In Perspective: Guiding Your Thoughts to Design Your Success
When faced with the insane loop of doing things the same way while hoping for better outcomes, replace that loop with your own visualization, then actions, to preprogram the changes you need for your success in 2019.
In Perspective: Exploring the Focus of Your Future Business Model Amid Fragmentation of the Tire Industry
When you consider the three possible directions, where will your shop be five years from now? Tire Review Editor Patti Hoying shares how she sees the future of the tire industry.
Dealing with the Pain of Change | In Perspective
Change is coming to the tire industry. Don’t hang onto the things that no longer serve you, are protecting a past or becoming quickly outdated.
Proud to Be: Trudy Deutsch, Manley Tire & Oil Service
In an era when many owners make it a point to keep religious beliefs separate from their business, Trudy Deutsch of Manley Tire does the opposite, placing Christian values front and center, making her faith a part of the culture.
The Tangled Web of Net Neutrality
On December 14, 2017, net neutrality came to an end, which has the potential to strike yet another blow against independent business owners – tire dealers like you. On the other hand, it might also be much ado about nothing, so let’s explore.
Innovations for Forklifts, Skid Steer
Camso, known as the “Road-Free Company,” introduced several innovative new tire designs for both materials handling applications and skid steer equipment at a unique launch event in October at Camp Thunderbird, a YMCA camp just outside of Charlotte, N.C.
The Most Important Tool in Your Shop
To the best of my knowledge, there is no such thing as an overnight success in the tire business. It just doesn’t happen like that.
The Driving Trend of Driverless Vehicles
In the early 1980s, Bill Gates shared his vision that there would someday be a small computer – a “personal computer” – on every desk and in every home.
Preview of New Giti Tire Plant, Production to Ramp Up in 2018
Giti Tire (USA) Ltd. opened the doors of its new greenfield manufacturing facility located in the heart of rural Chester County, S.C., for a preview event and soft opening Oct. 4.
Customer Retention Webinar: 5 Strategies to Grow Service Revenue
The way that consumers communicate is different in today’s world. Join us for a webinar hosted by Tire Review magazine’s Editor, Patti Renner and other industry marketing specialists to learn how to better communicate with your customers.
Alyeska Tire Receives Top Shop Winner Award
At the Tire Industry Association’s (TIA) 2017 Tire Industry Honors night, Tire Review Editor Patti Renner presented the Tire Review Top Shop trophy to Alyeska Tire of Alaska, with general manager Craig Wortham, accepting the award on behalf of Alyeska Tire owners.
Doing What’s Right Over Doing What’s Easy
Welcome to our Top Shop issue. I’ve had the pleasure of spending time this month with each of the tire dealers featured in the pages that follow – they’re an exceptional group of professionals. And this year one trait stood out beyond others – consistently choosing to do what’s right over doing what’s easy.
