Put to the Test: Rising Above Adversity with Derrick Girard

This week, we dive into a candid conversation with Derrick Girard, former financial advisor turned tech entrepreneur, author of Put to the Test, and speaker.

He shares his powerful journey navigating lawsuits, scaling a business, and embracing a “Figure It Out” mindset. 

Derrick discusses how:

• Personal responsibility and relentless problem-solving fuel entrepreneurial success
• Facing three lawsuits simultaneously became a catalyst for growth and resilience
• Building solutions by deeply understanding customer pain points differentiates you in the market
• Instant responsiveness and rapid iteration empower business agility and client trust
• Leaders must prioritize asking meaningful questions and truly listening to their teams
• The path to leadership involves continuous learning, humility, and embracing discomfort
• Effective entrepreneurs focus on solving problems, not just chasing the title of entrepreneur

• Put to the Test: When Life Demands More, Will You Make Excuses or Figure It Out? - https://www.amazon.com/Put-Test-demands-excuses-figure/dp/196619059X
• Website and contact: https://derrickgirard.com