
Behind the Wheel at SEMA 2025: Meet the Industry Game-Changers - Part 1
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, thi...
19 Marras 202554min

Inside Hankook Tire North America’s Relentless Pursuit of Excellence
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 ...
12 Marras 202534min

He Started Pumping Gas at 16… Now He Runs a $3.7M Auto Empire
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,...
5 Marras 202531min

Celebrating 200 Episodes! How Gain Traction Continues to Connect the Automotive Industry
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...
29 Loka 202525min

Is Inflation Reshaping the Tire Industry in 2025?
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, Mik...
22 Loka 202536min

The Fastest Path From Tier 4 to Tier 2 in Tire Industry History with Phillip Kane of Turbo Wholesale Tires
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, Ph...
15 Loka 202522min

Why Customers Call AutoFlow the ‘Amazon Experience’ for Auto Repair with Chris Cloutier of Autoflow
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 softwa...
8 Loka 202532min

Why Tire Dealers Can’t Afford to Miss SEMA 2025
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 gro...
1 Loka 202524min






















