LOCKED IN
“Growing up in poverty with a teenage single mom in Texas didn’t define me — it fueled me. It reinforced my will to survive and my belief that the bold create the future.
Despite early hurdles, I became an honor student and All-State football player, which earned me a scholarship to Stanford University. That was the start of a journey where I placed fearless expectations on myself—and continue to reap the rewards of that mindset.
By following my passion and belief in myself, I’ve reached the highest levels in four different verticals. That’s proof that success isn’t about talent alone. It’s about being locked in—on vision, values, and disciplined execution that drives long-term success.”
– Damon Dunn
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EXPECTATIONS
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INSPIRATION
“Damon Dunn cares about people. He personally mentors my son. His transition from the NFL to business should be the blueprint for every NFL player. Your organization will be blown away by his keynote presentation.”
Emmitt Smith, NFL Hall of Fame, 3 Time Superbowl Champion
FastSigns Outside Sales Summit
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IMPACT
“Damon’s one of those guys that there should be an award named after him. With him, you talk about somebody that really embodies the IMPACT, integrity, maturity, performance, academics, community and tenacity.”
Ronnie Lott, NFL Hall of Fame, 4 Time Superbowl Champion
BUSINESS
Invested $2 million of debt and equity to develop AutoZone in Zebulon, NC. Realized 4X cash-on-cash return for investors.
Damon and his partners invested $9 million of debt and equity to devleop Bank of America and a shadow shopping center to a Super Wal-Mart in Casa Grande, AZ; Realized 4X cash-on-cash return for investors.
Sourced, developed, and invested in 6 properties in NM from 2003-2006. Sold to investment partner 18 months after project completion; realized 5x cash-on-cash return for investors.
Sourced, developed, and invested in 11 properties in FL and CA from 2005-2010. Sold to investment partner 18 months after project completion; realized 5x cash-on-cash return for investors.
Invested $5 million to develop a 3-Tenant building with Which Wich, AT&T and Dunkin. Damon was the Dunkin Franchisee. Sold the real estate to investors and owned the Dunkin business for less than replacement cost.
Invested $15 million of debt and equity to build three shadow shopping centers in Hurricane WV, Casa Grande AZ, and Zebulon NC.
38-store multi-state franchisee backed by Cooper Management and Fargo Investments. Grew from initial 5-store platform through reinvestment of cash flows and SLB initiative.
PUBLIC POLICY
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Published book via Pacific Research Institute on policy changes for low-income families to build wealth.
Speaker TEDx SoCal 2012.
EDUCATION
Stanford Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy. 4-Year Varsity Football and Track letterman, NCAA Academic Scholarship, All-PAC 10 Honors.
NFL Business Management and Entrepreneurial Program 2005.
Damon was a fellow in business and economics at the Pacific Research Institute, where he wrote the twice-monthly “Free Markets 101” column for PRI’s “Right by the Bay” blog.
SPORTS
Played for Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns, New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys.
Keynote Speaker Outside Sales Conference August 24, 2024.
“ The risk averse… WORK FOR the risk takers.”