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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.

'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...

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.

Craig Van Batenburg is pictured next to a Kia Niro EV, one piece of the electric and hybrid fleet at his training business, Automotive Career Development Center (ACDC.)

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Podcast: How to Get Started With EV Service

Joy Kopcha

Feb. 23, 2023

Cox Automotive predicts electric vehicle sales in the U.S. will surpass one million units for the first time in 2023. Tire dealers that aren’t yet servicing those vehicles are...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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....