Gain Traction Podcast
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New Episode Spotlight
Working Your Way From Lube Tech to Owner With Brad Updegraff, Owner of Dave’s Ultimate Automotive Featuring Brad Updegraff with Dave's Ultimate Automotive
On this episode of Gain Traction, you’ll hear from Brad, who joins Mike Edge for a conversation about advancing through the automotive industry. He shares how he got his start, gained confidence in his abilities, embraced his passion for helping people, and developed his skills as a leader — “I was the first to show up and the last one to leave. I was accountable for everything” — shaping the culture of his shop. Tune in to hear Brad talk about how a positive environment can impact a customer’s day!
Episode Library
Growing Your Tire Business With Judd K. Shader, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Leeds West Groups listen now
The Fight for Your Right-to-Repair with Tim Winkeler, President and CEO of VIP Tires & Service listen now
Family and Fun + Tires and Cars With Rick Benton II, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at BTS Tire & Wheel Distributors and Black’s Tire and Auto Service listen now
Staffing and Branding a Venerable Company With Kate Speelman, Brand Management and Talent Acquisition Specialist at Rice Tire listen now
The Joy of Selling Your Own Tires With Michael Mathis, Founder and President of Atturo Tire Corp. listen now
Minimizing Headaches and Maximizing Efficiency With Crissy Zellers of Accelerate Personalized Sales Solutions listen now
Profit Sharing Increases Caring With Dick Erickson, Founder of Sun Tire and Author of How the Rubber Meets the Road. listen now
Never Stop Evolving With Dwayne Myers, Co-Owner and Managing Partner of Dynamic Automotive listen now
Providing Great Customer Experiences Regardless of Circumstances With Sally Thomas, Co-Owner of J.P. Thomas & Company listen now
Generating Loyalty and Avoiding Complacency With Steven Stamey, Operations Manager at Maxi Auto Service Centers listen now
Finding the Right Customers for Your Shop With Neal Maier, Co-Founder of Tread Partners listen now
Finding the Best Tires at the Best Price With Tim Shaffer, CEO and Co-Founder of Search Tires listen now
Providing Great Car Care in Tough Economic Times With Brian Sump, Owner and President of Urban Autocare listen now
Thriving in Difficult Times With Doug Miller, President of St. Lucie Battery & Tire listen now
The Incredible Value of Telling Your Shop’s Story with Patrick Egan, Founder and CEO of Spark Interactive listen now
Creating a Work Happy, Values-Based Culture with Marc Pons of Chapel Hill Tire listen now
The Recipe for a Successful Website in the Tire Industry with Matt Peters of Tireweb Marketing listen now
Developing Trust in the Automotive Industry with Tommy Gaynor of Gaynor’s Automotive listen now
Customer Satisfaction, Franchising, and Marketing in the Auto Care Industry with Andy Fiffick of Rad Air listen now
