The Modern Tire Dealer Show

Hardship to High Performance

From family tragedies to the Los Angeles Riots, Long Beach, Calif.-based Performance Plus Tire has survived it all. For over 50 years, Hank Feldman has continued the legacy of his family's business, which focuses on offering premium tires and custom wheels and specializes in the classic, vintage and hotrod vehicle segments. In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Hank recounts pushing through the challenges of his family's dealership and shares how he rose from the ashes to become a national leader in the tire and wheel industry.

Opportunities in Second-Generation Ownership

Brad Templin, chief operating officer of Scott's U-Save Tires & Auto Repair, discusses his unconventional path to ownership in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.

Quirk Discusses VIP Tires' Century of Success

In this Modern Tire Dealer Show exclusive, John Quirk, executive chairman of VIP Tires & Service, reflects on the dealership's 100-year history and discusses what's next for the company.

The 2026 Playbook for Program Groups

As the tire and automotive industry continues to navigate shifting economies, fluctuating demand and changing consumer habits, how are tire dealer program groups stepping up to meet the moment? In this special episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, MTD's managing editor, Sara Welch, talks with MTD's associate editor, Aden Graves, to break down the latest updates for program groups in 2026 and how tire dealers should best prepare their businesses.

Fearless to Courageous

Chris Messer, executive vice president of EndeavorB2B's transportation group, and Mike Jones, president and master trainer at Discover Leadership Training, are joined by James Baxter, founder and CEO of Atlanta, Ga.-based Neighborhood Tire Pros, and Hunter Barton, the dealership's store manager. Baxter and Barton share how the dealership bounced back from selling stores to growing in profitability.

Full Throttle: Mike Mooney Talks Motivating Teams

Mike Mooney, a former motorsports executive who is also a professional speaker and coach, joins The Modern Tire Dealer Show to share insights on motivating your teams, navigating industry changes and leading your tire and auto business toward success.

What Drives Alma Tire's Success

In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Tony Grace, CEO of Alma Tire Companies, discusses the core values behind his dealership's success.

Fight Forward

Mike Jones, president and master trainer at Discover Leadership Training, and Chris Messer, executive vice president of the transportation group at Endeavor B2B, MTD's parent company, are back for another special episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show. Today, Chris Jones, editorial director of Endeavor B2B's vehicle service and repair group, joins them to discuss manageable strategies for setting goals and creating a path toward perseverance. 

The Secrets of Successful Hiring

Houska Automotive has hiring down to a science. Jason Lightbody, who runs the company's tire division, shares Houska's secrets of success in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.

An "I Will" Attitude Is the Only Attitude

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 episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show. Today, Jones and Messer discuss the importance of eliminating powerless words from a person's vocabulary.