EPOCH Growth Strategies
Helping Businesses Thrive Through Efficiency, Leadership, and Operational Excellence
With a rich background in military service and business consulting, Nick Dillenbeck offers unparalleled expertise to help your business scale and operate efficiently.
Nicholas Dillenbeck
Retired U.S. Air Force Veteran | Operational Excellence & Leadership Expert
About Nick
Nick Dillenbeck is a retired United States Air Force veteran with over 20 years of service, specializing in leadership, process optimization, inventory management, quality assurance, and safety regulation enforcement. His extensive background in the military, coupled with hands-on civilian experience in lean manufacturing, makes him uniquely equipped to solve complex business challenges.
After retiring from the Air Force, Nick transitioned into civilian industries, where he worked on assembling tow trucks and luxury RVs, further developing his skills in lean manufacturing. His diverse experiences in law enforcement, search and rescue, woodworking, and metal fabrication have broadened his skill set, allowing him to approach problems from various angles and develop creative solutions.
Now, as a Business Efficiency Consultant, Nick leverages his unique military and civilian expertise to streamline business operations, reduce inefficiencies, and foster sustainable growth for small businesses.
Core Expertise
◉ Operational Efficiency & Process Optimization: Using Lean and Six Sigma principles to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and improve productivity.
◉ Leadership & Team Development: Drawing on his leadership experience to build and empower high-performing teams that drive results.
◉ Inventory & Supply Chain Management: Specializing in managing inventory and logistics to ensure smooth operations and cost-effectiveness.
◉ Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Conducting detailed risk analysis to identify and address potential hazards, ensuring operational safety and regulatory compliance.
Experience
◉ Business Efficiency Consultant
As a consultant, Nick conducts in-depth assessments of business operations to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. He collaborates with teams to implement strategies that streamline processes, reduce costs, and boost profitability.
◉ Munitions Systems Specialist (2W0X1), U.S. Air Force
In his military career, Nick was responsible for managing the lifecycle of munitions, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. He led teams, conducted detailed analysis, and improved inventory and logistics processes to support mission readiness and efficiency.
Skills & Methodologies
◉ Process Optimization
◉ Lean Six Sigma Principles
◉ Strategic Planning & Analysis
◉ Team Leadership & Development
◉ Logistics & Supply Chain Management
◉ Risk Assessment & Mitigation