Phillip Cantrell’s book offers blueprint for real estate entrepreneurship

“You know, there’s a whole raft of younger entrepreneurs coming along behind us, and if I take that knowledge and those experiences and the blood, sweat and tears that I’ve invested in various businesses over the years — if I just took that money and went to the farm, that would be a quasi immoral act to me,” Cantrell said. “I think people in this position who have achieved this level of success owe it to those that are coming behind.

“We should help them avoid the landmines that we stepped on. I have stepped on them with both feet.”

Four cornerstones of success

Cantrell’s book centers on what he calls “the four cornerstones” of business: delegation, observation, working smart, and compassion.

“Delegation is learning that you can’t do everything…