
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

May 9, 2022 • 35min
Get To Know MMA's Best Fighter - Episode #276 with Raufeon Stots
Belletor Champion Raufeon Stots shares his what it takes and his journey to becoming the welterweight champion. Raufeon Stots is an American mixed martial artist and graduated collegiate wrestler currently competing in the bantamweight division of Bellator MMA, where he is the current Interim Bellator Bantamweight Champion. As a wrestler, he is a two-time NCAA Division II champion Connect with RaufeonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/raufeonstots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raufeonstots/ Coonect with David HillWebsite- 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/

May 2, 2022 • 36min
Welcome to The Financial Revolution - Episode #275 with Dion Pouncil
Dion Pouncil's proudest accomplishments during this trading/investing journey is having been able to help over 4500 students produce over $4,000,000 in profits/returns during the pandemic. Truly being able to see the impact that SURPLUS’s strategies, our team and I have to help everyday people create generational wealth. Connect with DionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dion-pouncil-6154642a Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pouncildion Instagram: https://instagram.com/dionpouncil Twitter: https://twitter.com/DionPouncil Coonect with David HillWebsite- 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/

Apr 25, 2022 • 19min
How to Crush it with The Perfect Sales Closing - Episode #274 with David Hill
David is a real estate agent, sales trainer and expired listings expert. He spent over 30,000 hours talking to prospects on the phone. You heard that right: He spent 30,000 hours on the phone trying to sell something to someone. On his first year in real estate (when I literally didn't know anything) he closed 42 transactions when the average agent in his market only closed six. He went on to build a real estate team and eventually become one of the top 100 agents at Keller Williams Realty (out of over 130,000 agents). He had the amazing privilege of being coached directly by Gary Keller and to mastermind with some of the smartest real estate agents on the planet 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/

Apr 18, 2022 • 31min
Improve your Business with The Perfect Sales Process - Episode #273 with David Hill
David is a real estate agent, sales trainer and expired listings expert. He spent over 30,000 hours talking to prospects on the phone. You heard that right: He spent 30,000 hours on the phone trying to sell something to someone. On his first year in real estate (when I literally didn't know anything) he closed 42 transactions when the average agent in his market only closed six. He went on to build a real estate team and eventually become one of the top 100 agents at Keller Williams Realty (out of over 130,000 agents). He had the amazing privilege of being coached directly by Gary Keller and to mastermind with some of the smartest real estate agents on the planet 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/

Apr 11, 2022 • 35min
Developing a Winning Mindset and ULTIMATE SUCCESS IN THE GAME OF LIFE - Episode #272 with Tyrone Poole
Tyrone Poole is a retired American professional football player who played 13 seasons as a cornerback in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers 22nd overall of the 1995 NFL Draft. He played college football at Fort Valley State. Connect with Tyrone Instagram: www.instagram.com/tyronepoole38 Website: www.tyronepool38.com 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/

Apr 5, 2022 • 30min
NFT’s with the Humble Alpha - Episode #271 with Steven Kuhn
Steven has been hand-picked to consult with some of the most influential people in the world (rock stars, singers, actors, business leaders and politicians) to turn around their business and how to build value and loyalty and develop strategies for increasing beneficial relationships for increased revenue. Steven served in the U.S. Army from 1986 -1993 in Germany, was witness to the fall of the Berlin Wall and served tour in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm, for which he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Connect with Steven Instagram: www.instagram.com/steveneugenekuhn Website: www.humblealpha.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/stevenkuhnofficial LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/stevenekuhn Twitter: www.twitter.com/stevenekuhn 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/

Mar 21, 2022 • 49min
10X Your Health Today - Episode #269 with Gary Brecka
10X your health starting today. Gary shares insights and strategies to take control of your health and life. Gary is a professional human biologist, an entrepreneur, and Founder of Streamline Medical Group based in Naples, Fl. His goal is to support people so they can become their best, healthiest and living the most fulfilled lives. Connect with Gary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/garybrecka/ Website - https://www.10xhealthsystem.com/gary 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/

Mar 14, 2022 • 56min
Using The Skills of a Hacker to Better Your Life! - Episode #268 with Chris Hadnagy
Christopher Hadnagy is the founder and CEO of Social-Engineer, LLC. During Chris 18 years in the information security industry, he created the worlds first social engineering framework, as well as hosted the first social engineering based podcast. Chris is an adjunct professor of Social Engineering for an NSA Cyber School of excellence at University of Arizona. Chris is also a well-known author, having written five books on social engineering. Chris new book, Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People and Leave Them Better Off for Having Met You, released January 5, 2021. Connect with Chris Twitter - www.twitter.com/humanhacker Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/socialengineerinc LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-engineer Website - www.social-engineer.com 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/

Mar 7, 2022 • 23min
Take any Action in 5 Seconds and Get Results! The 5 Second Rule - Episode #267 with Mel Robbins
Transform your Life, Work & Confidence “How to enrich your life and destroy doubt in 5 seconds.” Mel Robbins “To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour.” Winston Churchill STEPS TO TAKING ACTION Count down 54321 Ignore the little voice Take action right away Don’t be too hard on yourself Start right away Buy the 5 Second Rule on Audio here http://davidsfreebook.com About Mel Robbins: Mel is currently one of CNN’s most popular on-air commentators and opinion writers; her articles drive tens of millions of page views for CNN.com. Mel has an extensive television resumé as an expert on human behavior and motivation for Good Morning America, Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, Oprah, The Today Show and Fox News. She was named America’s Outstanding News Talkshow Host at the 2014 Gracie Awards. Mel is a speaker, TV personality and coach with the credibility and experience to deliver the goods for audiences of all shapes and sizes: men and women; intimate to arena; technical sales trainings to innovation summits. She will work with you to create an unforgettable, high energy and momentum-driven event that reinforces brand and sponsor objectives, delivers fresh, actionable content and engages and entertains your attendees with music, original videos and interactive leadership exercises.Mel is a Dartmouth College and Boston College Law School graduate. She and her husband of 18 years have three young kids. She lives in the Boston area, but remains a Midwesterner at heart. 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/

Feb 28, 2022 • 26min
Lease Purchase Explained – Wick Smart Coach - Episode #266 with Chris Prefontaine
Chris Prefontaine is a 3-time best-selling author of Real Estate on Your Terms, The New Rules of Real Estate Investing,and Moneeka Sawyer's Real Estate Investing for Women. He's also the Founder and CEO of SmartRealEstateCoach.com and host of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast. Chris has been in real estate for over 30 years. His experience ranges from constructing new homes in the 1990s and owning a Realty Executive Franchise to running his own investments (commercial & residential) and coaching clients throughout North America. After the crash-of 2008, Chris reengineered his entire business to weather all storms and economic cycles. Understanding these challenges, he helps students navigate the constantly changing real estate waters. Today, Chris runs his own buying and selling businesses withhis family team, which purchases 2-5 properties monthly, so they're in the trenches every single week. They also help their students do the exact same thing all across North America, working together on another 25-30 properties every month. Connect with Chris Prefontaine LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisprefontaine Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CHRISPRE Website - https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ 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/