
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 14, 2020 • 1h 2min
5 Simple Strategies to Start 2021 Strong
Rockstar Real Estate Agents Tina Beliveau, Devin Doherty, Sean Goerss, David Martiroso & Arthur Martiroso share simple strategies to start the new year strong. The 5 Strategies are: Focus on Listings Recommit to Personal Growth Surround yourself with the right Who’s Master Follow Up Track and Know your Numbers Check out the live video on youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidHillcoach 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/

Dec 7, 2020 • 46min
Finding Your Superpower - Diana Fryc on Path to Mastery
Diana believes that business should be a force for good and uses her networking superpowers to drive change in the food, beverage and wellness industries, specifically in the areas employment diversity, food equality and the promotion of sustainable supply chain. She founded and hosts The Gooder Podcast where she interviews the powerhouse women leading on every level in food, beverage, and wellness. Diana Fryc: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianafryc/ Instagram - @diafry E-mail – diana.fryc@retail-voodoo.com Retail Voodoo (Company): A strategic branding firm building, growing and evolving brands in the food, beverage, wellness, and fitness industry. If your brand is in need of positioning, package design, or marketing activation, we’re here to help. Website – www.retail-voodoo.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/retail-voodoo/ Facebook – @retailvoodoo Instagram – @retailvoodoo Twitter – @RetailVoodoo Gooder (Podcast): After spending 20 years working in the food, beverage & wellness industry I’ve created this podcast to introduce you to the powerhouse women who have found success on every level. My goal is to give you direct access to their insights and expertise in order to help you make your business “Gooder”. Join our MeetUp – 2nd Thursday Every Month Next Event November 12th, 2020 featuring Jim Black REGISTER- https://www.davidsmeetup.com/ Davids Coaching - for info and details email: david@davidihill.com Monthly Training with David- https://35callchallenge.com/ David’s Monthly Article – https://www.davidihill.com/5mistakes/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Please follow and join my Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery/ OUR LEAD PROVIDER SPONSORS VULCAN7- The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. Click here for your special offer- 2 weeks for only $49.00 https://www.vulcan7.com/pathtomastery/ LANDVOICE- Landvoice has been providing the best leads for decades. They are the top choice of elite agents across the U.S. Get your special 3-month offer here- https://www.landvoice.com/preferredagent Website - https://www.retail-voodoo.com/gooder-podcast/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/gooder-podcast/ Facebook – @thegooderpodcast Instagram - @thegooderpodcast Get in Touch With David Here: Website- https://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/

Nov 30, 2020 • 49min
Mike Simmons: David Hill No-Nonsense ways to improve your sales!
I have been in the real estate investing business since 2008. I have flipped houses, bought rentals, and wholesaled hundreds of deals. For the first four years of my real estate investing business, I was doing everything myself, making every mistake in the book, spending way too much time and money in every aspect of my business. Then I figured it out. No, I don't mean that I found some secret technique or some super unknown tactic for running my business. What I mean is I figured it out. I found out how most successful real estate investors or any businessman for that matter turns the corner and gets their business straightened out. It's not as glamorous or sexy as you might think. But I will sum it up by saying there is no secret. You have to get out there and Just Start. Is that it? Is that all it takes is just to get started? Well, no, but that is by far the biggest hurdle that I have seen with the hundreds of people that I have coached and mentored in this business. This podcast is dedicated to filling in the details, giving you all of the things that I have done over the past decade to figure out how to go from having a pretty good business to having a fast-growing business on rocket fuel! In this episode, David and Mike discuss: Today’s episode is chocked full of tips to getting started in real estate and a few no-nonsense ways to improve your sales. Your mindset is your key to success. When you have resistance in the sales business you are letting your fear take control. Too many people worry about what other people think about them. This causes a fear of rejection and maybe even a fear of success that leads to call reluctance. This call reluctance is limiting your sales potential. In today’s episode learn how to improve your mindset, get past your fear, and utilize that hidden gold mine in your pocket. That’s right, your contact list. Join our MeetUp – 2nd Thursday Every Month Next Event November 12th, 2020 featuring Jim Black REGISTER- https://www.davidsmeetup.com/ Davids Coaching - for info and details email: david@davidihill.com Monthly Training with David- https://35callchallenge.com/ David’s Monthly Article – https://www.davidihill.com/5mistakes/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Please follow and join my Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery/ OUR LEAD PROVIDER SPONSORS VULCAN7- The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. Click here for your special offer- 2 weeks for only $49.00 https://www.vulcan7.com/pathtomastery/ LANDVOICE- Landvoice has been providing the best leads for decades. They are the top choice of elite agents across the U.S. Get your special 3-month offer here- https://www.landvoice.com/preferredagent Reach out to Mike Simmons here: Website- https://mikesimmons.com/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/MikeSSimmons Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/mikessimmons/ Facebook- https://business.facebook.com/JustStartMindset/ Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpvyr4oBoR01UE2XJSqXfw?view_as=subscriber LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikessimmons/ Get in Touch With David Here: Website- https://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/

Nov 23, 2020 • 1h 10min
Listing, Listings and More Listings David’s Meet Up
In this episode, David and Guests discuss: This episode will help you navigate the ins and outs of utilizing your sphere of people, make more contacts, and develop leads that ultimately lead to sales. The 2020 COVID market is the biggest seller’s market with the lowest inventories ever seen? Entice clients into becoming sellers with emotional letters from the buyers, waived inspections, by making offers above asking price, and MORE. Learn how to get creative with off-market marketing and utilizing cash offers with no contingencies. Listen for all this and more advice on how to be even more successful in this crazy year of real estate. Join our MeetUp – 2nd Thursday Every Month Next Event November 12th, 2020 featuring Jim Black REGISTER- https://www.davidsmeetup.com/ Davids Coaching - for info and details email: david@davidihill.com Monthly Training with David- https://35callchallenge.com/ David’s Monthly Article – https://www.davidihill.com/5mistakes/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Please follow and join my Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery/ OUR LEAD PROVIDER SPONSORS VULCAN7- The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. Click here for your special offer- 2 weeks for only $49.00 https://www.vulcan7.com/pathtomastery/ LANDVOICE- Landvoice has been providing the best leads for decades. They are the top choice of elite agents across the U.S. Get your special 3-month offer here- https://www.landvoice.com/preferredagent Get in Touch With David Here: Website- https://www.davidihill.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/hillteam17 LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill

Nov 16, 2020 • 34min
Sean Castrina: 8 Unbreakable Rules
Sean Castrina is a serial entrepreneur, having started more than 20 companies over the last 20 years, and still seeks to launch a new venture annually. He is an investor, teacher, and highly-sought-after speaker who communicates with humor and a bluntness that engages and captures his audience. He is the author of 8 Unbreakable Rules for Business Startup Success, The Greatest Entrepreneur in the World, and World’s Greatest Business Plan. In this episode, David and Sean discuss: Tune in to today’s episode for proven tips to become a successful entrepreneur in today’s business world. Sean tells us how to move past the distractions in life, put our focus in one direction, and how to be successful at meeting needs that others aren’t meeting. Sean tells us how to protect ourselves, protect our businesses, build a successful team, and market the business that gets us that “first win” on our road to success. Join our MeetUp – 2nd Thursday Every Month Next Event November 12th, 2020 featuring Jim Black REGISTER- https://www.davidsmeetup.com/ Davids Coaching - for info and details email: david@davidihill.com Monthly Training with David- https://35callchallenge.com/ David’s Monthly Article – https://www.davidihill.com/5mistakes/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Please follow and join my Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery/ OUR LEAD PROVIDER SPONSORS VULCAN7- The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. Click here for your special offer- 2 weeks for only $49.00 https://www.vulcan7.com/pathtomastery/ LANDVOICE- Landvoice has been providing the best leads for decades. They are the top choice of elite agents across the U.S. Get your special 3 month offer here- https://www.landvoice.com/preferredagent Reach out to Sean here: Website- https://seancastrina.com/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/SeanCastrina Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/sean.castrina/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/seancastrinapage/ Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2DX7lLt3zS37jtDELR3rRw LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/seancastrina/ Podcast- 10 Minute Entrepreneur Books- 8 Unbreakable Rules for a Business Start-Up World’s Greatest Business Plan That Works Get in Touch With David Here: Website- https://www.davidihill.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/hillteam17 LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill

Nov 9, 2020 • 34min
Lars Hedenborg: Go From Real Estate Agent to Real Estate Business Owner. Path to Mastery
About Lars Hedenborg: Lars Hedenborg was the leader of the top producing real estate team in the Greater Charlotte Area, The Lars Group. In only 8 short years, Lars and his innovative team and aggressive marketing approach allowed him to become a leader in the real estate industry and a top realtor in Charlotte, NC. Lars’ lead generation websites attract hundreds of thousands of views annually, through the use of direct response and search engine marketing, as well as social media. Are you wondering, can he really sell my house in Charlotte NC? The answer is yes! His team has used every available resource to create a database of over 10,000 buyers that are actively searching for homes in the Greater Charlotte Area. Before entering real estate in 2008, Lars worked in various corporate roles. With a corporate background, Lars brought his innovative business approach to real estate and has become a leader of change within the industry. In 2012, Lars became a best-selling author with his book, “The New Rise in Real Estate.” Lars now travels the country as a top real estate coach, promoting change and rejuvenation for a broken industry. Lars openly admits that he owes much of his success to standing on the shoulders of giants (his coaches and trainers), and humble implementation. While Lars loves the real estate business, his true inspiration is his family. He and his wife, Julie, have two young children. Anders and Kendal are great at keeping them on their toes! They were the motivation for Lars to create an effective real estate system that allowed him much more time to spend with family. As a top Realtor in Charlotte, NC, and a real estate business coach, Lars’ real estate tools, systems and strategies are used by top producing real estate agents and team leaders across the US. In this episode, David and Lars discuss: Lars created Real Estate B School to help teach team leaders how to build the business side of your real estate team Team leaders need systems and the right economic model to grow and succeed Balancing work and family, you have to make time for both What jobs are you doing that you could hire someone else to do so you can focus on more profitable tasks? Join our MeetUp – 2nd Thursday Every Month Next Event November 12th, 2020 featuring Jim Black REGISTER- https://www.davidsmeetup.com/ Davids Coaching - for info and details email: david@davidihill.com Monthly Training with David- https://35callchallenge.com/ David’s Monthly Article – https://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/ 2 weeks only $49.00 LANDVOICE- https://www.landvoice.com/preferredagent 3 months special offer Reach out to Lars here: Website- https://www.realestatebschool.com/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/RealEstateBSch1 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/realestate.b.school/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateBSchool/ Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQb9X4jfexgj83_ms2WRZ7g LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-b-school/ Get in touch with David here: Website- https://www.davidihill.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/hillteam17 LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill

Nov 2, 2020 • 10min
Jim Rohn Special on Ideas - Path to Mastery Podcast
Here a few special recordings which were given to me over 10 years ago by my friend Jairek Robbins. The beats are awesome and they will make you think!! Join our MeetUp – 2nd Thurs Every Month Next Event November 12th, 2020 featuring Jim Black REGISTER www.davidsMeetUp.com Davids Coaching - for info and details email: david@davidihill.com Monthly Training with David 35callchallenge.com David’s Monthly Article – 5 Mistakes Realtors Make FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Facebook – Please follow and join my Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery/ OUR LEAD PROVIDER SPONSORS VULCAN7www.vulcan7.com/pathtomastery 2 weeks only $49.00 LANDVOICE www.Landvoice.com/pathtomastery 3 months special offer Free Audible Book www.davidsfreebook.com SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ Facebook – Please follow and join my Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery/ YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/user/hillteam17 LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihil

Oct 31, 2020 • 34min
The Membership Economy - What we Can Learn from Netflix - Robbie Kellman Baxter on Path to Mastery
Hear what we can learn from Companies like Netflix, Amazon, Microsoft, and Fitbit when it comes to the Membership Economy. Over the course of her career, Robbie has worked in or consulted to clients in more than twenty industries. Before starting Peninsula Strategies in 2001, Robbie served as a New York City Urban Fellow, a consultant at Booz Allen & Hamilton, and a Silicon Valley product marketer. She coined the popular business term “Membership Economy", which is now being used by organizations and journalists around the country and beyond. Robbie Kellman Baxter is the founder of Peninsula Strategies LLC, a management consulting firm, as well as the author of the bestselling The Membership Economy: Find Your Superusers, Master the Forever Transaction & Build Recurring Revenue. Her new book The Forever Transaction: How to Build a Subscription Model So Compelling, Your Customers Will Never Want to Leave was released in April of this year. Next Event November 12th, 2020 featuring Jim Black REGISTER www.davidsMeetUp.com Davids Coaching email: david@davidihill.com for details on coaching Monthly Training with David 35callchallenge.com David's Monthly Article - 5 Mistakes Realtors Make FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Facebook – Please follow and join my Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery/ OUR LEAD PROVIDER SPONSORS VULCAN7www.vulcan7.com/pathtomastery 2 weeks only $49.00 LANDVOICE www.Landvoice.com/pathtomastery 3 months special offer Free Audible Book www.davidsfreebook.com SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ Facebook – Please follow and join my Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery/ YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/user/hillteam17 LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihil

Oct 26, 2020 • 26min
Winning Win with Buyers in Any Market - Laura Moreno of Home Flow on Path to Mastery
Winning Win with Buyers in Any Market – Laura Moreno of Home Flow on Path to Mastery Laura helps first-time buyers to remove the stress and stay committed to the home buying process. THIS EPISODE FEATURES GREAT TIPS TO KEEP YOUR BUYERS ENGAGED IN THE PROCESS AND GET YOUR OFFERS ACCEPTED!! Laura also hosts the first time home-buyers podcast – First Time Homebuyer Podcast Discover how Home Flow makes the home buying process easy and helps you save time and money with the all-in-one homebuying platform Next Event November 12th, 2020 featuring Jim Black & Laura Moreno REGISTER www.davidsMeetUp.com Monthly Training with David 35callchallenge.com David’s Monthly Article – 5 Mistakes Realtors Make FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Facebook – Please follow and join my Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery/ OUR LEAD PROVIDER SPONSORS VULCAN7www.vulcan7.com/pathtomastery 2 weeks only $49.00 LANDVOICE www.Landvoice.com/pathtomastery 3 months special offer Free Audible Book www.davidsfreebook.com SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ Facebook – Please follow and join my Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery/ YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/user/hillteam17 LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihil

Oct 19, 2020 • 29min
Kicking Ass in Business Without it Kicking Your Ass. Debra Wanger
Pulling from her decades of experience as an actor, talent manager, and lifestyle coach, Debra Wanger wrote "The Resilient Actor" a must-read survival guide for the entrepreneur and actor. Debra offers a positive, practical, playful, holistic approach to the art and the business of acting that marries mind, body, spirit, and craft. Discover some of the secrets from Broadway & Hollywood to supercharge your career and balance your life. Debra Wanger knows how difficult it can be to pursue your dream of acting without compromising your health or your sanity. She drew wisdom from decades of working as an actor, talent manager, and wellness coach to write The Resilient Actor and give emerging and experienced actors a holistic approach to their profession that marries mind, body, spirit, and craft. Sustaining a healthy and satisfying career requires more than just talent- go beyond the skills you learned in your BFA program. Monthly Training with David 35callchallenge.com David's Monthly Article - 5 Mistakes Realtors Make FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Facebook – Please follow and join my Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery/ OUR LEAD PROVIDER SPONSORS VULCAN7www.vulcan7.com/pathtomastery 2 weeks only $49.00 LANDVOICE www.Landvoice.com/pathtomastery 3 months special offer Free Audible Book www.davidsfreebook.com SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ Facebook – Please follow and join my Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery/ YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/user/hillteam17 LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihil