Fail. Learn. Win.

Show Notes: Episode 10 – Fail. Learn. Win.
Host: Sharrin Fuller, Founder of Glass Wallet Ventures
Guest: Dawn Brolin, CEO of Powerful Accounting & Author of The Designated Motivator for Accounting Professionals

Episode Summary: Every entrepreneur has a failure story—but most only tell it after the comeback. In this episode, Sharrin gets real with Dawn Brolin about what it actually looks like to fail in business, own your mistakes, and use them as fuel for growth. From lawsuits and bad hires to financial setbacks and predatory loans, they break down the raw side of entrepreneurship—and how to recover stronger than ever.

Dawn shares why failure isn’t a dead end, but a crash course in resilience, strategy, and self-leadership. Whether you’ve been knocked down once or a hundred times, this episode will remind you that forward is forward, no matter how messy the journey.

Together, they unpack:

• How to turn even the most painful business failures into lessons that pay off
• Why having recovery strategies for setbacks is critical to long-term success
• The importance of agreements, accountability, and cash flow in avoiding repeat mistakes
• How to own your missteps without letting them define your worth
• The mindset shift that transforms “failure” into your greatest growth tool

Why You Should Listen: If you’ve ever thought about quitting after a tough business hit, this conversation will reignite your grit. Dawn’s honesty and humor make it clear that even the most successful entrepreneurs have been where you are—and that failure is just part of the path to scaling.

Favorite Quote: "You’re only a failure if you stop trying." – Dawn Brolin

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Dawn Brolin – dawnbrolin.com
• The Designated Motivator for Accounting Professionals (Available on Amazon)
• Failure Analysis Worksheet (Handout to turn setbacks into actionable growth)
• Lessons in client selection, agreements, and business resilience