The Modern Tire Dealer Show
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.
Episodes
MTD Managing Editor Sara Welch breaks down what 28 tire manufacturers and suppliers revealed about selling LT tires more effectively, including how dealers can prevent mismatches, sell by application and enhance their product knowledge.
Do you know the difference between training and education for tire dealerships? Dennis McCarron explains why the two aren't the same in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.
How can independent tire dealers and industry professionals effectively utilize AI to help improve service output, build revenue and handle time-consuming tasks? Calum McClelland, chief operating officer of Leverege, outlines a playbook for developing, implementing and tracking new technology to successfully grow automotive operations.
How do you build a successful tire and automotive business that can grow beyond the owner? In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Trevor Jensen, owner of Big O Tires Victoria in British Columbia, expands on strengthening the reputation of his family's 35-year business legacy while creating a service model built on collaboration and trust.
Crystal Forth, regional manager at Cambridge, Ontario-based Protreadz Tirecraft Auto Centre, joins The Modern Tire Dealer Show to share how dealerships can continue supporting women at all levels of the tire industry.
In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, JP Brooks, chief revenue officer at Fitment Group, discusses retail tire pricing trends and what to expect during the second half of 2026.
Central Tire Manager Jason Sparks joins The Modern Tire Dealer Show to discuss how tire dealers can prepare for off-road season by stocking the right inventory, guiding customers through fitment decisions and creating a buying experience that turns enthusiasts into repeat customers.
In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, AG Tire Talk's James Tuschner shares best practices for top ag tire performance.
In this episode, Chris Messer, executive vice president of EndeavorB2B's transportation group, and Mike Jones, president and master trainer at Discover Leadership, are joined by Louie Sharp at Sharp Auto Body. Together, they offer valuable tips for pushing ahead of setbacks and creating healthier mindsets for success.
Baqi Syed, project manager for USA Wheel & Tire Outlet Inc., shifted gears to the tire industry after diving into the medical field in college. In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Syed explains why he chose a new industry and offers tire dealers insight into attracting Gen Z to their businesses.
From family tragedies to the Los Angeles Riots, Long Beach, Calif.-based Performance Plus Tire has survived it all. For over 50 years, Hank Feldman has continued the legacy of his family's business, which focuses on offering premium tires and custom wheels and specializes in the classic, vintage and hotrod vehicle segments. In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Hank recounts pushing through the challenges of his family's ...
Brad Templin, chief operating officer of Scott's U-Save Tires & Auto Repair, discusses his unconventional path to ownership in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.
In this Modern Tire Dealer Show exclusive, John Quirk, executive chairman of VIP Tires & Service, reflects on the dealership's 100-year history and discusses what's next for the company.
As the tire and automotive industry continues to navigate shifting economies, fluctuating demand and changing consumer habits, how are tire dealer program groups stepping up to meet the moment? In this special episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, MTD's managing editor, Sara Welch, talks with MTD's associate editor, Aden Graves, to break down the latest updates for program groups in 2026 and how tire dealers should best prepare t...
Chris Messer, executive vice president of EndeavorB2B's transportation group, and Mike Jones, president and master trainer at Discover Leadership Training, are joined by James Baxter, founder and CEO of Atlanta, Ga.-based Neighborhood Tire Pros, and Hunter Barton, the dealership's store manager. Baxter and Barton share how the dealership bounced back from selling stores to growing in profitability.
Mike Mooney, a former motorsports executive who is also a professional speaker and coach, joins The Modern Tire Dealer Show to share insights on motivating your teams, navigating industry changes and leading your tire and auto business toward success.
In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Tony Grace, CEO of Alma Tire Companies, discusses the core values behind his dealership's success.
Mike Jones, president and master trainer at Discover Leadership Training, and Chris Messer, executive vice president of the transportation group at Endeavor B2B, MTD's parent company, are back for another special episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show. Today, Chris Jones, editorial director of Endeavor B2B's vehicle service and repair group, joins them to discuss manageable strategies for setting goals and creating a path toward pe...
Houska Automotive has hiring down to a science. Jason Lightbody, who runs the company's tire division, shares Houska's secrets of success in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.
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