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Darius Trainer
Hill Country Action Coach
What drew you to DGH?
I was drawn to DGH because it immediately felt like a place where entrepreneurial energy and genuine care merged into a community committed to helping one another grow.
How has being part of DGH influenced your work as an entrepreneur?
Events like the mentor session with Paul Venzor of MicroChip USA were grounding reminders of the power of humility and shared experience in business. And DGH has also strengthened my confidence as we prepare for our GrowthCLUB, where we help business owners step out of the day-to-day, get out of their own way, and plan intentionally for their next quarter and beyond.
What’s the most important thing for someone to know about DGH?
That it’s more than a workspace or a program. It’s a community intentionally designed to help founders grow in a healthier, more sustainable way, with people who walk alongside you as you build.
Callie Roberson (L)
Manifestive Design
What drew you to DGH?
Originally, I was desperate to get out of my home office. I was tired of feeling isolated and disconnected from others. Then, once I joined, I was drawn even more to how intentionally DGH invests in entrepreneurs. Not just with physical space, but with culture, relationships, and a shared willingness to try, learn, and grow together.
What keeps you a part of the DGH community?
The authenticity of the relationships. DGH is filled with people who genuinely celebrate each other’s wins. There’s something energizing about working in a place where curiosity is encouraged, and ideas are met with “let’s figure it out” instead of “that won’t work.”
What have been the most valuable aspects of your participation?
Professionally, it’s the trust that develops through ongoing relationships with driven, like-minded business owners, which often leads to meaningful collaborations. Personally, it’s the encouragement that comes from being around people who understand both the excitement and pressure of entrepreneurship.
How has being part of DGH influenced your work as an entrepreneur?
Being surrounded by other ambitious entrepreneurs has pushed me to think more strategically about growth and to trust my instincts as a business owner. It’s made taking bigger, more intentional steps feel less intimidating.
Is there a specific moment that made a meaningful impact on you?
There have been so many highlights, but they all center on helping other members with their businesses. We've helped LoCoal and RX Mendoza design their websites; Lightheaded with packaging and a website; Rooted Strength, Boerne Love, Pam Wise, and HerJourney with their logos; Mentoro, Building Texas, Conscious Health, and Catie Campbell with logos and websites. We love seeing fellow Das Greenhaus members take big steps forward in their own companies!
When you tell others about DGH, what do you say?
It's clean, it's cozy, and I'm not embarrassed to bring clients here. I'm proud to show it off! I describe it as a place where entrepreneurs don’t just work alongside each other, but they actively help each other grow.
What’s the most important thing for someone to know about DGH?
Das GreenHaus creates more than workspace. It creates connections, momentum, and opportunities that help entrepreneurs move forward with confidence.
Richard Paco
LOCOAL
What drew you to DGH?
The idea of staying within our Boerne community and not having to travel to San Antonio for work was very appealing. Plus, DGH's resources are great.
Is there a specific moment that made a meaningful impact on you?
There have been three instances when DGH's connections invested in our company at a time of need. This has allowed LOCOAL not only to survive those critical moments but also to be on the verge of something great here and now.
What’s the most important thing for someone to know about DGH?
DGH is here to help you and your small business start, scale, or pivot. As long as you are willing to listen and put in the work, DGH provides the support small business owners need to succeed.
Jason O’Brien
Mineral Unlock
What keeps you a part of the DGH community?
The depth of the network. People you can lean on for inspiration, motivation, and practical insight across a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds.
Is there a specific moment that made a meaningful impact on you?
Early on, I was connected with a mentor, Casey, who has deep experience in the investment space. His guidance helped me let go of unnecessary worries and redirect that energy toward the areas that actually mattered for building the business.
When you tell others about DGH, what do you say?
DGH rocks! It has been an invaluable resource for me as a first-time entrepreneur.
Michael Ethridge
Oakridge Media
What drew you to DGH?
The support for early-stage entrepreneurs, the mentors, the collaborative working environment, and the great office space all drew me to Das GreenHaus.
What have been the most valuable aspects of your participation?
Professionally, Das GreenHaus gives me a place to focus on my business. I’m involved in a lot of things, but being at DGH makes me think almost solely about my business. Personally, I’ve made friends, found a great Bible study group, and am able to give back to the community through my work with DGH.
What’s the most important thing for someone to know about DGH?
It exists. If you don’t know about DGH, you’re missing a valuable piece of the business community in Kendall County.
Nigel Fischer
Uncharted
What drew you to DGH?
I was drawn to DGH for its cost-effective membership and amenities that helped me establish my business.
What have been the most valuable aspects of your participation?
Professional: Casual/informal introductions to others who share a passion for helping others grow in our community. Authentic networking and referrals.
Personal: It’s very gratifying to volunteer as a mentor and have the opportunity to participate in the Straight To Trades program via DGH at Boerne Champion.
How has being part of DGH influenced your work as an entrepreneur?
The quality of the programs has really helped me grow my professional network locally in short order, enabling me to showcase the value of my services.
What’s the most important thing for someone to know about DGH?
DGH is extremely useful for those establishing their business, but it is so much more. Members get out of DGH what they put into it.
Jim & Mary Thompson
Twisted Lizard Mercantile
What keeps you a part of the DGH community?
We love the feeling of community and networking that DGH provides through its regular meetings for mentors and business owners.
Is there a specific moment that made a meaningful impact on you?
There were many “aha” moments. One that stands out is our conversation with Nigel. We sat down as mentor and mentees and shared stories and experiences. His questions and our answers provided a profile that clarified the importance of knowing ourselves and setting goals for our business. We now have a better idea of how we need to proceed. Sometimes the most valuable, enlightening experience can be accepting the chaos of not knowing, becoming aware of the problem, and acknowledging that the answers are not simple.
When you tell others about DGH, what do you say?
We tell others that there are helpful mentors and fellow entrepreneurs with whom they can talk to expand the scope of their business and build their confidence.