Top Shop Tip of the Week – Planning, People Management and Giving Back

Top Shop Tip of the Week – Planning, People Management and Giving Back

In this week’s Top Shop Tips video (sponsored by Coats), Bud Luppino (Bud's Tire Pros), Alpio Barbara (Redwood General Tires) and Pat Fleischmann (Community Tire Pros) discuss expansion planning, staying involved with you management team and the importance of giving back to the community.

In this week’s Top Shop Tips video (sponsored by Coats), Bud Luppino (Bud’s Tire Pros), Alpio Barbara (Redwood General Tires) and Pat Fleischmann (Community Tire Pros) discuss expansion planning, staying involved with you management team and the importance of giving back to the community.

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