Dominic Miller grew up knowing that if he wanted something, he’d have to earn it.

 

Raised in a small trailer park in northeast Wyoming, in a hardworking town known for ranching,

farming, oil, and manual labor, he saw firsthand what it meant to work for every inch. “I watched

my parents work hard and struggle to make ends meet, but they kept going and kept working

toward a better life. When they did get out of the park and bought a home, it had weeds growing up to the windows and a bunch of junk and trash left in it.”

 

Dominic and his family worked together to get the house back into shape. They tackled it room

by room—scrubbing floors, patching walls, and learning what it meant to build something

together.

 

“Being able to work on the house with them and seeing the time it took to get it to the place it’s

at now really shaped who I am,” Dominic says. “They took so much pride in getting out of the

trailer park. I learned the true meaning of a home. I also learned that if I wanted the life I

dreamed about, I’d have to work for it. Growing up with nothing teaches you

independence—that there would be nobody and nothing to fall back on in life.”

 

That quiet independence, persistence, and pride became the engine behind everything he did. By fifth grade, Dominic was selling newspapers. In high school, he balanced college classes with two jobs—grounds crew in the morning, hotel shifts at night. Wrestling taught him grit. Losing taught him accountability. And through it all, he kept moving. As his stepdad once told him: “Always forward, never straight.”

 

Before real estate, Dominic worked as a project manager in exterior construction, bidding jobs

across Colorado. But the work left him feeling disconnected. “I didn’t like making promises I

couldn’t personally fulfill,” he says. “I wanted something where the results were on me—where

the ceiling was mine to set.”

 

The turning point came while helping open a restaurant back in his hometown. “It was a blessing to see the developer, the designer, the restaurant owner, and staff all come together to create a vision—and knowing I played a small part in that creation,” he says. “In the end, I knew I wanted to build something of my own—something that inspired me, something that created

generational change, something my family and friends could be proud of.”

 

Dominic earned his license in January 2020. Four years later, he’s produced more than $109

million in career volume and has helped over 200 people buy and sell real estate. Having recently switched to Compass, Dominic has found both mentorship and momentum. “It’s the first place I didn’t feel like I had to write the book alone,” he says. “I’m surrounded by people doing incredible things—and I’m learning from all of them.”

 

Still, Dominic doesn’t measure success in stats. “The numbers are great,” he says, “but I’m

focused on what drives those numbers: trust, relationships, impact.”

 

That mindset is evident in his approach. He leads with care, not ego. Many of his listings come

from hard situations—divorce, loss, financial strain. In 2023, 63% of his deals were expired

listings. “These aren’t just transactions,” he says. “They’re lifelines. I want to understand the full

picture—where they are, where they’re going—and be the one to help get them there. To me, luxury is a standard, not a price point.”

 

At home, Dominic is grounded by his wife, Ashton, a charge nurse at Lutheran Hospital.

The two met in high school and have built a life defined by shared values and fierce loyalty.

They spend their time gardening, camping, skiing, exploring new restaurants, and taking long

drives. “I still take her on my fishing trips—though she out-fishes me every time, and lets me

know it,” he says, laughing.

 

Dominic brings the same presence and loyalty to his business. He’s intentional with his time,

clear on his values, and committed to doing things the right way. “Success is peace,” he says.

“It’s waking up proud of who you are and how you’re showing up. Not chasing titles. Just doing

good, honest work.”

 

And when it’s all said and done, that’s what he hopes people remember.

 

“I want to be proof that care, consistency, and hard work still mean something,” Dominic says. “I

want people who don’t come from money or connections to know this life is possible. You’re

going to have to work harder than everyone else—but your struggle is a blessing. You already

know what it’s like to have nothing. That’s your edge. Keep your head down. Dream big. And

don’t stop.”

 

Because for Dominic Miller, real estate isn’t just about closing deals—it’s about opening doors and the life waiting on the other side.