Oil Changes and Ollies: Zach Olson's Journey from Skateboarding to Revolutionizing Car Maintenance
In episode 009 of the Kiln.RoadTrip, created and produced by The Swell Pod, hosts Spencer McKeown and Josh Taylor interview Zach Olson, CEO of Treads, during their Kiln Road Trip. The discussion covers Zach's entrepreneurial background, the creation of Treads—an AI-powered car maintenance subscription service—and the company's expansion to 21 cities with plans for further growth. They touch on the challenges and technological innovations in the auto industry, as well as Zach's leadership style and the balance required in entrepreneurship.
About Zach Olson:
Zach Olson is the founder and CEO of Treads, a pioneering company revolutionizing the automotive industry with its innovative tire and maintenance subscription model. Before establishing Treads, Zach founded Bookly, an innovative software-enabled accounting service. Bookly's unique value proposition and success drew the attention of global giants, leading to its acquisition by KPMG in 2018.
About Treads:
Treads is an AI powered car maintenance subscription.
Treads Website: www.treads.app
Download the treads app:
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/treads-app/id1494159985
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.treads.treadsapp
Follow Zach Olson and Treads
Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/gettreads/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachrolson/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettreads/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettreads
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gettreads
The Kiln Road Trip (00:00:02) Introduction to the podcast episode and the Kiln Road Trip, including the sponsors and hosts.
Zach Olson's Background and Treads (00:01:06) Zach Olson discusses his background as a serial entrepreneur and the founding of Treads, an AI-powered car maintenance subscription.
Transition to Technology (00:02:10) Zach talks about his transition from skateboarding to technology and his infatuation with cloud-based technologies.
Treads Value Proposition (00:03:32) Zach explains the value proposition of Treads as an AI-powered car maintenance subscription and the services offered through the mobile app.
Challenges Faced by Treads (00:06:33) Zach discusses the economic and technological challenges faced by Treads in the car maintenance industry.
Treads Growth and Future Plans (00:07:54) Zach shares the growth of Treads and outlines the future roadmap for expanding the company to major cities.
Innovative Features of Treads (00:08:21) Zach highlights the innovative features of Treads, such as tread scanning and predictive maintenance leveraging AI.
Treads Subscription Model and User Benefits (00:09:47) Zach explains how Treads' subscription model simplifies car maintenance, saves money, and enhances the user experience.
Treads Headquarters and Remote Work (00:12:22) Zach discusses Treads' remote work culture and the role of Kiln as the company's home base for gatherings and meetings
Passion and Leadership Style (00:17:23) Zach emphasizes the importance of passion, problem-solving, and maintaining a balanced perspective in building a company. He also discusses his leadership style and vision for Treads
Conclusion and Call to Action (00:20:31) The hosts wrap up the interview with Zach Olson and encourage listeners to subscribe to the podcast and follow the journey on social media.
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Oil Changes and Ollies: Zach Olson's Journey from Skateboarding to Revolutionizing Car Maintenance
In episode 009 of the Kiln.RoadTrip, created and produced by The Swell Pod, hosts Spencer McKeown and Josh Taylor interview Zach Olson, CEO of Treads, during their Kiln Road Trip. The discussion covers Zach's entrepreneurial background, the creation of Treads—an AI-powered car maintenance subscription service—and the company's expansion to 21 cities with plans for further growth. They touch on the challenges and technological innovations in the auto industry, as well as Zach's leadership style and the balance required in entrepreneurship. About Zach Olson: Zach Olson is the founder and CEO of Treads, a pioneering company revolutionizing the automotive industry with its innovative tire and maintenance subscription model. Before establishing Treads, Zach founded Bookly, an innovative software-enabled accounting service. Bookly's unique value proposition and success drew the attention of global giants, leading to its acquisition by KPMG in 2018. About Treads: Treads is an AI powered car maintenance subscription. Treads Website: www.treads.app Download the treads app: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/treads-app/id1494159985 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.treads.treadsapp Follow Zach Olson and Treads Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gettreads/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachrolson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettreads/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettreads TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gettreads The Kiln Road Trip (00:00:02) Introduction to the podcast episode and the Kiln Road Trip, including the sponsors and hosts. Zach Olson's Background and Treads (00:01:06) Zach Olson discusses his background as a serial entrepreneur and the founding of Treads, an AI-powered car maintenance subscription. Transition to Technology (00:02:10) Zach talks about his transition from skateboarding to technology and his infatuation with cloud-based technologies. Treads Value Proposition (00:03:32) Zach explains the value proposition of Treads as an AI-powered car maintenance subscription and the services offered through the mobile app. Challenges Faced by Treads (00:06:33) Zach discusses the economic and technological challenges faced by Treads in the car maintenance industry. Treads Growth and Future Plans (00:07:54) Zach shares the growth of Treads and outlines the future roadmap for expanding the company to major cities. Innovative Features of Treads (00:08:21) Zach highlights the innovative features of Treads, such as tread scanning and predictive maintenance leveraging AI. Treads Subscription Model and User Benefits (00:09:47) Zach explains how Treads' subscription model simplifies car maintenance, saves money, and enhances the user experience. Treads Headquarters and Remote Work (00:12:22) Zach discusses Treads' remote work culture and the role of Kiln as the company's home base for gatherings and meetings Passion and Leadership Style (00:17:23) Zach emphasizes the importance of passion, problem-solving, and maintaining a balanced perspective in building a company. He also discusses his leadership style and vision for Treads Conclusion and Call to Action (00:20:31) The hosts wrap up the interview with Zach Olson and encourage listeners to subscribe to the podcast and follow the journey on social media. #SwellPod, #KilnRoadTrip, #Kiln, #MotorraCamperVans, #podcast, #interview, #innovation, #resilience, #communitybuilding, #passion, #purpose, #community, #diversity, #collaboration, #thoughtleadership, #parkcity, #Treads, #AIpoweredcarmaintenance, #subscription, #skateshop, #mobileapp, #carmaintenance, #pandemic, #consumerbehavior, #growth, #technology, #treadscanning, #predictivemaintenance, #zacholson
E97: Interview with Zach Olson, CEO and Founder of Treads
On this week’s dose, we host Zach Olson, CEO and Founder of Treads, an AI-powered car management subscription platform we covered on Dose 94. Zach's entrepreneurial journey spans over several years, starting with the establishment of a skateboard shop alongside his then-girlfriend and now wife. From there, he ventured into the technology realm, founding an accounting software company that he later successfully sold to KPMG. This experience ignited his passion for integrating technology into traditional industries, leading him to set his sights on revolutionizing the antiquated auto and tire sector. Enter Treads, a startup that empowers people, much like ourselves, to have peace of mind regarding vehicle ownership and maintenance. Through a subscription model, Treads ensures that your tires and vehicle are always in optimal condition, covering repairs or replacements as needed. In the interview, Zach sheds light on Treads' strategic positioning in the auto industry, and highlights some key milestones and goals on the horizon. Additionally, he articulates the long-term vision for Treads, aspiring to establish it as a household brand. It was a pleasure and a blast to host Zach on this week’s dose, and we’re stoke to share our conversation with all of you. Tune in to hear more about Treads and its journey. Sources: https://treads.app/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachrolson/ Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keeton https://www.colebauer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=en Disclosure: The views, statements, and opinions, expressed herein by the hosts and guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast should not be construed as reflecting the views or implied endorsement of Independent Brokerage Solutions LLC or any of its officers, employees, or agents. The statements made herein should not be considered an investment opinion, advice, or a recommendation regarding securities of any company. This podcast is produced solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a security.
Episode 19 : Zach Olson - Treads
Zach Olson is one of the cool kids. He's got a super chill skater-surfer vibe, but the innovative and creative mind of an engineer. He started a skate shop, then built a cloud-based accounting service to help small businesses, like his skate shop. After he sold Bookly to KPMG he decided to get back into vehicles with 4 wheels, but set his sights on something bigger than skateboards - automobiles. Treads combines a mobile app and backend software with a unique mobile, local partner workforce to give consumers the ability to have their vehicle serviced in their own driveway. Treads started with selling and installing tires using a monthly subscription model, and is expanding into oil changes, wiper blades, and other auto maintenance services done at your home or office. Check out Treads.app! This episode was sponsored by Awsm (www.awsm.com) - a platform that makes it easy for consumer brands to reward and motivate their customers with equity ownership. Customers with ownership buy more product, stay loyal longer, are and are more likely to refer their friends. The Brand, Sweat, & Tears podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, Rumble, iHeartRadio, and other popular podcast platforms.