Buffalo Bills Lineman Dion Dawkins on Entrepreneurial Spirit, 'Shnowman' Brand and Giving Back

Dion Dawkins battles in the trenches on Sunday's for the Buffalo Bills. Off the field, the 4-time Pro Bowler giving back to the fans and community. Dion joins Diane King Hall at the NYSE to discuss his latest ventures in refurbishing Buffalo real estate and the origins of his "Shnowman" nickname. From financial lessons learned as a professional athlete to representing brands that are authentic to him, Dion brings his entrepreneurial spirit to Market Overtime and the Schwab Network.

0:00-0:39 Introduction

0:40-2:15 "Shnowman" Nickname

2:16-3:07 Dion's Early Life Lessons

3:08-5:42 Knowing Wins and Losses, Risk and Reward in Finance

5:43-7:15 Business Opportunities as an Athlete

7:16-8:37 Drifting Cars with Dion

8:38-10:50 Work in Buffalo Real Estate

10:51-13:25 Dion's Work Ethic

13:26-15:44 Brands, Endorsements and Organic Connections

15:45-17:08 Investing Prep vs Football Prep

17:09-19:20 Addicted to Organic Smiles, Giving Back

19:21-22:09 Avoiding Financial Mistakes

22:10-25:00 Hopes for Buffalo

25:01-28:05 Rapid Fire Q&A

Market Overtime

30 Jun 2025

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