From Horse Farm to Heavy Equipment: The Story Behind Solbreeze Services

From Horse Farm to Heavy Equipment: The Story Behind Solbreeze Services

Growing up on a horse farm in Indiana, Austin Kain learned early what it meant to work hard and get his hands dirty. Mornings came with chores, evenings with maintenance, and every season brought a new set of tasks—from clearing brush to fixing fences. That upbringing, steeped in grit and responsibility, would quietly shape the entrepreneur he’d one day become.

🎓 From the Barn to Ball State

After high school, Austin left the rural rhythms of farm life to attend Ball State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in both Accounting and Finance. Organized, driven, and analytical, he stepped confidently into the world of public accounting. For seven years, he honed his skills, building financial foundations for others—while quietly dreaming of building something of his own.

🐶 The Invention That Launched It All

The spark came from an unlikely place: lake days with his two golden doodles. After struggling to help them climb out of the water onto the dock, Austin took matters into his own hands—literally—and invented the SS Big Dog Marine Ladder. Rugged, marine-grade, and golden doodle-approved, his ladder quickly gained traction. What started as a personal solution became a full-blown product line.

He brought it to market through Amazon and his own website, with each unit shipped and distributed from Elkhart, Indiana. It wasn’t long before Austin expanded into other Boat & RV accessories, building a reputation for solving real problems with real products.

🚀 The Rise of Solbreeze.com

With an eye for opportunity and a hunger to scale, Austin dove headfirst into dropshipping—and struck gold. What began as a few products online exploded into a booming business. Today, Solbreeze.com offers over 200,000 outdoor, lifestyle, RV, and utility products, backed by a commitment to quality and service.

But Austin wasn’t done yet.

🌱 Returning to His Roots with Solbreeze Services

Despite his online success, Austin’s true passion never strayed far from the dirt—literally. The call of the outdoors, the satisfaction of reshaping land, and the legacy of farm work pulled him back. That passion gave rise to Solbreeze Services, a local extension of the Solbreeze brand that focuses on:

• Excavation & Land Grading

• Concrete Installation (Driveways, Sidewalks, Patios, Aprons)

• Landscaping (Specializing in New Lawn Installations)

What began with one skid steer quickly grew into a fleet. Today, Solbreeze Services owns and operates over 10 pieces of heavy equipment, offering full-service dirt work across Elkhart County and surrounding areas.

🛠️ Built by Hand. Backed by Vision.

From spreadsheets to skid steers, Austin Kain's story is one of reinvention, hard work, and solving problems head-on. Whether it’s a custom retaining wall, a smooth new driveway, or a smart solution for lake life, Solbreeze Services is built to deliver.

And at the heart of it all? A kid from a horse farm who never stopped building.

📞 Ready to start your next outdoor project?
Call or text Solbreeze Services at 574-612-8341 or email at sales@solbreezeservices.com to learn more.