SO, WHO IS DILLON
Hey, I’m Dillon.
I’m an entrepreneur, creator, DJ, speaker, and probably a slightly misunderstood human who’s still figuring things out as I go.
If you know me from YouTube or something I’ve worked on, you’ve probably seen the fun stuff—the adventures, laughs, crazy ideas, and plenty of “I have no idea if this will work, but let’s try it.”
Behind all of that, I’m just a Central Pennsylvania guy who loves music, meeting people, hearing their stories, and dreaming up what I want to try next. I think too much, laugh at myself a lot, get bored pretty easily, and somehow always end up with another idea.
I’ve used a wheelchair my whole life and have Cerebral Palsy. It’s part of my life, but it’s never been the whole story.
I don’t have everything figured out, and I’m definitely not trying to pretend I do. I’m just grateful for the opportunities I’ve had, excited about where life might take me next, and trying to have a little fun along the way.
So yeah… that’s me. Welcome to my little corner of the internet.
When the Camera Is Off
When the camera’s off, I’m not “on” all the time. I’m usually doing normal life stuff: hanging out with my family, overthinking some idea at 1 a.m., or going down a rabbit hole on YouTube about something I didn’t even know existed an hour ago. I like quiet nights at home just as much as I like big, loud events. I like deep conversations and stupid jokes. I like planning big things and then wondering what I just signed myself up for. I need help with a lot of physical things, but mentally I’m all over the place — in a good way. I’m always thinking about the next project, the next trip, the next person I want to meet, or the next weird idea I want to test out. If you and I were talking in person, I’d probably ask you more questions than you ask me. I really do like hearing how people grew up, what they care about, what they’re afraid of, and what they secretly want to do with their life. That stuff fascinates me.
What Really Matters?
Success matters to me. I’m not afraid to say that. I want to build things that work, create opportunities, grow, and see how far I can take the ideas in my head.
But a lot of that drive comes from the fact that I’ve never really had a choice. With a disability, independence isn’t something I can take for granted. No one would ever hire me. A lot of the freedom I want in life costs money, requires help, or takes planning that most people never have to think about.
So for me, success isn’t just about having more. It’s about creating options. It’s about freedom, independence, and having more control over what I can do, where I can go, and what I can experience.
And if I can use what I’m building, the chances I take, and the way I live my life to influence somebody else to push themselves, think bigger, treat people better, or believe they’re capable of more—that matters to me too.
I want to build a better life for myself, but I also want to leave people a little better than I found them.
That’s a big part of why I push as hard as I do.
I’M CURIOUS
I’m driven by questions. I want to know how things work, what it feels like to walk in someone else's shoes, and what happens when we actually try our wildest ideas. My mind never stops coming up with new concepts, and I love the comedy found in life's awkward moments.
MUSIC WAS ONE OF MY FIRST LOVES
WHY I STARTED YOUTUBE
Long before digital content or business plans, there was the beat. I began DJing at 13 in Central PA, fascinated by how sound could shift the energy of a room. In 2010, I founded Strouse Entertainment, a venture that taught me the grit of marketing, logistics, and real-world problem solving. That same rush I felt behind the decks now fuels every video I create and every event I plan.
A Day in the Life of Dillon began because I was tired of just dreaming about travel and unique jobs; I wanted to experience them. Using a camera as my catalyst, I now hunt for adventures that most wouldn't expect me to do. It’s not about a polished screen presence—it's about gathering a team, figuring out the logistics, and bringing you along for the raw, real, and hilarious ride.
What’s Next?
Honestly, I’m not completely sure—and I like it that way.
I want to keep growing A Day in the Life of Dillon, try things I’ve never done, travel, build bigger ideas, speak to more people, and hopefully influence others to push themselves to be better along the way.
I don’t have a perfect five-year plan.
I just know I’m not done yet.