The Modern Tire Dealer Show

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. 

Podcast: The Tire Dealership That Never Sleeps

Pam Konde, owner of Mac's Tire Service, located in Washington, D.C., discusses her decision to remain open 24/7, and the impact this decision has on her business, in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show. 

Sponsored: An In-Depth Look at Hybrid Ag Tires

Alan Eskow, vice president of agricultural and industrial tires, discusses what hybrid tires are, how they differ from conventional tires and more. Sponsored by BKT.

Podcast: How to Help Customers Overcome Sticker Shock

Are your customers suffering from sticker shock? You're not alone. Retail tire sales and leadership coach Mike Townsend tells you how to overcome price-related objections in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.