In Focus | Chad Abougoush of Boyds Tire and Auto Service

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What is your name?
Chad Abougoush

What do you always find yourself saying?
Thank you

If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select and why?
My Dad. He has done well for himself in the business community that i am in currently and i value the time I spend with him very highly.

If you were to receive any existing public award, what award would you like to win?
It would be nice to be elected for one of the Top Entrepreneurs under 40

If you could spend a day with any historical figure, who would you choose and why?
Dale Carnegie. He wrote a book that, no matter the changes in technology and how people interact, it still can have a great impact on how you influence people around you.

Who inspires you?
My mom, she deals with a lot of stuff and still gets up every day with a smile.

What are three things on your bucket list?
I would like to backpack through Europe with Trish for a couple months.
I would like to do a complete month of volunteer work with hospitals and gospel missions to give back to some people who haven't been as fortunate as myself.
I would like to go on a week long camping/ hunting trip where you pack all your food, meals and tents that you would need for the time on your back.

What are you passionate about?
Drag racing and car engines by far!!!!

What has been your proudest accomplishment?
Owning my own business and operating it day to day in Kelowna's downtown community.

Where is your favourite place to dine in Kelowna? What do you like about it?
In my backyard

What is your favourite activity or event in Kelowna? Why?
The father’s day car show. It is a great event in Kelowna that gives directly back to the community.

What is the name of your business/organization?
Boyds Tire and Auto Service

What does your business/organization do?
We do automotive repairs and maintenance, as well as tires.

Where can people find you or your business online?
Boyd Tire and Auto Service

Where can people find your business on Facebook?
Boyds Tire and Auto Service

What is your mission?
To have a profitable business that gives back to the community that supports it.

If you could achieve one thing within your field, what would it be?
To own the building where my business is. I do not like have my fate determined by anyone else but myself.

Where do you want your business/organization to be in five years?
Managing and working on my business instead of working inside of my business. I definitely will miss dealing with all my customers every time they come in, but i will still be able to see them and it is a step that needs to be taken in order for the business to grow.

Who do you consider to be a forerunner within your field?
RPM Automotive.

What three qualities do you feel that your business/organization exemplifies?
CUSTOMER SERVICE, CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND MOST OF ALL CUSTOMER SERVICE!

How does your business/organization impact the community?
I personally give directly back to the community instead of making a donation to an organization that doesn't directly impact my community or keeps majority of the money for themselves. For example do you know .06 of every dollar given in UNICEF gets to the people in need!!!!

If you were trapped in an elevator with several wealthy investors from any field, which field would you want them to be experts in? What would say to them/talk about?
Currency and gold. I have always been interested in these because they are secure long term investments and can be very profitable.

If I could change one thing about Kelowna, it would be:
To have a freeway road like Calgary has instead of Highway 97. I think it is a bad idea to have four traffic lights in 1,000 feet of downtown. I believe that clogs up the bridge more than anything.

What do you think makes Kelowna great?
I was born and raised here and moved away for a period of time and you always end coming back home. From skiing to back country to water sports, Kelowna is the place to be!!!

My choice for the Kelowna In Focus spotlight is:
Just did some dealings with a company called Budget Blinds. These guys, like myself, work with a large family and are trying to make a company work on their own. If anyone can do this in Kelowna's competitive market, they deserve to be nominated.

Some general comments I would like to share are:
My family means more than anything else and that's the way I plan on it being forever. I love what I do and enjoy getting up and going to work every day and I thank my customers for coming to me and making my dreams come true

We encourage you to leave your comments and words of support below, and submit your own nomination by clicking HERE. You are also welcome to submit a form of your own by clicking HERE. Thank you, Kelowna!