$4.6 MILLION Selling TRUCK TIRES, Only 30 Years Old!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ค. 2024
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Timestamp
0:00 - Introduction
3:10 - OTR Ad
5:13 - Backstory
10:16 - how good are you academically
11:56 - graduated high school and what is next
15:57 - how did you learn about this stuff
16:30 - what was the secret that allowed you to reach those milestones so quickly
18:17 - how did your peers work with you
18:29 - so you didn't have any issues in the company?
19:40 - how much money were you making at the time when you decided to take the ultimatum
21:50 - how long did you do your car business
22:13 - what happened next
28:44 - Talk about the business when you first joined, what are the changes you can bring to the company
31:32 - how do you maintain relationships with the customers after they had made a purchase
33:32 - why did your brother get into the tire business
35:44 - how much was the company doing in terms of revenue
36:40 - when you got into the tire business how many vendors are you working with
38:16 - how do you make sure you are working with the right people
38:50 - where were you finding the vendors
40:29 - how do you know what to look for in a tire
41:40 - do you have to go to different vendors for different brands '
41:55 - how many vendors are you working with
42:56 - what is the typical turnaround time
43:46 - how important is credit
44:27 - when you are ordering is there any mandatory minimum
45:54 - why are they concerned about other dealers
50:13 - how complicated are tires, what do you have to learn about tires to be successful
51:27 - what do you have to do to stand out in this business
52:52 - how do you compete with price
54:12 - lifetime value of your customers, what is the metrics behind that
55:35 - how has the price changed over the last few years, and how does the inflation impact your business
59:11 - radius in terms of road service
1:00:13 - different types of tires and price points - explain
1:01:18 - what are your best selling tires
1:03:10 - what are the most important KPIs in your tire business
1:05:17 - can you give a scenario where you need to educate the owner-operator about the tire on what is best for him
1:09:43 - what do you recommend - super singles or doubles
1:12:01 - what are the misconceptions in this industry
1:13:53 - is it a high margin business or a volume business
1:14:18 - do you focus more on volume
1:15:00 - how many repeat customers do you have
1:15:42 - talk about growth, how are you looking into scaling the business
1:17:44 - would you do a franchise model
1:22:29 - who is your favorite entrepreneur
1:32:06 - final thoughts and where to connect
Kamard Johnson and his brother Rashad are blazing their own trail in the commercial truck tire sales game. In the past six years, they’ve grown GTT Commercial Tires “The Owner Operators Store” from selling out of a small shed to now owning multiple locations including a 30,000 square foot facility In their hometown of Richmond, Va pumping out tens of thousands of tires per month.
With nearly 2k 5 STAR Google reviews the brothers have retained and loyal customer base normalizing customer service in an otherwise transactional service. From educating their customers on the best tires for their needs to making sure the relationship does not stop after the sale the brothers are stomping their competition simply by focusing on their customers.
Their growth has been phenomenal!
In 2017 the company did 317K on sales and has doubled in size year over a year doing 4.6 million in sales last and on pace to do 10 million + for the upcoming year.
Tune in Tuesday as we explore the business of commercial truck tire sales with Kamard and discuss how he and his brother have been able to reinvent the tire buying experience.
Special thanks to our guest Kamard Johnson
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This Brotha is very inspiring his brilliance shines through effortlessly!!!👑💪🏾💯
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I am getting my tires from him. Letting my boy know about y'all, he's in Virginia right now.Thanks guys. We need to rebuild our wealth and helping each other is how it is done.
EASILY one of the best episodes…TOP 5‼️ This is a niche that more people in our community should explore.
I bought Walmart tires and they were way better than perellies
@@royalflush8173Walmart doesn’t manufacture tires
Genuine dude, never fail to mention his brother. No ego no self praise jus direct answers.
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This interview was everything. I love a talkative person. You wont have to feel like your pulling teeth for answers.
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Right I'm hip ! It was effortless...
Exactly how i am i will explain everything longs yu hear n listen
I’m one of those guys you’d have to pull teeth to get shit outta me. I hate interviews. When I played ball I always hauled ass whenever coach would pull me to the side and tell me they wanted to talk. Interviews are for nosy ass people wanting to peer into your life. I feel like things would be better if they didn’t force people to be interviewed, that’s when you’ll see more interviews like so
Lol and y'all women will walk right past them kind of Guy's
Listen I am the owner of Prime Choice Hauling I have consistently worked with this brother for years now. He is very intelligent, well spoken, honest and business savvy. He has been a pleasure to work with since day one! Always looking to learn and improve. Kamard keep doing you fam! Sincerely CJ
This is a good example of how attitude and effort opens doors and good communication. I'm proud of this man.
100%. dude makes his own luck. hustle, make no excuses, reap the rewards.
I literally just got a whole trailer set of tires Friday from GIT been buying from them for the past 3 years definitely helped my business
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Where is GIT
@@gooplain7125 Richmond VA and Petersburg VA
Oh yeah, that's Kamard.... My tire hookup in RVA. Good to see RVA brotha on the up & up ... They don't know who this is but I know they are and I'm mighty proud of them.
I used to be a Territory Sales Manager for major tire manufacturer. I know exactly what he’s talking about when the sales rep tells him that there are too many dealers in the area because I was the person saying that to small dealers too. Don’t entirely agree, but corporate determines strategy, not the guy in the field like I was.
The reason why I wasn’t allowed to pursue new dealers in my market (West & Central FL) is because the end consumer for me wasn’t an owner-op or a guy with 10 trucks. It was government, regional and national fleets that purchased and were billed on specific National Accounts.
Strategically, if I was calling on a large fleet and I would introduce my top dealer in that area. More often than not, that dealer sold my retreads too. If the fleet decided to purchase, I as the manufacturer provide the pricing, and the fleet pays me. In turn, the dealer delivers tires and provides services for a commission paid on the back-end by the manufacturer.
Truck tire sales are very strategic. Large fleets don’t want to deal with dozens of dealers, they prefer 1 or 2 national accounts and designated dealers in an area.
The little guy may feel like he’s getting screwed, but reality is that smaller stores that I’ve been to that don’t deal with national accounts, have significantly more margins selling local book.
The money for dealer servicing national accounts is really made in labor and mechanical.
Very empowering story. I relate, growing up in the Bronx, NY. My only white influences then were some teachers, otherwise, everyone around me was a minority and immigrants. It wasn’t till I joined the Army that I was exposed to white America.
It wasn’t till I got into corporate, that I realized my childhood dreams of a house with a garage wasn’t being rich, it was just middle class. Life’s really a journey. God Bless you, your hustling spirit, and your business!
I now work for a Business Financing Company, doing Term Loans, Lines of Credit, SBA Loans, etc. If you want to learn how to get business credit or talk tires.
Hmu: 727-334-2767
Sales@benjamin-capital.com
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Finally a businessman that cares and wiling to share important information. That can be applied to any business endeavor, just a different concept.
This brother just elevated my willingness to continue something that I am passionate about. Strongly looking forward to meeting him in person and supporting the business.
Great interview this is what we need in the black community. Business education, financial literacy, entrepreneur mindset . On point and very encouraging. Alway Learn, improve and master your skills daily, never sit still and waste time, most of all use your GOD given skills and abilities to help others and bring GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST.
1 Corinthians 10:31
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God
This is my Big Boss!! Proud and honored to be a part of him and his brother’s team!! 🎉
The vast product knowledge of this brotha is straight up 🔥. This is a good video that anyone wants to start a business should watch and understand. Truck N’ Hustle thank you for the opportunity to highlight these niche business.
I just started my own business putting truck tires on, this video just popped up on refresh and, I can see now it is meant to be. Bravo my brother, bravo...✌🏾✌🏾👍🏾🚛💵⬆️
Thoroughly ENJOYED this interview! I will check the load board, just to make a run through Richmond; to preemptively have my tires changed at GTT!! I’m out of Chattanooga, TN!
I respect him 100 for looking out for Mom
Better than driving
The ones who got rich during gold rush are sellers of wide tin pan, pick axes, spades, shovels, a wheelbarrow, felling axes, trowels, iron wedges, crowbars, metal buckets and a cradle.
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big facts !!!!!
Powerful comment💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Wicked dude right here !! He could of interviewed him self if he wanted to. I’m super inspired from this . Your a great interviewer by the way bro. You time your questions very well.
I've watched pretty much all the interviews on this channel. This is by far the sharpest brother to ever be on here. Salute true black excellence!!!
Homeboy crushed this interview 🚛
Dope dope interview. I would have to say one of the best yet. This guy is a very effective communicator and I can see why their company is so successful. We will definitely see him at the top. Great content
facts !!!
This brother right here.. i me smiling all the home while listening to him. Now he really inspiring me to start this dispatching company. Tired of working for someone else.
Let’s go 💨💨
This guy and his brother are next level in terms of vision and execution. Their excellence is matched by your skill at interviewing. I’m not remotely connected to trucking but you both held my attention for the whole interview. Fantastic job!
Very intelligent and outspoken young man. Wishing you and your brother continued success 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
This young man vocabulary is polished.
Mother's love is all I know and to see the results from the struggle gives me tears of joy.
Thank you again for this opportunity to listen to inspire my journey ❤
His life experiences seem so much like mine. I worked in the financial Industry, sold cars, worked for car max, now own my trucking company and chemical business and looking into truck tires. Great Interview
If I had a truck, I would definitely do business with these brothers.
I’m not into trucking. However, I love this channel and now trying to find a trucking niche around software. Keep up the great work:)
Thank you fam
I just subscribed to the channel and this was the second interview I. The first was Lil Troy, but this young man is very inspiring for other young people. I done a lot in my life time from the Military to boxing to teaching Martial arts to training Military and police dogs and for the last 13 years driving and being an Owner operator. This young man is inspiring to me right now to keep doing more in the industry. Thanks for this interview and keep them coming 💯♥️🔥🔥💪🏆
Thank you family! Appreciate it
That was a dope interview and value added. Very inspiring! Thank you for sharing your passion with the community.
It's the "Steve Jobs negro Apple" for me 🤣🤣🤣
Your channel showed up as a suggested channel and I am so glad I checked it out. So inspiring and motivational. Great work and thanks for showing these great positive people. This channel is 100% entertaining and I am actually getting great knowledge from you and your guest.
Mr. Johnson is a FUTURE TRILLIONAIRE !!!!
Loved this interview on all levels much props 2 these bros. 4 thinking outside the box and the younger's businesses savvy and acumen
Every interview is a masterclass. If you have any fear starting a business this is the place for the push. Thank you for the insightful questions.
It's evident this dude cares about the customer. That's critical....much success to you guys fam. Great interview and I'm just so happy for you and what's the future holds for GTT. I can't say enough about this inspiring interview. Keep being great!
TO BE PROUD OF THIS YOUNG BROTHER IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT!!!!
I used to pass the shop maybe three day a week n never knew. HELLA YEA!
I got into trucking to get out of my current situation hasn’t been easy but hearing these interviews make everything possible.
This brother is truly an inspiration to all ages. Mad respect for this brother. Love it!
Came across this interview on tiktok and had to come look it up because I love listening to an entrepreneur
A super fantastic interview; this young man inspired from start to finish. I’d really like to see him build a male mentor ship program for young boys. He has so much to offer…outlandish ambition and drive!❤️😇🤗🙏🏾
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this brother. I'll be seeking them out for service sometime this year 🤝🏾✊🏾💯🚛
This is a fire interview. Jr really goes in depth and speaks well. In the 757 watching. Much success to y'all.
That man has a lot of ambition in a lot of backbone to get up and try business by itself and achieve something in life great going
Peace.... Salute to da Brothas 🙏🏿.....
Background imagery is amazing wt all da trucks passn by as y'all speak.... especially wen bro mentioned fuel n a fuel truck pass by....
Great Interview ✊🏿
Not in the tire or trucking industry but I TRULY ENJOYED watching this the entire time while I'm building my Organization that will change the world. Thank you!
#whatisyourwill.
When manufacturers attempt to shut you out, it sounds like it’s time learn how to make your own tires and distribute to black owned shops 💪🏾
comes down to shipping we have trucking lines but Garvey's Black star was the last Shipping company that black or carbon people had
A really smart brother. How refreshing!
Extremely impressive young man I see a bright future love this show!!!
Thanks fam appreciate that!
So happy for the success of the show. Wonderful broadcast. Keep coming wit the 🔥
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Awesome.
Well spoken young man.
This channel is the best.
Like the delivery of content and knowledge.
I can't get enough . Not enough time for break. Lol
Keep up the great work 👍
27:49 “ getting fuel from a gas station “
A fuel truck passes by in the background the exact time lol 👍
We planned that 🤫😂
Wow! Glad i stumbled upon this. I had to watch this non-stop. Time well spent watching this. Great content and lot of takeaways. That last word in being deliberate to know or find oneself is profound. Most of one's beliefs or who they think they are is based on programming. Disconnect from the programming and learn and FIND your true self is the point he was making and I know that came from a place of enlightenment.
Thanks Kamar for sharing your experience ,humble beginnings and future thoughts….much appreciated
At 27:49 as bro makes the point that trucks afford you the convenience of “getting fuel from a gas station” a fuel truck rolls by in the background.
Wow…I think this is by far one of the best interviews I have seen on this channel….very inspiring. Will definitely like to know more if and when they decide to franchise.
In A Gold Rush Sell Shovels …
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He is touching on everything without pause. Amazing 🤩!!!!
So brilliant,educative and inspiring.
This was an awesome interview. I just got motivated again! This brother is going to go far in his ventures!!!
Wow truly Speechless.. this legendary by far the best interview of 2022 I’ve seen!!! My guy is truly a “Born Legend” 🙌🏾😇💪🏾
Fantastic interview, this young man is worth is weight in gold. Humble, intelligent and selfless- I love that he props his big bro. God bless his business and family.
Great Interview!! It was good to see the brother doing good representing VA
This interview was very captivating and inspiring. I felt motivated and impressed. The credit he gives his brother will go a long way towards his prosperity. All the best to you both. Great interviewer.
Incredible episode 👏 👏👏👏. Easily one of my favorite eps. I find it very interesting that 2 of my other favorite interviews were mentioned in this episode. Interstate hustler and LadyLock
Such an informative video my guy. Great questions as well , we need part two with his brother tho!🔥🔥
This is the best episode of Truck N Hustle this far! Shout out to Kamard and his brother for finding their niche!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
This brother is special.
Good info for ANY KIND of business. Very informative!
Aye when I first met him he was well spoken just like this. Bruh cool peoples. I’ve seen the business grow. Just two weeks ago I used my spare in Buffalo until I got back to Richmond to go to GTT.
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I’m from Buffalo
This Cat is the Real Deal! Thanks for sharing your journey so far. I hope you come back on the show in a year or so and let us know how/where you've grown! fantastic example is being set here. Well done Gentlemen
I recommend a guy to him from South Carolina to them don’t know if they connected but glad I know about places like this
Salute to this interview...a lot of jewels dropped without hesitation. Thank you.. And i shop here too💪🏾
This man knows his stuff! Pure excellence...
This man dropping gems 💎. Wow
Great interview. Very transparent
This interview was so insightful! Thank you for this 🔥🔥🙏🏽
Your welcome thanks
Congrats on all of your hard work!
RICHMOND VA SHOUT OUT MY BOY WARREN WAS THE TIRE CENTER SUPERVISOR BEAST AT COSTCO
These guys are truly the best.
Great interview watched all with no skips and not even a trucker in need of tires.
Just left a 5 star rating on Google didn’t even need to but would love to come to Richmond and meet him & his brother personally
Excellent interview. Great insight into this industry for sure and great questions from the interviewer. Just Brilliant!!
These guys are real men. Respect to you.
The poise and manner that Kamard even wishes to share his ingenuity into the industry, speaks volumes about this human being.
Ok Richmond! I love to see my people doing good. The location is good as well you right there where all the trucks come
Such a great family story. Mom was like, go help your brother - you guys are gonna' be great!
Very good interview. Made my drive real easy on the road
Awesome interview. Keep Pushing Brothers
Excellent guests! Excellent content! Colorful, educational dialogue.
Awesome interview and took a let away for my own businesses.
Dope interview!
The content is reality show content. I watch almost every day. Don’t even drive, i am an IT guy. Love your interview method and flow and content.
Thank you for mentioning my name Kamard!! Great way to represent for Virginia!! 🙏🏽
LOVE THIS INTERVIEW. LOVE HIS INTELLIGENCE AND HE IS VERY INSPIRING!!!! BE BLESSED!!!
Great interview
More success to bro
He a real one
I loved every bit of this interview. Truly inspiring 😀
This gotta be my 4th or 5th time listening.. 🔥 every time I catch a new gem💪
Nothing but Positive Vibes and Love from Philadelphia Pennsylvania