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Gain Traction

Mike Edge
Cosmo Tires
Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation
Tread Partners
Digital Marketing
Elite Worldwide
Right To Repair
Urbs Garage
Google Ads
Independent Tire Dealers Group (ITDG)
Tire Pig
Artificial Intelligence
Auto Repair Industry
Urban Autocare
Avalon Motorsports
Tire Team Partners
ITDG
Tire Group International
Tuffy Tire & Auto
Franchise
Growth

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

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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

Tim Szabo is the owner and president of Trail Tire stores in Edmonton, Alberta, and Hoosier Tire Western Canada. He grew up working in his father’s repair shop, became a journeyman technician at 21, and has spent nearly three decades in the automotiv... more

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Jim Noblitt is the District Manager at Auto Care USA in Houston, Texas, with more than four decades of automotive experience. He entered the industry in 1979 as a mechanic’s helper, advanced into technician and dealership roles, and later helped laun... more

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John Kairys is the Executive Director of the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF), a position he has held for the past two and a half years. Before stepping into the role, he served on the AACF board, giving him deep organizational con... more

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Recent Guests

Jim Noblitt
District Manager for Auto Care USA in Houston, Texas
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Komal Choong
Founder of Tire Pig
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CEO of Mango Automotive
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Jim Sennett
Manager of Repair Programs at AAA
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David Zeller
Owner, Zeller Tire and Auto Centers
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Bob Amenta
Owner, Modern Tire
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Jeff Webster
Owner of Take Ten Tire and Service and Thompson Tire and Service
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Episode: The Real Issues Independent Tire Dealers Are Facing in 2026
Josh Porter
Owner of Lex Brodie's Tire Company, Hawaii
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Katie Youngblood
Owner of Youngblood Auto & Tire
Independent tire dealer
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Mike Edge
Host of The Gain Traction Podcast

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How Do Peer Groups Help Auto Shop Owners Grow?
Q: How did Nick get involved with Elite Worldwide and pro service coaching?
Nick explains that after selling his shops and meeting his peer group coach and facilitator, Jim Murphy, he joined Elite Worldwide to coach other shop owners and carry on Jim's legacy, working with a network of like-minded professionals.
Why Most Auto Shops Fail When They Try to Scale
Q: Can you share a memorable or challenging work story that shaped how you manage teams?
A story about managing a multi-location service where a key customer faced a long road trip after a repair led to teamwork across shops, logistics for a rental car, and learning that you cannot multitask perfectly as you scale, underscoring the need for role clarity and good customer care.
Why Most Auto Shops Fail When They Try to Scale
Q: Do you have a personal leadership philosophy or quote you live by, especially during growth?
Phil emphasizes the importance of deliberate preparation, quarterly focus on leadership, and a Kaizen mindset—continually reviewing and refining approaches, and seeking candid feedback to improve.
Why Most Auto Shops Fail When They Try to Scale
Q: How did the company transition from a single location to seven stores, and what were the biggest challenges?
The growth came from attending industry conferences, learning from peers, adopting structured processes, and gradually moving from hands-on technician roles to advisory and managerial responsibilities, while balancing culture and profitability during expansion.
Why Most Auto Shops Fail When They Try to Scale
Q: Where did you grow up and navigate your way to Urban Autocare, and how did your career path start?
Phil describes growing up in various places, ending up in Denver after technical training, starting as a technician in a dealership, then moving into Avalon Motorsports and eventually helping scale to multiple locations, with a focus on learning and applying better business practices over time.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gain Traction

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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