Kim Perell: Building a $235M Company from the Kitchen Table + Why Perfectionism Kills Success @habitsandhustle
Kim Perell: Building a $235M Company from the Kitchen Table + Why Perfectionism Kills Success  @habitsandhustle
Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What if perfectionism is actually killing your success? In this Habits and Hustle episode, Kim Perell, a nine-time serial entrepreneur, joins me to share why waiting to feel ready is the biggest mistake aspiring business owners make.

We dive into Kim's morning routine, her partnership with Jay Shetty on Junie, and why exercise is her number one productivity tool. We also discuss why iteration beats innovation, and how she balances building multiple companies while raising four kids.

Kim Perell is a 9X founder, 2X bestselling author, and investor in 100+ companies. Kim is a dynamic TV personality on Entrepreneur Magazine's Elevator Pitch and regularly appears on Good Morning America, The Today Show, CNBC, Fox, and in Forbes, Inc., and The New York Times. Her book "Mistakes That Made Me A Millionaire" shares the unfiltered truth about the journey to success, proving that every mistake holds the potential for million-dollar lessons.

What We Discuss:
04:20 - The number one mistake: waiting to feel 100% ready before starting
05:09 - The Marine Corps 70% solution and how to apply it
06:56 - Why iteration beats innovation (and saves time)
07:21 - Co-founding Junie with Jay Shetty in a crowded beverage market
58:10 - Daily routine: waking at 6 AM, red light therapy, and meditation
59:28 - Running a household with four kids like a company
01:00:29 - Workout routine: HIIT, Peloton, and personal training at home
01:01:08 - Supplement stack: Momentous protein and creatine
01:03:00 - Why exercise is about mental health and focus, not competition
01:03:27 - Exercise as the number one longevity hack above all supplements

…and more!

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Find more from Jen:
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Website: kimperell.com

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