market in western Canada, in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.

How Technicians Can Help the Right to Repair Movement

Roy Littlefield IV, vice president of government affairs at the Tire Industry Association, comes on this episode of the Modern Tire Dealer Show to provide an update on the Right to Repair movement and the Repair Act in Congress. Littlefield also shares how technicians can help move this bill to the finish line. 
 
Click here to access TIA's Right to Repair - Report Your Issue. 

Interview with a Hall of Famer

In this special episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Tomo Mizutani, chairman emeritus of Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc., looks back on his 33-year Hall of Fame career.

What Makes a Good Owner and a Good Operator?

Retail tire sales and leadership coach Mike Townsend discusses the characteristics of good tire dealership owners and operators in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.

Checking the Tire Industry’s Pulse as 2025 Winds Down

As the industry ramps up for the end-of-the-year selling season, Analyst and MTD Columnist John Healy is checking the pulse for the final quarter of 2025. Amid all the tariff talk, economic uncertainty and industry-specific issues at hand, Healy offers what he thinks are the most important factors to weigh as 2025 rolls into 2026.
 

Best-One Tire's Rebound King

Wes McAdams, owner of Best-One of Bowling Green, believes in giving people second, third, fourth, fifth and even sixth  chances. He explains why in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.

Lead From the Front Lines

Back again for a special episode are Mike Jones, president and master trainer at Discover Leadership Training, and Chris Messer, executive vice president of the transportation group at Endeavor Business Media — MTD’s parent company. Today, Mike walks Chris through what leading looks like from the frontlines – no matter if you’re in a traditional leadership position or not. 

Being a Tire Wholesaler in a Turbulent Market

The tire wholesale industry is in the midst of a major shake-up. With market pressures mounting and competition intensifying, how do successful companies stay ahead of the curve? Today, we sit down with Brock Swentzel, president of wholesale at S&S Tire, to break down what's really happening in the wholesale market right now. From navigating supply chain disruptions to adapting business strategies on the fly, Brock shares insider insights on how companies cannot just survive but thrive in these challenging times.