Best Davidchristopher Podcasts (2025)

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What Drives a Successful Auto Repair Business to Grow Fast? 28:41

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Jason Eich is a multi-location auto repair shop owner based in Evansville, Indiana. After spending more than two decades in a corporate career, Jason made an unexpected leap into independent auto repair ownership; a move that eventually led to operating multiple successful shops. Drawing from his background in leadership, discipline shaped by his t…

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What Mistakes Can Destroy a Growing Auto Repair Business? 30:36

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AJ Nealey is the owner and “Chief Cheerleader” of Nealey Tire & Auto, a rapidly growing multi-location auto repair business in Maryland. A self-taught technician who began his career turning wrenches in a one-bay garage behind his home, AJ built his company through relentless curiosity, hard work, and a passion for serving people. Over time, he shi…

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The Strategy Behind Big O Tires’ 466 Locations 32:40

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Gary Skidmore is a longtime tire industry leader whose career began in his father’s independent shop and eventually grew into franchise ownership and executive roles within Big O Tires. With experience spanning the sales counter, the service bays, and corporate leadership, Gary brings a rare, full-circle view of what makes tire dealers successful. …

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Behind the Wheel at SEMA 2025: Meet the Industry Game-Changers – Part 4 25:59

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Gianluca Grioni is the Vice President of Sales for Momo Tires USA and brings decades of global experience to the automotive industry. Originally from Italy, he began his career in 1997 as a test driver and went on to spend 22 years with Pirelli before joining Momo. Today, he oversees Momo’s growth across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, guiding distri…

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Behind the Wheel at SEMA 2025: Meet the Industry Game-Changers - Part 3 45:33

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SEMA 2025 remains the industry’s premier gathering place, not just for exploring new products, but for engaging in conversations that truly shape the future of the aftermarket. This episode of the Gain Traction Podcast captures that energy firsthand, bringing together voices from across the tire, equipment, and service ecosystems to discuss what’s …

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Behind the Wheel at SEMA 2025: Meet the Industry Game-Changers - Part 2 41:32

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Independent shop owners, brand leaders, manufacturers, lobbyists, and innovators all walk the same halls at SEMA but hearing their stories side by side paints an entirely different picture of where the aftermarket is headed. In this episode, we continue our conversations live from the SEMA 2025 show floor, connecting with the people who show up, co…

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Behind the Wheel at SEMA 2025: Meet the Industry Game-Changers - Part 1 54:56

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The SEMA Show is where the entire tire and automotive aftermarket gathers under one roof and in this episode, we bring you straight to the center of that energy. Recorded live from the show floor, this conversation captures what happens when industry leaders, decision-makers, and long-time collaborators finally get to meet face-to-face at SEMA 2025…

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Inside Hankook Tire North America’s Relentless Pursuit of Excellence 34:53

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Rob Williams is the President of Hankook Tire North America, one of the most respected names in the global tire industry. From his early days in Virginia to leading a multinational brand, Rob’s story is one of grit, curiosity, and relentless drive. With decades of experience spanning retail, commercial, and manufacturing, he has built a reputation …

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He Started Pumping Gas at 16… Now He Runs a $3.7M Auto Empire 31:08

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Eric Svedberg is the President and Owner of European Autowerks in Virginia Beach, Virginia, a premier independent shop specializing in high-end European vehicles. Starting his journey at just sixteen, pumping gas at a local Amoco station, Eric quickly rose to become the country's youngest Amoco dealer by age twenty-two. Over the years, he transform…

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Celebrating 200 Episodes! How Gain Traction Continues to Connect the Automotive Industry 25:59

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Mike Edge is the host of the Gain Traction Podcast, the official podcast for the tire and automotive industry, powered by Tread Partners. With a passion for spotlighting the people behind the business, Mike has spent over four years interviewing tire dealers, shop owners, industry executives, and innovators who keep the industry rolling forward. So…

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Is Inflation Reshaping the Tire Industry in 2025? 36:16

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Mike Griffin is the Sales Manager at Dunlap & Kyle Tire Company in Birmingham, Alabama, that’s been serving the Southeast for decades. With years of experience behind the counter and in the field, Mike has seen firsthand how shifting markets, customer habits, and economic changes affect everyday operations. Known for his grounded leadership and peo…

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The Fastest Path From Tier 4 to Tier 2 in Tire Industry History with Phillip Kane of Turbo Wholesale Tires 22:09

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Phillip Kane is the CEO of Turbo Wholesale Tires, home to brands like Lexani, Lionheart, and Rolling Big Power. With decades of experience at companies such as Snap-on, NAPA, Goodyear, and Pirelli, Phillip blends a lifetime in the automotive industry with a genuine passion for cars and tires. Today, he leads Turbo Wholesale Tires with a focus on he…

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Why Customers Call AutoFlow the ‘Amazon Experience’ for Auto Repair with Chris Cloutier of Autoflow 32:02

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Chris Cloutier is the owner of Golden Rule Auto Care in Dallas, Texas, and the founder of AutoFlow, a software solution built to improve auto repair customer communication. With a background in software engineering and firsthand experience as a shop owner, Chris recognized the communication gaps that left customers frustrated and shop teams overwhe…

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Why Tire Dealers Can’t Afford to Miss SEMA 2025 24:50

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Tom Gattuso is the Vice President of Events for SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association. With more than three decades of experience in the automotive events industry, Tom has overseen the growth of the SEMA Show into one of the largest and most influential trade shows in the world, drawing more than 160,000 attendees from 145 countries. Hi…

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From Burnout to Buy-In: How to Reignite Your Auto Repair Team 28:51

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Josh Parnell is the founder of Limitless Leadership, LLC, and a former Director of Service Development at Christian Brothers Automotive. With a background that spans military service, leadership training, and years of building industry-leading programs, Josh brings a unique perspective on people-first leadership in the auto repair world. His missio…

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What Happens When a Tire Business Grows Too Fast? with Kamard Johnson of GTT Commercial Tires 32:03

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Kamard Johnson is the President & CEO of GTT Commercial Tires, based in Richmond, Virginia. With a professional background rooted in sales and customer service, Kamard joined forces with his brother to build a company that started with seven used tires in a shed and grew into a multi-location operation recognized on the Inc. 5000 list three years i…

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Overwhelmed to Empowered: How Tire Shop Owners Are Taking Back Control 29:34

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Tony O’Billovich is the leader of the Master Shop Program for Point S Tire USA. With decades of experience running and growing multiple tire and auto repair locations, Tony has seen firsthand the challenges that overwhelm shop owners and the strategies that turn things around. His focus on profitability, leadership, and people development has helpe…

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Why This COO Believes Scaling Starts With People, Not Profit with Tyler Paparello of AMG 29:20

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Tyler Paparello is the Chief Operating Officer at AMG, overseeing 28 Midas locations across New England. With a background rooted in sales, Tyler learned early on that while selling can solve short-term problems, it takes leadership, people, and process to scale a business sustainably. Today, he focuses on building systems that empower employees, e…

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How to Scale a Tire Brand Without Losing Community Trust with Christian Seem of Goodturn Tire & Auto 28:55

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Christian Seem is the President & CEO of Good Turn Tire & Auto, a rapidly growing tire and auto repair company with 55 locations and 16 brands across five states. With nearly 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, Christian has worked in big box retail, commercial parts distribution, and tire retail, including leadership roles at TBC Co…

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Why Tire Business Became the Trusted Voice of an Entire Industry with Bruce Davis of Tire Business 31:06

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Bruce Davis is a veteran journalist and editor who spent 45 years shaping how the tire industry receives its news, data, and insights. As a founding staff member of Tire Business, he helped launch the publication in 1983, transforming it from an ambitious idea into one of the most trusted voices in the global tire market. Over the years, Bruce pion…

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Lessons in Customer Service from a Century-Old Tire Company with Don Barnes III of Belle Tire 25:38

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Don Barnes III is the Chief Tire Guy at Belle Tire, a third-generation leader helping steer one of the oldest and most respected tire retailers in the U.S. Founded in 1922, Belle Tire has grown from a local shop into a powerhouse with over 180 locations across the Midwest. Under Don’s leadership, the company has maintained its century-long reputati…

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How a Farmer Turned a Small Tire Shop into a $26M Business 26:25

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Jesse Wickel is the owner of Wickel Tire Pros in Burley, Idaho. A former farmer with deep roots in agriculture, Jesse built his business from a single tire shop into a multi-location operation generating over $26 million in annual sales. With a hands-on approach, a strong community presence, and a commitment to relationship-driven service, Jesse ha…

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The Council That’s Quietly Shaping the Future of the Auto Industry 17:47

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Mike Lusso is a seasoned engineer at Coats Company in Nashville, Tennessee, specializing in tire changers, wheel balancers, lifts, and alignment machines. A lifelong gearhead with a passion for modifying cars, Mike channels his love for the automotive space into leadership roles, most notably as Chair of the WTSBC, a leading automotive industry cou…

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Employee Ownership and Rural Market Success With Adrian Rodriguez of Commercial Tire 27:42

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Adrian Rodriguez is the Vice President of Marketing and Retail Sales at Commercial Tire, a leading tire and auto service provider with over 45 locations across Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and Utah. Before joining Commercial Tire, he spent a decade with John Deere, sharpening his expertise in marketing and retail strategy. Adrian helped lead Commerci…

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Marketing Strategies To Boost Bay Traffic With Joe Schafranek of Tread Partners 24:08

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Joe Schafranek is an Account Manager at Tread Partners, a marketing agency focused on the tire and auto repair industry. With roots in Detroit and hands-on shop experience at Firestone and Big O, Joe brings a unique perspective to digital marketing through his understanding of both operations and data. Prior to Tread Partners, he helped grow BAIC a…