Daniel Salem Dawkins ll

 From Orphan to Millionaire and Back Again: The Rise, Fall, and Rise of Daniel Salem Dawkins II

“Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It’s the courage to continue that counts.”

Daniel Salem Dawkins II
By the age of 30, Daniel Salem Dawkins II had done what most only dream of — become a self-made multimillionaire. From launching a business straight out of Job Corps to building a thriving real estate development company, Dawkins had already defied the odds.
But the journey wasn’t all wins. It never is.

The Beginning: From Loss to Legacy
Born and raised in Queens and Brooklyn, NY, Daniel’s childhood was shaped by heartbreak. At just 10 years old, he lost both of his parents.

Life in the city wasn’t easy, and the path ahead looked dim. But instead of becoming a statistic, he made a decision — he wanted different. He chose different.

In 1997, Daniel enrolled in Job Corps for carpentry, where he learned the trade that would become the launchpad for his future. By age 18, he started his first company, moving from laborer to lead carpenter to business owner — all before the age of 20.

Millionaire at 30 — Then It All Crashed
By his early 30s, Daniel’s companies were thriving. High-value projects. Big checks. Recognition. But success came with its own challenges — and the economy didn’t always cooperate.
Shortly after hitting his millionaire peak, Daniel lost everything.

✅ Foreclosed on his home
✅ Filed personal bankruptcy
✅ Filed business bankruptcy
✅ Watched years of work crumble
It was devastating. But he kept going.

Rebuilding at 46: Stronger Than Ever
Now at age 46, Mr. Dawkins is at his highest point — spiritually, professionally, and personally.

His business, Dawkins Development Group Inc., no longer feels like a hustle. It feels like a mission.
“I’ve been at the top, and I’ve been lower than low. But through it all, I kept pushing forward because I know who I am and what I’m capable of.”

His story is not about avoiding failure — it’s about fighting through it. Brick by brick, he rebuilt himself. Not just a businessman. Not just a builder. But a man of faith, resilience, and purpose.

Mikey — The Man Behind the Name
To his childhood friends, he’s still “Mikey” — a nickname from his sister, inspired by the iconic cereal commercial:

“Give it to Mikey, he’ll eat anything!”
That name stuck, and to those who knew him back then, Mikey will always be the kid with heart, hustle, and courage.

In the professional world, he goes by his birth name: Mr. Daniel Salem Dawkins II, founder and CEO of Dawkins Development Group Inc.
But no matter what you call him — Mikey or Mr. Dawkins — one thing is certain: he’s living proof that resilience wins.

The Book of Transition: Coming Soon
Daniel began writing his story in 2007. Now over 600 pages deep, “The Book of Transition” is nearly ready to share with the world.
“This book is for anyone who ever felt like giving up.

For the kid with no support, for the man who lost it all, for the woman trying to break through. If you can read these words, you can make it.”

Legacy, Not Just Profit
Daniel Dawkins II isn't just building homes — he's building legacies, neighborhoods, jobs, and futures. From Queens and Brooklyn to Atlanta and Dallas, his work touches communities across the U.S.

He hires from the neighborhoods he serves, mentors young people, supports the formerly incarcerated, and believes deeply in second chances — because he’s lived through every chapter himself.
And now? He’s just getting started.

From Orphan to Millionaire to Rock Bottom — to Rebirth.
This is Daniel Salem Dawkins II.
This is Mikey.
This is what winning looks like when you refuse to lose.

👉 Stay tuned for The Book of Transition by Daniel S. Dawkins II.
Coming soon.