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Johnny G & FriendsIf youve spent some time in the tire industry, youve probably heard the name John Gamauf, aka Johnny g. In his 50-plus years of service to the industry, hes busted tires, survived the largest tire recall in history and made a lot of friends along... Author: Babcox Media
If youve spent some time in the tire industry, youve probably heard the name John Gamauf, aka Johnny g. In his 50-plus years of service to the industry, hes busted tires, survived the largest tire recall in history and made a lot of friends along the way. Meet them in Johnny g & Friends, a monthly podcast in which Johnny g and his friends share the secrets to their success and the memories theyve made along the way in our beloved tire industry. Language: en Genres: Business Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Why Stepping Back Is the Key to Moving Forward in the Tire Industry
Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
In this season-ending conversation of Johnny g & Friends, the question that we asked during every interview – How do you work on the business instead of in the business? – becomes the connective tissue for a powerful wrap-up of tire industry greatness. What emerges across these voices is a shared truth no matter the strategy or leadership style. The fact is, growth only happens when owners trust their people, step back with intention and learn to see their companies from above the daily grind.Some of this season's guests described the shift as a gradual climb – learning to listen differently, picking up ideas from peers, or letting experiences outside the tire industry reshape how they think. Others talked about moments that forced perspective, like stepping away for school, putting new decision-makers in charge, or creating “stress tests” where the team must run without the owner’s voice for two straight weeks. The results were consistent: teams rise, leaders evolve, and businesses take on a new trajectory.For many, working on the business meant sharpening systems or simply walking into the store with the eyes of a customer. For others, it meant delegation, intentional learning, or acknowledging that leadership requires a different energy than turning wrenches or writing service orders.Taken together, these conversations reveal something bigger than process or policy. They show what greatness looks like in real shops, run by real families, in a real industry – owners who are present, invested and humble enough to grow by working on the business instead of in the business.
