Overview

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.

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""A bit of Ayn Rand and Jim Collins all wrapped neatly into relatable first-person stories...a must read for eager entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals alike."" - Dan Duffy, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, United Real Estate Group ""Cantrell actually lives out what he teaches, and he injects eternal values into every facet of his life. To see him put his wisdom and legacy into print means that the world at large just got a little bit better!"" - Dr. Jason Cruise, Author & Producer, JasonCruise.com ""An hour rocking on the porch with Phillip is something few get to do. His book is a gift for those entrepreneurs who need to be reminded that success in business is never a straight line. As he so eloquently illustrates through his wins and losses, the key is continuing to get back up and swing for the fences!"" - James Dwiggins, Co-CEO, NextHome, Inc. ""Anyone who desires to be better/do better will relate to Phillip Cantrell's knowledge and experience. As you read this book, you'll come to understand from his personal insights how one's foundation, courage, hard work, curiosity, and hope lead to success."" - Stuart White, CEO, Realtracs MLS ""Cantrell reminds us that success doesn't require a perfect economy or an easy path-instead, it's achieved through perseverance, adaptability, and committed execution. An essential read for both ambitious entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals."" - Rick Haase, President, United Real Estate ""With a great blend of practical advice and theory, Phillip Cantrell distills decades of wisdom into a powerful and easy-to-read guide. He took an innovative approach to real estate and business, and here he shares his roadmap for turning setbacks into stepping stones. Cantrell provides the reader with the tools every entrepreneur should have to create the framework for a successful business."" - Griffin Dunham, Owner/Attorney, Momentum Title ""Phillip Cantrell is a man who combines ability and true humility and whose advice comes from a place of deep love and concern. He shares valuable lessons learned from hands-on experience. Success is neither easy nor overnight, but it is achievable, and Phillip shows us the way."" - Robert Hahn, Managing Partner, 7DS Associates ""You don't need a perfect economy or an easy road to make it big. Cantrell shows how perseverance, adaptability, and smart execution can take you further than you ever imagined."" - Jack Miller, President & CEO, T3 Sixty ""Cantrell has a refreshingly clear vision and delivers honest, direct feedback and practical guidance on how to ensure you're on the right track and stay there. If you're looking for a blueprint to running a successful business and life, you've found it."" - TG Gallaudet, Senior Director, Broker Development, Zillow Group ""This guide belongs on every business leader's desk, not their bookshelf. If you need a wake-up call about your own victim mindset, look no further than Failing My Way to Success. Cantrell's blueprint for turning setbacks into comebacks isn't just theory-it's battle-tested wisdom. His journey proves that regardless of your circumstances, better choices can dramatically alter your life's trajectory, making this book an essential read for anyone ready to stop making excuses and start making progress. "" - Jillian Young, President, Premiere Plus Realty, Co.

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Phillip Cantrell is executive vice president of strategy for United Real Estate. With over 25,000 agents and annual revenue approaching $35 billion, United is ranked as the #1 fastest-growing residential brokerage in the country by RealTrends. Cantrell is also founder and CEO of Benchmark Realty, LLC, a thriving real estate brokerage with offices in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama. In 2025, he ranked #163 in the Real Estate Almanac 2025 Swanepoel Power 200, a listing of the 200 most influential people in the industry. An alumnus of Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, he and his wife Amanda call Tennessee home.

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