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Since Jun 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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

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The Simple System That Can Add 5% Profit to Your Shop

Jun 10, 2026 32m Transcript

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…

Meet AACF: The Foundation Quietly Backing the Aftermarket Industry

Jun 03, 2026 28m Transcript

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…

How AI Is Changing the Way Consumers Buy Tires

May 27, 2026 25m Transcript

Komal Choong is the co-founder of Tire Pig, an AI-powered tire shopping platform, and Zohr, a mobile tire installation service operating in Kansas City and Dallas-Fort Worth. Born in India and raised…

Why Acquired Auto Repair Shops Grow 50% Year One

May 20, 2026 34m Transcript

Jesse Jackson is the co-founder and operator of Mango Automotive, a multi-location auto repair group running eight shops across Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. After a career in software, Jesse…

AAA’s Playbook for Fixing the Technician Shortage

May 13, 2026 31m Transcript

Jim Sennett is the manager of repair programs at AAA (American Automobile Association), where he oversees the Approved Auto Repair network of roughly 6,000 shops across the country, about 5,000…

The Franchise Advantage Nobody Talks About Enough

May 06, 2026 40m Transcript

Joe Happel, Desiree Elliott, Steve Towers, Charlie Alexander, Tim & Terri Hollander, and Gary Skidmore represent a cross-section of some of the most experienced operators and leaders within Big O…

The New Playbook for Independent Tire Dealers

Apr 29, 2026 21m Transcript

Peter Greenberg — owner of City Tire Co., a business operating since 1927 with a long-standing presence in retail, commercial, and retread segments. With decades of industry experience, he brings a…

The Real Issues Independent Tire Dealers Are Facing in 2026

Apr 22, 2026 47m Transcript

Jeff Webster is the owner of Take Ten Tire Service, with nearly three decades in the tire industry. He has expanded his operations beyond Oklahoma through recent acquisitions and is an active member…

Why Most Auto Shops Fail When They Try to Scale

Apr 15, 2026 30m Transcript

Phil Carpenter is the Director of Operations at Urban Autocare and Avalon Motorsports, overseeing seven locations in the Denver, Colorado area. He began his career as a technician and became the…

The Process That Took an Auto Shop from $40K to $100K a Month

Apr 08, 2026 32m Transcript

Adam Dixon is the Director of Operations at Urbs Garage, a multi-location auto repair business serving the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky markets. He built his career from the ground up as a…

Why Independent Shops May Lose the Right to Repair

Apr 01, 2026 32m Transcript

David Manley is the Managing Editor of Tire Business, where he covers the trends, policy shifts, and operational challenges shaping the tire and automotive repair industry. With more than two decades…

How Do Peer Groups Help Auto Shop Owners Grow?

Mar 25, 2026 27m Transcript

Nick Fox is a Pro Service Coach and Facilitator with Elite Worldwide and a former multi-location auto repair shop owner. After helping grow and operate his family’s automotive service business for…

Are Cheap Truck Tires Actually Costing Fleets More?

Mar 18, 2026 37m Transcript

Matt Gibbons is the Sales Director at Ozarko Tire Centers, one of the largest commercial tire distributors in Missouri and Arkansas, operating 12 locations and multiple retread facilities. With more…

What Makes an Auto Repair Business Last 30+ Years?

Mar 11, 2026 27m Transcript

Eddie Butler is the owner of Butler Automotive, a multi-location auto repair business based in Augusta, Georgia. Raised in a family garage environment, he combined hands-on shop experience with…

What High-Performing Shop Owners Understand About Growth

Mar 04, 2026 27m Transcript

John Kairys is the Executive Director of the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation, bringing more than 40 years of experience across retail, wholesale, franchising, and distribution in the…

Can a Value Tire Brand Win Without Competing on Price?

Feb 25, 2026 35m Transcript

Tony Gonzalez is the Chairman, Founder, and CEO of Tire Group International (TGI), a global tire distribution and manufacturing company behind Cosmo Tires. His career traces back to a…

Inside Point S: The Cooperative Changing Tire Retail Growth

Feb 18, 2026 37m Transcript

Mitch Bruneel serves as President of Retail Operations at Gill’s Point S Tire, where he focuses on employee development, customer experience, and operational growth within a family business rooted in…

Is Your Auto Repair Shop Name Hurting Growth?

Feb 11, 2026 28m Transcript

Eric Raber is the owner of ER Autocare, a multi-location auto repair business with four locations in the Columbus, Ohio area. With roots in agricultural mechanics and early hands-on experience…

What’s Really Causing the Tire Industry Workforce Shortage?

Feb 04, 2026 27m Transcript

Bryan Call is an Operations Advisor at Schierl Tire & Service, a multi-location tire and automotive service operation with seven stores across Central Wisconsin. With more than 30 years in the…

Customer Follow-Up Is the Real Growth Lever in Auto Repair

Jan 28, 2026 28m Transcript

Tim Winkeler is the President and CEO of VIP Tires & Service, a multi-location tire and auto repair company operating nearly 80 locations across the Northeast. With decades of experience in…

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