News Summary
Trent Bishop and Clyde Samples are now the franchise owners of SpringGreen in Houston, succeeding Roland Freund. With extensive leadership experience, they aim to honor Freund’s legacy while expanding services in the community. Bishop envisions reaching significant revenue milestones and fostering a strong team culture. This transition represents both a business opportunity and a commitment to quality lawn and pest care.
Houston Welcomes New SpringGreen Franchise Owners
Trent Bishop and Clyde Samples have officially become the new franchise owners of the SpringGreen lawn and pest care business in Houston, following the acquisition of Roland Freund’s long-standing operation. Freund had established a strong legacy in the Greater Woodlands and Conroe communities over the past two decades, leaving behind a successful business model for the new owners to build upon.
With over 30 years of leadership experience, Trent Bishop comes to SpringGreen with a robust background in managing teams and multi-million-dollar budgets. He has previously started and run his own business, which contributes to his understanding of the operational and strategic aspects of franchising. Bishop sees significant potential, both immediate and long-term, in the SpringGreen franchise and is eager to take on this new challenge.
Bishop will maintain his current profession while Clyde Samples will handle the day-to-day operations of the franchise. Plans are in place for some of Bishop’s children to contribute to the venture, highlighting the family’s involvement and investment in the business. This makes SpringGreen not just a business endeavor but also a family-supported project. Bishop’s enthusiasm for franchising stems from the ability it offers to follow a proven process while simultaneously building something of his own.
Critical to Bishop’s decision to join SpringGreen were the company’s systematic approaches, support mechanisms, and established reputation in the green industry. He envisions achieving their first revenue milestone of $1 million within a short time frame, with longer-term aspirations to scale the business beyond that initial goal. To reach these benchmarks, Bishop aims to cultivate a positive team culture that emphasizes transparency, servant leadership, and exceptional customer experiences.
Brad Johnson, President of SpringGreen, expressed confidence in Bishop’s leadership and his passion for fostering strong teams within the organization. The franchising model of SpringGreen, which has been providing lawn, pest, and tree care services since its establishment in 1977, enables new franchise owners to leverage a successful brand recognized nationally.
SpringGreen’s growth as a national franchise means that Bishop and Samples are stepping into a dynamic and competitive environment. To navigate this landscape, Bishop encourages aspiring business owners to “dare to dream” and embrace the opportunities available in America, reinforcing the belief in self-potential as a key aspect of entrepreneurial success.
Background on Roland Freund and SpringGreen
Roland Freund’s successful operation of SpringGreen for 20 years in the Greater Woodlands and Conroe regions has set a high standard for quality service in the community. The transition of ownership is intended to honor Freund’s legacy while allowing for continued growth and innovation under new leadership. With a solid framework already in place, Bishop and Samples will focus on enhancing service delivery and expanding their client base in Houston.
As the new owners embark on this journey, they bring with them a wealth of experience and a clear vision for the future of SpringGreen in Houston. The ownership change represents not only a business opportunity but also a commitment to serve the community with quality lawn and pest care services.
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