The Switch to Scheduling Out Tire & Service Work [Audio]
To manage the flow of traffic in their shops during the pandemic, many tire dealers switched to taking appointments and scheduling out walk-ins as they came in. So, how does one masterfully manage the flow of work for optimal shop productivity?
AMN Drivetime With Federated’s Sue Godschalk (Podcast)
In this episode of AMN Drivetime, Sue Godschalk, president of Federated Auto Parts, shares her journey being included in the founding of one of the nation’s leading program distribution groups – Federated Auto Parts, which was established in the mid-1980s. Not necessarily a “car gal” per se, Godschalk says she was more intrigued by the
Hunter’s John Zentz on How Dealers Can Win in Today’s Market (Podcast)
When you take a look around at the tire service equipment in your shop, you may see the name of the company that Johnny g’s next guest represents. The one that he credits for imprinting the tire industry in his heart. That company is Hunter Engineering, and the guest that’s been part of its team
AMN Drivetime: Auto Care’s Bill Hanvey
In this episode, Bill Babcox and Auto Care Association CEO Bill Hanvey dive into important industry topics such as supply chain issues, the outlook for EVs and more.
Top Shops Share Tips on Recruiting, Retaining Employees [Audio]
Our 2021 Top Shop Winner and Finalists detail ways they’ve found success in attracting and retaining quality employees.
AMN Drivetime With Auto Care’s Bill Hanvey (Podcast)
In this latest episode of AMN Drivetime with Bill Babcox, we hear from Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association. In this rich and candid conversation, Hanvey not only shares a little bit about the leaders and mentors who “took a chance” on him at the start of his career, but also
How Text-to-Pay Eliminates Payment Headaches
In this episode, Vic and Doug discuss the benefits of text-to-pay systems as a contactless payment option.
AMN Drivetime: The Group’s Larry Pavey
In this episode, Larry and Bill talk about everything from the people who make the industry great to keeping strong business relationships going virtually during the pandemic.
AMN Drivetime: NTN’s Kevin Judge
In this episode, Judge shares his industry advice and the lessons he has learns from his early mentors that he carries with him in his current role.
AMN Drivetime With NTN’s Kevin Judge (Podcast)
Kevin Judge, vice president of sales and marketing at NTN Bearing, started his journey in the industry without even knowing what a shock absorber was. With the help of his mentors and connections within the industry, Judge was able to work his way up and gain experience that he can now share with young professionals.
Employee Reviews Don’t Have To Be Scary
In this episode, Vic and Doug discuss how how to turn employee reviews into beneficial conversations for your business.
S&S Tire’s Swentzel: Secrets to Longevity in the Tire Business (Podcast)
There’s no one secret recipe for business success. Sure, hard work has tons to do with it. Luck helps. And in the case of S&S Tire, you can’t have a successful three-generation business without having a solid foundation. For this Kentucky-based tire distributor, that foundation started with Paul Swentzel, co-founder of S&S Tire who has
