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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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    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.
    Photo Credit: ACDC
    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...
    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.