

The Persistent Entrepreneur
David I 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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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/

Sep 20, 2021 • 43min
THE TOP 3 TIPS TO FIND A COACH! Are You Coachable? - #244 - with Brian Hess
Building a foundation for an industry with many players takes commitment, integrity, and relentlessness just three of many qualities that have enabled Brian Hess to build a 7-Figure company and forge enduring relationships with clients that are in the rankings to span a decade(s). Over his lifetime, Brian has devoted himself to focusing on the specificities of hard work. When it is time for his legacy to live on, those who know him will remember him as someone who has set the example for being exceptional in every aspect of their life. As CEO and President of The Pavement Group, Top Contractor School, and Host of The Perspective Podcast, Brian has proven that serving his clients and listeners using his unique data will certainly pave the way for more industry icons following his lead. Brian leads an esteemed team of various skills with expertise in technology, marketing, production, sales, and of course, construction. Brian's definition of happiness is fulfillment and knowing one has made the difference they sought out to make which is mostly influenced by being a son, husband, father, and CEO. With an extensive understanding of leadership, oration, and his proprietary technology, Brian expertly navigates through all the processes he and his team have created to ensure success, avoid pitfalls and achieve the highest value for those he works with. Inspired by Brian's example, his influence gives the perspective to those who have invested in his brand to take time to understand goals, be responsive and transparent in their communications, and earn trust. When two of Brians personnel achieved their goals of buying their first home it allowed Brian to see that he and his team built something from scratch that enabled the American Dream to be possible for his people. In a field that typically runs on fleeting transactions and minimal innovation, Brian has elevated the concept of tailor-made client service in developing a hallmark approach centered on personal attention, customized technology, education, and a mentor to mentee revolving door for the utmost success. Brian is a natural-born teacher as well as a natural-born student. He says, It's impossible to wake up every day doing the right things and get the wrong results and with the values he has instilled in his team, family, and company doing the right things come naturally. From a young age, Brian has welcomed hard work but the main lessons he has learned in life is to never give up, that knowledge is worth way more than money, that listening is the most important thing you can do, that time wasted is time you never get back, and to make the most out of every day. In personal time, Brian enjoys spending time with his family and says that his favorite job is as a Father and Husband. Brian follows the diligence, love, and culture-building skills that he learned from his greatest influences; his parents. He and his wife, Lori have built a beautiful life with their four children, Paisley, Kingston, Quincy, and Preston and Brian say he has never felt as loved as he does then at the end of the workday when he walks into his house. For Brian Hess, there are no regrets only results driven by a brand that is built on influence, determination, and finding the perspective uniquely to all the individuals with a goal to prosper. Connect with Brian - IInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbrianhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianhessenterprises LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbrianhess/ 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 13, 2021 • 35min
How to Remove Your Masks & Unlock the Passions that Drive Your Business - #243 - with Tamra Andress
Tamra Andress is the nation's #1 thought leader in spiritual entrepreneurship. She is an ordained minister and Purpose Activator on a mission to free and propel entrepreneurs globally to make their uniquely purposed Kingdom Impact. Her Fit in Faith Podcast is globally ranked and regularly topping the Spiritual, Religious, and Business charts. She is the founder of CORE Creatives, a community of rooted entrepreneurs, as well as The Joyful and Who-preneur Coaching Programs. Her heart is to illuminate joy and activate people from the inside out using testimonials and tools to sharpen mission-driven leaders in the marketplace. As a traveling speaker published two-time author (with another book on the way) and contributor to well-known magazines, podcasts, conferences, and summits, Tamra has utilized her entrepreneurial and relational expertise to align 1000s within their business for prosperity and profit. She has over a decade of first-hand experience with start-ups and non-profit development and serves within advisor positions for emerging companies. Her most treasured role in developing the kingdom is as a wife and mama of 2. And the most exciting thing about all of this is, she's just getting started Connect with Tamra: https://www.facebook.com/groups/activatewithtamra https://www.instagram.com/tamra.andress/ https://www.tamraandress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tamraleighandress https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamraandress/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC25kZUSvyEbe0Z1FxD9dedQ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fit-in-faith-podcast/id1455139662 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 6, 2021 • 45min
Skip the Line - Simple Strategies for Success - #242 - with James Altucher
The 10,000-hour rule isn't the only way to achieve mastery. Entrepreneur, angel investor and bestselling author James Altucher reveals a new mindset and proven toolkit that will empower anybody to quickly acquire the skills they need to succeed and achieve their dreams. James Altucher has started & ran more than 20 companies & is currently an investor in & advisor to over 30, but at one point, James lost everything. In a matter of months, his account drained from $15 million to $143. Depressed & on the floor, James realized that today's standard view of success comes with conditions & the only way to be truly successful and fulfilled is to "choose yourself", and "Skip The Line" Now, James Altucher is a bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, angel investor, chess master, and host of The James Altucher Show podcast. James Altucher interviews the world's leading peak performers in every area of life. But instead of giving you the typical success story, James digs deeper to find the "Choose Yourself" story—these are the moments we relate to… when someone rises up from personal struggle to reinvent themselves. The James Altucher Show brings you into the lives of peak-performers: billionaires, best-selling authors, rappers, astronauts, athletes, comedians, actors, and the world champions in every field, all who forged their own paths, found financial freedom and harnessed the power to create more meaningful and fulfilling lives. Connect with James: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altucher/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JAltucher.Blog Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaltucher?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesaltucher/ 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/


