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Phillip Kane is the Chief Executive Officer at Turbo Wholesale Tires which also owns RBP Tire, Lexani Tire, and Lionhart Tire. Phillip grew up in his family’s car and truck dealerships, and having survived bracket racing a 1965 Pontiac GTO, he went on to spend more than 25 years in some of the best-known automotive, industrial, consumer durables, distribution, and banking businesses in the world. Phillip also acts as a Senior Advisor to Stout Risius Ross and Rothschild & Co. where he brings operational expertise to their investment banking businesses. Previously, he was the Chief Commercial Officer in Key Markets at Pirelli in Milan, Italy working in their commercial truck tire business. Phillip spent 11 years working for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Before that, he held executive roles with Genuine Parts Company (NAPA) and Snap-On, Inc. Phillip is the author of the book, The Not So Subtle Art of Caring: Letters on Leadership from John Hunt Publishing, London, a finalist for the 2022 Eric Hoffer Book Award. He is a contributor to publications such as Inc. Magazine and Tire Review, writing on leadership issues and topics relevant to young workers.
SHOW SPONSORS
CAPitalize Your Finances Online Course • Linkage Magazine • Techforce Foundation • RPM Foundation • Cars Yeah TV
INSPIRATION
Phillip’s first true mentor was his father, a servant leader, who taught him that kindness and accountability are inseparable.
CHALLENGES
Phillip’s oldest daughter was born with a heart defect and nearly died when she was born. Soon after her birth, Phillip’s father passed at just 58 years old, while Phillip tried to revive him with CPR.
SPECIAL AUTOMOBILE
A 1965 Pontiac GTO that Phillip spent a lot of time working on with his late father.
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
The Not So Subtle Art of Caring: Letters on Leadership by Phillip Kane*
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Just work hard, tell the truth, be kind, and love the one you’re looking at.
WHERE TO FIND PHILLIP
If you enjoyed this show, please go to Apple Podcast and leave me a five-star review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and help others to be inspired by Cars Yeah. * indicates a past Cars Yeah guest.