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    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. Sponsors of The Modern Tire Dealer Show benefit from an exclusive 30-second ad read throughout a variety of channels, along with audio recognition during each episode.

     

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    RNR Tire Express
    Larry Sutton (left), founder of RNR Tire Express, and Adam Sutton (right), CEO of RNR Tire Express, discuss how RNR Tire Express stays ahead in the ever-evolving tire industry and the challenges and rewards of working together in a family business.
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    Managing Family Businesses and Emerging Trends in the Tire Industry

    Madison Gehring
    Dec. 12, 2024
    Join Larry Sutton, founder of RNR Tire Express, and Adam Sutton, CEO of RNR Tire Express, for an insightful conversation on this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show. This dynamic...
    Jared Navarre | Romph Pou Agency
    Beth Barron is a rare woman in charge of a U.S. tire dealership, and the CEO of Chabill’s Tire & Auto Service is also MTD’s reigning 2024 Tire Dealer of the Year.
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    A Tire Dealer of the Year Who Isn’t Afraid to Change

    Joy Kopcha
    Nov. 26, 2024
    Beth Barron is Modern Tire Dealer’s reigning Tire Dealer of the Year. And in the 30-plus years she’s been working at Chabill’s Tire & Auto Service, the business has undergone ...
    Palinchak
    'We're going to see a rollback of a lot of Biden-era policies,' says Roy Littlefield IV, vice president of government affairs for the Tire Industry Association.
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    What a Second Trump Presidency Means for Tire Dealers

    Mike Manges
    Nov. 14, 2024
    In this special, post-election episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Roy Littlefield IV, vice president of government affairs for the Tire Industry Association, explains how...
    andresr
    In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, O’Connor shares key insights on actions tire dealers can take now to navigate future disruptions successfully.
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    Navigating Tire Industry Disruptions

    Madison Gehring
    Oct. 31, 2024
    In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Randy O’Connor shares key insights on actions tire dealers can take now to navigate future disruptions successfully.
    John Amato, director of training for Autel, answers frequently asked questions about how tire dealers can maximize TPMS profit potential.
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    Answers to Frequently Asked TPMS Questions

    Mike Manges
    Oct. 17, 2024
    Sponsored Podcast: In this special episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, John Amato, director of training for Autel, answers frequently asked questions about how tire dealers...
    Gray's Tire & Service Center
    David Gray wants his company, Gray's Tire & Service Center, to be 'the Chick-Fil-A' of tire dealerships. He explains why in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.
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    The 'Chick-Fil-A' of Tire Retail

    Mike Manges
    Oct. 3, 2024
    David Gray wants his company, Gray's Tire & Service Center, to be "the Chick-Fil-A" of tire dealerships. He explains why in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.
    Monro Inc.
    Joe Tomarchio has spent his life in the tire industry, and even after more than 50 years, he’s not done yet. Tomarchio covers mergers, acquisitions and private equity, and also talks about his latest venture on The Modern Tire Dealer Show.
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    Why Joe Tomarchio Thinks Private Equity Is Good for Independent Tire Dealers

    Joy Kopcha
    Sept. 19, 2024
    Joe Tomarchio, the man who helped Monro Inc. more than triple in size through 60-plus acquisition deals, doesn’t think tire dealers should fear the growing interest of private...
    MTD
    Joe Tomarchio says he’s had a lot of nicknames over his 50-plus years in the tire industry. Some call him 'Mr. Tire.' Employees have been known to call him “Mr. 1-800-Get-It-Free.” He wears both as a badge of honor.
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    Joe Tomarchio Offers Tough Love for the Tire Industry

    Joy Kopcha
    Sept. 5, 2024
    There’s a lot that can be said about Joe Tomarchio, a co-founder of the Mr. Tire store chain. Tune into this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show for a pep talk, and some tough...
    Mitchem Tire Co. Inc.
    Steve Kruse, (left) co-owner at Mitchem Tire Co., a four-location dealership based in Springfield, Mo., and his wife, Molly Ramsey, (right). Mitchem Tire Co. has been family-owned and operated since 1939.
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    Choosing the Right Vendor for Your Dealership

    Madison Gehring
    Aug. 22, 2024
    Finding the right vendor is crucial to the success of an independent tire dealership. In this episode of the Modern Tire Dealer Show, Steve Kruse, co-owner of Mitchem Tire Co....
    Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc.
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    Why Private Equity Is Buying Small Tire Dealerships

    Mike Manges
    Aug. 8, 2024
    M&A expert Michael McGregor discusses why smaller tire dealerships are attractive targets for acquisition by private equity groups in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show...
    Autel
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    How TPMS Tools Have Evolved

    Mike Manges
    July 25, 2024
    Sponsored Podcast: John Amato, director of training for Autel, explains how TPMS tools have evolved in this can’t-miss episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.
    Mike Brown
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    How to Rethink Your Workforce Strategy

    Joy Kopcha
    July 11, 2024
    Complaining about problems in the workforce doesn’t help you fill the open spots on your roster. And strategist Mike Brown says a gift card for lunch or doughnuts for breakfast...
    Today's Class
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    Revolutionizing Employee Training with Online Solutions

    Madison Gehring
    June 27, 2024
    Employee training is crucial in the automotive and tire industry, but finding time can be a challenge. In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Dave Boyes, president of...
    Butler Tire & Wheels
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    Has Retail Tire Pricing 'Normalized?'

    Mike Manges
    June 13, 2024
    In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, JP Brooks, chief revenue officer at Fitment Group, examines retail tire pricing at the mid-year point.
    MTD
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    Kevin Rohlwing Shares How to Be Ready for Anything

    Joy Kopcha
    May 30, 2024
    We talked with Kevin Rohlwing about what tire dealers need to do today to prepare for the tire store of tomorrow, and it surprisingly all came down to one word.
    Autel
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    A Deep Dive Into Direct and Indirect TPMS

    Mike Manges
    May 16, 2024
    Sponsored Podcast: Will the future of TPMS be direct or indirect? John Amato, director of training for Autel, explains the differences between direct and indirect TPMS systems...
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    Unveiling the Road Ahead: Business Intelligence in the Tire Industry

    Madison Gehring
    May 2, 2024
    What's the difference between business intelligence and artificial intelligence? Dave Vogel, general manager, and Jayson Roach, account manager, for ASA Automotive Systems Inc...