The Ties That Bind: How Do Successful Tire Dealers Cope When Home and Work Collide?
What if your boss is Mom or Dad? What if your closest, most trusted business partner is your brother or sister? Do you need a psychiatrist’s couch or a punching bag? Or maybe – just maybe – you don’t have a problem working with and living with relatives 24/7/365. In fact, what if just the
Poised and Ready: With OE Presence and R&D, ‘Quiet’ Hankook Looks Forward
Jin W. (J.W.) Choi became president and CEO of Hankook Tire America Corp. in 2001, capping a career with Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. that began in 1975. Choi served in a wide variety of management positions for Hankook Tire Co., including international assignments in Iran, Germany and the U.S. Prior to his current assignment with
No Grand Plan: Keegan, Rich Say Goodyear Dealers Will Be The Key
No Grand Plan Keegan, Rich Say Goodyear Dealers Will Be The Key to Turnaround "Dealers are our most important customers. We don’t have any other customer more important that you. You are extremely important to us. If we haven’t said that recently, I’m here to say it. We love our dealers and we want you back."
Fixed and Focused: Johnson Talks About ATD’s Long Road Back to Shareholder Value
Dick Johnson of American Tire Distributors (formerly Heafner Tire Group) took on quite a task when he was named president and CEO of the Huntersville, N.C., company in February 2001. Massive debt, a highly diversified operation, upset customers and concerned ownership plagued the company and threatened its very existence. Quietly, Johnson and his team have
Would You Sell Used Tires?: Dealers Can Reap Plenty of Profits But They Face Legal, Ethical Questions
Would You Sell Used Tires? Dealers Can Reap Plenty of Profits But They Face Legal, Ethical Questions No one flinches about buying a “previously owned” car. Millions trek to garage sales every weekend looking for bargains. Dedicated stores sell used books, records, CDs and videos. Experienced bats and gloves take to the field again via
Progress and Conservatism
Eighty years ago, a fledgling industry organization held its very first trade show. Every tire dealer in the country was invited to Cleveland, Ohio, to partake in what was being hailed as the first exhibit of its kind.
OTAA: Providing Training Can Help Keep Technicians
Whether you’re hiring new people or wanting to “upskill” your current technicians, frequent training is a must for your staff to stay on top of new technologies and best practices. Training can come from many sources–manufacturers, parts suppliers, internally or even your own state tire and automotive association. This year, the Ohio Tire & Automotive
The OTAA’s Month of Training & How To Use Training as a Retention Tool
Whether you’re hiring new people or wanting to “upskill” your current technicians, frequent training is a must for your staff to stay on top of new technologies and best practices. Training can come from many sources–manufacturers, parts suppliers, internally or even your own state tire and automotive association. This year, the Ohio Tire & Automotive
The Road to AAPEX Starts Here
You may notice a different type of show car at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) this year. It only has 140 hp, with a four-speed automatic transmission and clocks in at 20 feet long. This car is not arriving at the show on a trailer. Instead, it’s coming from Akron, Ohio, on its own power. The
Harold Finkelstein, Patriarch of Max Finkelstein Inc., Dies
Harold’s legacy is seen in the family business today. When he joined the company, it was a two-generation family business and has grown to include four generations of family members.
