JP Gallagher is the President of Gallagher Tire, a leading specialty tire wholesaler based in the US. Assuming leadership in 2003, JP has expertly guided the company's expansion, establishing warehouses in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Upstate New York and launching online consumer tire sales website Tires4That.com in 2017. Drawing from his vast experience at the forefront of a family business, he emphasizes the importance of both respecting current management practices and being agile in implementing changes for future success.

In this episode…

What is the key to long-lasting success in the tire industry? For Gallagher Tire, a specialty tire wholesaler in business since 1968, it’s all about relationships.

According to JP Gallagher, who started his career in the warehouse and worked his way up to the executive level, relationships have enabled Gallagher Tire to find great employees and keep customers coming back for half a century. He says understanding what employees are going through on a daily basis is very important, as is establishing a level of mutual respect with all team members — a happy team often translates to happy customers.

On this episode of Gain Traction, JP joins Neal Maier and Matt Peters for a conversation about what it takes to be a successful tire business for more than 50 years. JP talks about the importance of building long-term relationships with both employees and customers. He says he and his team members come to work every day and enjoy what they do. JP also shares how the pandemic affected Gallagher Tire and reveals what he anticipates for the future.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 

• JP Gallagher tells Gallagher Tire’s origin story dating back to 1968
• The opportunity that gave JP his start in the tire business
• How Gallagher Tire handled dramatically-longer lead times during the pandemic
• JP pinpoints relationships as the key to Gallagher Tire’s long term success
• What does JP anticipate for the upcoming year?
• The leadership advice JP received from his father

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Gallagher Tire
• Tire University
• Neal Maier on LinkedIn 
• Matt Peters on LinkedIn
• Tread Partners

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