What if you could scale your shop without sacrificing control, culture, or your sanity?

Join Brian Bates, former independent shop owner and now founding partner and COO of Straightaway Tire & Auto, as he shares how he grew from a single Colorado shop to co-leading one of the fastest-growing multi-brand platforms in the country.

This isn't theory. It's the real-world playbook from someone who’s been in your shoes. Brian will walk you through how he and his partners scaled from one to over 70 locations, attracted and retained top-tier talent, protected his brand’s identity, and navigated private equity partnerships without losing what made his business special.

This session is built for owners, operators, and growth-minded leaders who want to level up without losing your identity.