This month’s issue of Plymouth Today magazine features a profile of World Class Detroit and the value WCD offers in Metro Detroit’s limousine market. Other limo services’ rates continue to increase while WCD’s remain well under the competition. In fact, a major Detroit-area service just quietly raised their rates for the second time in less than a year. I cheer on their increases because it only amplifies WCD’s value proposition in the Detroit market.
From CBS News Detroit online
“(CBS DETROIT) – We’ve all had a day at work where we thought about doing something different. If an opportunity came up, would you be willing to make the leap?
Matt Haran made that decision switching lanes from that race to one filled with soda, smiles, and snacks.
“I had a 23-year career in corporate communications, and I loved that work, but I just started getting tired of it,” says Haran, the owner of World Class Detroit Car Service LLC.
He hit the brakes and made a lane change.” WATCH THE VIDEO!
Here’s a great article with tips to find kid-friendly activities and restaurants at Detroit Metro Airport:
Tips for Families When Traveling through DTW Airport (Metro Parent magazine)
World Class Detroit was honored to receive a People’s Choice Best of Canton 2023 Award in the category of Recreation, Entertainment & Travel. The Canton Chamber of Commerce hosted the awards ceremony at Cherry Hill Village Theater on November 8. The event was attended by chamber members, local dignitaries and members of the community at large.
World Class Detroit was voted the best among a diverse group of 20 local businesses, a mix of new and long-established businesses, including travel agencies, recreation centers, children’s play centers, and others. The call for votes included an email to chamber members and general promotion to members of the Canton community and southeast Michigan via social media.
Thanks to everyone who took time to vote for World Class Detroit!
I had the pleasure of driving wish kid Vann and his family for their recent trip to Orlando, courtesy of Make-A-Wish Michigan. This was World Class Detroit’s donated round trip for the month of November, and I was ecstatic it was for such a wonderful family. They were so friendly and appreciative of the opportunity Make-A-Wish Michigan had given them. And I learned their trip was perfectly timed because they had received the best news they could about Vann’s health. So it wasn’t just a fantastic trip, but a true celebration! I feel privileged to assist Make-A-Wish Michigan with their impactful work because they are giving hope and inspiration to kids like Vann and their families. Want to help make wishes come true? Visit Make-A-Wish Michigan!
This past Monday afternoon, I had the pleasure of hosting CBS News Detroit meteorologist/reporter Ahmad Bajjey for a ride-along interview. Ahmad had heard about my career-change story and thought it would make a nice feature for their local news coverage.
It was pretty interesting to see him putting the piece together. After I arrived at his home and he explained his vision for the segment, he began shooting various videos, from various angles, of me approaching my vehicle, loading my snacks and drinks into it, getting into it, and starting it. Then we were off driving around town while he interviewed me about what inspired me to retire from corporate communications, my experience as an entrepreneur, and my vision for World Class Detroit. I told him how WCD is well-positioned in the Detroit limousine market because I offer superior car service at a better price. Judging by WCD’s growth in just one year, word is spreading and it is very exciting!
Ahmad’s piece will air sometime in late November or early December, so keep an eye out for it!
Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News Detroit meteorologist/reporter (left), and Matt Haran, owner/chauffeur of World Class Detroit
Bold Journey magazine recently featured a Q&A with me about avoiding or overcoming burnout in a career. My one answer encapsulates my overall feeling about building this limousine business and why I’m excited every day to do the work I’m doing:
“As owner/chauffeur of World Class Detroit, I am privileged to be building a business based on rewarding relationships with my clients. I feel extremely lucky that I get to meet new people on a regular basis, while also building my relationships with the clients who use my service frequently. My business is growing almost exclusively through referrals by my clients to their families, friends and colleagues. I have discovered that I have a passion for service and am quite proud that my clients trust me to transport them and their loved ones safely and comfortably. World Class Detroit offers the very highest level of personalized service and most affordable rates for chauffeured car service in the Metro Detroit market.”
BOLD JOURNEY FEATURE: “MEET MATT HARAN”
Southeast Michigan has an exciting new media outlet: Social House News. I love all the interesting news stories and profiles they do because they have a laser focus on POSITIVE happenings in the region. Too often the media focuses on negative stories because, unfortunately, the public has an appetite for the controversial, shocking and disturbing. But Ed Wright, editor-in-chief of Social House News, is turning traditional media on its head by doing “good news” well with interesting topics and great writing!
Check out this profile of World Class Detroit on Social House News and peruse all the other great content on their website.
JD Power named Detroit Metro Airport the best airport for customer satisfaction. (WXYZ TV story) Their study ranked DTW highest among mega airports in the U.S. by measuring traveler satisfaction in six categories: terminal facilities; airport arrival/departure; baggage claim; security check; check-in/baggage check; and food, beverage and retail. JD Power surveyed 27,147 U.S. or Canadian travelers who traveled through at least one U.S. or Canadian airport. (There was no mention of traveler satisfaction with limousine companies that provide limo service to DTW.)
I had a blast being interviewed by Canton Chamber of Commerce President Thomas Paden for the Chamber’s “Business Spotlight” show. The show aired at the beginning of September and is playing on Canton’s cable access TV channel throughout the month. Being in front of a camera is always challenging for me. After all, I spent most of my corporate communications career behind the camera writing messages, talking points and scripts for others to use! However, I remembered media training principles that I used when coaching others, and it all turned out fine. I’m actually very pleased with how I did — primarily because I think my passion for my new profession came through in the interview. If you haven’t had a chance to see the interview, you can find it here: World Class Detroit in “Business Spotlight.”
