
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

Jul 7, 2025 • 45min
Mastering Digital Assets and Living Your Why with Passive Income | Matt Raad

Jun 30, 2025 • 41min
The Magic of Storytelling_ Start Closing Sales Like A Magician #TPE
Full Name: Jeff Greenfield Email: jeff.greenfield@provalytics.com Phone Number: +16038661342 Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/provalytics/ Bio: Jeff Greenfield is an entrepreneur, advisor, and disruptor with three decades of strategy, growth, and marketing leadership. Jeff is currently building the next generation of AI-driven attribution as the co-founder and CEO of Provalytics, which is a 'cookie-less' attribution & measurement solution that enables marketers to prove the impact from upper-funnel channels like CTV and grow their budgets. 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

Jun 23, 2025 • 47min
Using AI to Battle Entrepreneurial Adversity: Real Stories Resilience | TPE #
Full Name: Mohamed Ahmed Email: mo@mohamedfahmed.com Phone Number: +14255022778 Social Media Links: https://linkedin.com/in/mohamedfahmed.com Mohamed "Mo" Ahmed is a serial entrepreneur, product visionary, and author of "The Inside-Out Entrepreneur: Become the Entrepreneur You Were Meant to Be." With over two decades of experience in AI, cloud computing, and entrepreneurship, Mo has consistently transformed ambitious ideas into groundbreaking realities. As a founder and CEO, Mo built and led a startup from concept to a successful multi-million dollar exit with a 7x markup—a journey that taught him that entrepreneurial success begins from within. His expertise has been battle-tested across Silicon Valley's most demanding environments, including leadership roles at Microsoft, Amazon, and several startups. Mo holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Connecticut alongside dual undergraduate degrees in business and computer science, giving him the unique ability to bridge complex technical challenges with practical business solutions. His true passion lies in empowering others through his entrepreneurial conditioning framework. As an advisor with prestigious accelerators including 500 Startups and TechStars, he has helped founders raise over $30 million in funding. Today, he leads the Boundless Founder community, dedicated to strengthening entrepreneurs mentally and emotionally for the challenges of startup life. Mo believes that with the right mindset, methodology, and perseverance, anyone can transform their entrepreneurial dreams into tangible success—starting from the inside out. 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

Jun 16, 2025 • 45min
Go From Doubt to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship | Katarina Carlsson
Full Name: Katarina Carlsson Email: wisdomiwundu@gmail.com Phone Number: +13017607080 Katarina Hanssens Carlsson is the founder of Destiny International 11, a transformational platform that empowers individuals looking to pivot into entrepreneurship to unlock their highest probability of success. As a UN Global Speaker with over 20 years of experience, Katarina’s work has helped over 2000 entrepreneurs navigate the startup world and beat the odds. Her signature neuroscience-based Entrepreneurial Success Blueprint™ delivers total business clarity in just 4 hours - not days or months—and has earned her recognition as a Global TechStars Mentor and a feature cover story on The Business Woman Today. In the world of entrepreneurship, Katarina’s methodology is a true “Purple Cow” with its perfect record of validating any startup idea in only 4 hours. She’s passionate about giving back through this platform, helping entrepreneurs to achieve certainty, clarity, and a compelling vision in an uncertain world. 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 77 4-214-2076

Jun 9, 2025 • 48min
The Real Estate Mindset_ Strategies for Agents For Challenging Times
Ryan is an avid entrepreneur with a love for real estate and finance. He currently serves as the Branch Manager of Northpoint Mortgage with a focus in residential financing. As host of “The Real Estate Lens” podcast, he shares his experiences and insights as a loan officer and active real estate investor. Co-host of the “How To Buy a House Class - RI”. President and Co-founder of Connect Woo; A Worcester based networking group with 30 active members and almost 400k in gross commissions generated in 2024. Co-founder of the Informed Investor and Informed Graduate, real estate education programs tailored toward helping young professionals achieve financial freedom through real estate. Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/ryanrichardsmortgage 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

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