

The Persistent Entrepreneur
David Hill
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!
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!
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Aug 4, 2025 • 37min
Grit and Growth_ Living Your Mission as a Powerful Entrepreneur _ Gavin Topp _️TPE
Full Name: Gavin Topp Email: gavin@ariteofpassage.online Phone Number: +61414356404 Social Media Links: https://www.youtube.com/@gavinlancetopp https://www.instagram.com/gavinlancetopp?igsh=MW1xanN6OTlsejMxbA== https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076350442592 Gavin Lance Topp is a former professional boxer who began his journey with 19 amateur fights, drawn to the sport for its physical and mental challenges. He went on to win and defend the Australian Junior Middleweight Title, and after a comeback in 2005, fought five international opponents before earning a World Title Eliminator bout in Germany. At his peak, he was ranked 12th in the world Then in 2000, he founded the Fight Like a Pro Rite of Passage Program—a transformational experience designed to help men rise into their full potential as husbands, fathers, and leaders. After leading over 3,000 men through the program, Gavin authored A Rite of Passage, which has sold thousands of copies worldwide. Then in 2019, he was inducted into Queensland boxing Hall of Fame This journey led to the creation of the Man Alive Experience, an online mentorship platform connecting with men across the globe. 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

Jul 28, 2025 • 56min
Staying Ahead of a Shifting Real Estate Industry with AI | Marketing & Sales with Sam Trimble
Full Name: Sam Trimble Email: sam.trimble@fnf.com Phone Number: +19152697634 Sam helps companies grow. As Vice President of Strategic Growth and Development with Fidelity National Financial, Sam has worked with hundreds of title companies, law firms, and lenders and thousands of real estate agents across the United States, helping them navigate the constantly shifting sectors of marketing, sales, and technology. One size does not fit all, and Sam brings simple, executable, and attainable steps that can help any real estate industry-related business grow its client base and create raving fans of its current customers, regardless of market conditions. 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

Jul 21, 2025 • 47min
How To Start Getting What You Want Today | Author Michael Bernoff
Full Name: Michael Bernoff Email: shia@michaelbernoff.com Phone Number: +16239101631 Social Media Links: https://www.instagram.com/michael_bernoff/ https://www.facebook.com/MichaelBernoffFanPage https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bernoff https://www.youtube.com/user/bernoff About Michael Bernoff As founder of the Human Communications Institute, a leader in the personal and professional development industry, Michael has impacted hundreds of thousands of people across the world with his programs, book, audios, videos and seminars. Michael has an unmatched natural-born talent to understand the psychology of individuals, which he will pass on to you. This innate and highly-tuned awareness allows him to quickly perceive what makes people make the decisions they make and what makes them do what they do. Rather than breaking down walls, Michael is skilled at getting people to rapidly lower resistance in themselves and others, allowing room for progress. Michael is the developer of Human Interaction Technology™(HIT), a powerful technology that allows people to understand unknown psychological triggers and powerful communication strategies so they can increase their charisma and influence, leaving their average life behind. The author of “Average Sucks” Why You Don’t Get What You Want and What to Do About It”, Michael shows you how to raise your average and create the life you want... resulting in greater financial wealth, physical health and lasting confidence in all aspects of life. 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

Jul 14, 2025 • 37min
What the F Do You Really Want_ Finding Meaning in a Material World #

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