Learning to Share – Trends in Shared Mobility
Children are taught at an early age the importance of sharing. In business, there is the inherent attitude of beating the competition and getting your share. As automotive trends progress in the next several years, we’re going to see much more shared mobility. Do you know how it will affect you? Looking for more from
What’s the Value of a Solid Succession Plan?
Succession planning isn’t typically at the front of a business owner’s mind if they aren’t planning on going anywhere soon, but that doesn’t mean it’s smart to ignore the issue. Having a plan in place can give tire dealers the peace of mind to run their business in a way they might not if they
Survey Finds Americans Support Right to Repair
Consumer Reports released findings from a nationally representative survey about consumer attitudes toward repairing and replacing broken products and the choices available to them. A strong majority of Americans expressed support for policies that would help ensure consumers have the ability to repair their own products or to have them repaired by the servicer of
Second-Gen CEOs Take the Business to New Heights [Podcast]
Julie and Mike Holmes didn’t set out with dreams of working in the tire business. Julie was a successful attorney. Mike was an accountant and financial analyst working in the greater DC area. However, their passion for business and continuing on the legacy that Julie’s parents started with Virginia Tire & Auto drew them both
Second-Gen CEOs Take Their Business to New Heights
For years, Virginia Tire & Auto has been among the best tire dealers in North America. The dealership, now spanning 18 stores, was named Tire Review’s Top Shop Winner in 2011, and since then, has garnered local and national accolades. Today, in its second generation of ownership, Virginia Tire is redefining what it means to
Happier Tire Technicians Means Higher Profits
Your technicians are the lifeblood of your tire business. They keep your business moving and are oftentimes literally the face of the business when interacting with customers, so it’s important to keep them happy and satisfied at work – and it pays to do so. In fact, 95% of the dealers who took our recent
Raising the Next CEO
As the co-CEO of Virginia Tire & Auto, I’ve had the great fortune of building on the legacy that my parents created when they started this company 45 years ago. Today, I am leading a company of about 300 employees across 17 locations, while raising five children ages 4–13. Now, before I continue, I have
Adopting an Athlete’s Mindset in Business with Craig Tate
Teamwork is key to running a successful business, and no one knows that better than Craig Tate. A second-generation tire dealer with a passion for the tire business, Craig was a college football player who took over his father’s tire dealership with his brother, Chuck, in 2000, and named it Tate Boys Tire & Service.
Hankook Survey Shows Drivers Are Hitting the Road Less
Hankook Tire’s Gauge Index shows that while drivers are on the road less than they were a year ago, most are keeping up with regular car maintenance.
2021 Top Shop Finalist: Plaza Tire Service, Inc.
Plaza Tire Service management positions its stores to meet customer needs with a level of efficiency and meticulousness that rivals their competitors.
