S07 EP32: Billy Price's Journey from Tragedy to Building a Meaningful Footwear Brand

<p>On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Billy Price, Co-Founder of <a href="https://billyfootwear.com/">BILLY Footwear</a>, a shoe company that creates inclusive, functional, and fashion-trendy shoes.</p><p> </p><p>Living an adventure-filled life as a child and getting into a university to get a degree in mechanical engineering, Billy Price’s whole life was already planned ahead of him until his light was dimmed after a tragic fall from a three-story high window when he was 18. When he thought that this life-changing event had already confined him in his wheelchair forever, Darin, his childhood friend, gifted him a pair of shoes that was made especially for him, and little did he know that these shoes would make his light radiate even stronger.</p><p> </p><p>BILLY Footwear began as a simple gift from a friend to another friend in need. Now, they have sold over a million pairs of shoes and are continuously growing, adding value to people’s lives. Billy shares their unique marketing strategy, getting into wholesaling and retail channels, and the inspiration behind their shoe styles.</p><p> </p><p>This episode is especially inspiring as you’d hear Kunle and Billy talk about the successes and struggles in building a company and staying true to its values no matter how much time passes and how big their company grows.</p><p> </p><p>-----------</p><p> </p><p>SPONSORS:</p><p> </p><p>This episode is brought to you by:<br>  <br><strong>Wayflyer</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>As you continue to grow your eCommerce business, access to growth capital will increasingly play a significant role in achieving and surpassing your financial and social goals.</p><p>Why should you give up equity or pay high interest rates to grow your business?</p><p> </p><p>There is a new way to access growth capital that transforms eCommerce businesses.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Wayflyer</strong> has shaken the way eCommerce operators access working capital.</p><p> </p><p>With a dedication to only DTC eCommerce businesses, <strong>W