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Gain Traction[SEMA Series] Connecting Tire Leaders with Don Detore, Clint Young, Doug Kershaw, Melanie White, and Scott BishopDon Detore, Editor at Tire Business, oversees the daily editorial operations of Tire Business, the leading trade magazine for the tire industry published by Crain Communications. Don also has experience as a managing editor, adjunct professor, and executive editor. Clint Young, President and Chief Operating Officer at Point S Tire and Auto Service, has been with the company for almost 10 years. Clint's role focuses on creating growth and improving the member experience at Point S Tire, which has more than 350 points of sale across the US. Doug Kershaw is Head of Operations at Ferentino Tire U...
2024-11-2019 min
Gain TractionUsing Technology To Establish Customer Trust With Keegan Wentz, President of McMahon Tech CenterKeegan Wentz is the President of McMahon's Automotive Technology Center, a family-owned service and repair shop based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. His vision and dedication have transformed the company into a pioneering institution for automotive technician training and career development. Under his leadership, McMahon’s has implemented a comprehensive training program that not only imparts technical skills but also focuses on professionalism and ethics. An ASE Master Tech with a rich background in training others in Original Equipment technology, Keegan has significantly enhanced the service quality and customer experience at McMahon's. His commitment to staying abreast of emerging vehicle te...
2023-11-2224 min
Gain TractionCamaraderie and Passion on Full Display at the 2023 SEMA Trade Show With Mike Edge of Tread PartnersDon Detore is the Editor of Tire Business, an industry trade magazine published by Crain Communications, and has over 35 years of journalism experience. Geoff Doster is the President of Linglong Tires, spearheading the brand’s North American growth initiatives. George Kingman is the Founder of Advanced Shop Leadership, a group of consultants focused on improving financials, team culture, training, customer experience, and operational excellence. Greg Draper is in charge of purchasing at Dunlap & Kyle Tire Company, a tire distribution company who sells to wholesalers and resellers. Jordan Swerdloff is the Founder of...
2023-11-1026 min
Gain TractionA Reporter’s Journey From Covering Sports to Tires With Don Detore of Tire BusinessDon Detore is the Editor of Tire Business, an industry trade magazine published by Crain Communications. Before this, he began his tenure at Rubber & Plastics News in March 2013 as a copy editor and was later promoted to managing editor. With over 35 years in journalism, Don has held significant roles at The Repository in Canton, including sports editor, managing editor, and executive editor. He holds a bachelor's degree in communication arts from Walsh University. In this episode… When you grow up as a sports fan and eventually become a sports reporter — getting paid to cover historic NFL games, incl...
2023-10-1132 min
Nokian Tyres Journey PodcastEpisode 8 -- Trends In The Tire Industry With Tire Business Editor Don DetoreWe speak with Tire Business Editor Don Detore about key industry trends, lessons tiremakers and dealers learned during the pandemic, and his impressions of Nokian Tyres. Plus, some big news from our North American factory!
2021-06-1038 min
Tire BusinessA Conversation with Brent HesjeMany of the same disruptions that continue to affect the U.S. tire industry are impacting the Canadian tire market. Tire Business Editor Don Detore sat down recently to discuss the market with Fountain Tire CEO Brent Hesje. Fountain Tire has been honored as one of Alberta's Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
2019-06-1035 min
This Show Has Everything#149 (Look Back): Showcase Hobos with Shanna Gratton DemkeGrab your 7-11 bananas, don your ripped t-shirt from 1979 and hit the ‘down’ button on the elevator: it’s time for all you sneaky snakes to slither out for some smokes and make some questionable life decisions. This week, Mike and Ann are joined by TBTL ‘B-list celebrity’ and public radio pledge drive lover Shanna Gratton Demke to talk about receiving pizza in the mail, the joys of life in Texas, and Six Degrees of North Dakotans. Then we go back in time to the TBTL Chicago live show where the irrepressible Sean DeTore shares the story of a very dubio...
2016-09-091h 13
Little Red Bandwagon#149 (Look Back): Showcase Hobos with Shanna Gratton DemkeGrab your 7-11 bananas, don your ripped t-shirt from 1979 and hit the ‘down’ button on the elevator: it’s time for all you sneaky snakes to slither out for some smokes and make some questionable life decisions. This week, Mike and Ann are joined by TBTL ‘B-list celebrity’ and public radio pledge drive lover Shanna Gratton Demke to talk about receiving pizza in the mail, the joys of life in Texas, and Six Degrees of North Dakotans. Then we go back in time to the TBTL Chicago live show where the irrepressible Sean DeTore shares the story of a very dubio...
2016-09-091h 13
Sharp & HotEpisode 44: The Farmer’s Guild & Classic Snacks Made from ScratchThe Farmer’s Guild & Classic Snacks Made from Scratch : On today’s episode of Sharp & Hot, host Emily Peterson is joined by Evan Wiig & Tiffany Nurrenbern who talk about The Farmer’s Guild, next generation of farmers, the support structures they need and how to help. After the break, Sean DeTore tells Emily about his pun-driven viewing of Pee Wee’s Playhouse that inspired his Meka Leka Hi Meka Hiney Homemade Ho Hos, with commentary from Casey Barber, author of Classic Snacks Made from Scratch. This program was brought to you by White Oak Pastures.
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2014-07-2938 min