Failing My Way to Success

Lessons from Forty-Two Years of Winning (and Losing) in Business

By: Phillip Cantrell

Narrated by: Dan Bittner

Anyone can make it in business.

Contrary to what you might have heard, you don’t need a degree from a prestigious university. The market and economy don’t control your bottom line. And taking a few hits doesn’t mean you can’t find success.

Phillip Cantrell knows this firsthand. With a 4-4-2 win-loss-tie record, he has founded and/or led ten separate businesses that span the spectrum of success. He understands growth is directly related to your willingness to cultivate the right mindset and put in the effort. Unvarnished and raw, Failing My Way to Success illuminates the pathways Cantrell traveled to build a business that generates hundreds of millions in annual revenue. His personal story illustrates the importance of hard work, tenacity, and honest self-reflection.

Learn how to scale and streamline processes for maximum gains. Examine the importance of character development when you’re the boss. Let Failing My Way to Success encourage you and inspire you to greatness.

©2025 Phillip Cantrell (P)2025 Phillip Cantrell

Entrepreneurship Reminder

Entrepreneurship requires mindset. Continually learning and focusing on problem solving. This books is that reminder!

Inspiring

This book is full of great knowledge and wisdom. A must read for all stages of life and business

A honest and gritting story of failure and success.

I found myself sitting in my driveway listening to Phil's incredible story not wanting to go in the house.

Fantastic Testament

The book is a terrific account of the traits that lead to success. Any business owner or aspiring entrepreneur will find nuggets of wisdom and inspiration throughout the pages.

Motivating, Honest, and a Must-Listen for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Failing My Way to Success is an incredibly inspiring and relatable book that I couldn’t put down. It’s a quick read, but full of meaningful insights from a local businessman who built a successful real estate company—not by having it all figured out, but by embracing failure as part of the journey.

What I loved most about this book is how honest and down-to-earth the author is. He doesn’t try to present a perfect image—instead, he shares real struggles, missteps, and lessons learned the hard way. His transparency makes his success feel achievable and authentic, and his story is a powerful reminder that failure isn’t the end—it’s often the beginning of something better.