DENNIS BERRY - FROM SALES TO GLOBAL BUSINESS STRATEGIST

In the world of entrepreneurship, some stories stand out for their resilience, reinvention, and impact. One of those stories belongs to Dennis Berry, CEO of Epic Entrepreneur Media and author of The Elite Leaders Newsletter, a publication now read by more than 135,000 people worldwide.

From Sales Floor to Self-Made Visionary

Dennis began his career in the late 1990s as a sales leader for SYSCO Denver. On paper, he was thriving, earning $80,000 a year and working 60-hour weeks. But beneath the surface, he noticed a gap: while he worked tirelessly to drive results, his managers enjoyed bigger paychecks, lighter schedules, and more freedom.

That observation became a turning point. Dennis decided he was done building someone else’s dream and committed to building his own.

Reinvention Through Adversity

The journey wasn’t smooth. In 2003, after 15 years of heavy drinking, Dennis got sober, a life-changing moment that reshaped both his career and his mindset. He realized the biggest obstacle wasn’t alcohol but the way he thought. Mastering the mind, he discovered, is the ultimate key to mastering life.

Armed with this new clarity, Dennis went on to build two multimillion-dollar companies, including a Rare Coins and Precious Metals business. That venture proved to be not just a financial milestone but also a personal one, reinforcing his belief that resilience and mindset are the true foundations of lasting success.

Coaching Leaders, Scaling Impact

Today, Dennis is recognized as both a strategist and a mentor to some of the world’s top entrepreneurs and executives. His coaching blends business growth with personal development, helping clients scale their companies while also creating lives filled with freedom, balance, and joy.

In 2021, Dennis leaned into LinkedIn, not just as a networking tool, but as a platform for influence. The results were extraordinary:

• 185,000 LinkedIn followers (and 350,000+ across platforms)
• 135,000+ subscribers to The Elite Leaders Newsletter
• Elite Leaders Network, a global hub for ambitious professionals

Living by Design

Dennis now splits his time between Playa del Carmen, Mexico, where he enjoys life by the Caribbean Sea, and Valencia, Spain, where he spends several months each year. With a wink, he calls himself a “pretend middle-aged athlete,” but his lifestyle reflects the freedom he once dreamed of, financial independence, global mobility, and the ability to inspire others along the way.

A Legacy of Leadership and Mindset

From sales leader to strategist, from overcoming addiction to empowering thousands, Dennis Berry embodies what it means to lead with clarity, courage, and resilience. His story is proof that success isn’t just about hard work, it’s about mastering the mind and designing a life on your own terms.

As Dennis often reminds his audience:

“No matter how successful we become, if we’re not masters of our minds, we’re not as successful as we could be.”

Through his coaching, content, and community, Dennis continues to inspire leaders around the world to break limitations, scale their businesses, and create lives they truly love.

Follow Dennis Berry’s work here:

• Newsletter: The Elite Leaders Newsletter
• Coaching: Apply Here