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Tim Winkeler

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What’s Treading with Tire Review

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When we talk about the hot-button issues in the industry, we can’t have a conversation without mentioning right to repair. Right now, the fight is over having access to a vehicle’s telematics data, and industry organizations are fighting for this right both at a federal and state level in the US.One tire business that is deep into the right-to-repair battle in Maine is VIP Tires &amp; Service, which has played a crucial role in securing a ballot referendum around the issue for the upcoming November election cycle. In this episode of What’s Treading with Tire Review, presented by AAPEX, we’re joined by Tim Winkeler, president and CEO of VIP Tires &amp; Service, to learn how his team is leading the effort to educate consumers about right-to-repair in Maine and why this issue should be top-of-mind for auto repair shops across the country.EPISODE OVERVIEW- How the right-to-repair initiative started in Maine and next steps to take before November elections (1:19)- The ways VIP Tires &amp; Service and other aftermarket professionals in Maine are looking to educate consumers about right to repair (2:53)- The history behind VIP Tires &amp; Service’s involvement in right to repair both nationally and locally (5:02)- A Tesla example from the VIP Tires &amp; Service bays that demonstrates the necessity of access to a vehicle’s telematics data (7:22)- Why right to repair is important to the accessibility of the automotive industry (10:08)- How tire dealers can emphasize to the customer their right to access their vehicle’s data and what it means for their vehicle care (12:00)Watch the video podcast on YouTube: http://www.tirereview.com/right-to-repair-maine-updateSubscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. More on Right to Repair: https://www.autocare.org/government-relations/current-issues/access-to-and-control-of-vehicle-dataMore from AAPEX: www.aapexshow.com

When we talk about the hot-button issues in the industry, we can’t have a conversation without mentioning right to repair. Right now, the fight is over having access to a vehicle’s telematics data, and industry organizations are fighting for this right both at a federal and state level in the US. One tire business that is deep into the right-to-repair battle in Maine is VIP Tires &amp; Service, which has played a crucial role in securing a ballot referendum around the issue for the upcoming November election cycle. In this episode of What’s Treading with Tire Review, presented by AAPEX, we’re joined by Tim Winkeler, president and CEO of VIP Tires &amp; Service, to learn how his team is leading the effort to educate consumers about right-to-repair in Maine and why this issue should be top-of-mind for auto repair shops across the country. EPISODE OVERVIEW - How the right-to-repair initiative started in Maine and next steps to take before November elections (1:19) - The ways VIP Tires &amp; Service and other aftermarket professionals in Maine are looking to educate consumers about right to repair (2:53) - The history behind VIP Tires &amp; Service’s involvement in right to repair both nationally and locally (5:02) - A Tesla example from the VIP Tires &amp; Service bays that demonstrates the necessity of access to a vehicle’s telematics data (7:22) - Why right to repair is important to the accessibility of the automotive industry (10:08) - How tire dealers can emphasize to the customer their right to access their vehicle’s data and what it means for their vehicle care (12:00) Watch the video podcast on YouTube: <a href="http://www.tirereview.com/right-to-repair-maine-update" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.tirereview.com/right-to-repair-maine-update</a> Subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. More on Right to Repair: <a href="https://www.autocare.org/government-relations/current-issues/access-to-and-control-of-vehicle-data" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.autocare.org/government-relations/current-issues/access-to-and-control-of-vehicle-data</a> More from AAPEX: <a href="http://www.aapexshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.aapexshow.com</a>

Maine Right to Repair Update with VIP Tires & Service's Tim Winkeler

In this episode, Nancy talks with Tim Winkeler, president and CEO of VIP Tires &amp; Service about PR, marketing and sponsorships. Tim describes his career and how VIP Tires &amp; Service has grown since he started working there in 2010, with a focus on people rather than price. Nancy and Tim also discuss how they met after Nancy left a bad review about her experience at VIP. Nancy and Tim also talk about their work with the Trek Across Maine as VIP Tires &amp; Service is this year’s presenting sponsor of the ride. 3:07 – Tim talks about his career in the auto parts world and how he got his job with VIP Tires &amp; Service. 5:07 – Tim shares some information about VIP Tires &amp; Service, including that they are headquartered right in Auburn, Maine. 6:40 – Nancy and Tim tell the story of how they met. 13:11 – Tim describes VIP’s management process. 15:34 – Tim explains what VIP Tires &amp; Service does for PR, including a recent appearance on Competitive Edge with Montel Williams. 18:52 – Tim talks about how VIP Tires &amp; Service invests in their people. 26:02 – Tim shares why VIP Tires &amp; Service decided to sponsor the Trek Across Maine.   28:40 – Tim describes how sponsorships fit into VIP’s overall marketing plan. 32:27 – Tim shares some resources that have helped him.   Quote “The biggest key is staying in touch with our people, our managers and our team members because when you're in the service business like we are, there's no substitute for those relationships and for our leaders and our teams to really feel like we've got their back. I've always felt like within our culture, if our people feel like we have their back, if they really enjoy their job and they enjoy coming to work, then that's going to pay off in spades in how they take care of our customers.” – Tim Winkeler, president and CEO of VIP Tires &amp; Service   Links: Competitive Edge - https://competitiveedge.tv/premiere-episode/ Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification - https://www.ase.com/ Trek Across Maine –  trekacrossmaine.org Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink -  https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs/dp/1250067057 Origin USA - https://originmaine.com/   Activate  the PR Maven® Flash Briefing on your Alexa Device.  Join the PR Maven® Facebook group.    About the guest:     Tim is an accomplished people-focused leader with a track record of building high-performance teams that exceed expectations. Always focused on customer needs and feedback, he  builds core competencies around making money by serving customers in different and better ways. Tim thrives in helping organizations succeed through strategy development and execution, relentlessly pursuing continuous improvement while helping each member of the team reach his/her personal best. Tim is a teacher at heart and learns every day by reading great books and meeting great people. VIP Tires &amp; Service operates 65 shops throughout New England. With 600 employees, VIP is a third generation private company. Under Tim’s leadership, VIP has been transformed from a discount retailer to a professional service provider by focusing on people rather than price. VIP invests in their people through a multitude of programs including Leadership Training, P&amp;L Training, Career Pathing, Certification Achievement, Team Building and many others. VIP’s culture is embodied in the company’s vision VIP’s professionals love their jobs because they are appreciated, well-prepared, enjoy serving others and find personal success as a member of the VIP Family. Looking to connect:           Email: twinkeler@vipauto.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwinkeler/ Website: www.vipauto.com

In this episode, Nancy talks with Tim Winkeler, president and CEO of VIP Tires &amp; Service about PR, marketing and sponsorships. Tim describes his career and how VIP Tires &amp; Service has grown since he started working there in 2010, with a focus on people rather than price. Nancy and Tim also discuss how they met after Nancy left a bad review about her experience at VIP. Nancy and Tim also talk about their work with the Trek Across Maine as VIP Tires &amp; Service is this year’s presenting sponsor of the ride. 3:07 – Tim talks about his career in the auto parts world and how he got his job with VIP Tires &amp; Service. 5:07 – Tim shares some information about VIP Tires &amp; Service, including that they are headquartered right in Auburn, Maine. 6:40 – Nancy and Tim tell the story of how they met. 13:11 – Tim describes VIP’s management process. 15:34 – Tim explains what VIP Tires &amp; Service does for PR, including a recent appearance on Competitive Edge with Montel Williams. 18:52 – Tim talks about how VIP Tires &amp; Service invests in their people. 26:02 – Tim shares why VIP Tires &amp; Service decided to sponsor the Trek Across Maine.   28:40 – Tim describes how sponsorships fit into VIP’s overall marketing plan. 32:27 – Tim shares some resources that have helped him. Quote “The biggest key is staying in touch with our people, our managers and our team members because when you're in the service business like we are, there's no substitute for those relationships and for our leaders and our teams to really feel like we've got their back. I've always felt like within our culture, if our people feel like we have their back, if they really enjoy their job and they enjoy coming to work, then that's going to pay off in spades in how they take care of our customers.” – Tim Winkeler, president and CEO of VIP Tires &amp; Service Links: Competitive Edge - <a href="https://competitiveedge.tv/premiere-episode/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://competitiveedge.tv/premiere-episode/</a> Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification - <a href="https://www.ase.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ase.com/</a> Trek Across Maine – <a href="https://action.lung.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app30050a?fr_id=22000&amp;pg=entry&amp;NONCE_TOKEN=F8795F47FBA32375A5E6632D5145B1DE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> trekacrossmaine.org</a> Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs/dp/1250067057" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs/dp/1250067057</a> Origin USA - <a href="https://originmaine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://originmaine.com/</a> Activate <a href="https://prmaven.com/how-to-activate-the-pr-maven-podcast-flash-briefing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> the PR Maven® Flash Briefing</a> on your Alexa Device.  Join <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/238596473670157/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the PR Maven® Facebook group</a>.  About the guest:     Tim is an accomplished people-focused leader with a track record of building high-performance teams that exceed expectations. Always focused on customer needs and feedback, he  builds core competencies around making money by serving customers in different and better ways. Tim thrives in helping organizations succeed through strategy development and execution, relentlessly pursuing continuous improvement while helping each member of the team reach his/her personal best. Tim is a teacher at heart and learns every day by reading great books and meeting great people. VIP Tires &amp; Service operates 65 shops throughout New England. With 600 employees, VIP is a third generation private company. Under Tim’s leadership, VIP has been transformed from a discount retailer to a professional service provider by focusing on people rather than price. VIP invests in their people through a multitude of programs including Leadership Training, P&amp;L Training, Career Pathing, Certification Achievement, Team Building and many others. VIP’s culture is embodied in the company’s vision VIP’s professionals love their jobs because they are appreciated, well-prepared, enjoy serving others and find personal success as a member of the VIP Family. Looking to connect:           Email: <a href="mailto:twinkeler@vipauto.com">twinkeler@vipauto.com</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwinkeler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwinkeler/</a> Website: <a href="http://www.vipauto.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.vipauto.com</a>

Episode 172: People Over Price, With Tim Winkeler, President and CEO of VIP Tires & Service

This week, we’re excited to welcome Tim Winkeler, President and CEO of VIP Tires &amp; Service. The focus of this episode is around changing the perception of your shop amongst technicians to make it a more attractive place to work.Tim shares a number of excellent strategies they’ve used to change the perception of VIP Tires — from just a tire shop to providing top-notch mechanical services while continuing to be really great at the tire business.About Our Host:Jay GoninenCo-Founder &amp; President, WrenchWayjayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716.2122About Our GuestTim WinkelerPresident &amp; CEO, VIP Tires &amp; Service207.740.0169 | twinkeler@vipauto.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwinkeler/

This week, we’re excited to welcome Tim Winkeler, President and CEO of VIP Tires &amp; Service. The focus of this episode is around changing the perception of your shop amongst technicians to make it a more attractive place to work.Tim shares a number of excellent strategies they’ve used to change the perception of VIP Tires — from just a tire shop to providing top-notch mechanical services while continuing to be really great at the tire business. About Our Host: Jay Goninen Co-Founder &amp; President, <a href="https://wrenchway.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WrenchWay</a> jayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716.2122About Our Guest Tim Winkeler President &amp; CEO, <a href="https://vipauto.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIP Tires &amp; Service</a> 207.740.0169 | twinkeler@vipauto.com LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwinkeler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwinkeler/</a>