The Power of Consistency: How Dan Hillenbrand Manages Three Businesses

In this episode, I’m joined by Dan Hillenbrand, the owner of Spring Green Lawn Care, Majestic Pool and Spa Service, and The Olie Gathering Place. Dan shares his journey from managing lawn services to building multiple successful businesses in Oklahoma City. He talks about the importance of consistency, the advantages of choosing a franchise model, and how he balances his time across three businesses. Dan also provides tips on overcoming challenges, strategic planning, and the role of supportive relationships in his success.Timestamps[00:45] Dan's background: From Las Vegas to Oklahoma City[02:07] How Dan started his first business in college[05:26] Choosing a franchise vs. starting from scratch[07:41] Marketing support from the franchise system[10:49] How Dan achieved significant growth in the franchise system[15:00] How Dan acquired The Olie Gathering Place and made it an event space[20:45] Dan’s decision-making process behind expanding from one business[26:37] How Dan approached managing multiple businesses[30:15] How L10 meetings helped Dan transform his business from a solo operation to a systematic organization.[33:44] Tools and methods used by Dan to manage tasks and time[37:29] One Technology Dan can’t live withoutQuotes● I've always been an entrepreneur at heart, even from being a kid. I feel comfortable in the home service industry, and that's why I took on Majestic Pools.● Consistency in everything you do is the biggest thing I can say about success. Whether waking up at the same time every day or showing up for work, just staying consistent is key.● Every little move I make is like playing chess. I'm playing chess all day long. I'll make this move, and we will have an effect on that move. And I'll have to continually move all over the game piece to make things work to my advantage.● I don't know where the chess game came to me, but it feels like every time I make a move, I'm looking out to what's going to happen because of that move and then what's my next move after that.ResourcesSpring Green Lawn Care- www.spring-green.comMajestic Pool and Spa Service- https://majesticpoolsokc.com/The Olie Gathering Place- https://www.theolieokc.com/Connect with Dan Hillenbrand on LinkedIn- linkedin.com/in/danhillenbrand