Mike Burns, sales director for the Independent Tire Dealers Group (ITDG), is this week's guest on the Gain Traction Podcast.
Tire Business is the exclusive media partner of the podcast.
ITDG supports independent tire dealers across the U.S .by providing buying power and networking opportunities. Under Burns' leadership, ITDG has achieved a 40% increase in locations over the past four years, expanding to 1,174 points of sale.
Originally from New Jersey, Burns began his career at a Pep Boys store. He now resides in Houston with his wife and four daughters.
On this episode, Burns and Gain Traction Podcast Host Mike Edge discuss how, with competition so fierce, an independent tire dealer can stand out and thrive. They talk about strategies that can turn a set of challenges into stepping stones for growth, and how to leverage collective experience and resources while maintaining one's independence.
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