About LCT's The Great Limo Race

LCT will be comparing how five operators with less than two years in the industry build their success, including the challenges, failures, and achievements. Read more

Players

Deborah Talbott

Debbie is a former purchasing director who after 20 years found herself unemployed in a recession. She immediately launched her new business from home starting with a single 120-inch stretch limousine and has since added a Lincoln Town Car Executive L to the fleet. Read more

Ricardo Garza

Ric, as he is known to friends, is 45 years old, married, and a proud parent of two boys and one girl. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science and spent many years working in the Houston Mayor’s Office as a certified conflict mediator and business developer. Read more

Becky Laramee

Along with her brother, John, Becky bought All Points Limousine in 2008. Their mother had spent time in the motorcoach and travel industry and had retired, but wasn’t quite ready for retirement. Needless to say, mother Bonnie is the office manager. Read more

Brad Gregory

Brad bought a 25-year-old limousine service in 2009 from a retiring owner. The company is located between Nashville, Tenn. and Bowling Green, Ky. He had no previous experience in the industry, working for the past decade for an automotive company. Read more

Georgia Berg

In July 2007, at the age of 44, Georgia became a long-distance business partner with her longtime Australian friend, Peter Smith. They met by chance while vacationing in Hawaii in 1993. During a 2003 visit to the U.S., Smith saw a Ford Excursion limousine and vowed to bring the first one to Australia. Read more

Race Referee

Jim Luff

LCT Contributing Editor Jim Luff is an operator from Bakersfield, Calif. After working as a chauffeur in the early 1990s, he joined The Limousine Scene in 1993 as general manager and later became a partner in the business. Read more

DEBBIE Update 3: Newlywed Runs Bring Back Memories

This is the time for weddings and I have to say it has been nonstop! Since I still enjoy driving for many of my newlyweds, I can't help but to remember my very own wedding day as Jim and I celebrated 25 years this week. (In a ROW) Thank you Jim for a wonderful 25 years! 
 
So many new beginnings set out with great joy and wonderful expectations! As chauffeurs we have the opportunity to make their day the most spectacular day of their lives. I always say it is our job to take away the worries and contribute to the memories. As our couples look over at us, I want them to know we too are celebrating in their day and will do whatever it takes to make their day great. 
 
With the warm weather and at times extreme heat upon us, it is important to look out for chauffeurs. I have made it a point to stock the cooler in the trunk with bottled water and encourage them to remove their jackets after they have received the bride and groom. We have also added bottled water to our wedding packages throughout the summer, and although it may seem very simple, our wedding parties are very grateful. 
 
Summer is fulled with many activities and our family nights out to the Tribe game continue to be a success along with our day on the green. I wish you all a spectacular 4th of July!
 
— Deborah A. Talbott, AMERICAN ELEGANCE LIMOUSINE, New London, Ohio
Print | posted on Thursday, July 01, 2010 1:54 PM
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