Helping business owners and leaders transform underperforming organizations into high-performing, values-driven teams — delivering measurable results in culture, sales, and profitability.
"When you get the people and culture right, the numbers follow."
For people, causes, and growth
Ensuring no one is left behind
Creative innovation over convention
Thorough, precise, anticipates challenges
Dan doesn't bring theory. He brings a proven playbook built from 30+ years of real-world business — as an owner, operator, and turnaround specialist across automotive, retail, real estate, oil & gas, and nonprofit sectors.
What makes Dan different is that he has stood exactly where you are — responsible for payroll, culture, results, and the wellbeing of a team. He understands the weight of that, and he knows what it takes to lighten it.
Dan is in the process of becoming Maxwell Leadership certified, has served with Home of Hope for 15+ years, and brings the same values to every engagement — whether the client is a struggling dealership or a growing professional services firm.
Five turnarounds. Different industries. The same values. Consistent results.
| Business | Challenge | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Dealership — AB | Underperforming dealership | 330 → 700 units | New 32,000 sq ft facility | 25% equity partner |
| Chrysler Dealership — BC | Owner retiring, flat performance | Sales +100% | Profit +400% | Market share 69% → 116% |
| Subaru Dealership — BC | Established but unprofitable | Turned $0 net profit into millions in annual net income |
| Chrysler Dealership — Alberta | Losses for 6 consecutive years | Sold at 500% ROI in under 3 years |
| Ford Dealership — Alberta | Struggling for 3 years | Doubled sales | Sold at significant premium |
| Real Estate Development | Re-purposed old building and land to two new properties | Sold one property | 10-year lease on the other | Doubled the overall value |
| Various Start-Ups | Software, fintech, consumer goods and more | Investor, advisor, and mentor across multiple industries |
Not a framework you've seen before. A methodology I built from doing the work.
I get honest about what's really happening — in the culture, in the leadership, and in the numbers. No assumptions, no generic assessments.
I build a clear, practical plan — values, vision, roles, accountability, and communication systems — tailored to your people and your business.
I work with your leaders and your team — not around them. Real conversations, real growth, real shifts in how people show up.
I measure results. Revenue, retention, morale, leadership effectiveness. The goal isn't better conversations — it's a better business.
It's not just about making money. It's about protecting it, structuring it, and making sure the right people and agreements are in place before problems start.
Rebuilding organizations from the inside out — aligning people, values, and performance around a shared vision that actually works.
Equipping owners and leaders with the tools, frameworks, and confidence to lead with clarity, communicate effectively, and build teams that perform.
Turning underperforming sales teams into motivated, aligned units that consistently hit targets — through leadership, accountability, and culture.
Dan has bought, sold, and partnered in multiple businesses. He understands due diligence, valuation, and what it takes to structure a deal that works — and what to watch for when it doesn't.
Knowing when and how to exit is as important as building. Dan has sold multiple businesses at significant returns and can guide owners through timing, preparation, and process.
Dan has experienced both exceptional and deeply difficult partnerships. He helps owners structure agreements that protect all parties and prevent the conflicts that destroy businesses and relationships.
One of the most important and most overlooked documents a business can have. The cost of getting it wrong far exceeds the cost of getting it right.
When business relationships fracture, the cost — financially and personally — can be devastating. Dan serves as a neutral, experienced mediator who understands both the business realities and the human dynamics at stake.
Unresolved conflict is one of the most expensive things in any organization. Dan helps leadership teams, business partners, and shareholders work through difficult situations constructively — before they become legal, financial, or reputational crises.
Three options — each designed to deliver real, measurable results.
Real results. Real relationships. Real words from the people Dan has served.
The best engagements start with an honest conversation — no pressure, no pitch. Just clarity about where you are and whether Dan is the right person to help you get where you want to go.