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Gain Traction

Mike Edge
Tread Partners
Tire Industry
SEMA
Cosmo Tires
Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation
Right To Repair
Digital Marketing
ITDG
Auto Repair Industry
Leadership
Christian Brothers Automotive
Automotive Industry
Tire Pig
Artificial Intelligence
Independent Tire Dealers Group (ITDG)
Urbs Garage
Google Ads
Elite Worldwide
Big O Tires
Growth

The Gain Traction Podcast features top tire and auto repair professionals, shop owners, industry executives, and thought leaders.

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Henry Rose is the CEO of Neighborhood Car Care in Western New York. He entered the automotive industry from outside the traditional technician path, bringing experience from property management, construction, and operations into independent auto repa... more

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Wes Boling is the Senior Communications and Content Manager for Nokian Tyres, where he helps explain product innovation, dealer education, and the company’s North American story. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, he has been with Nokian Tyres for nearly... more

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Brad Templin is the owner of Scott’s U-Save Tires & Auto Repair, a four-store tire and auto repair business serving Indiana and Illinois. His family’s automotive roots go back more than a century, starting with a parts distributorship in Chicagoland ... more

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Brad Griffin owns Griffin Tire and Auto, with two locations in Charlotte, North Carolina. His family has done business in Charlotte since 1961, the Berkshire location has operated since 1989, and Brad is the third generation around the business. The ... more

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Brad Templin
Owner of Scott's U-Save Tires & Auto Repair
Scott's U-Save Tires & Auto Repair
Episode: The Succession Plan Most Tire Shops Overlook
Brad Griffin
Owner of Griffin Tire and Auto (two stores in Charlotte, NC)
Griffin Tire and Auto
Episode: The Tire Sale That Keeps Repair Customers Coming Back
Tim Szabo
Owner and president of two Trail Tire stores in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and Hoosier Tire Western Canada
Trail Tire (Edmonton)
Episode: Why Long Car Loans Are Changing Auto Repair
Jim Noblitt
District Manager for Auto Care USA in Houston, Texas
Auto Care USA
Episode: The Simple System That Can Add 5% Profit to Your Shop
Komal Choong
Founder of Tire Pig
Tire Pig
Episode: How AI Is Changing the Way Consumers Buy Tires
Jesse Jackson
CEO of Mango Automotive
Mango Automotive
Episode: Why Acquired Auto Repair Shops Grow 50% Year One
Jim Sennett
Manager of Repair Programs at AAA
AAA
Episode: AAA’s Playbook for Fixing the Technician Shortage
David Zeller
Owner, Zeller Tire and Auto Centers
Zeller Tire and Auto Centers
Episode: The New Playbook for Independent Tire Dealers
Bob Amenta
Owner, Modern Tire
Modern Tire
Episode: The New Playbook for Independent Tire Dealers

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Mike Edge
Host of The Gain Traction Podcast

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Lessons in Customer Service from a Century-Old Tire Company with Don Barnes III of Belle Tire
Q: So how do you mitigate it and make it as minimal as a soft landing is what I guess you could say that you guys are doing. But I was gonna ask you too, what is one of your favorite quotes or something you live by?
Don emphasizes starting with the customer, working backwards, and focusing on every detail of the business to ensure a positive, low-stress experience for every visit, and he cites the philosophy of retail being about detail as a guiding principle.
Employee Ownership and Rural Market Success With Adrian Rodriguez of Commercial Tire
Q: How did the 100% employee-owned transition come about and how has it affected the business?
The company became 100% employee owned about a year and a half after his arrival, in late 2019, turning ownership into a shared responsibility across all staff and reshaping decision-making, culture, and efficiency across departments.
Employee Ownership and Rural Market Success With Adrian Rodriguez of Commercial Tire
Q: Where did you start in life and how did you get to tires?
Adrian describes starting with an internship at John Deere driven by a free pizza offer, then moving into marketing and retail sales, which laid the groundwork for his later move into the tire industry with Commercial Tire.
Why Tire Dealers Can’t Afford to Miss SEMA 2025
Q: What's a mantra or quote you live by?
Tom emphasizes making people feel good after every interaction, treating others with kindness, and staying authentic to the process and purpose of work, arguing that genuine, positive experiences are the core driver of success.
Behind the Wheel at SEMA 2025: Meet the Industry Game-Changers - Part 1
Q: What makes ITDG different from other networks?
ITDG increases buying power for independent dealers, provides access to multiple programs beyond tires, and helps members leverage larger-scale purchasing while preserving autonomy.

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What is Gain Traction about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on the automotive aftermarket, tire dealers, and multi-location auto shops, featuring operators, franchisees, suppliers, and industry leaders who share growth playbooks, operational systems, and strategies for profitability. Recent episodes highlight scaling from a handful of locations to multi-store networks, leveraging buying groups, franchising models, and partnerships with national brands; discussions also cover tech-enabled customer experiences, AI-driven tire recommendations, and the evolving policy landscape (e.g., Right to Repair) shaping independent dealers. A standout thread across episodes is practical, coachable guidance—focusing on processes, people, and partnerships—that listeners can apply to expand their net... more

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