
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 12, 2021 • 40min
Living the Kick Ass Sober Life with Tim Westbrook
Timothy Westbrook is in the business of helping people recover from substance use disorders and process addictions.Tim was born and raised in Southern California and spent his teen years in Oxnard, California. He attended the University of California, Davis where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business. Most of his post-college years were spent in the San Francisco Bay Area until he moved to Arizona in 2006.Struggles with substance addiction eventually began to affect every area of his life. By March of 2011, Tim hit his bottom and became willing to go to any lengths to get and stay sober. Through his journey out of addiction and in recovery, Tim brings experience, strength, and hope to the man who wants lifelong sobriety. His passion for health and fitness, long-term sobriety, and changing lives is not only what inspired him to open Camelback Recovery, but accounts for Camelbacks high success rate.Today, Tim has held board positions for several non-profits, he actively works a 12-Step program, and he is well connected in the recovery community. He is also an Ironman and avid yogi. In the interest of furthering his education and becoming a better tool for Camelback Recovery, he obtained his Masters of Science in Addiction Counseling at Grand Canyon University in 2016. His recovery has led him to living a happy, useful and whole life in sobriety. Connect with Tim: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamelbackRecovery Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timothy.westbrook.31/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timothywwestbrook/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camelbackrecovery/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwestbrook/ 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/

Jul 5, 2021 • 39min
The Secret To Happiness At Work with Jeff Harry
Jeff Harry combines positive psychology and play to help teams/organizations create psychologically safe workspaces through play and assist individuals in addressing their biggest challenges through embracing a play-oriented approach to work. Some of the topics he covers including how to deal with toxicity in the workplace, how to address office politics, how to play with your inner critic, how to help your staff rediscover their flow, and how to navigate these uncertain times through play. For his work, Jeff was selected by BambooHR & Engagedly as one of the Top 100 HR Influencers of 2020. His work has most recently been featured in the NY Times, Mashable, Upworthy, & Shondaland. Connect with Jeff: Instagram: https://instagram.com/jeffharryplays LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffharryplays Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffharryplays TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffharryplays YouTube: https://youtube.com/jeffharryplays Medium https://medium.com/@jeffharryplays Website: https://www.rediscoveryourplay.com/guest 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/

Jun 28, 2021 • 33min
The Exit Strategy - The BEST Guide to Exiting Your Business on TOP with Sharon Lechter
Sharon Lechter is internationally recognized as a financial literacy expert, keynote speaker, and business mentor. She is a New York Times Bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and has enjoyed a 35-year career as a licensed CPA. She has advised two US Presidents on the topic of financial literacy. Sharon co-authored the international bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad and 14 other books in the Rich Dad series. In 2008, when the economy crashed, she was asked by the Napoleon Hill Foundation to help re-energize the teachings of Napoleon Hill. Her best-selling books with the Foundation include Three Feet from Gold, Outwitting the Devil, and Think and Grow Rich for Women and Success and Something Greater. She is also featured in the movie Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy and on the national television series Worlds Greatest Motivators. Sharon is currently launching her newest title, Exit Rich to support entrepreneurs in building value and scalability in their businesses so they can be in the position of greatest potential. Connect with Sharon: Facebook: @authorsharonlechter Twitter: @sharonlechter Instagram: @sharonlechter LinkedIn: @sharonlechter Clubhouse: @sharonlechter Website: www.sharonlechter.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/

Jun 21, 2021 • 40min
How To Manage Your Money & Still Have FUN! with John Checki, Jr
John Checki, Jr. is a native of N. J., long-time resident of Texas with a story worth living and hearing. Black Belt in TKD, boxed in the U.S. Army, Husband, Father, Grandfather, long-time investor, and Wealth Managing professional with a long list of experience and credentials and no, I repeat no customer or client complaints. Connect with John: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnchecki/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.checki Website: www.checkifinancial.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/

Jun 14, 2021 • 34min
Clubhouse App: How To Be The GREATEST! with Jeff the Entrepreneur
Jeff J Cunningham is a Real Estate Investor, Author, YouTuber, Podcast Host, Brand and Marketing Consultant, and founder of Changing Lives Marketing and Consulting. He is an investor in his brother's business, Changing Lives Financial, whose goal is for 20 million families to become financially free in the next 10 years. Losing his mom when he was young and facing all of his financial trials, makes him passionate about everyone making money around him. His older brother Jason died and his endless pursuit is to build the biggest franchise in honor of him called, KokomoJays. He currently has been asked to speak and now keynote speak at events, as he is launching his own Changing Lives Events with his Entourage members, the ones who are connected to Collab with his mission to inspire others always Connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-j-cunningham-5570b0126 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jeffcrash Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefftheentrepreneur/?hl=en Website: https://www.changinglivescourse.com/entourage46465274 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/

Jun 7, 2021 • 50min
Start Your Day Right! MORNING MOTIVATION with Glenn Lundy #riseandgrind
Glenn is a husband to 1, a father to 8, and the host of the wildly popular Facebook Live show #RiseAndGrind and creator of Breakfast with Champions Club on Clubhouse. He's been seen at places like Hustle and Grind Con, Grow Your Business For God's Sake!, and many more stages across the country. Glenn has been spotlighted on ABC, NBC, and CBS, and is an expert in dealership culture development, and leadership training. With 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, Glenn lead a dealership from 120 cars a month to an 800% increase in sales in five years, becoming the 2nd largest used car franchise in the country. His unique style makes him one of the most coveted GMs in the business. Glenn has the unique ability to help identify the areas for growth in your store, and teach creative ways to invoke your dealership's spirit. With a background in sales and finance, he uses his skill sets to create growth, as well as tapping into the mental side of human development. Get in touch with Glenn: Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlennBLundy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGlennLundy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennlundy/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmyaCEBt8i64ZWfl_HvFIOw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glenn_lundy/ Get in Touch With David Here: 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/

May 31, 2021 • 30min
Manifest Your Greatest Life with Kimberly Cummings
Kimberly B. Cummings is a leading career and leadership development expert and an accomplished speaker and podcast host whose mission is to empower women and people of color in the workplace. Her personal and professional development company, Manifest Yourself, LLC, provides in-person and virtual workshops, trainings, and coaching to professionals looking to lead a dynamic career and life. Kimberly has had the opportunity to speak to and create workshops for many organizations, including the New Jersey Conference for Women, Ellevate Network, Urban League, Princeton University and National Sales Network, SXSW, among others. She is also on the Board of Directors for The Power of You Teens organization. Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning into a Career You’ll Love is her first book. Find her online at kimberlybcummings.com and manifestyourself.com, as well as on Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Goodreads. Connect with Kimberly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybcummings/ https://www.facebook.com/kimberlybrowncummings http://twitter.com/kimbcummings http://instagram.com/kimbcummings https://www.goodreads.com/kimbcummings Manifestyourself.com https://www.kimberlybcummings.com/ Connect with David: Get in Touch With David Here: 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/

May 24, 2021 • 28min
Live Coaching: How To Win EVERY Listing - David Hill & Karyn Holbrook
Join us on a live coaching call with Karyn Holbrook, all about the key strategies you need to get your listings SIGNED! Interested in any of our coaching programs? Please check out https://davidscoaching.com/! Or you can schedule an exploratory call at https://trycoaching.net/ Get in Touch With David Here: 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... 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/ptmas... OUR LEAD PROVIDER SPONSORS VULCAN7 https://www.vulcan7.com/pathtomastery/

May 17, 2021 • 29min
The 1 to 1 Principle with Jim & Jamie Sheils - Author of The Family Board Meeting
Motivated by what he saw as one of the most tragic challenges of modern life, the disconnection of busy entrepreneurs from their families, Jim developed the Family Board Meeting strategy to help business owners bridge the gaps between themselves and their loved ones. Both Jim's message and his book, the Amazon best-seller The Family Board Meeting, have spread around the globe. Often called Crazy Glue for families, Jim's simple frameworks now reach thousands of parents worldwide. Jim is the founder of 18 Summers, a family education company that specializes in workshops and private consulting for entrepreneurs and professionals looking to strengthen their family lives while still succeeding in business. He also owns a real estate investment company in Florida that has done more than $500 million in transactions and is a partner in one the largest build-to-rent ventures in the United States. Jim is an avid surfer and enjoys traveling with family and friends, especially his beautiful wife Jamie and their four children, Alden, Leland, Magnolia, and Sammy. His greatest adventure to date? Donating a kidney to the best guy on the planet, his father. Connect with Jim: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/18summerstribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familyboardmeeting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimsheils Website: https://www.18summers.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/

May 10, 2021 • 33min
Live Coaching: Learn to Laugh at Rejection - David Hill & Brandee Davis
Join us on a live coaching call with Brandee Davis, all about finding the courage to make the calls and overcoming your fear of REJECTION! Interested in any of our coaching programs? Please check out https://davidscoaching.com/! Or you can schedule an exploratory call at https://trycoaching.net/ Get in Touch With David Here: 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... 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/ptmas... OUR LEAD PROVIDER SPONSORS VULCAN7 https://www.vulcan7.com/pathtomastery/