“You’re going to fail. Don’t be afraid of that. Learn. Improve. And make sure the work you walk away from is something you’re proud of.” Eagle Eye did not start with a franchise plan or a Silicon Valley growth strategy. It began simply—with a ladder, a pair of gloves, and a string of Christmas lights. After leaving the Marine Corps and working in physically demanding jobs, Philip developed early-onset arthritis—an inheritance that runs in his family—that forced him to rethink his future. “If I wanted to be there for my daughter, I had to figure out how to make a decent living doing something I enjoyed,” he says. The Unlikely Beginning: Christmas Lights, Handyman Work & A Facebook Message.
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