Nathaniel Potts
Account manager | Colony Tire Corp. | Norfolk, Va. | Age: 22
What was your first job in the industry?
When I started out, I was figuring out how to build a social media presence for our wholesale business out of the Norfolk location.
What attracted you to the industry?
I never had considered the tire industry until I was offered a job within it. I was uncertain of where my future was heading, and it seemed like a good fit for the moment. Little did I know I would turn it into my career.
What is the biggest challenge you have faced in your career?
My biggest challenge so far has been standing out in a crowd full of long-time industry people. In the beginning I felt like an outsider when trying to sell, but after a couple years of hard work, I have begun to make a name for myself as someone who can provide deals on OTR, AG, TBR, and military surplus tires. I still have a long way to go.
Who has had the biggest influence on your career?
Without a doubt Sean Wheeler has had the biggest influence on my career out of anybody. Sean has provided the tools and opportunities that I needed to make it as far as I have made it. Sean is over 50-plus people in Norfolk, and he will always go out of his way to take care of anyone when they need anything. He leads by example, and always makes thing right.
There is no question that I could not have done any of the things I have done today without Colony Tire supporting me. I have been very blessed to be a part of such a great company. Colony Tire provides opportunities like no other, and they take care of all their employees like family.
What is your biggest accomplishment in the industry?
It is hard for me to answer what my biggest accomplishment is, I am still learning and growing every day. I have a long way to go. My biggest accomplishment so far is the new business I have brought to Colony Tire. I am grateful for the opportunity from Sean and Colony to represent them in the industry.
