The Modern Tire Dealer Show

Podcast: Marijuana Regulations 101

Jamie Hasty, vice president of SESCO Management Consultant -  which advises some of the country's leading tire dealerships - dives into tire dealer owner/operator's rights when it comes to marijuana in the workplace. 

Everything You Need to Know About OTR Tire Maintenance

Brought to you by BKT. In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Zach Williamson, manager of OTR tire sales and service, BKT USA, discusses the benefits of proper OTR tire maintenance, steps technicians can take to help customers get the most of their OTR tires and more.

Podcast: How to Turn Your Salespeople Into Heroes

Retail tire sales and leadership coach Mike Townsend says your salespeople need to be more than trusted advisors. They need to be "heroes" and "companions" to your customers. What does he mean and how can they achieve that? This episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show has the answers.  

Podcast: How to Get Started With EV Service

Brought to you by BKT. Cox Automotive predicts electric vehicle sales in the U.S. will surpass one million units for the first time in 2023. Tire dealers that aren’t yet servicing those vehicles are missing out on opportunities to capture new customers, and retain customers who make the switch to a hybrid or EV. Craig Van Batenburg has been teaching others how to work on these vehicles for decades, and says there are baby steps owners can take to get into the high voltage business. He talks about what it takes to get started, and why business owners can no longer afford to look the other way.

Podcast: The Benefits of Texting with Customers

Baker Ghanim, president of the eight-location dealership - Ghanim Group dba Tire Store Center - headquartered in Bedford, Texas has created a Point-of-Sales system that utilizes texting and is now availble for other dealerships to buy and utilize in their own stores. Ghanim discusses the importance and benefits of communicating with customers via texting. 

Podcast: Editors Preview MTD’s Facts Issue

Brought to you by BKT. In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, MTD's editors provide an exclusive, sneak preview of MTD's Facts Issue, our annual, in-depth look at the domestic tire industry.

Podcast: Why Car Count Will Be King in 2023

Brought to you by BKT. Boosting your car count will be one of the most important things you do in 2023. Dennis McCarron explains why in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show. 

Podcast: Why the All-Weather Category is Growing

In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Steve Bourassa, Nokian Tyres' director of products, discusses the dynamics that are driving the rapid growth of the all-weather tire category.

Podcast: Building a Bench of Technicians for the Future

Black’s Tire Service Inc. has developed a scalable training program to help build its next generation of technicians. And it’s building that bench of essential employees with the help of state tax credits and reimbursements. Gary Collier, a former high school trade educator, is leading the effort at Black’s Tire Service. The tire dealership has developed a pre-apprenticeship program in conjunction with high schools throughout North and South Carolina. And when students complete that program, they can move on to a full state-endorsed apprenticeship. Students earn school credit, are paid for their time, all the while Black’s Tire Service is helping solve one of its most critical needs – employees to fill the technician gap. Collier shares the details in the most recent episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show. Photo Credit: Black's Tire Service 

Podcast: Exclusive SEMA Show Report

Renown tire industry analyst John Healy shares his thoughts on last week's SEMA Show with MTD Editor Mike Manges and MTD Managing Editor Joy Kopcha in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.