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The Modern Tire Dealer Show

The Modern Tire Dealer Show

Hosted by Modern Tire Dealer

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Episodes

153

Latest episode

Jun 2026

Language

EN

About the show

Hosted by the editors of MTD, The Modern Tire Dealer Show provides exclusive, in-depth conversations with tire dealers, tire industry experts and other thought leaders, with the goal of helping listeners move their businesses forward.

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June 11, 2026Episode 14818 min

Gearing Up for Off-Road Season

Central Tire Manager Jason Sparks joins The Modern Tire Dealer Show to  discuss how tire dealers can prepare for off-road season by stocking the right inventory, guiding  customers through fitment decisions and creating a buying experience that turns enthusiasts  into repeat customers.

May 28, 2026Episode 14718 min

Ag Tire Best Practices

In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, AG Tire Talk's James Tuschner shares best practices for top ag tire performance.

May 21, 2026Episode 14627 min

Give Up What You Don't Need

In this episode, Chris Messer, executive vice president of EndeavorB2B's transportation group, and Mike Jones, president and master trainer at Discover Leadership, are joined by Louie Sharp at Sharp Auto Body. Together, they offer valuable tips for pushing ahead of setbacks and creating healthier mindsets for success.

May 14, 2026Episode 14524 min

From Pre-Med to 'Tire Doctor'

Baqi Syed, project manager for USA Wheel & Tire Outlet Inc., shifted gears to the tire industry after diving into the medical field in college. In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Syed explains why he chose a new industry and offers tire dealers insight into attracting Gen Z to their businesses.

April 30, 2026Episode 14441 min

Hardship to High Performance

From family tragedies to the Los Angeles Riots, Long Beach, Calif.-based Performance Plus Tire has survived it all. For over 50 years, Hank Feldman has continued the legacy of his family's business, which focuses on offering premium tires and custom wheels and specializes in the classic, vintage and hotrod vehicle segments. In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Hank recounts pushing through the challenges of his family's dealership and shares how he rose from the ashes to become a national leader in the tire and wheel industry.

April 23, 2026Episode 14327 min

Opportunities in Second-Generation Ownership

Brad Templin, chief operating officer of Scott's U-Save Tires & Auto Repair, discusses his unconventional path to ownership in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.

April 16, 2026Episode 14219 min

Quirk Discusses VIP Tires' Century of Success

In this Modern Tire Dealer Show exclusive, John Quirk, executive chairman of VIP Tires & Service, reflects on the dealership's 100-year history and discusses what's next for the company.

April 2, 2026Episode 14122 min

The 2026 Playbook for Program Groups

As the tire and automotive industry continues to navigate shifting economies, fluctuating demand and changing consumer habits, how are tire dealer program groups stepping up to meet the moment? In this special episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, MTD's managing editor, Sara Welch, talks with MTD's associate editor, Aden Graves, to break down the latest updates for program groups in 2026 and how tire dealers should best prepare their businesses.

March 26, 2026Episode 14025 min

Fearless to Courageous

Chris Messer, executive vice president of EndeavorB2B's transportation group, and Mike Jones, president and master trainer at Discover Leadership Training, are joined by James Baxter, founder and CEO of Atlanta, Ga.-based Neighborhood Tire Pros, and Hunter Barton, the dealership's store manager. Baxter and Barton share how the dealership bounced back from selling stores to growing in profitability.

March 19, 2026Episode 13928 min

Full Throttle: Mike Mooney Talks Motivating Teams

Mike Mooney, a former motorsports executive who is also a professional speaker and coach, joins The Modern Tire Dealer Show to share insights on motivating your teams, navigating industry changes and leading your tire and auto business toward success.

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