Tire Guy Kent

I help organizations achieve
success by putting people first

13-Store Big O Tires Franchise Owner, Speaker, Consultant, Author

Two years after buying one of the highest revenue-producing tire stores in the nation, our sales began spiraling downward — quickly. In the elevator, right after the national awards banquet for our franchise chain in Dallas, a guy I did not know looked at my nametag and asked, “Are you with the 9th South store in Salt Lake City?” I replied, “Yes.” Looking puzzled he asked, “That store was legendary!…didn’t it used to be number one in the country?”

I got off the elevator without answering…

#1 New Release on Amazon:

It’s Not About the Mangos: Organizational Success Means Putting People First

1,032,261 Tires Sold & Counting

What started out as a small dream, has turned into something much bigger. Tire Guy Kent has made Big O Tires of Northern Utah an industry leader.

2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 , 2022, 2023 Winner out of 450 stores nationally.
5 stores in the TOP 10 in sales in 2023 (out of 450).
2014 | International Franchise Association
2017 | Big O Tires, Inc.
Big O Tires, Inc.

Join Our Team

We believe in
building people up

If you are looking to join a mediocre company, we probably won’t be a good fit. We want the best. We want people who are excited to be part of a growing company. Our retail stores in Utah are fast-paced and exciting, with a very positive culture. We are always looking for career-minded sales professionals and technicians. No experience is necessary. If you have a desire to be great, we will train you!