Well now, let me tell ya, back in 2005, Troy Aikman, that big ol’ quarterback from the Dallas Cowboys, he decided to dip his toes into a new business—selling cars! Yep, he opened up a dealership in Dallas, called Troy Aikman Ford. Now, I reckon it ain’t easy gettin’ into the car business, especially when you’re used to throwin’ footballs around, but Troy was determined. They say he put a lot of heart into it, just like he did on the football field.
Now, from what I remember, that dealership did alright for a while. He wasn’t just sittin’ back and lettin’ things run themselves. No ma’am, he made sure that the dealership was runnin’ smoothly. And I’ll tell ya, it ain’t just about sellin’ cars—it’s about treatin’ folks good, listenin’ to what they want, and making sure they leave with a smile on their face. And from what folks say, Troy did just that.
But life’s funny, ain’t it? Troy made his mark in football, but then came a time when the car business got real tricky. The world was changin’, and maybe it wasn’t the right fit anymore. So, in November of last year, Troy decided to close up shop. I heard that Ford paid him a pretty penny, somewhere between five and ten million dollars, to close up that dealership. Ain’t that somethin’?
Now, I ain’t one to gossip, but from what I hear, Troy didn’t get into the car business just for the money. It wasn’t all about the green bills. He wanted to bring that same championship attitude to the dealership, you know? He wanted folks to get the best service, the best deals, and the best experience when they walked through that door. And folks say he did alright for himself in that regard.
Troy ain’t just a quarterback. He’s also a businessman. He teamed up with David Moritz and John David Moritz, other car dealers from Arlington, Texas. Together, they got their hands in all sorts of car deals, and Troy was right there with ‘em. But like I said, things don’t always stay the same. Even with all the hard work, sometimes it’s just time to walk away and try somethin’ else.
From what I can tell, it wasn’t easy for Troy to let go. Aikman’s a guy who likes to finish what he starts, but sometimes, the best thing to do is know when to step back. But don’t you think for a second that Troy’s just sittin’ back on his laurels. Oh no, he’s still got his fingers in other pies, like his broadcasting career over at ESPN. That boy’s workin’ hard, makin’ millions and still bringin’ the football knowledge to folks at home.
But let’s talk about that dealership some more. It wasn’t all about new cars, either. Troy had a whole lot of pre-owned cars comin’ through there too. Folks could find somethin’ that fit their budget, whether it was a brand-new Ford truck or a used Jeep that still had plenty of miles left to go. And you can bet that Troy made sure the cars were top-notch. That’s how he ran things, always wantin’ to give the best to his customers.
And don’t forget the charity work. Troy always did have a soft spot for givin’ back. When you’re that successful, you feel a need to help others, and Troy’s no different. He was always involved in local causes, doin’ what he could to make Dallas a better place. Whether it was with his foundation or just by showin’ up to lend a hand, Troy made sure he wasn’t just about business, but also about giving back.
Now, with Troy out of the car dealership game, I reckon there’s a lotta folks wonderin’ what he’ll do next. But you know, I wouldn’t bet against him. That fella’s got drive like you wouldn’t believe. He might be done with sellin’ cars, but he’s far from done in life. Troy’s still got plenty of gas left in the tank, and whatever he does next, you can bet it’ll be a success. Whether it’s football, TV, or whatever he sets his mind to, that boy’s a winner, always has been.
So, if you’re ever in Dallas, you might see the remnants of that Troy Aikman Ford dealership. It ain’t quite the same anymore, but it sure did leave a mark. And I guess that’s what we all want, right? To leave somethin’ behind that means somethin’. Troy Aikman sure did that, whether it was on the football field or in the car business.
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