Leadership Development Speaker; CEO & Member of Board of Directors for Sign Talent Solutions; Former Fellow, Stanford Hoover Institution | Former NFL Player

Seattle, WA, USA

Damon J. Dunn Biography

Success isn’t about talent alone — it’s about being able to LOCK IN on vision, values, and disciplined execution that drives long-term success. Damon Dunn has built a career proving that high performance is a mindset, not a moment — and he has the results to back it up.

As CEO for three companies, Dunn allocated over $200 million, delivering 5x returns for investors. He scaled a franchise empire to 38 locations with $35 million in revenue and developed 31 retail properties across the U.S., attracting major tenants like Walmart and CVS. His leadership extends beyond business — as a Fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institution, he brings a practical, real-world perspective on economic and market trends that impact industries and leadership.

From a trailer park to Stanford graduate, from the NFL to entrepreneurship, real estate, and investment acumen, Dunn is a rare force in business. He’s dominated four industries by embracing focus, resilience, and bold leadership, and he’s here to teach organizations how to do the same.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/16/2026.

Damon J. Dunn Speaking Topics

  • Locked In: The Bold Create the Future

    Drawing from his journey out of rural Texas poverty to Stanford, the NFL, Hoover, and CEO leadership, Damon Dunn shows that bold creators don’t wait for the future—they build it. A University of Pennsylvania study found that people who shape their own identity are 42% more likely to hit long-term goals. Damon teaches how anyone can rewrite their story, design their systems, and turn adversity into momentum.

    Four Takeaways:

    • The Obstacle Is the Way – When life blocks you, that’s the road sign showing where to grow next.
    • We Fall to Our Systems – You don’t rise to big moments; you default to your daily habits. Build better defaults.
    • Pre-Suade – Set the stage before you take the stage. Influence begins before the ask.
    • Transmute Pain Into Fuel – Don’t run from hard moments—burn them as rocket fuel.

  • Locked In: 360° Leadership

    From Stanford to the NFL to leading companies, Damon Dunn shows that real leadership isn’t top-down — it’s all directions at once. McKinsey research shows teams with strong cross-functional alignment are five times more likely to grow faster. Damon teaches how to lead down, across, up, and within — the four angles that drive execution and margin growth.

    Three Takeaways:

    • Lead in Every Direction – Down, across, up — influence is a full-circle skill, not a job title.
    • Make Work Flow, Not Fight – Smooth systems beat heroic effort. Reduce friction, increase speed.
    • Know Yourself to Grow Yourself – Better judgment starts with better self-awareness.

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Damon J. Dunn Videos

Damon J. Dunn Sizzle Reel

Damon J. Dunn Sizzle Reel

Success isn't reserved for the most talented-it belongs to those who commit, adapt, and execute with relentless focus. Damon Dunn breaks down the...

Damon J. Dunn - Locked In

Damon J. Dunn - Locked In

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Damon J. Dunn - The Power of Hope

Damon J. Dunn - The Power of Hope

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Damon J. Dunn is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Locked In: The Bold Create the Future, Locked In: 360° Leadership, Locked In: Fail Boldly and Locked In: Peak Performance. The estimated speaking fee range to book Damon J. Dunn for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Damon J. Dunn generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shawn Harper, Demario Davis, Matt Light, Rocky Bleier and Chris Marve. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Damon J. Dunn for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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