Entrepreneurs on Fire

The Secret To Success: Commit First and Figure the Rest Out Later with Dion Coopwood: An EOFire Classic from 2022

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Nov 15, 2025
Dion Coopwood, a serial entrepreneur and mentor, helps others conquer fear and procrastination. He emphasizes that taking action without excessive research is vital to success. Dion shares his journey from humble beginnings to corporate success, highlighting the importance of commitment over hesitation. He discusses how sacrificing non-productive habits is crucial for achieving goals and how mentorship can accelerate learning for aspiring entrepreneurs. His insights on leveraging credit and the power of commitment are both inspiring and practical.
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ANECDOTE

From Retail Manager To Serial Founder

  • Dion rose from a broken home to become a top manager at Sprint and T-Mobile before quitting to pursue entrepreneurship.
  • He transitioned into financial services, real estate, solar, and then credit mentorship over six years.
ADVICE

Commit First, Plan Later

  • Commit to your goal before you perfect the plan; action fuels momentum and solutions follow.
  • Remove Plan B thinking and operate with faith that it has to work.
INSIGHT

Start With Bold Momentum

  • Ignorance on fire beats knowledge on ice because over-research stalls starting.
  • Asking unqualified people for permission kills big dreams before they begin.
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