Patrick Rentz realized he had the entrepreneurial spirit at a young age, and that passion has only grown with his continued green industry success. Originally named Lawnpro Inc., Rentz reincorporated his business in 2002 to Rentz Landscape Management LLC. Rentz’s business was “growing like crazy,” but he was interested in adding residential lawn care services. He began exploring lawn care franchises and even considered starting a separate company when he learned of SpringGreen.
Owner Profiles
“I’d say impact-wise, marketing was the biggest factor that made us give SpringGreen that second, third and fourth look.”
Steve Downin & Jeff Rocker
Owner of Right-of-Way-Turf-Ornamental and SpringGreen
Columbus, IN
After a lifetime in the lawn care business, Steve Downin, owner of Right-of-Way-Turf-Ornamental in Columbus, Indiana, wanted a way to grow his business but he wasn’t sure how to realize his long-term vision. When SpringGreen approached him about becoming a franchise owner, he wasn’t sold immediately. So he asked his business partner and attorney, Jeff Rocker, to investigate. Rocker liked what he learned, but neither was 100 percent behind the idea of a franchise—until they visited SpringGreen’s Chicago headquarters. After that, Downin and Rocker were on board.
And what exactly changed the two men’s minds? “I’d say impact-wise, marketing was the biggest factor that made us give SpringGreen that second, third and fourth look,” said Rocker. SpringGreen delivers a highly efficient system focused on maximizing profitability while still providing value that left both Downin and Rocker excited about the possibilities.
“SpringGreen’s planning cycle and high recurring customer base has really helped us make our business predictable and profitable.” Downin added, “Even with the element of seasonality, with SpringGreen our business now is designed to generate year-round cash flow.”
Downin and Rocker are proof that the time to reinvest and diversify services is when economic conditions are good. Making the move to SpringGreen has given their business a strategic advantage, one that is preparing them for the future. “It’s giving us the ability to let this grow without harvesting from it,” Rocker explained. “The idea, of course, is as SpringGreen grows it’s going to pay more benefits downstream.”
Looking for a way to expand your existing business and create recurring revenue? SpringGreen may be just what you need. Discover more by viewing Downin and Rocker’s video or reading their owner profile.
