The Modern Tire Dealer Show
The Modern Tire Dealer Show provides a regular look at the tire industry with special attention to the independent tire dealer. The show features interviews, conversations and analysis from industry leaders and the staff of Modern Tire Dealer magazine, including Editor Mike Manges, Managing Editor Joy Kopcha and Associate Editor Maddie Gehring.
Episodes

Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Complaining about problems in the workforce doesn’t help you fill the open spots on your roster. And strategist Mike Brown says a gift card for lunch or doughnuts for breakfast only goes so far to incentivize team members to do great work day after day. Brown, the founder and CEO of Brainzooming, says tire dealers need to zero in on the critical role their workers play in making their businesses successful and more profitable, and then design compensation packages and incentives that feed into that system.

Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Employee training is crucial in the automotive and tire industry, but finding time can be a challenge. In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Dave Boyes, president of Today’s Class, shares insights on the importance of online training and how it can be the solution.

Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, JP Brooks, chief revenue officer at Fitment Group, examines retail tire pricing at the mid-year point and provides a preview of what to expect during the second half of 2024.

Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
When it comes to planning for the future of your tire dealership, it can be easy to become overwhelmed with all of the things to consider and prioritize. We talked with Kevin Rohlwing about what tire dealers need to do today to prepare for the tire store of tomorrow, and it surprisingly all came down to one word. Rohlwing, the chief technical officer for the Tire Industry Association, shares his thoughts on The Modern Tire Dealer Show.

Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
Sponsored Podcast: Will the future of TPMS be direct or indirect? John Amato, director of training for Autel, explains the differences between direct and indirect TPMS systems, the advantages of each and more.

Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
What's the difference between business intelligence and artificial intelligence? Dave Vogel, general manager, and Jayson Roach, account manager for ASA Automotive Systems Inc., come on The Modern Tire Dealer Show to discuss how utilization of business intelligence can bolster a tire dealer's business. Check out the latest episode now.

Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, retail tire sales and leadership coach Mike Townsend discusses how making customers feel like they have been served, instead of "sold," can turn them into lifelong ambassadors for your business.

Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Nick Fox is president of Fox’s Point S, a four-store tire dealership in Great Falls and Helena, Mont. The second-generation tire dealer is working to expand his family’s tire business, and has a goal of doubling his store count in the next four years. He tells his story on the latest episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.

Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Sponsored Podcast: In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, John Amato, director of training for Autel, explains how bluetooth TPMS sensors work, the advantages of using them and more.

Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Employment seems to be a hot topic in every industry now. Kevin Allen, executive coach for the Automotive Training Insitute, comes on the Modern Tire Dealer Show and discusses how to keep current employees engaged – and the difference that engagement will make on your business.

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