Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
TWENTY FIVE YEARS
What is your primary product or service?
JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY DEALERSHIP: EQUIPMENT SALES, PARTS, SERVICE, AND FINANCING FOR JOHN DEERE, EMARK, STIHL, HONDA AND OTHER PREMIUM BRANDS OF COMMERCIAL GROUNDS CARE AND LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
PRIOR USE OF THE EQUIPMENT AS A FARMER AND DIVISION ENGINEER FOR THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
UNDERSTANDING OF CUSTOMER NEEDS (BEEN THERE AND DONE THAT) AND PROVIDING THE MOST RESPONSIVE AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE IN THE KNOXVILLE TRADE AREA
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
ONE LOCATION. RECENTLY EXPANDED OINTO A MODERN SALES AND SERVE CENTER.
Provide detailed directions to your location
USE INTERSTATE 40-75 EXIT 369(WATT ROAD) TO ACCESS KINGSTON PIKE (HWY 11/70) INTERSECTION; WEST 1/4 MILE ON KINGSTON PIKE AT KNOX/LOUDON COUNTY BORDER
What type of payments do you accept?
CASH/CHECKS/CREDIT CARD: AMEX, VISA, MC, DISCOVER, DEERE FINANCIAL/INSTALLMENT FINANCING: DEERE FINANCIAL, SHEFFIELD FINANCIAL
Which areas do you service?
SERVICE PRIMARILY EAST TENNESSE AND THE KNOXVILLE TRADE AREA. SELL AND SHIP EQUIPMENT TO OTHER STATES AND TO UNITED STATES GOVERMENT AGENCIES.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
FLT INC. OWNS THE BUSINESS. WAYNE AND BRATTON DAVIS RUN OPERATIONS.
What are your hours of operation?
MONDAY-FRIDAY: 8:00AM-5:00PM
SATURDAY:8:00AM-3:00PM
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
HE CARES
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
JOHN 3:16