The Modern Tire Dealer Show

Podcast: Why the M&A Market is Hotter Than Ever

Tire dealerships continue to buy other tire dealerships. And more commercial tire operations are getting in on the action. M&A expert Michael McGregor explains why in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.

Why Closing on Saturdays Has Improved Business

Dale Donovan, owner of Donovan's Tire & Auto, switched to a five-day work week several years ago. He says it was one of the best business decisions he's ever made. Find out why in this interview.

How to Pick the Best OTR Tire for Customers

Scott Holub, manager of technical services, BKT, discusses what to keep in mind when picking and recommending the best OTR tire for customers' applications, why TMPH is important, after-sale service and more.

How to Close the Sale By Phone

The good, old-fashioned telephone is still one of the most powerful sales tools in your arsenal. Retail tire expert Mike Townsend explains why in this episode of the Modern Tire Dealer Show.

How to Optimize Your Google Presence

Are you doing all that you can to optimize your dealership's Google presence? Here are some real-world tips you can implement immediately, courtesy of digital marketing expert Dan MacDonald.

What’s Next For Southern Tire Mart at Pilot Flying J?

Southern Tire Mart at Pilot Flying J — the joint effort between the largest commercial tire dealership and truck stop chain in the U.S. — has been up and running for more than a year. John Boynton, its president, talks next steps in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.  

Taking Care of Your Business Starts With Your Employees

Tire dealers, like many small business owners, know setting the right approach with your business requires a lot of assistance from your employees. Danny Smith of Same Day Tire and Auto Repair with five locations in and around Tulsa, Oklahoma changed his approach with his workers more than a decade ago, and he is still reaping the rewards for that decision.  His business is in a great place, his employees are in a great place and so is he. We talk with Danny about setting that culture and following through in this edition of the Modern Tire Dealer Show.

How to Get Ahead of a Shrinking Workforce

Demand for auto repair is increasing, but the pool of available technicians is shrinking. Retail tire expert Dennis McCarron discusses how you can build your pipeline of new techs in this edition of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.

Shipment Issues, Price Hikes Continue to Make News

Shipment numbers, buy-outs, price hikes, dealer meetings and more — MTD's editors look back on the month that was in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.  

How to Make Your Business Attractive to Technicians

When it comes to the shortage of automotive technicians, it's easy to focus on doom and gloom. But tire dealers need solutions to feed and fill their pipeline, and we've got some ideas courtesy of the experts at the TechForce Foundation. In the latest episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, we talk to Mike Pressendo, chief marketing and strategy officer for the TechForce Foundation, the nonprofit that supports and tracks students pursuing a career as an automotive technician. The foundation researches and reports workplace data nuggets like this: there are five empty technician jobs for every tech student who completes a training program. Pressendo offers tips on how to make your tire dealership attractive to those students and prospective employees of all ages.