Mistakes that Made Me a Millionaire: How to Transform Setbacks into Extraordinary Success

by Kim Perell

Overview

USA TODAY Bestseller

Publishers Weekly Bestseller

Are you ready to turn your mistakes into millions and fast-track your way to success?

Mistakes That Made Me a Millionaire is your permission slip to fail forward, dream bigger, and discover that behind every mistake is a million-dollar lesson. Through powerful stories, proven strategies, and real-world advice, self-made millionaire Kim Perell reveals the untold truth: Success is built in the messy middle, between your worst moments and your best decisions.

Ten chapters. Ten mistakes. Ten secrets no millionaire talks about—until now.

In these pages, you will learn:

• How to stop playing small, overcome imposter syndrome, and own your success
• The mindset shift that turns mistakes into million-dollar lessons
• The ultimate tool kit for handling mistakes and setbacks
• How to remove barriers to take your professional career to the next level
• The secret to unlocking the power of relationships to multiply your success

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, aspiring leader, high-achieving professional, executive climbing the corporate ladder, or starting your next big chapter—these lessons will meet you where you are and take you where you want to go.

Kim’s tenacious and triumphant story serves as an essential guide to elevate your leadership, empower your teams, and embrace life’s toughest challenges. Mistakes That Made Me a Millionaire is a must-read master class from a world-class entrepreneur.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781637747131
Publisher:	BenBella Books, Inc.
Publication date:	08/12/2025
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Kim Perell is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and author of two bestselling business books. She’s a business leader, motivational speaker, and storyteller. Kim started her first company from her kitchen table when she was 23, grew it to become a $100 million dollar company and sold her last company for $235 million. A great believer in paying it forward, Kim loves to help aspiring entrepreneurs achieve success and is an investor in more than 100 companies. Kim has received numerous accolades including Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, AdAge’s Marketing Technology Trailblazers, Adweek’s Women Trailblazers, and Entrepreneur of the Year by the National Association of Female Executives. Kim lives with her husband in Miami Beach and has two sets of twins.

Editorial Reviews

Kim’s book is a masterclass in turning mistakes into success—every entrepreneur needs to read this!”
—Bill Shaw, President, Entrepreneur magazine

“Building a brand takes resilience, creativity, and a willingness to make mistakes. Kim’s book is a must-read for every founder.”
—Sara Lee, Founder and CEO, Glow Recipe

“In fashion and business, you have to take risks—and sometimes, you’ll get it wrong. Kim’s book teaches you how to own your mistakes and turn them into our greatest lessons.”
—Winnie Harlow, Supermodel, Activist, and Entrepreneur

“All my best successes happened on the heels of a failure. In this book, Kim teaches you how to bounce back from any mistake and use it to your advantage.”
—Barbara Corcoran, Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank and Founder, Corcoran Group

“Mistakes aren’t detours; they’re part of the journey. Kim Perell’s book shows you how to own them with confidence.”
—Jay Shetty, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and Award-Winning Podcast Host, On Purpose

“A must read for aspiring entrepreneurs—proof that every misstep can become a million-dollar move.”
—Marie Forleo, #1 New York Times Bestseller Author, Everything is Figureoutable

“Kim offers real, attainable advice that actually works. She empowers entrepreneurs to move forward—reminding us that even the smallest step is progress. Her brilliance, kindness, and expertise make her truly one of a kind. Every entrepreneur needs this book! Thanks to Kim, I’ve turned my idea into an empire!”
—Jill Martin, TODAY Show Lifestyle Contributor and Entrepreneur

“Most people hide their mistakes. Kim turned hers into a road map. This book is pure gold.”
—Chris Burch, Co-Founder, Tory Burch, and CEO, Burch Creative Capital

“Think of this book as the ultimate life upgrade—mindset, career, and confidence all in one.”
—Brian Kelly, Founder, The Points Guy

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