Scott Blair

Experience

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  American Racing Equipment

  Oct 1993 - Sept 1994

  Territory Manager, Wheel Sales

  I began my career, like so many others, with ARE. I came only with a passion for cars, but had little knowledge. I quickly caught on and was part of a team that achieved record sales for the branch. I also developed a delivery route and schedule that allowed us to personally deliver to 90%+ of our customers. Once in the wheel business, you never leave..

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  Spain Tire

  Oct 1994 - Mar 1995

  Territory Manager, Tire and Wheel Sales

  Spain Tire supplied General/Continental tires to AAFES and NEX. I was responsible for managing inventory and conducting sales promotions to gain market share for our brands. I developed a tire and wheel training program during this time and used it to train service center personnel to better help their customers to find the correct products.

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  Aftermarket Parts & Supply

  May 1995 - Mar 1996

  OEM Chrome Wheel Exchange Manager

  AMPS was a chrome plating facility that began to include aluminum wheels. I was hired to develop relationships with automotive dealerships as well as independent tire retailers to offer a chrome OE wheel exchange. I was responsible for managing a wide inventory of cores and developing a system of serial numbers to track where the wheels came from and who they were sold to.

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  American Tire Distributors

  Mar 1996 - Jan 2003

  Wheel Specialist, Tire and Wheel Sales

  I began working with Heafner Tire (Original company before migrating into ATD) as a wheel specialist. I was responsible for managing $300K of inventory and increased sales from $440K/year in 1996 to $1.7M by 2000. I received several sales achievement awards and built my customer base by becoming the "Go-To" when retailers needed applications information or to diagnose ride complaints, even when the installed products weren't supplied by us. During this time, I developed and patented the Wheel Fit(TM) tool that has now been sold for over 11 years and in 5 countries. Show less

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  The Wheel Fit/GRYPR System

  Aug 1999 - now

  Inventor of the Wheel Fit and GRYPR System

  History:WheelWorks, Inc. was started in 1999. We manufacture the Wheel Fit and next generation GRYPR System tool for tire and wheel fitment. It has grown to encompass TIA ATS and TPMS Certified training and a proprietary WheelWorks, Inc. Custom Wheel Training program. Wheel Fit:I received the patent on a tire and wheel test fit tool that is now marketed as the Wheel Fit(TM). It will simulate most any wheel from 14"x6.5" to 28"x16" to determine the biggest tire and wheel that will fit without rubbing. It fits most 4, 5, 6 and 8-lug vehicles using optional accessories.Training:In addition to this, I have created a college type curriculum for Custom Wheel Training. The training includes 100 level to 400 level courses with proprietary materials rarely found in our industry. As a TIA ATS Certified Instructor, I provide training services to independent, corporate and automotive dealerships. The combination of these two separate, but related, fields gives me the unique ability to provide real world scenarios that help to increase profits and lower risk for my clients. I can tailor programs to meet your specific needs. Business Development Consulting:In addition to industry training, I provide business development consulting. This isn't an overpriced "You're doing everything wrong" speech. I've taken my years of business development and BNI training and have applied it to the automotive repair industry. I can show you how going beyond your local Chamber of Commerce can produce measurable returns on investment and how I worked with a client to produce nearly $400,000/year in increased sales with only 3 rural locations.Expert Witness:I have been called on in a number of cases to determine root causes of crashes for both plaintiffs and defendants. In a critical time, you need someone you can count on to provide an unbiased opinion and provide the necessary steps to assure that the evidence is not compromised or overlooked. Show less

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  AutoWare Technologies, LLC

  Jan 2003 - Oct 2005

  Tire and Wheel Training Manager

  AutoWare Technologies was the original developer of the virtual wheel imaging software. I was responsible for software sales as well as providing onsite tire and wheel training to automotive retailers throughout the US. During this time, I was asked by SEMA to help write the Custom Wheel & Tire Specialist (Z5) exam along with other industry professionals, including Kevin Rohlwing, Sr. V. P. with TIA. I later went through TIA Advanced ATS and TPMS Level 400 certification to become certified to train a trainer. These combined skills and hands-on experience allowed me to provide a premier training program that is unmatched in the tire and wheel industry. Show less

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  Discover Rims to Rent

  Feb 2006 - Nov 2006

  Tire and Wheel Training Manager

  Discover Rims to Rent was a startup rent to own wheel and tire retailer based in Salt Lake City, UT. I was responsible for developing a complete tire, wheel, equipment and sales training program to meet Federal regulations for franchising purposes. I created a college type curriculum that spanned from 100 level to 400 level courses. The courses included proprietary WheelWorks, Inc, materials and Tire Industry Association ATS and TPMS certified training as well.

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  Forge-Tec

  Feb 2007 - Oct 2007

  Territory Manager, Tire and Wheel Sales

  Forge-Tec manufactured high-end one-piece rotary forged wheels and supplied automotive dealerships with a complete turn-key tire, wheel and sensor package for their accessory department. My role involved business development and sales. I was also instrumental in developing a TREAD Act compliance protocol for supplying door placard labels with adjusted air pressure requirements.

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  Trax Tires, Inc.

  Jun 2008 - Feb 2012

  Commercial Account Manager, Tire and Wheel Sales

  I worked with local business owners and help provide solutions to various problems pertaining to their ability to control costs and maintain their vehicles.I worked with various suppliers to provide performance level upgrades on commercial and emergency vehicles that far outlasted OE components.

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  2U Mobile Solutions

  Jan 2016 - now

  Co-Founder

  2U Mobile Solutions provides a custom mobile solution for entrepreneurs and existing business owners seeking to expand their business with a mobile service solution. We offer solutions for tire/wheel service, fleet maintenance, battery service and other industries.We have a demo van available and can meet at your location to evaluate your needs and target markets. We also provide referrals for IT, website, marketing and other infrastructure services. Adding our TIA Certified ATS training and proprietary custom wheel training is our specialty in providing turn-key solutions as well as onsite Business Development Services to launch your business and save time and money on trying to figure the market out on your own. Show less

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  2U Tire of Alabama, LLC

  May 2017 - now

  Managing Partner

  2U Tire is a growing brand of mobile tire and wheel installers. After launching 3 years ago in Phoenix, AZ and adding another mobile service van late last year, we have now branched out in Alabama with our 3rd mobile tire service van. Our call tag "We bring the tire store 2 U" is being well received by fleet managers, business owners, busy parents and professionals alike. We give you back your time so that you can save man hours and increase productivity or spend quality time with your family. Show less

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  T.R.A.C.K. Auto Training and Network

  Aug 2020 - now

  Dedicated tire and wheel training through video/live instruction, plus onsite certified training. Dedicated tire and wheel training through video/live instruction, plus onsite certified training.

  • Creator/Instructor/Host

    Aug 2020 - now

  • Creator/Instructor/Host

    Aug 2020 - now