
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

Dec 5, 2022 • 37min
Growing Your Business with Youtube Video - Episode #306 with Real Estate Agent Justin Konikow
Justin Konikow, one of the owners of Prime Real Estate Brokerage and Prime Media Productions, covers all things sales, marketing, media, content production, and how to build a business. Serving more than just the real estate industry, Justin has strong success in scaling businesses. Through how-to videos, spending time with industry experts, a strong sphere of connections, Justin creates daily content teaching people productivity hacks and accountability, which helped him scale his business and his journey as an entrepreneur. Justin founded the companies with his wife, Shannon, with the intent of turning the industry upside down and coming at things from a completely fresh perspective. Using their platform and networks, they have quickly become one of the biggest and most influential household names in Real estate Their Media company has a focus on content production with a focus on branding and sales. They create videos, podcasts, visuals, and articles. Partnered both from a business and soaking engagement level with the likes of Scott Mcgillivray from the HGTV show Income property and Ryan Serhant for the BRAVO show Million dollar listing- he is privy to some interesting insights and industry tips and tricks. He is also one of the founders of The Industry Syndicate podcasting network- comprising 26 shows with a listenership cresting 300k a month. Justin is no stranger to public speaking, as he runs a weekly podcast titled Prime People Podcast, as well as monthly meetups, the Prime Master Mind. He has spoken at events like the Keyspire investors Summit and has shared the stage with Scott McGillivray. He has a strong presence on the podcast audio app Clubhouse, hosting weekly rooms and building relationships through the platform. Connect with Justin Konikow Website- justinkonikow.com Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/justin.konikow YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/c/justinkonikow Connect with David Hill Sales Execution Workshop- sales.pathtomastery.net Dominate Real Estate Masterclass - dominate.pathtomastery.net Health Mastery - www.healthmastery.club Website- http://www.davidihill.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/hillteam17 LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sales-Playbook-Simple-Strategies-Close/dp/1628652861 Free Gift: https://callreluctance.davidihill.com/ Free 30-minute Coaching Call https://www.trycoaching.net Monthly Training with David- https://35callchallenge.com/ David’s Monthly Article – http://www.davidihill.com/5mistakes/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Please follow and join my Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery/ OUR LEAD PROVIDER SPONSORS VULCAN7 https://www.vulcan7.com/pathtomastery

Nov 28, 2022 • 41min
The Art of Impossible with Steven Kotler - Episode #305 with Steven Kotler
Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the worlds leading experts on human performance.He is the author of ten bestsellers (out of fourteen books), including The Art of Impossible, The Future is Faster Than You Think, Stealing Fire, The Rise of Superman, Bold and Abundance. His work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes, translated into over 50 languages, and has appeared in over 100 publications, including the New York Times Magazine, Wired, Atlantic Monthly, Wall Street Journal, TIME, and the Harvard Business Review. New Book: GNAR Country Connect with Steven Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevenkotler/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KotlerSteven/ Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/steven_kotler/media LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-kotler-4305b110 Website - https://stevenkotler.com Connect with David Sales Execution Workshop- sales.pathtomastery.net Dominate Real Estate Masterclass - dominate.pathtomastery.net Health Mastery - www.healthmastery.club Website- http://www.davidihill.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/hillteam17 LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sales-Playbook-Simple-Strategies-Close/dp/1628652861 Free Gift: https://callreluctance.davidihill.com/ Free 30-minute Coaching Call https://www.trycoaching.net Monthly Training with David- https://35callchallenge.com/ David’s Monthly Article – http://www.davidihill.com/5mistakes/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Please follow and join my Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery/ OUR LEAD PROVIDER SPONSORS VULCAN7 https://www.vulcan7.com/pathtomastery

Nov 21, 2022 • 41min
Win Win Negotiations are a Myth - Episode #304 with Mark Raffan
Mark Raffan is the Founder & CEO of Negotiations Ninja, World-Class Negotiation Training Tailored to Your Needs. Mark is an entrepreneur, sales and procurement veteran, podcast host, speaker, and recognized negotiation expert. Mark has led c-suite negotiations for many years for a variety of companies and industries. Now running his own negotiations training company, Mark utilizes his extensive speaking experience to deliver engaging, usable, and market-relevant training to an under-served market. He is the co-host of the two incredible podcasts Negotiations Ninja Podcast (one of the top negotiations podcasts in the world) and Content Callout (about B2B content marketing). Connect with Mark Media Page - https://speakonpodcasts.com/mark-raffan-neg/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markraffan/ Podcast - https://negotiations.ninja/podcast Connect with David Sales Execution Workshop- sales.pathtomastery.net Dominate Real Estate Masterclass - dominate.pathtomastery.net Health Mastery - www.healthmastery.club Website- http://www.davidihill.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/hillteam17 LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sales-Playbook-Simple-Strategies-Close/dp/1628652861 Free Gift: https://callreluctance.davidihill.com/ Free 30-minute Coaching Call https://www.trycoaching.net Monthly Training with David- https://35callchallenge.com/ David’s Monthly Article – http://www.davidihill.com/5mistakes/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Please follow and join my Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery/ OUR LEAD PROVIDER SPONSORS VULCAN7 https://www.vulcan7.com/pathtomastery/

Nov 14, 2022 • 58min
Authenticity a Word That's Way Over Used - Episode #303 with Mike Alden
Michael Alden, Esq. is a CEO, entrepreneur and 3 time Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author. He was named by the Boston Business Journal as one of Bostons 40 Under 40 and was a winner of SmartCEOs Future 50 awards largely based on his accomplishment of growing a small call center into a comprehensive multi-million dollar marketing firm ranked by Inc. Magazine for three years in a row as one of the nations 5000 fastest-growing private companies. He has been seen by millions worldwide as the host of numerous long-form advertisements which feature dozens of successful products. He is a regular guest on national and local podcasts and television shows and also hosts the podcast The Alden Report in which he features internationally recognized leaders in the business world. His internationally best selling books are Ask More, Get More, 5% More and Blueprint to Business. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Suffolk University and a Bachelors of Science degree in Political Science from Springfield College. Connect with Mike Website - www.mikealden.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheAldenReport Instagram - www.instagram.com/MIKEAlden2012 Twitter - www.twitter.com/MIKEAlden2012 Tiktok - www.tiktok.com/@mikealden2012 Clubhouse - MIKEAlden Connect with David Sales Execution Workshop- sales.pathtomastery.net Dominate Real Estate Masterclass - dominate.pathtomastery.net Health Mastery - www.healthmastery.club Website- http://www.davidihill.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/hillteam17 LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sales-Playbook-Simple-Strategies-Close/dp/1628652861 Free Gift: https://callreluctance.davidihill.com/ Free 30-minute Coaching Call https://www.trycoaching.net Monthly Training with David- https://35callchallenge.com/ David’s Monthly Article – http://www.davidihill.com/5mistakes/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Please follow and join my Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery/ OUR LEAD PROVIDER SPONSORS VULCAN7 https://www.vulcan7.com/pathtomastery/

Nov 7, 2022 • 46min
Using Lead Generation to Combat a Recession - Episode #302 with Ren Jones
For 16 years, Ren Jones sold 150-180 homes a year by taking 10-16 listings each month. Additionally, he was a highly recognized coach for some of the most successful real estate teams across North America and has completed 34,000 individual coaching calls. Ren is currently CEO at Vulcan7, a software program for agents that build seller business to dominate the inventory. Ren also hosts a show each week called ROADMAP. He interviews agents who take lots of listings without requiring a big team or lots of overhead. Connect with Ren Website - https://www.vulcan7.com/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA42Nq_gYBA Connect with David Sales Execution Workshop- sales.pathtomastery.net Dominate Real Estate Masterclass - dominate.pathtomastery.net Health Mastery - www.healthmastery.club Website- http://www.davidihill.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/hillteam17 LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sales-Playbook-Simple-Strategies-Close/dp/1628652861 Free Gift: https://callreluctance.davidihill.com/ Free 30-minute Coaching Call https://www.trycoaching.net Monthly Training with David- https://35callchallenge.com/ David’s Monthly Article – http://www.davidihill.com/5mistakes/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Please follow and join my Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery/ OUR LEAD PROVIDER SPONSORS VULCAN7 https://www.vulcan7.com/pathtomastery/

Oct 31, 2022 • 30min
How to Help Your Clients Win in Times of Uncertainty - Episode #301 with Ronny Leber
Ronny Leber is a well-renowned keynote speaker, stadium host, and legacy coach from Austria who has entertained 5 million people, live, and worldwide at major sporting events, corporate events, and seminars. Since 2021 Ronny has been for more than 1,500 hours on live television as a host and anchorman. As a keynote speaker, Ronny loves to motivate his listeners, fill them with momentum, and provide magic moments that enhance team building skills and peak performance. He specializes in working with high level individuals create their legacy and multiply their impact by helping them build an emotional bridge to their audience and create raving fans. Connect with Ronny LeberWebsite - www.ronnyleber.com LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/ronnyleber Facebook - www.facebook.com/ronnyleber Instagram - www.instagram.com/ronnyleber Twitter - www.twitter.com/ronnyleber Connect with David Sales Execution Workshop- sales.pathtomastery.net Dominate Real Estate Masterclass - dominate.pathtomastery.net Health Mastery - www.healthmastery.club Website- http://www.davidihill.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/hillteam17 LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sales-Playbook-Simple-Strategies-Close/dp/1628652861 Free Gift: https://callreluctance.davidihill.com/ Free 30-minute Coaching Call https://www.trycoaching.net Monthly Training with David- https://35callchallenge.com/ David’s Monthly Article – http://www.davidihill.com/5mistakes/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Please follow and join my Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery/ OUR LEAD PROVIDER SPONSORS VULCAN7 https://www.vulcan7.com/pathtomastery/

Oct 24, 2022 • 51min
Transform Your Confidence - Episode #300 with Jude Jernudd
Jude Jernudd is the CEO of The Jernudd Company for Executive Performance and Professional Development. She is co-founder of COBE Coach, the Collaboration of Brilliant Entrepreneurs.Judes experience as a television newscaster and TV Talk personality provided her the opportunity to interview and interact with several of the worlds influential personalities, including President Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Meg Whitman, Magic Johnson, Larry King, Coach Phil Jackson, and Regis Philbin. The extraordinary communication skills and success qualities of these icons are the basis for The Jernudd Company and COBEs proprietary performance growth programs.COBE is the entrepreneurial in-person coaching program designed for high achievers who want more. Through a collaborative environment, growth-minded individuals elevate their business for greater success while enjoying more personal freedom and revenue generation. Through proprietary processes, accountability, and collaboration, COBE members identify their biggest challenges, distractions, and blocks for growth. They discover how to focus, scale, and lead.Jude learned her entrepreneurial skills when her mother brought their first of five restaurants. She started serving customers at 12 years old, and at 16, she took over managing the restaurant! Today she coaches entrepreneurs ranging from technology to business management to legal and e-commerce in building their brand, the business and revenue.In addition to leading The Jernudd Company and COBE programs, Jude is a keynote speaker, event emcee and she appears in various media outlets including Fox News, US News & World Report, Fortune Magazine, and the Los Angeles Business Journal. Connect with Jude LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/judyjernudd/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/judyjernudd/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/judy.jernudd Twitter - https://twitter.com/judyjernudd?lang=en Website - www.jernuddcompany.com Connect with David Website- http://www.davidihill.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/hillteam17 LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sales-Playbook-Simple-Strategies-Close/dp/1628652861 Free Gift: https://callreluctance.davidihill.com/ Free 30-minute Coaching Call https://www.trycoaching.net Monthly Training with David- https://35callchallenge.com/ David’s Monthly Article – http://www.davidihill.com/5mistakes/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Please follow and join my Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery/ OUR LEAD PROVIDER SPONSORS VULCAN7 https://www.vulcan7.com/pathtomastery/

Oct 17, 2022 • 39min
Dominant Real Estate Thoughts - Episode #299 with Chris Heller
Earning his real estate license when he was just a sophomore in college, Chris Heller rose to become the leader of the largest real estate company in the world - and didn’t stop there. Early on, Heller was named Rookie of the Year in 1989 before becoming the top-producing agent in San Diego County and the No. 1 Keller Williams associate in North America. He has consistently set new records and standards across the industry for more than 30 years. His leadership philosophy and unmatched track record in real estate has provided a springboard for outstanding contribution across many sectors. Heller brings his knowledge and experience to a variety of leadership roles, including advisor, board member, investor, coach, and mentor. Connect with Chris Website - https://chrisheller.co/ Email - cheller@ojo.com Connect with David Website- http://www.davidihill.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/hillteam17 LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sales-Playbook-Simple-Strategies-Close/dp/1628652861 Free Gift: https://callreluctance.davidihill.com/ Free 30-minute Coaching Call https://www.trycoaching.net Monthly Training with David- https://35callchallenge.com/ David’s Monthly Article – http://www.davidihill.com/5mistakes/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Please follow and join my Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery/ OUR LEAD PROVIDER SPONSORS VULCAN7 https://www.vulcan7.com/pathtomastery/

Oct 10, 2022 • 58min
LIVE 🟢 Real Estate Market Update for September 2022 - Episode #298 with Ren Jones, CEO Vulcan7
For 16 years, Ren Jones sold 150-180 homes a year by taking 10-16 listings each month. Additionally, he was a highly recognized coach for some of the most successful real estate teams across North America and has completed 34,000 individual coaching calls. Ren is currently CEO at Vulcan7, a software program for agents that build seller business to dominate the inventory. Ren also hosts a show each week called ROADMAP. He interviews agents who take lots of listings without requiring a big team or lots of overhead. Connect with Ren Website - https://www.vulcan7.com/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA42Nq_gYBA Connect with David Hill Website- http://www.davidihill.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/hillteam17 LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sales-Playbook-Simple-Strategies-Close/dp/1628652861 Free Gift: https://callreluctance.davidihill.com/ Free 30-minute Coaching Call https://www.trycoaching.net Monthly Training with David- https://35callchallenge.com/ David’s Monthly Article – http://www.davidihill.com/5mistakes/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Please follow and join my Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery/ OUR LEAD PROVIDER SPONSORS VULCAN7 https://www.vulcan7.com/pathtomastery/

Oct 3, 2022 • 57min
Change your Programming and Change your Life - Episode #297 with Jay Noland
Jay Noland is an International Motivational Speaker, Author, Former Professional Athlete, Business Owner, Entrepreneur, Life Confidence Coach and NLP practitioner. Jay was born and raised in Winchester, Kentucky, where he attended school and continued his education in Florida. He is a spiritual man who has over 30 years of scholarly research. Jay Noland started his entrepreneurial career in November 1995. He has since built multiple multi-milliondollar companies. His main focus is on helping people master their "subconscious mind" through different methods of "confidence training." He believes "a strong person can do anything." He believes in experiencing life all-out, all the time, and he believes in anyone who is willing to take steps to believe in themselves.He says true success is mastering the 6 pillars of life. The 6 pillars are emotional, mental, physical, social, financial, and spiritual. Jay Noland is the author of the bestselling book, The Power of a Woman From the Perspective of Real Men. Jay has been an international sales trainer and keynote motivational speaker for over 25 years, helping people maximize their potential by harnessing the power of their subconscious mind. As an entrepreneur, with his businesses, he has always focused on giving back to those in need and helping different causes around the world. In his spare time, he studies ancient spiritual writings but always makes time for some bass fishing, watching a good ball game, and especially spending time with his wife and son at their home in Boca Raton, FL. And now with his company, MYB Publishing, has introduced a New Special Universal Edition of the book The Science of Getting Rich. Connect with JayWebsite - www.XPMentor.comInstagram - www.instagram.com/jaynolandofficIal Connect with David Website- http://www.davidihill.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/hillteam17 LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sales-Playbook-Simple-Strategies-Close/dp/1628652861 Free Gift: https://callreluctance.davidihill.com/ David’s Monthly Article – http://www.davidihill.com/5mistakes/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Please follow and join my Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery/ OUR LEAD PROVIDER SPONSORS VULCAN7 https://www.vulcan7.com/pathtomastery/ zBUYER https://trk.zbuyer.com/default.aspx?o=SalesAgency&said=3349