Founder's Story
Every movement starts with one person who refused to accept the path they were given. This is the story of how United Power Move began — and why we believe in building people first.
Donte Tyree Smith
Founder & CEO · United Power Move
Chapter 01
Donte Tyree Smith was born and raised on the West Side of Chicago — one of the toughest environments in America. Violence. Poverty. Limited opportunity. Uncertainty. By all odds, his story could have ended differently. Instead, it became the foundation of a mission.
Chapter 02
As the youngest of four children raised by a strong, determined mother, Donte learned life's most important lessons at home. She taught him perseverance. She taught him integrity. She taught him to never give up. Most importantly — she taught him to believe in himself. Long before there was a company, a movement, or a team, she told him: 'You are going to be successful.' She saw leadership in him before he saw it in himself.
Chapter 03
Even as a child, Donte was always bringing people together. He organized groups. Built teams. Created solutions. Looked for ways to make things better. He never wanted to follow the crowd — he wanted to create a better path.
Chapter 04
After nearly ten years in leadership and direct sales, Donte has personally recruited, trained, developed, and mentored more than 500 sales representatives. His work has carried him across multiple cities and industries — developing leaders, creating opportunities, and impacting lives.
Chapter 05
United Power Move was built on one mission: create opportunities for people who are willing to work, grow, and become the best version of themselves. Not another company — a movement. A movement where people grow financially, professionally, personally, and spiritually through leadership, discipline, and opportunity.
His goal is not simply to build a business. His goal is to build people.
Final Word
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