MTD’s Editors Talk Top News, Preview MTD’s Facts Issue

Do You Have the Right HR Systems in Place? Real-World Advice from an Expert: Ever wonder if you have the right HR systems and processes in place? In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Jamie Hastings of SESCO Management Consultants - which advises some of the country's leading tire dealerships - offers real-world adv... by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

25 min listen

What’s made news so far in 2021: The editors of Modern Tire Dealer magazine — Mike Manges, Joy Kopcha and Ron Ledgard — review the first six months of 2021 and the happenings of the tire industry. The show includes discussions about the Goodyear-Cooper deal, the shipping issues affe... by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

15 min listen

Pirelli CEO Talks Company’s North American Strategy: Pietro Berardi, the CEO of Pirelli Tire North America, has a distinct vision for the company’s strategy in the United States. A big part of that is pursuing more OE fitments in the rapidly growing SUV/CUV/light truck segment, as you will hear on toda... by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

15 min listen

Thinking About Selling Your Dealership? Listen to this Podcast First: Are you thinking about retirement? What do you need to do in order to prepare your business for a possible sale? Dennis McCarron - a partner at Cardinal Brokers, one of the top tire dealership brokerages in the industry - covers the checklist in this... by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

28 min listen

Tariffs: How Did We Get Here and What Happens Now?: In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, MTD Senior Editor Joy Kopcha takes you on a deep dive into the current tariff situation. From how the Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission arrived at their recent rulings to wha... by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

23 min listen

Dealership Sees Big Benefits After Hiking Minimum Wage: Can boosting your hourly minimum wage have a positive impact on your dealership? Kim McMahon of McMahon's Best-One Tire says "Yes." She explains why in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show. by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

16 min listen

The Advantages of Radial Irrigation Tires: Jeff Smiley, Regional Sales Manager at BKT, discusses why you should use radial implement tires over bias implement tires. by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

7 min listen

Tire Industry Gears Up for Strong Finish to 2021: It’s been an action-packed month in the tire industry. In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, MTD’s editors discuss the top stories of August, while providing context and analysis that you will not find anywhere else. There’s a lot going on ... by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

24 min listen

Goodyear-Cooper: What’s Next? Analyst Healy Weighs In: Now that Goodyear has finalized its buy-out of Cooper, the big question is, "What comes next?" Tire industry analyst John Healy provides his take on the Goodyear-Cooper deal during this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show. How will Goodyear fold C... by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

18 min listen

Don Barnes Discusses What’s Next for Belle Tire: With nearly 130 locations across four states, Belle Tire Distributors is one of the biggest - and fastest-growing - tire dealerships in the U.S.. Belle Tire President Don Barnes III discusses his company's rapid growth and his outlook on the retail t... by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

17 min listen

A Preview of the 2021 MTD 100: The MTD 100 is the most comprehensive look at the largest independent tire dealerships in the U.S. In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Mike Manges, Joy Kopcha and Ron Ledgard provide a preview of this year's MTD 100, featured in the July ... by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

18 min listen

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 c... by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

13 min listen

Strategies for dealing with tough customers: Tire dealership sales and leadership coach Mike Townsend returns to The Modern Tire Dealer Show to share proven tips for dealing with difficult customers. He also discusses why having a customer experience process at your dealership is important and ... by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

18 min listen

Employees Drive What Comes Next for VIP Tires & Service: At VIP Tires & Service, the executives don’t need to lock themselves in a boardroom to brainstorm the next blockbuster business idea. Thanks to an annual survey of the company’s workforce, the employees provide the roadmap. VIP President and CEO Tim ... by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

28 min listen

Shipping issues are complicated; can they be solved?: In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Martin Dixon, director of research products for Drewry, a leading provider of consulting services to the global shipping industry, explains why it's taking longer than ever for tires to arrive from Asia... by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

20 min listen

”Order-Takers” Versus ”Sales-Makers” — Can You Spot the Difference?: Are your counterpeople "order-takers" or "sales-makers?" Tire dealership sales and leadership coach Mike Townsend teaches you how to spot the difference - and how to transform "order-takers" into true, profit-generating "sales-makers" - during this ... by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

20 min listen

How to Manage Online Reviews: Korey Cutlip, owner of Regal Auto Care Tire Pros in Auburn, Wash., is an expert at handling online reviews. He shares proven tips and best practices during this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show. by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

22 min listen

MTD’s Editors Talk Top News, Preview MTD’s Facts Issue: In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, MTD's editors discuss the top stories of the past month and provide a sneak preview of the 56th edition of MTD's Facts Issue, which contains exclusive data about tire sales, market share, domestic and i... by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

24 min listen

A conversation with Chabill’s CEO Beth Barron: Beth Barron has been the CEO of Chabill’s Tire & Auto Service since 2018, but her entire career has been in and around the tire business. In this podcast, Barron talks about the effects of COVID-19 on her business and staffing, the opening of new sto... by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

21 min listen

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. by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

19 min listen

MTD’s Editors Talk Industry News and 2021 SEMA Show: In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, MTD's editors discuss the biggest news stories of the past several weeks and they also bring you the latest from the recent SEMA Show. by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

18 min listen

Real-World Strategies for Finding Employees: Having problems finding good people? Don't give up! In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, retail tire expert Jeff Morgan draws upon decades of experience to share proven recruitment strategies that you can put in play at your business immed... by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

17 min listen

Navigating the Next Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic: What You Need to Know: COVID-19 isn't going away. Are you prepared to navigate the next phase of the pandemic? In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Mario Barrera, a board-certified attorney who specializes in labor and employment law, discusses whether or not yo... by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

28 min listen

Tire Dealership Acquisitions Are Hot; What’s Next?: Mergers and acquisitions are in the news again -- and there's a lot to talk about. In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, noted M&A expert Michael McGregor discusses recent acquisitions by some of the country's largest tire dealerships, Monr... by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

20 min listen

MTD’s Editors Discuss Shipping, Acquisitions and More: In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, MTD's editors discuss the top stories of the past month — from spiking freight rates and big acquisitions to tire dealer meetings and more. Don't miss this one! by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

20 min listen

Podcast: How to Level-Up Your Salespeople: Not all salespeople are created equal. In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Dennis McCarron tells you how to identify high-potential members of your sales team and then elevate them to the next level of performance. by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

19 min listen

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. by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

14 min listen

How Some Tough Decisions Changed Spencer Carruthers’ Business for the Better: The pandemic forced Spencer Carruthers, owner of Kenwood Tire in West Bridgewater, Mass., to step back and reevaluate his business top to bottom, which led to some tough decisions. He discusses these choices — and the impact they have had on his deal... by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

20 min listen

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. by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

18 min listen

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... by The Modern Tire Dealer Show

25 min listen

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