The Modern Tire Dealer Show
The Modern Tire Dealer Show provides a regular look at the tire industry with special attention to the independent tire dealer. The show features interviews, conversations and analysis from industry leaders and the staff of Modern Tire Dealer magazine, including Editor Mike Manges, Managing Editor Joy Kopcha and Associate Editor Maddie Gehring.
Episodes
Mike Jones, president and master trainer at Discover Leadership Training, is back on the Modern Tire Dealer Show with Chris Messer, executive vice president of the transportation group at Endeavor Business Media — MTD’s parent company. In this episode, Jones advises listeners on what it takes to be a person who follows up and follows through in a business setting.
Servicing a leaky tire on a dump truck almost brought an end to not just John Melosci’s tire industry career, but his life. Melosci recounts the day he took a shortcut while on a service call. It was 35 years ago. This third-generation tire dealer still confronts the aftereffects of the incident all these years later. He tells his story on this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.
Marc Pons, president of Chapel Hill Tire, explains how his "Work Happy, Drive Happy" philosophy guarantees success.
For anyone who has ever uttered the words, “failure isn’t an option,” Mike Jones, president and master trainer at Discover Leadership Training, has a message you should consider. Jones talks about leadership and failure in this special episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show. He’s joined by Chris Messer, executive vice president of the transportation group at Endeavor Business Media — MTD’s parent company. Jones helps leaders, inclu...
Kevin Davis, owner of the Fort Worth, Texas-based Cowser Tire and Service, joins this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show to talk about his growth in the commercial and retread tire industry and some of the best lessons he has learned over the years.
Retail tire pricing has been "volatile" and "turbulent," says JP Brooks, chief revenue officer at Fitment Group. He explains why in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.
The U.S. Senate has rolled back California’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate — so what does that mean for tire dealers amping up their EV service business? Craig Van Batenburg has been in the hybrid and EV world for decades, and he spends his days training technicians how to safely work with high-voltage systems. Craig says tire dealers need to take the politics out of the EV conversation and focus on what really matters — caring for...
What does it mean to create a truly customer-centric environment at your tire dealership — and how can it benefit both your business and your team? Randy O’Connor, owner of D2D Development Group and MTD columnist, joins this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show to break it down.
With an uncertain economy, more tariffs and the unpredictability of President Donald Trump, are private equity groups still as interested in tire dealerships as they have been in recent years? MTD’s Mergers & Acquisitions Columnist Cole Strandberg weighs in on the current state of the market in 2025. He says private equity groups are seeking creative ways to join the tire industry.
In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, husband-and-wife duo Ini and Ijeoma Ibanga share their journey from running a traditional brick-and-mortar tire shop to launching their own mobile tire service, I&I Mobile Tire Services. Learn how they’re revolutionizing the industry by delivering tire solutions directly to customers—whether at home, on the road, or on the job site. Tune in to hear how their innovative approach is...
Sponsored Podcast: In this special episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, David Henry, sales development manager at Hunter Engineering Co.'s training department, discusses why you should get on-board with ADAS service and what's needed to make that happen.
In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Aubrey Amborn, director of sales for NetDriven, provides advice on how to keep up with customers' shopping preferences so you can capture more business.
The Right to Repair movement is gaining momentum, and its impact on independent tire dealers is more significant than ever. In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association, breaks down the latest legislative updates, what’s at stake for tire dealers and how the industry can take action. Tune in to hear how these changes could affect your business and what you can do to sta...
Following the rules of safety is the best way to ensure tire dealers send their personnel home and in good health at the end of every workday. But Kevin Rohlwing, chief technical officer for the Tire Industry Association, says taking safety seriously also benefits your customers. “It’s not just the health and safety of your employees. It’s the health and safety of your customers.”
We cover some of the basics of safety in a retail t...
In this special episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, MTD's editors provide a preview of MTD's 2025 Facts Issue, our exclusive, comprehensive look at the U.S. tire industry.
Operational changes Spencer Carruthers made during COVID-19 have become the "new normal" at his dealership, West Bridgewater, Mass.-based Kenwood Tire - and he couldn't be happier. Find out why in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.
In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Logan Wilks, vice president of Albertville, Ala.-based Wilks Tire & Battery Service, discusses how having "an infinite mindset" helps his dealership overcome present-day challenges.
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 father-and-son duo shares their experiences navigating the challenges and rewards of working together in a family business. They also discuss how RNR Tire Express stays ahead in the ever-evolving tire industry, offering valuable lessons for dealers and ...
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