Discount tire founder bruce halle passed away thursday. It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that today, our. Bruce halles remarkable story is an inspirational roadmap for business and life. I dont normally read biographies, but i am sure glad i read this one on bruce halle, founder of discount tire.
Initially when i was starting the company, i was 30 years old, he once said in an interview with the trade publication tire business i was married. This is halles true passion, and paying it forward to the ordinary guy is a cornerstone of discount tires ongoing success. Michael rosenbaum talks about discount tires bruce halle. Halle, who founded discount tire in michigan with an inventory of only six tires in 1960 and grew the company into the largest independent tire dealer in north america. Since then, halle has become a legendary figure in the tire industry, yet he remains as humble as his. Bruce halle biographer recalls discount tire founders. Dont discount the bruce halle story top business book. Halle, right, with the former race car driver and automotive entrepreneur roger penske in 2010. We needed another name because discount tire centers was already there in the early 1980s, says owner bruce halle.
There are 45 individuals that go by the name of bruce halle. Bruce cleaned out the building, built countertops, repainted the sign outside, and displayed his initial sixtire inventory. Bruce thomas halle may 27, 1930 january 4, 2018 was an american businessman, and the founder and chairman of discount tire. Halle, the founder of discount tire, arizonas wealthiest resident and a prominent philanthropist, died thursday morning at age 87, according to the company.
Fifty years of growth is a remarkable accomplishment, but i know bruce gives all the credit to his people. Bruce halle, the 87yearold founder and president of discount tire, never set out to be a billionaire. Bruce halle, founder of discount tire, is dead at 87 the. Halles company, discount tire, was a sponsor of a penske car that won a 2010 nascar. Financial journalist and consultant rosenbaum your name here guide to life, 2009, etc. Book documents rise of bruce halle, discount tire biz journal. Bruce halle helped create discount tires historic tire. The book contains some great wisdom for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Bruce and diane halle honored by scottish university prweb. It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that today, our friend, founder and a passionate family member, mr.
The legend of discount tire co rodengen, jeffrey l. He stocked his bare shelves with two new tires, four retreads, and an odd assortment of small auto supplies and called it discount tire co. Discount tire does business as americas tire in most of california. Bruce halle simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. A discount tire spokesperson said on friday that is still in use after more than 41 years. The discount tire company founders life story is the subject of a new book, six tires, no plan, which i guarantee will inspire every person who reads it. He donated much of his money to republicanrelated causes and politicians halle died on january 4, 2018 in paradise valley, arizona at the age of 87. Bruce halle, discount tire founder and arizonas richest. Bruce halle profiles in al, az, ca, fl, ia, in, ky, ma. To get traction in the marketplace he offered to change snow tires for free. Theres a new book out about discount tires founder and chairman, bruce halle.
Discount tire boycott movement gains steam as owner. I hope everyone has a chance to work for a great man and company like discount tire. And our fast and free shipping can get you back on the road in no time. Bruce halle has helped to grow discount tire every year since its inception, creating a stable and prosperous business throughout the years for the thousands of the companys employees and their families.
Halle founded discount tire in michigan with an inventory of only six tires in 1960 and grew the company into the largest independent tire dealer in north america. Classic discount tire commercial earns guinness world record for longest running tv commercial and makes it into the 50th anniversary book. Armed with only six tires and a deeply held belief in fairness and integrity, halle established his first store in ann arbor, michigan. These individuals collectively are associated with 38 companies in 22 cities. Jessie willcox smith american, 18631935 fifteen fisk boys, c. Discount tire is known as americas tire everywhere in california except san diego county. In 1960, an ann arbor, michigan, entrepreneur bruce halle pronounced holly launched a business venture in an old storefront. In 1960, an ann arbor, michigan, entrepreneur named bruce halle launched a business venture in an old storefront. Bruce halle overcame early stumbles to create discount.
Bruce halle, who in 1960 started his retail empire discount tire co. Halle, who founded discount tire in michigan with an inventory of only six tires in 1960 and grew the company into the largest independent. In this poster, smith depicts the fisk boy in a repetitive pattern. Classic discount tire commercial earns guinness world. Bruce and diane halle with the home for sale credit.
Discount tire was founded in 1960, in ann arbor, michigan, by bruce t. Halle rented an old plumbing supply building on stadium boulevard in ann arbor, michigan. After a couple of false starts in other businesses. Halle, has passed away, said michael zuieback, ceo at discount tire. According to a paradise valley police report, obtained by the arizona republic, discount tire founder bruce halle, 81, and his wife diane, 69, were robbed at gunpoint and tied up in their mansion on oct. Theres a new book out about discount tire s founder and chairman, bruce halle. Discount tire first opened its doors in 1960, when bruce t. His story offers a road map worth following in both career and life. Thats also the title of a book on the billionaire, written by michael rosenbaum. Reviewed in the united states on november 29, 2009. Coincidence, yes, but the events inspired me to write a blog about inspiration.
As the stores only employee upon its opening, bruce served as the. Discount tire company is the top independent tire retailer in the united states, commanding a 10% national market share in spite of operating in only half the. Called six tires, no plan, former business writer and now author michael rosenbaum takes us through the birth. Bruce halle, the founder of discount tire, amassed an incredible collection of tire industry art. Bruce halle founded tire and wheel retailer discount tire in 1960 with just six tires in an ann arbor, michigan showroom. Bruce halle may 27, 1930 january 4, 2018 was an american businessman and the founder and chairman of discount tire.
Discount tire direct tires and wheels for sale online. The only area in california where stores are known as discount tire is in san diego county. And one of the best sources of inspiration in our industry is one of its most successful dealers, bruce halle, chairman of discount tire co. Bruce halle was born on may 27, 1930, in springfield, massachusetts as the second of seven children to. The cities are albuquerque nm, boston ma, carson city nv, cheyenne wy, cleveland oh, dallas tx, des moines ia, espanola nm, flowood ms, frankfort ky, glen allen va, hobbs nm, indianapolis in, miami fl, montgomery al, oro valley. There are more than 900 discount tire locations nationwide, but halle reportedly started the tire and wheel retailer with six tires, no plan. Offering tires and wheels for sale online for virtually every make and model, discount tire direct is your source for tire sizing guides, information and more.
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