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Doug MacIver
Manager/Owner at Ride Time
Doug MacIver is one of the co-owners and General Manager of Ride Time, a used car dealership in Canada. He is known as one of the "Brothers of Bargains" alongside his brother Andrew MacIver.1
Background and Career
Doug took an unconventional path to the automotive industry. Before joining the family business:
- He spent 9 years as a professional hockey player in the minor leagues.1
- After his hockey career, Doug pursued education in e-commerce and marketing.1
- He studied E-Commerce and Web Marketing at the University of Toronto.
Role at Ride Time
As Owner and General Manager at Ride Time, Doug:
- Applies his entrepreneurial skills and leadership to the business.
- Focuses on marketing and acquisitions, holding the title "Director of Marketing and Acquisitions".3
- Works alongside his brother Andrew to expand Ride Time across Canada.1
Media Presence
Doug and his brother Andrew have gained some media attention:
- They starred in a six-episode reality series called "Bargain Brothers" which aired on the Business News Network in October 2014.1
- The brothers have created memorable car dealership television commercials in Canada.1
- They've been interviewed about their business, as evidenced by a YouTube video featuring both Doug and Andrew MacIver.2
Doug MacIver, along with his brother, continues to run Ride Time with a focus on providing transparent and honest customer service, aiming to change public perception of used car salespeople.1
Highlights
Mar 10 · youtube.com
Ride Time Co-Owners Doug & Andrew MacIver interview - YouTube
Nov 15 · ridetime.ca
The Roots of the MacIver Family Business: Doug MacIver Sr.