Quentin Michael Alums Shares How You Can Fail Forward to Find Success

Today we’re joined by Quentin Alums, an entrepreneur who experiments on himself so you can learn from his failures and make more money.

2:38 – Introductions, and where Quentin’s approach to content and experimentation came from

4:50 – Why people have an uncomfortable relationship with failure, and what you can do to change that mindset 

First of all, failure is not fun in the moment. It’s also not something that’s celebrated in our society. 

It’s counterintuitive, but the more you give yourself permission to fail, the more chances you have of succeeding in the long term. 

Another thing to consider is whether or not you’re actually being challenged, and whether or not you love what you’re doing. 

7:31 – Quentin’s 0 to 1 million challenge 

Quentin shares the backstory of how he started his challenge to start with 0 and make one million dollars in one year. 

11:33 – Quentin’s most recent failure 

16:04 – How to systematize your content

First, organization is key. Quentin has a searchable catalog of all the content he has created over the years. 

Next, you need to document your processes. Outline the task, document the steps that you take, and have links to any resources needed. This will allow you to easily outsource. 

Remember, structure is your friend. It allows you to create a repeatable process, which means you don’t have to reinvent the wheel every time. 

20:32 – Quentin’s thoughts for entrepreneurs who have tried putting out content on social media, and aren’t seeing any success.  

You probably haven’t tried to the extent that you think you have. It takes years of consistency and quality to start gaining traction. 

Another thought is to approach your content like a business – is there a need for what you’re trying to put out there? What gap are you filling for your followers? 

25:45 – What Quentin wishes he’d known earlier in his journey as an entrepreneur

1. A big team doesn’t equal success
2. There are already people who are doing what you want to do. Find those people, and learn from them. 
3. Don’t avoid systems and processes. They actually free you up. 
4. In terms of content, everyone wants a personal brand – but you don’t need one to have a successful business. If you lean creative, focus your energy on honing your business skills. 

Where to learn more about our guest: 

You can find Quentin on LinkedIn, and for his more in-depth thoughts, you can subscribe to his newsletter via his website.