Tire Review Top Shop Tip of the Week - Getting Involved with the Industry

Top Shop Tip of the Week – Getting Involved with the Industry

In this week's Top Shop Tip of the Week, Steve Nerheim of Waukegan Tire & Supply Co. discusses the importance of learning from others in the tire industry.

In this week’s Top Shop Tip of the Week, Steve Nerheim of Waukegan Tire & Supply Co. discusses the importance of learning from others in the tire industry. He recommends getting involved in twenty groups and other industry organizations to help stay ahead of the curve in an always-changing industry.

 

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