
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 13, 2021 • 41min
The Change Champion - Episode #255 with Lolita Walker
Walker & Walker Enterprises is at the helm of a movement to inspire and cultivate clear and confident leaders and diverse teams to be more in touch, productive, balanced, and solution-focused. Lolita’s team helps to navigate foreign spaces that may appear intimidating at the onset then seamless as a result. The work of Walker & Walker Enterprises will successfully navigate you farther along your journey……by first focusing on the foundation of you. Best known as a Change Champion, with a passion for women, Lolita, and her team proudly service and consult cross-gendered teams and audiences. Her proven methodologies drive the rigor of sustainable personal and professional development, awareness, communication, ownership, connectedness and accountability for you and your team. Connect with Lolita Walker Website- https://www.lolitawalker.com Instagram- https://www.Instagram.com/heycoachwalker 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/

Nov 29, 2021 • 41min
There's More To Your Life - Episode #253 with Pastor Marty Celaya
Pastor Marty Celaya is an ordained minister through ICFM, the International Convention of Faith Ministries, an author of four published books, and a businessman helping families with financial services. He is the founder of Encouragement International and is a former USA National Director of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International. Marty at one time was privileged to write for the Voice magazine, the fellowships world-wide magazine. In 2016, Marty was given an Honorary Doctorate Degree, and a chaplaincy position from some of the leaders of Full Gospel Businessmen for a lifetime of service. Over the last 30 years, Marty has traveled extensively ministering to thousands both domestically and overseas. At one time, Marty helped establish the assimilation ministries of the fastest growing church in California. He has consulted with many churches and ministries over the years in the areas of leadership and church growth. Marty has been an executive pastor serving four churches large and small, - He serves on a few ministry boards as well. Currently Pastor Marty with his wife Irma are leading Encouragement Community Church in Azusa, Ca. They host "Today's Encouraging Word," which is a bilingual television outreach on Alma Vision Hispanic Television Network. Pastor Marty Celayas vision is to help other peoples visions come to pass. He is the proud father of two grown children, and resides with his beautiful wife Irma in Fontana California. Connect with Pastor Marty Celaya Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marty.celaya/ 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/

Nov 15, 2021 • 43min
Stop Thinking Small and Live Your Largest Life - Episode #252 with Scott Simons
In this podcast, Scott and I talked about success, networking, the auto industry, clubhouse and so much more. He is the co-host of the Breakfast of Champions Clubhouse Room, an investor in Multiple Businesses across many Industries and Managing Partner/General Manager of CMAs Valley Chrysler, Dodge, Honda, Jeep, Nissan, RAM, Subaru, VW Car Dealerships. Connect with Scott Simons Website - www.scottsimons.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/

Nov 11, 2021 • 27min
The Probate Process Explained - Episode #251 with Bill Gross
Bill is a Broker Associate with EXP Realty specializing in Probate and Legal real estate. He is a Certified Probate Expert, and can be found at the Stanley Mosk courthouse daily to work with attorneys, petitioners, clients, investors, and other real estate professionals to help them solve their real estate problems. Connect with Bill Gross LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachbillgross Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BillGrossCoaching 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/

Nov 1, 2021 • 29min
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Life and Your Business - Episode #250 with 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 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 25, 2021 • 32min
Learn The Difference Between Strategic and Tactical Marketing - Episode #249 with Jeff Pugel
Waking up in a cold sweat at 3AM in the spring of 2019, Jeff knew he was done with corporate life. The startup he moved his family cross-country for was broken beyond repair. Great concept, handful of happy clients, but zero marketing presence to get to that next level. After advocating for a strategic marketing approach that the President liked and the COO didn't, things stagnated. Rather than do nothing, Jeff handed in his resignation. Today, what they rejected is what Jeff helps his clients with. After 20+ years in advertising and media sales, Jeff realized small business owners have been misled on what they need to know about growing their business. Jeff's mission is to accelerate profits and guarantee quantifiable Return on Investment from his hybrid marketing coaching/consulting services. Unlike 99% of the coaches & consultants out there, he's only too happy to guarantee an outcome of positive results as long as his clients put in the work that is mutually agreed upon. Jeff is a dynamic, energetic and knowledgeable speaker with actionable advice on what you can do RIGHT NOW to get your business back on track. Audiences and hosts will love Jeff and his approach to comprehensive change without spending an extra cent! Connect with Jeff Pugel LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeffreypugel Website: https://ignitionmarketingacademy.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffpugel 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 18, 2021 • 44min
The Go Giver: Using The Power of Giving to Grow Your Business - Episode #248 with Bob Burg
For over 30 years Bob Burg has been successfully showing entrepreneurs, leaders, and sales professionals how to communicate their value and accelerate their referral business. Although for years he was best known for his sales classic, Endless Referrals, it’s his business parable, The Go-Giver, coauthored with John David Mann that has created a worldwide movement. While part of a four-book series, The Go-Giver itself has sold more than one million copies and been translated into 30 languages. It was rated #10 on Inc. Magazine’s list of The Most Motivational Books Ever Written, and was on HubSpot’s 20 Most Highly Rated Sales Books of All Time. Bob is an advocate, supporter and defender of the Free Enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve. He is also an unapologetic animal fanatic and served on the Board of Directors of Furry Friends Adoption & Clinic in his town of Jupiter, Florida Connect with Bob Burg LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobburg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burgbob Twitter: https://twitter.com/bobburg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbobburg/ 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 11, 2021 • 38min
Were you dealt a bad hand in life? Invest... - Episode #247 with Mark Smith
Mark is a Passionpreneur, and is popularly known as a 7-2 Mindset investor, A Master of Choice. He has dedicated thousands of hours in Mastering and Understanding how and why people make choices, especially when dealt a bad hand in life. He equips people to make the Right Choices leading to the Right Path Mark is committed to invest $1,000,000 into his mindset with the Purpose to give back. He had already invested $225,000 Helping Entrepreneurs Break Sales & Mindset Barriers. He is a Serial Entrepreneur, a Mentor, an Author, a Motivational Speaker, High Ticket Sales Expert with over 25 years of experience with ~$100M in High Ticket Sales. He is also a YouTube content creator and a podcast host of 7-2 Mindset Investor Podcast. Connect with Mark Smith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/72mindsetinvestor Websites: https://cutt.ly/SalesGuideMindset 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 4, 2021 • 30min
How to crush it on Instagram - Episode #246 with Dimple Dang
Dimple Dang is an online marketing expert and coach with more than 20 years of experience. Her expertise in marketing includes content creation, web design, email marketing, SEO, PPC, social media marketing and strategy, and podcast launch & creation. She is the host of the Mesmerizing Marketing Podcast and a professional speaker. Dimple also coaches attorneys, business owners, and entrepreneurs on how to utilize Instagram and TikTok to grow their brand. Connect with Dimple Dang Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shewearsstilettos Websites: www.mesmerizingmarketingpodcast.com https://sociatap.com/MesmerizingMarketing/ 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/

Sep 27, 2021 • 30min
How and Why You Need Attention on Social Media #245 with Jay Jaye
Jay is an international speaker and has been sharing his message for the last 15 years in over 30 countries. In 2009 he leveraged the social media platform YouTube to organically grow his channel to 57,000,000M Views online in the space of how to magic tricks! Leaving the tricks behind he leveraged his mastery in PR and Personal Branding to start an agency called Ace Of Spades which helps people get SEEN and become the Number 1 in their space! Stop being an introvert and put your hand up. You must break out of your comfort zone to grow. We discussed Clubhouse and Youtube Connect with Jay Jaye - IInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/JayJayLive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JayJayLive LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/JayJayLive Website: https://aceofspadesagency.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/