The Modern Tire Dealer Show

Retirement Plans for Tire Dealers and Their Employees: What Works Best

We talk with Ben Grosko of Integrated Wealth Management about setting up retirement plans for any small business, especially tire dealers and their employees, on the Modern Tire Dealer Show. One of the main points of the conversation is these types of plans also can help in the hiring process. We all know right now, the hiring market is still recovering from the pandemic, so any help is good help. Ben talks about the legacy and retirement for tire dealers, too. He talks about some interesting numbers, showing how many small businesses offer 401K plans and then how many of their employees actually sign up.

Keeping Your Compensation Package Competitive and Correct

Are you compensating your technicians in a way that reflects today's market realities? In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, retail tire expert Jeff Morgan discusses innovative tech compensation strategies you can implement at your dealership.

Employees Drive What Comes Next for VIP Tires & Service

At VIP Tires & Service, the executives don’t need to lock themselves in a boardroom to brainstorm the next blockbuster business idea. Thanks to an annual survey of the company’s workforce, the employees provide the roadmap. VIP President and CEO Tim Winkeler says the survey is a critical tool in attracting and retaining employees, and the conversations that follow it are a big part of the VIP culture.

”Order-Takers” Versus ”Sales-Makers” — Can You Spot the Difference?

Are your counterpeople "order-takers" or "sales-makers?" Tire dealership sales and leadership coach Mike Townsend teaches you how to spot the difference -  and how to transform "order-takers" into true, profit-generating "sales-makers" - during this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.

Thinking About Selling Your Dealership? Listen to this Podcast First

Are you thinking about retirement? What do you need to do in order to prepare your business for a possible sale? Dennis McCarron - a partner at Cardinal Brokers, one of the top tire dealership brokerages in the industry - covers the checklist in this can’t-miss episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show. Some action items he discusses might even surprise you.

Navigating the Next Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic: What You Need to Know

COVID-19 isn't going away. Are you prepared to navigate the next phase of the pandemic? In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Mario Barrera, a board-certified attorney who specializes in labor and employment law, discusses whether or not you can force your employees to get vaccinated, why you should consult with an expert before imposing a vaccine mandate, why you need to follow local COVID-19 regulations more closely than ever and more.

Do You Have the Right HR Systems in Place? Real-World Advice from an Expert

Ever wonder if you have the right HR systems and processes in place? In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Jamie Hastings of SESCO Management Consultants - which advises some of the country's leading tire dealerships - offers real-world advice, from how to optimize your employee interview process to compensation plans and more.

A conversation with Chabill’s CEO Beth Barron

Beth Barron has been the CEO of Chabill’s Tire & Auto Service since 2018, but her entire career has been in and around the tire business. In this podcast, Barron talks about the effects of COVID-19 on her business and staffing, the opening of new stores, her family’s legacy in the industry and how women are a big part of how her company is constructed. Also, this podcast interview was conducted before Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana but Beth and her family are fine.

Tire Industry Gears Up for Strong Finish to 2021

It’s been an action-packed month in the tire industry. In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, MTD’s editors discuss the top stories of August, while providing context and analysis that you will not find anywhere else. There’s a lot going on and you’ll learn all about it right here.

Tire Dealership Acquisitions Are Hot; What’s Next?

Mergers and acquisitions are in the news again -- and there's a lot to talk about. In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, noted M&A expert Michael McGregor discusses recent acquisitions by some of the country's largest tire dealerships, Monro's westward expansion, why wholesale-distributors are ripe for acquisition and economic conditions that will continue to fuel M&A activity.