Capitalizing Your Shop for Growth
Managing cash flow is crucial for an expanding businesses.
McMahon’s Best-One Tackles Tech Retention Head On
As vehicle technology advances and the technician shortage worsens, are you prepared? McMahon’s Best-One is.
Tire Discounters’ Jamie Ward: Always Be a Student of the Business
Jamie Ward is a true tire guy. From the time he was a young boy, he worked for his grandfather, a firefighter who ran an auto shop out of his garage. He learned the ropes there, and by age 15, he had the skills equivalent to an ASE-qualified Master Technician. But Jamie didn’t stop there.
Tire Discounters’ Jamie Ward: The Work it Takes for Multi-Location Growth
Jamie Ward is a true tire guy. From the time he was a young boy, he worked for his grandfather, a firefighter who ran an auto shop out of his garage. He learned the ropes there, and by age 15, he had the skills equivalent to an ASE-qualified Master Technician. But Jamie didn’t stop there.
What is the Biggest Challenge for Tire Dealers Right Now?
The Tire Review crew recently visited the annual K&M Tire Dealer Conference, this year in Kansas City, and while we were there, it was our goal to get a pulse on the industry by tracking down tire dealers and asking them our most burning questions. This week, that question is: What is the biggest challenge
Sullivan Tire CEO Eyes ‘Controlled Growth’ in New England [Audio]
With 77 locations across the New England states, Sullivan Tire & Auto Centers is definitely “one of the big guys” in the northeast. Like its competitors, it is eyeing growth and looking at where the business can expand its footprint. However, as it expands, it knows the business can get more corporate, so how do
How Has the Tire Industry Changed from When You Started?
The Tire Review Crew recently visited the annual K&M Tire Dealer Conference and Trade Show this year in Kansas City, and while we were there, it was our goal to get a pulse on the industry by tracking down tire dealers and asking them our most burning questions. This week, that question is: How has
What Do Your Signs Say About Your Shop?
Signs are everywhere. Some communicate their message effectively, while others fall flat – and some are just downright confusing. The Five Man Electrical Band sang in 1971: “Sign, sign, everywhere a sign blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind. Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign?” Comedian Bill Engvall’s video “Here’s Your
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
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
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
Finding Your Tire Shop’s Value Proposition
By following a few steps, any growing business in this field, new or old, will be better positioned to determine what their value proposition is, too.
