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Owner David Phillips (left) hugs his long-time friend and primary installation technician, Kenovtis “Cup” Little (right).
Never Too Late Becoming fulfilled in life meant a willingness to take risks and learn as much as possible for David Phillips, owner of The Sound Shop in Indian Trail, N.C. After working at several shops, including a big box giant, Phillips chose the hard road and found himself through the path of entrepreneurship. WORDS BY TED GOSLIN
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inding one’s path in life is a goal most people hope to achieve. The sad truth is that many fail. Either they succumb to fear and
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choose the easy route or follow the wrong path, not clearly seeing the difference between that path and the one that will best fit them. For David Phillips, owner of
The Sound Shop in Indian Trail, N.C., the path to finding his life’s fulfillment was more like a roundabout.