
The Persistent Entrepreneur
Welcome to The Persistent Entrepreneur Podcast, where grit meets inspiration. Join David Hill, two-time author, business coach, world-class sales trainer, top real estate broker, Ironman athlete, and 23 years sober, as he interviews relentless entrepreneurs, visionary business owners, and trailblazing leaders who’ve mastered the art of perseverance and refusal to quit.
Each week, David uncovers powerful stories of overcoming obstacles, seizing opportunities, and turning persistence into victory. Guided by his mantra, “I exist to persist,” David and his guests share actionable strategies and mindset shifts to fuel lasting achievement.
Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, this podcast will inspire and equip you to tackle your goals with persistence and purpose. Let’s rise, one story at a time!
Latest episodes

Jun 9, 2025 • 48min
The Real Estate Mindset_ Strategies for Agents For Challenging Times

Jun 2, 2025 • 36min
Building a Thriving Referral Based Business | Jordan Abaroa #
Full Name: Jordan Abaroa Email: jordan@masternetworks.net Phone Number: +14802250664 Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.abaroa https://www.instagram.com/jordanabaroa/ Jordan Abaroa — COO at Master Networks, co-owner of Lead Syndicate, and Blue42. I’m a football coach turned business builder who believes the greatest impact we’ll ever make isn’t just in our business — it’s within the walls of our own homes. I help entrepreneurs create systems, communities, and freedom so they can grow their businesses without losing what matters most. Whether I’m coaching kids on the field, working with leaders in the marketplace, or helping business owners build a referral-driven network, it all comes back to one thing: leadership. I believe leadership is the cause, and everything else is the effect. My life runs on faith, family, and hustle — and I’m here to help people show up strong, lead boldly, and live with impact. Connect with David LINKS: www.davidhill.ai SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidHillcoach TicTok: www.tiktok.com/@davidihill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidihill X: https://twitter.com/davidihill RING LEADER AI DEMO CALL 774-214-2076

May 26, 2025 • 30min
Real Estate Agent Resilience: Thriving in a Challenging Market
Bio: Chris, his family, and his team are on a mission to transform dedicated individuals into Wicked Smart real estate investors. He and his wife, Kim, have been married for 39 years, and their adult children, Nick and Kayla, actively participate in the family business while also pursuing their own entrepreneurial ventures. Email: chris@smartrealestatecoach.com Phone Number: +14018080648 Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisPrefontaineSmartRealEstateCoach/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisprefontaine/ https://www.instagram.com/chrisprefontaine/ https://www.tiktok.com/@wickedsmartinc Connect with David LINKS: www.davidhill.ai SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidHillcoach TicTok: www.tiktok.com/@davidihill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidihill X: https://twitter.com/davidihill RING LEADER AI DEMO CALL 774-214-2076 PODCAST SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-persistent-entrepreneur/id1081069895

May 19, 2025 • 20min
The Future of Sales: Pre-Sale AI-Research Strategies with Amarpreet Kalkat 🎙️TPE Podcast
In this episode of The Persistent Entrepreneur, David Hill sits down with Amarpreet Kalkat, founder and CEO of Humantic AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the sales process—before the first call even happens. Amarpreet shares how his platform uses AI to generate powerful personality insights and buyer intelligence that help sales professionals personalize outreach, build trust faster, and dramatically improve conversion rates. If you want to learn how to leverage AI to connect smarter and sell more effectively, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Full Name: Amarpreet Kalkat Email: kalkat@humantic.ai Phone Number: +915103299004 Social Media Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amarpreetkalkat/ http://x.com/amarpreetkalkat https://kalkat.substack.com/ Connect with David LINKS: www.davidhill.ai SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidHillcoach TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@davidihill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidihill X: https://twitter.com/davidihill RING LEADER AI DEMO CALL- 774-214-2076 PODCAST SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-persistent-entrepreneur/id1081069895

May 12, 2025 • 35min
Platform Enforcement, Tim O'Hearn on what you need to know about the new age social media | TPE #427
Tim wrote Framed: A Villain's Perspective on Social Media. 🏆 #1 New Release and #1 Bestseller in "Social Aspects of the Internet" 💰 $500k earned in his social media growth side hustle 📈 8+ years spent as a software engineer in quant finance 👨🏻💻 Designed feed, push notifications, and recommendations at a social media startup 📖 200+ books read and reviewed 2016-2020, one of the top non-fiction reviewers on Goodreads 🏃🏻 Sports journalist and gonzo writer, published on FanSided, FloTrack, and LetsRun. Ran in NCAA meets through his late 20s https://www.linkedin.com/in/tohearn/ Connect below with David LINKS: www.davidhill.ai SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidHillcoach TicTok: www.tiktok.com/@davidihill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidihill X: https://twitter.com/davidihill RING LEADER AI DEMO CALL 774-214-2076 PODCAST SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-persistent-entrepreneur/id1081069895

Apr 21, 2025 • 55min
Mastering Real Estate Agent Mindset with Norman Hardman & David Hill 🎙️TPE Podcast
Norman, born in Columbus, is a native of west Georgia. He is the husband of Anna Hardman and father to three children: Victoria, Matthew and Isaiah. Norman is a graduate of Columbus State University and Troy University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and an MBA, respectively. Norman comes from a family of ministers, and he is continuing the legacy of ministry started by his mother, The Late Dr. Ann L. Hardman, and father, Dr. Norman Hardman Sr. Norman served six years in the banking industry, providing financial services to families and small businesses. Norman later became a fulltime outreach minister and entrepreneur to better serve the needs of his community. As an outreach minister, he has established partnerships geared toward reducing poverty and developing community. As an entrepreneur, he teaches financial literacy and promotes home ownership as a licensed realtor. Norman seeks to empower others through faith and economics. Norman Hardman REALTOR 706.405.8357 HardmanAndHomes@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/share/19yuKKDrzT/ Connect with David LINKS: www.davidhill.ai SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidHillcoach TicTok: www.tiktok.com/@davidihill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidihill X: https://twitter.com/davidihill DEMO CALL 774-214-2076 PODCAST SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-persistent-entrepreneur/id1081069895

Apr 14, 2025 • 44min
3 Things You're Doing Wrong With Your Social Media | Adam Constantine 🎙️ Episode #425 TPE
Adam Constantine is a former professional basketball player turned (probably) the world’s tallest social media guru and Founder/CEO of ACE Creatives. Adam has been a creative pioneer for over a decade in various industries and has consistently created dynamic, unique, inspiring, and humorous digital content that engages audiences, keeps them talking, and builds successful brands. Adam spends ten hours a day scrolling and finding the latest trends to implement. He's built a 7-figure business and is on a mission to ensure that we use social media for good. Connect with Adam LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theycallmeac Website: https://www.acecreatives.co/theycallmeac X: https://x.com/theycallmeac Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theycallmeac?lang=en

Apr 7, 2025 • 48min
The Power of Follow-Up: Jacob Hicks on Secrets to Lasting in Sales | Episode #424 TPE
Jacob Hicksis a coach and keynote speaker with over a decade of experience transforming lives and businesses. Thanks to 10 years in sales, Jacob has a knack for identifying what drives lasting success and delivering implementable strategies to help clients achieve it. Podcasterslove working with Jacob because of his practical insights and engaging storytelling that leave audiences inspired. Known for his strong follow-up systems and mindset-driven coaching, Jacob empowers clients across industries to overcome challenges, implement sustainable systems, and move forward with confidence. Connect with Jacob Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobhickscoach/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jacobhickscoach?lang=en Connect with David Hill Public Website: www.davidihill.com Real Estate University: www.realestatelistings.club Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill 20-Minute call: https://www.davidihill.com/strategycall Links: https://davidhill.ai/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Please follow and join my Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery

Mar 31, 2025 • 52min
The Power of Successful Self Talk: Ken Miller on Faith & Business Growth | Episode #423 TPE
Ken Miller, CFRE is a dynamic trainer, speaker, author and consultant. As the president of Denali FSP LLC Consultants, he leads transformative strategies in fundraising, empowering organizations and associations across sectors. Recognized for his dynamic speaking style, he engages audiences with his deep knowledge of business best practices, leadership, and personal growth ensuring participants leave equipped for impactful outcomes. Connect with Ken Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ken.miller.10420321 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/denalifundraising/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenmiller1984/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/105336892/ , https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenmiller84/ X: https://twitter.com/DenaliFSP , https://twitter.com/millerkenneth20 Connect with David Hill Public Website: www.davidihill.com Real Estate University: www.realestatelistings.club Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill 20-Minute call: https://www.davidihill.com/strategycall Links: https://davidhill.ai/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Please follow and join my Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery

Mar 24, 2025 • 58min
Why Most Entrepreneurs Fail at Marketing (and How to Fix It) | Jason Moss Episode #422 TPE
Jason Moss is a multi-six-figure business coach who helps online business owners scale with ethical, high-integrity marketing strategies. Starting his coaching business in 2016 with just $4,728 in revenue, he spent years refining what truly works. Now, he leads a thriving global community, has helped over 1,000 clients, and has scaled his own business to $500K+ per year. Passionate about sustainable growth, Jason empowers entrepreneurs to build profitable businesses that feel good and create lasting impact. He lives in Boulder, Colorado, with his partner Kimberly, their dog Boomer, and cat Zola. Connect with Jason Youtube: https://youtube.com/@jasonmosscoach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonmosscoach Connect with David Hill Public Website: www.davidihill.com Real Estate University: www.realestatelistings.club Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill 20-Minute call: https://www.davidihill.com/strategycall Links: https://davidhill.ai/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Please follow and join my Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery