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    'As a leader, you can also cultivate other finishers within your organization,' says Doug Trenary.
    There is a tendency in our fast-paced, tech-heavy world to rely on some new app or other technology to help us get to where we want to go.
    Nov. 6, 2024
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    The idea that it takes all day to re-charge an electric vehicle is 'mostly false,' says Craig Van Batenburg.
    In this MTD exclusive, Craig Van Batenburg debunks 10 more electric vehicle myths.
    Nov. 5, 2024
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    'My best advice is to develop a robust customer experience process and make sure your people have a pragmatic, zero-pressure process that makes it easy to gain the customer’s trust and additional business,' says Mike Townsend.
    Now more than ever, the American consumer feels an enormous amount of pressure.
    Nov. 5, 2024
    Photo: Bridgestone Americas Inc.
    “TIA already has a mission and a vision,” says Debra Hamlin, new Tire Industry Association (TIA) president. “I really feel that my role is to ensure that we, as a board, are aligned with that vision and mission and are prepared to move these forward, as new issues arise in the industry.”
    New Tire Industry Association (TIA) President Debra Hamlin discusses her priorities for 2025, benefits of TIA membership and more.
    Nov. 4, 2024
    Photo: Yokohama Tire Corp.
    “We are seeing more specialized products in the market,” says Drew Dayton, senior product planning manager for consumer tire, Yokohama Tire Corp.
    Whether designing products for electric vehicles or off-roading adventures, the name of the game in consumer tires these days is specialization.
    Nov. 4, 2024
    Photo: Pat Durham
    Hiring some outside organization isn’t necessarily required for planning and decision-making solutions. Who knows the organization better than the people invested in it?
    It sometimes seems like planning and decision-making is alchemy or magic and best left in the hands of consultants.
    Nov. 3, 2024
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    'The only way you can fight unfair stereotypes perpetuated about independent tire dealerships is by being anything but what’s shown in those inaccurate depictions,' says McCarron.
    When dealing with an unknown — in this case, the future of the automotive aftermarket and the tire industry — you are bound to make mistakes.
    Nov. 3, 2024
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    Despite this election year’s uncertainty, the remainder of 2024 will defy the trend toward lower M&A activity.
    We’re already seeing prospective sellers we talked to three years ago reapproaching us to represent them for sale.
    Oct. 31, 2024
    When it comes to creating a five-star customer experience, your tire dealership likely can take a few cues from the restaurant business.
    Oct. 29, 2024
    Butler Tires and Wheels
    'Dealer commentary suggests consumer demand for passenger and light truck tires in the replacement market was positive on a net basis in September, compared to the prior year,' says Healy.
    Consumer deferment and trade-down have been consistent themes over the past several months, but dealers believe we may have seen that begin to soften.
    Oct. 9, 2024
    Mahone Tire Service
    Ted Mahone (center), owner of Mahone Tire in Marietta, Ohio, credits the longevity to a service-oriented approach and involvement in his community.
    Mahone Tire Service, located in Marietta, Ohio, recently celebrated its 75th anniversary of being in business.
    Sept. 24, 2024
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    Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC displayed several of its new Rolling Big Power TBR tires during a recent open house event at the company’s Hammond, Ind., distribution center. (Pictured behind tire, JD Casas, Turbo's national sales manager, commercial.)
    Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC’s Rolling Big Power brand isn’t just for light truck tires anymore.
    Sept. 23, 2024