Mistakes that Made Me a Millionaire: How to Transform Setbacks into Extraordinary Success
By (Author) Kim Perell
BenBella Books
Matt Holt Books
30th September 2025
12th August 2025
United States
General
Non Fiction
B
Hardback
240
Width 152mm, Height 229mm
We all make mistakes. But are you able to turn your mistakes into million-dollar opportunities
For most people, the answer is no. For Kim Perell, its a resounding yes.
The award-winning entrepreneur and best-selling authorwith a proven track record of starting and selling companies and having invested in more than 100 businessesis renowned for having the Midas touch. But a career spanning two decades has not been without pitfalls, failures, and setbacks.
Mistakes That Made Me A Millionaire isnt just Kims third bookits her manifesto to success. Packed with never-before-revealed stories, this treasure trove of advice, secrets, and wisdom is truly worth its weight in gold. Learn what most entrepreneurs will never tell you. Avoid the mistakes that cost Kim millions to learn, but will only cost you the price of this book.
From scrappy entrepreneur to boardroom titan, Kim started her first company from her kitchen table when aged 23, became a multi-millionaire by the time she was 30, and sold her last company for $235 million. With searing honesty, and drawing from her unparalleled experience, she has written a practical roadmap for success and a lifeline for those feeling overwhelmed by the ever-shifting landscape of leadership.
Whether youre an entrepreneur, business owner, young professional, or an aspiring leader, this book appeals to anyone requiring practical advice to achieve success. Kim bravely removes the shame of the societal taboo that mistakes are bad. And instead forces readers to reframe mistakes as opportunities.
With her expert guidance, you get to explore lifes most pressing questions:
Kim Perell is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and author of two bestselling business books. Shes 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, AdAges Marketing Technology Trailblazers, Adweeks 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.