

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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Mar 15, 2021 • 35min
How Effective Is Your Message? with Joel Weldon
As a former construction worker who turned down a four-year college scholarship because he thought he wasn't "smart enough" to go to college, Joel Weldon is living proof that human potential can be tapped, and your entire life transformed when even one good idea is presented, accepted and acted upon. Today he's one of the most highly respected and sought-after corporate speakers in North America and has been an Idea Consultant and Sales Trainer to many of the world's leading organizations and businesses for over three decades. His unique corporate logo is known worldwide. It's a heavy 8-ounce can with a label that says: "Success Comes in CANS, Not in Cannots!" The Can of Success sits on the desks of over half a million people as a reminder that whether you think you can or you can't, you're right! Specialties: Public speaking skills, sales training, leadership concepts, leadership skills, teamwork, creativity, motivation and thriving in a climate of change Connect with Joel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelweldon/ https://www.facebook.com/JoelWeldonUltimateSpeaker 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/

Mar 8, 2021 • 32min
Be the Best You Can with Evan Carmichael
Evan Carmichael #Believes in entrepreneurs. Gary Vaynerchuck called him the DJ who inspires people and Ed Mylett called him the modern day Napoleon Hill. At 19, he built and then sold a biotech software company. At 22, he was a venture capitalist raising $500k to $15M. He now runs a YouTube channel for entrepreneurs with over 2 million subscribers and 300 million views, wrote 4 books, and speaks globally. He wants to solve the world's biggest problem, people don't #Believe in themselves enough. Forbes named him one of the world's top 40 social marketing talents and Inc. named him one of the 100 great leadership speakers and 25 social media keynote speakers you need to know. He's set 2 world records, uses a trampoline & stand-up desk, owns Canada's largest salsa dance studio where he met his wife and has a giant Doritos bag in front of him all day long to remind him that he's stronger than the Doritos. Toronto is his home. He's a husband, father, TSM Fan and Teemo main. Connect with Evan: Evan's website: http://www.evancarmichael.com/ Evan's FB - https://www.facebook.com/evan.carmichael Facebook Fan Page - https://www.facebook.com/EvanCarmichaelcom/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ModelingTheMasters Twitter: https://twitter.com/EvanCarmichael Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evancarmichael/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evancarmichael/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/evancarmichael Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/evancarmichael/ Evan's Books: 1) Your One Word Book - The Powerful Secret to Creating a Business and Life That Matter http://www.evancarmichael.com/oneword/ 2)Top 10 Rules for Success: Rules to Succeed in Business and Life from Titans, Billionaires, & Leaders who Changed the World http://www.evancarmichael.com/top10/ 3) 254 Confidence: Your daily guide to building unstoppable confidence in your life, work, and relationships. https://amzn.to/2L2WnqA 4) 3 Point Landing Journal: Your powerful companion to go from just watching another video to actually taking action in your life https://amzn.to/2MHabdR 5) New book (March 17, 2020 launch): Built to Serve - https://evancarmichael.com/vip 6) Evan's YouTube Growth Bootcamp Course Order Page: https://believe.evancarmichael.com/youtube-growth-bootcamp-order-page 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/

Mar 1, 2021 • 1h 45min
Clubhouse Interview on Massive Success with Eelco de Boer
This Clubhouse conversation will reveal Eelco de Boer's top tips on how to maximize your effectiveness and grow more success in the platform. One of the key points being - CONFIDENCE. Eelco de Boer's Bio: Everybody wants to become successful on the internet, but only a small percentage of people understand what is necessary to achieve this. When you finally do "crack the code", the way you apply online marketing can change your entire business. It doesn't matter if you are the sole proprietor or if you run a company with 1000+ employees. Marketing and business have been my passion for almost 20 years. I've built multiple successful internet companies and am now fully dedicated to supporting other entrepreneurs. Every day we work with an enormous amount of passion and dedication to become the most valuable and inspiring company, that will help entrepreneurs to "live from the Internet" and to make their "Business their Blessing" so they can create a "Life filled with Life". Connect with Eelco Here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eelcodeboer Instagram: https://instagram.com/eelcodeboer LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eelcodeboer1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/eelcodeboer Website: https://eelcodeboer.nl/ Connect with David Here: 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/

Feb 22, 2021 • 57min
Why is Clubhouse Blowing Up? Hear From the Influencers
J. Malik is an American spiritual teacher and author who helps high-performance individuals, public figures, influencers, and entrepreneurs unlock their dormant potential by utilizing the "spirit of success". Get in Touch With Jay Here: Website - www.jmalikteachings.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/jmalikcoaching Book Bundle - https://www.jmalikteachings.com/products/the-j-malik-success-bundle Amanda Doll is the Vice President of Operations & Growth for Team Borham at Keller Williams Realty in beautiful, sunny Tampa Bay, FL. I became licensed in the state of Florida and over the last 6 years have played a leading role in taking Team Borham from $8M to $68M and 2 team members to over 18 team members (and counting). In addition to my role with the team, I also coach real estate agents and operations admin within the Keller Williams family, teach Keller Williams University courses across the country, and run an admin/ops mastermind. Get in Touch with Amanda Here: Instagram: doll_face1105 Facebook: Facebook.com/Amanda.k.Alia/ Katrina Abdullah has been in real estate for over 10 years and has served in many roles. In 2020 after spending a decade learning from top leaders in the industry and serving as CEO of a #1 franchise, Katrina traded in her role for the opportunity to partner and coach with leaders, no matter the brokerage affiliation. She currently serves in the role of Growth Partner with The Locker Room Real Estate Coaching Company. Connect with Katrina Abdullah Here: Taplink: https://taplink.cc/brokercoachkat Instagram: brokercoachkat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katrinatheleaderjax Michael Weisman is the CEO and Team Leader of the Real Property Team brokered by EXP Realty. In recent years, Michael has focused his attention on building a successful real estate team, as well as building a diversified portfolio of both long-term and short-term rental properties. Get in Touch with Michael Here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-j-weisman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmikeweisman Join our MeetUp – 2nd Thursday Every Month Next Event March 11th, 2021 REGISTER- https://www.davidsmeetup.com/ Davids Coaching - for info and details email: makenna@davidihill.com 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/

Feb 15, 2021 • 42min
Youtube, Amazon, Facebook PPC Ad Hacks - Travis Zigler
Dr. Travis Zigler is a recovering optometrist turned eCommerce entrepreneur. He is the founder of Eye Love, https://eyelovethesun.com, whose mission is to heal 1,000,000 dry eye sufferers naturally. Due to the success of Eye Love (over $4 million in 2020), others have asked if Dr. Travis would help them grow their business online, and more specifically with Amazon, which is one of his superpowers. Dr. Travis and his team have helped hundreds of clients. Learn more here: http://profitablepineapple.com/ Get in Touch With Travis Here: Website - https://profitablepineapple.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drtraviszigler/ Free Amazon PPC Course or schedule a time to talk with us about how we can grow your business: http://profitablepineapple.com/ Blog: https://salesfunnelhq.com/Amazon PPC Pros YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEH606Bwri3_8EJDpYm-qtw Amazon PPC Pros Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AmazonPPCpros/ 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/

Feb 8, 2021 • 42min
Become The Best Version of Yourself - J. Malik
J. Malik is an American spiritual teacher and author who helps high-performance individuals, public figures, influencers, and entrepreneurs unlock their dormant potential by utilizing the "spirit of success". Get in Touch With Jay Here: Website - www.jmalikteachings.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/jmalikcoaching Book Bundle - https://www.jmalikteachings.com/products/the-j-malik-success-bundle 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/

Feb 1, 2021 • 39min
Overcoming the Argument Hangover with Jocelyn and Aaron Freeman
They are authors of The New Power Couple and The Argument Hangover (which hits shelves Feb 2021 and already hit #1 New Release). With much excitement, they founded and launched Empowered Couples University: an online university where busy couples unlearn unhealthy patterns and gain modern relationship skills. They are sought after relationship coaches and have worked with celebrity couples, public figures, and thousands of couples around the world. They have shared the stage with Tony Robbins, were nominated as Arizona's 40 Under 40 Influencers, and have been featured in national media for teaching couples modern, practical skills and tools to work together through any life challenge- reaching over 809,000 people around the world. Jocelyn and Aaron Freeman have led over 42 sold-out live events for couples in Arizona and host one of the top relationship podcasts on iTunes. They are passionate about training and leading future relationship coaches and have an accredited coaching certification program. Jocelyn & Aaron Freeman are ordained, and their vision is to make 'relationship development' the new 'personal development' and to lower the divorce rate in their lifetime. Get in Touch With Jocelyn and Aaron Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meet_thefreemans/ Website: http://theargumenthangover.com/ & https://www.meetthefreemans.com/ 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/

Jan 25, 2021 • 1h 6min
Breaking Through Real Estate Challenges in 2021

Jan 18, 2021 • 25min
How To Get Paid 3 Times On Your Real Estate Transaction – Lease Options 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 is the Founder and CEO of Smart Real Estate Coach and host of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast. CONNECT WITH CHRIS: Free webinar: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/webinar Free strategy call: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/action Free book: www.freesrecbook.com https://www.smartrealestatecoach.com/thriving - it's a chapter in the Newly Revised Real Estate On Your Terms for free 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/

Jan 11, 2021 • 40min
How To Thrive When Your Industry Is Being Disrupted
Brant travels the globe speaking with entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs about how to discover and create new value; about empowering individuals to make the change they want to see in the world. Brant Cooper is the New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Entrepreneur and CEO of Moves the Needle. With over two decades of expertise helping companies bring innovative products to market, he blends agile, design thinking, and lean methodologies to ignite entrepreneurial action within large organizations. Brant has a unique take on disrupting our current way of thinking in order to be closer to customers, move faster, and act bolder. He has experienced monumental milestones such as IPO, acquisition, rapid growth, and crushing failure. He serves as a global keynote speaker, mentor to entrepreneurs, and trusted advisor to corporate executives. His mission is to teach leaders how to find personal and economic growth through creating new value for fellow humans. Connect with Brant Cooper: Website: https://leanentrepreneur.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/brantcooper LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brantcooper/ 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/ 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


