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From Food to Tires: A Customer Service Journey With Brooke Johnson of McMahon's Best-One Tire


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Brooke Johnson is a dedicated Customer Service Representative at McMahon's Best-One Tire. With a prior background in the food industry which spanned a decade, Brooke brings a refreshing perspective to her role, marked by honesty and a strong work ethic. Despite her initial unfamiliarity with the tire industry, Brooke's commitment to learning and serving customers has made her an invaluable asset over her three-year tenure.

In this episode…

Is it necessary to be a lifelong “car person” in order to provide outstanding customer service in the tire and auto repair industry? Is it possible for a novice with a strong work ethic to learn about tires through experience?

Brooke Johnson's journey exemplifies resilience and adaptability in the face of career change. Transitioning from the demanding food industry to McMahon's Best-One Tire, Brooke was undeterred, committed to personal growth and connecting with customers. Through proactive initiatives like digital vehicle inspections, Brooke ensures transparency and trust with customers, empowering them to make informed decisions about their vehicle maintenance.

On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge welcomes Brooke to reflect on her journey from novice to proficient in tire sales. They explore her honest interview, which has led to a fulfilling role at McMahon's. Brooke reflects on similarities between industries and her skills that recently led to her promotion to store manager, as well as McMahon’s proactive approach to customer service and supportive workplace culture.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 
  • How Brooke Johnson began her tire industry journey
  • Commonalities in customer service across different sectors
  • Brooke's favorite aspect of her job at McMahon's
  • How McMahon's digital vehicle inspection ensures transparency and trust with customers
  • Becoming proficient in selling tires despite initially knowing very little
  • Brooke discusses the skills that led to her recent promotion to store manager
Resources mentioned in this episode:
  • McMahon’s Best-One Tire
  • Olivia Newton-John
  • Mike Edge on LinkedIn
  • Tread Partners
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This episode is brought to you by Tread Partners

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