Ep. 96 Phil Terrill: From Dangerous Decision to Starting SoleSafe
Phil Terrill used one mistake as an opportunity to share his story and become a better person. In 2014, Phil totaled his car while drinking and driving. Instead of letting the moment define him, he listened to the wake-up call and turned the mistake into motivation.
Phil bought his first pair of sneakers at Friedman’s in North Minneapolis and knew instantly that he was passionate about shoes. He followed that passion and founded SoleSafe, an asset management company for sneakerheads. He tells his story in his book, “Collision Course: 4Fs to Transform Life's Challenges into Powerful Breakthroughs.” Phil’s goal is to raise awareness to prevent drunk driving and help others realize there is a way to overcome any challenge.
In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Phil explains it’s never too late to rise above the mistakes of your past and follow your dreams. He talks about his entrepreneurial journey with SoleSafe and how he was able to put his ideas into action with the help of Techstars and other accelerator programs.
CHALLENGE FOR LISTENERS:
Where are you not strong enough? What is holding you back from sharing your story?
CLOSING QUOTE
“Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”