Meet Dan Ostenbrink, a market gardener from Vancouver, British Columbia, who turned his passion for growing food into an online movement for food security and self-sufficiency.
Dan had a vision to share his knowledge of market gardening with others but struggled to bring his business online. “I tried launching in 2021 and 2022, but putting all the pieces together was overwhelming. It didn’t work, and I told myself I wasn’t going to take my business online.”
That changed when he discovered Mastermind. Encouraged by his brother, he decided to give it another shot. He joined Mastermind Business System but quickly realized he needed more hands-on support. “I hadn’t spent much time in the digital world, and the tech side was intimidating. So I took a leap of faith and joined Mastermind Business Academy [Mastermind Coaching Program]—and that’s when everything started to change.”
In just a few months, Dan has Launched a gardening course and sold over 40 spots in just 15 days.
But beyond the business success, Mastermind has given Dan something even more valuable—the confidence to take risks, knowing he has a safety net of support.
“The Academy gives you a safe space to take risks. When you’re on your own and something doesn’t work, you feel helpless. But here, I know that if I hit a roadblock, the coaches and community will help me find a solution. My success is their success.”
Dan credits the live trainings and tech support for helping him push through obstacles. He initially planned to outsource his tech needs but quickly realized the importance of understanding his business inside and out.
“One of the coaches told me, ‘You need to learn this first before you hire help. Otherwise, you won’t know if they’re doing it right.’ That was a game-changer for me.”
Dan’s mission is bigger than just gardening—it’s about empowering communities to become food secure. And with the support of Mastermind, he’s on his way to making a real impact.
“If you have a strong ‘why’ and you’re ready to commit, Mastermind is the best decision you can make. I hesitated at first, but now I’m all in—and I’m using everything I’ve learned to help others.”
Dan, your journey from struggling with tech to launching a thriving online business is inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story and proving that when passion meets the right support, anything is possible!
