The Modern Tire Dealer Show

Podcast: How the Tire Industry is Using AI

Artificial intelligence is becoming a hot topic within the tire industry. Jason Rook, president of the Independent Tire Dealers Group, comes on the Modern Tire Dealer show to discuss how the tire industry will evolve because of AI. 

The Differences Between Radial and Bias Tires For Construction Applications

In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Paschal Dellavedova, Manager, OTR Sales and Service, Western Region, BKT Tires, discusses radial versus bias tires for construction applications, differences between bias and radial tires, how dealers can ensure they are making the right recommendations and more. 

Podcast: Bainbridge Provides a Master Class in Marketing

With nearly 50 years of experience, Bill Bainbridge is one of the tire industry's most accomplished, successful marketers. He discusses how retail tire marketing will continue to evolve in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show. 

Podcast: MTD Editors Examine First Half of 2023

In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, MTD's editors break down some of the biggest stories and trends of the first half of the year.

How Much Does Poor Customer Service Cost?

You’ve trained your team to be wholly focused on providing a superb customer experience for every person who walks in the door, but sometimes, things go awry. Whether it’s a customer who has to wait longer than expected, or a vehicle repair that wasn’t performed correctly, these missteps have a real cost. Randy O’Connor, principal and owner of Dealer 2 Dealer Development Group, says dealers can calculate the true cost of these mistakes, and then help their teams understand what the errors mean to the bottom line. 

Podcast: How Digital Marketing Can Get You Ahead of Competition

Gone are the days of television and radio ads being the primary advertisement platform for your tire dealership. Now, digital marketing is the new way to highlight your dealership. Andu Miller, owner of Iowa City Tire & Service in Iowa City, Iowa, sat down with MTD to talk about how digital marketing can set your dealership apart from others.

How To Boost Productivity By Reducing Soil Compaction

In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, brought to you by BKT, Mike Manges, Editor-in-Chief of Modern Tire Dealer, sits down with Angel Encinas, regional sales manager, west, for BKT USA Inc., to discuss the critical topic of soil compaction and steps you can take to help minimize it.

How to Build a Winning Culture

Brought to you by BKT. How can you build a winning culture at your dealership? And how can this help you deliver even more value to your customers and employees? Tire industry consultant Greg Ring is here to tell you more in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.

Podcast: Big Revenue Comes From Putting People First

When he bought his first Big O Tires location, Kent Coleman admits he knew nothing about tires or running a retail tire store, but in the 17 years since he’s grown to become one of the most successful dealers in the entire Big O Tires franchise. All 11 of his stores outperform the national average, and five are ranked in the country's top 10 sales leaders for all Big O Tires stores. It’s quite a turnaround, and Coleman has learned plenty about what works, and what doesn’t. And he says it all comes down to the people.

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.