The Modern Tire Dealer Show

Hosted by the editors of MTD, The Modern Tire Dealer Show provides exclusive, in-depth conversations with tire dealers, tire industry experts and other thought leaders, with the goal of helping listeners move their businesses forward.

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Episodes

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.  

How to Boost Your Gross Profit

Thursday Feb 22, 2024

Thursday Feb 22, 2024

Is discounting the biggest drain on your profitability? Dennis McCarron says no - and explains what you can do to boost your gross profit - in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show. 

Thursday Feb 08, 2024

Industry analyst John Healy covers all corners of the tire industry, and he says the beginning of a new year can set the tone for what’s to come. So what does that mean for tire dealers? Healy believes the end of 2023 has positioned 2024 to be a year of opportunity. And that applies to dealers, but also manufacturers. One tiremaker certainly poised for change is Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. There’s a new CEO. There are changes looming in some of the business units, and the expectation to find $1 billion in savings. Healy breaks down all the details in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show. 

Thursday Jan 25, 2024

In this special episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, MTD's editors provide an exclusive preview of MTD's 2024 Facts Issue, our in-depth look at the tire industry. Check out MTD's Facts Issue at moderntiredealer.com. 

Thursday Jan 11, 2024

As the tire industry kicks off the 2024 year, Michael Spencer, co-owner of Atlanta, Ga.-based TireSouth Inc., shares his goals and predictions for the coming year. Spencer talks inventory, employment and more in this can't-miss episode of the Modern Tire Dealer Show. 

Thursday Dec 28, 2023

In this special, year-end episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, MTD's editors review some of the biggest stories and trends of 2023 - and why they matter.

Thursday Dec 14, 2023

Sun Auto Tire & Service has doubled its store count and revenue over the last two years. Tony Puckett, Sun Auto Tire & Services CEO, discusses what's next for the company in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show. 

Are EV Tires Repairable?

Thursday Nov 30, 2023

Thursday Nov 30, 2023

As more electric vehicles (EVs) hit the market, tire dealers are going to need to learn how to service EVs and EV tires. Robbie Bushnell, vice president of tire repair products at 31 Inc., comes on the Modern Tire Dealer Show to talk about repairing EV tires. 

Thursday Nov 16, 2023

When Russ Devens helped create the Safety Leadership Summit, he and other organizers agreed on one big principle: “There’s no competition in safety.” And that has guided them through four summits and many hours of conversations. Devens, the director of safety and risk management at McCarthy Tire Service, has helped bring together dozens of safety leaders from some of the largest tire dealerships in the country to help create and share best practices. He talks about the summit, and some of the safety lessons learned along the way, in this week’s episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show. 

Thursday Nov 02, 2023

Jon Langerak, MTD's Tire Dealer of the Year, has successfully employed "patient capital" to build his dealership, Wonderland Tire Co. In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Langerak explains what "patient capital" is and how you can apply it to your business. 

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Modern Tire Dealer is the premier media brand and source of news, research and market trend analysis for independent tire dealers. MTD offers industry expertise and insight to help tire dealers succeed and operate profitable businesses. 

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