

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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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/

May 3, 2021 • 33min
Stupid Cancer: How To Conquer Life's Challenges with Matthew Zachary
Ten years after surviving brain cancer at age 21, concert pianist and composer Matthew Zachary created the first health podcast, founded Stupid Cancer, the nonprofit responsible for igniting a global movement advocating for AYA (adolescent young adult) cancer programs and support that brought dignity in the face of health adversity.After stepping down as Stupid Cancer's CEO in 2019, Matthew continues his legacy of building community, galvanizing the patient voice, and blowing up the status quo with OffScrip Media, the first digital health podcast network focused on patient advocacy, education, and empowerment Connect with Matthew: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthewzachary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewzachary/ Website: https://www.matthewzachary.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-patients-with-matthew-zachary/id1482032829 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/

Apr 26, 2021 • 33min
How To Be a GREAT Entrepreneur! 8 Unbreakable Rules with Sean Castrina
Sean Castrina is a bestselling author of 8 Unbreakable Rules for Business Startup Success and the fictional tale, The Greatest Entrepreneur in the World. His new release is World's Greatest Business Plan written for those who cannot afford to fail. Sean is an active entrepreneur and CEO having started more than 20 companies in the last 25 years. He has guest lectured on entrepreneurship at some of America's finest colleges. He hosts The Ten Minute Entrepreneur, a top 10 business podcast on iTunes. He has a large social media following and is verified on FB and IG. He has shared events with Tony Robbins, John Maxwell, Jon Gordon, and others. Connect with Sean: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seancastrinapage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sean.castrina/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seancastrina/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2DX7lLt3zS37jtDELR3rRw Website: https://seancastrina.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/

Apr 19, 2021 • 40min
Born to Lead with Alex Kuhn
Alex Kuhn, founder of Born to Lead, helps entrepreneurs unlock their unique leadership gift to start & grow a 6,7,8, and even 10-figure business. With more than 200 success stories from around the world, Alex has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur & Buzzfeed. After being one of the top college swim coaches, he started his business journey only to fail in his first 3 years. After a weekend of soul-searching and asking the tough questions, he decided to throw everything out, trust his intuition and just start leading. This shift allowed him to start & sell two businesses prior to going all-in on his life's work. Today, Alex will help you find your SuccessDNA™ and win in business as the one-of-a-kind leader you are. Connect with Alex: Website: https://alex-kuhn.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/alexkuhnco Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mark.kuhn7 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexkuhnco/ 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/


