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Andrew MacIver (left) and his brother Doug at their used car business Ride Time. Always say yes to life — it's a philosophy Andrew MacIver has adopted and one that bodes well for the 30-year-old automotive entrepreneur. "The key is not to get stuck in your comfort zone," says Andrew. That attitude landed him and his family a six-part television series on Canada's Business News Network (BNN) called Bargain Brothers. The series takes place at the family's used car business Ride Time in Winnipeg. Seven family members currently work there – with the goal to become the biggest used car dealership in North America. Each episode offers a peek into the trials, tribulations and adventures of operating a small business. The mini-series piqued the interest of MV-1 Canada, an accessible vehicle company co-founded by fellow Georgian graduate Peter Grande (see page 13). "They watched the first episode and reached out to us right away," says Andrew. "At Ride Time, we want to help everyone get into a vehicle. Our partnership is a perfect fit." Andrew is hopeful Bargain Brothers will get picked up for another season. Ride Time also broke ground on a new 15,000-square-foot facility in September that will include technology that will transform how people look for used vehicles. "Thinking creatively, being early adopters of technology, and finding innovative ways to differentiate Ride Time will continue to fuel our success," he says. AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION — MARKETING, 1996 Co-oWNER, RIDE TIME ANDREW MACIVER Starred in BNN's TV series Bargain Brothers Georgian alumni are being recognized and celebrated around the country for their professional achievements, athletic abilities and entrepreneurial endeavours. Are you an alumnus who is making news? Do you know of a former classmate who is? Tell us at alumni@georgiancollege.ca. ALUMNI IN THE NEWS GEORGIANVIEW 2015 18

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