
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

Sep 21, 2017 • 45min
Master the Real Estate Social Media and Technology Game with National Tech Trainer Michael Tritthart
Episode Starts at 5:35 Michael Tritthart KW Master Faculty Trainer, Director of Technology for Keller Williams Realty "It's not about the newest thing, it's about perfecting whats already out there." - Michael STEPS TO SUCCESS WITH TECHNOLOGY Communication is key Stick with the basics Follow the 80/20 rule Use old school fundamentals with new technology Use social media Use private messaging About Michael: With more than a decade of experience in educational technology training, Michael offers training, marketing tips and consultation designed to improve your business. Classes are taught in a user friendly manner that is accessible for both wary computer users and experts.
Michael earned his BA in Education at the University of Central Oklahoma and obtained his Masters of Education degree from the University of North Texas in 2000. Michael comes from a successful real estate family and has trained thousands of Realtors® since 2001.
Keller Williams Realty International Master Faculty Member
KWRI Certified Internet Lead Generation and Your Business is Your Database Instructor
Certified by the states of Oklahoma and Texas to teach multiple Continuing Education Courses
Personally enhanced over 1,500 real estate websites. AFFILIATES AND MENTORS PAGE SUBSCRIBE TO PODCAST on iTunes Show notes at http://davidihill.com and affiliate resources can be located at http://davidihill.com/affiliates

Sep 14, 2017 • 50min
The Queen of Scripts– Shares 39yrs of Real Estate Skills to Get Your Offers Accepted - Alexis Bolin
Alexis Bolin – AKA The Scripts Queen Expert on Scripts, Being Purposeful and Setting Expectations with Client. 39 years in the Real Estate business. Ranked in top 1% of all Realtors in the country “The biggest issue we have with putting a sale together are between the 2 agents and not between the buyer and seller.” Alexis “My job is to help you get your offer accepted!” Alexis Alexis Steps Too Sales Success 1st Step is to sit down and discuss the process Always come to office before looking at houses Have pre-approval in hand before looking at houses Be direct with clients Keep everyone focused on the outcome The client needs to know your both on the same side Learn to ask great questions Realtors need to be obligated to the transaction Work with the other agents to keep your deals together SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST on iTunes Who is Alexis: 39 years in Residential Real Estate
Named one of The Most Influential Agents in Florida
Recognized as one of the Most Awarded Agents in the Nation
Named to "Who's Who" in Residential Real Estate Named in the "TOP 300 Real Estate Agents" by Realtor Magazine Ranked Among the Top 1/10 of 1% of all Real Estate Agents Nationwide
Inducted into the ERA Real Estate International Hall of Fame – 2013
Inducted into the Real Estate Experts Hall of Fame – August 2012 Show notes are at http://davidihill.com You can find helpful resources through my affiliates at http://davidihill.com/affiliates

Sep 7, 2017 • 49min
The Purple Realtor – Facebook, Instagram and Door-Knocking Expert takes 15 Million Dollar Listing
Michael Sherrard – AKA The Purple Realtor: Expert on Social Media with Instagram & Facebook Less than 1 year in Business but started planning 6 months before he got his Real Estate license. Here how he succeeded despite no experience, no knowledge of real estate and 24 years old!! “I need to get in front of people to let them see my strong side shine and door-knocking was going to be my key!” Mike Mike took a 700k listing 1st day in the business and recently listed a 15 million listing. Hear how he did it! Michael’s Steps To Sales Success: Shadow people who are doing what you want to do Come in the business with a plan Speak with authority and confidence Be knowledgeable of the market Focus on your strengths Door knock to get in front of people Get out of your head Learn how to succeed in Real Estate from day 1 SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS Who is Michael: My journey into the world of Real Estate is one that is driven primarily by two fundamental motivators, my thriving passion to change the overall experience of buying, selling, and investing in Real Estate, and my passion for making a positive, lasting impact on the people I meet. The intrinsic problem that I saw was that, while Calgary is an exciting, vibrant, and innovative city, the Real Estate industry is stuck in the past. Without a doubt there is value in the basics, but we now live in a modern world, and old school methods are no longer sufficient. Therefore, I made the life changing decision that it was my duty to transform the industry. I pride myself on authenticity, and in an attempt to say rid myself of the Real Estate Agent stereotypes of being focused on the sale, my focus lies within creating a unique, unforgettable experience. Moreover, I believe that everyone should receive a boutique experience, tailored to his or her unique requirements, regardless of price range. Visit the vast offerings in my Affiliates Page http://davidihill.com/affiliates

Aug 31, 2017 • 43min
Michelle Weintein - The Pitch Queen: How to Get Out of Your Head and Crush it in Sales!
Zero-in on the hidden trip wires that keep you from achieving your goals. “Get out of your head.” An amazing conversation on MINDSET and Confidence! OVERCOME ANY OBJECTION THROWN AT YOU AND TURN A NO into “IT’S ON” Michelle’s Steps Too Sales Success Get out of your own way Bring Passion into Sales Be Confident in Yourself Learn how to skyrocket your sales on Success Unfiltered podcast in iTunes Follow Michelle She has knocked down the doors and impressed CEO’s at many billion dollar companies. Her relentless pursuit towards buyers at Costco Wholesale earned her coveted shelf space that also led to national deals with The Vitamin Shoppe. Other current clients include the Washington Nationals and Tampa Bay Rays. Within her inner circle are multi-seven figure entrepreneurs, famous comedians, professional athletes and coaches from the NFL, NBA, MLB & NHL. As a result of these amazing relationships and opportunities Michelle has honed a unique skill sets that will help you develop the most important and valuable relationships. She will teach you how to open doors and meet people that you have always dreamed of meeting, but you never knew how to get to. That’s her genius. She accomplished incredible feats of influence, building a business both online & brick & mortar. She has sold everything from mortgages, to wardrobes at Norstroms, from 7-figure homes and $30k online education products to Paleo Meatballs. Her mission is to utilize her superpower to help more than one million entrepreneurs close any deal that comes their way, sell more products or services, value their worth, overcome any objection thrown at them, and turn a NO into “it’s ON” so they can serve more people and make a bigger difference in the world Check out the companies I work with at http://davidihill.com/affilates

Aug 24, 2017 • 28min
Mel Robbins - Achieve Any Goal in 5 Seconds. 5-4-3-2-1-Go!! The 5 Second Rule
Take any Action in 5 Seconds and get Results! The 5 Second Rule Mel Robbins - Discover the Power of the 5 Second Rule Transform your Life, Work & Confidence “How to enrich your life and destroy doubt in 5 seconds.” Mel Robbins “To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour.” Winston Churchill STEPS TO TAKING ACTION Count down 54321 Ignore the little voice Take action right away Don’t be too hard on yourself Start right away Buy the 5 Second Rule on Audio here http://davidsfreebook.com For more information, go to http://davidihill.com/68-mel-robbins-take-any-action-in-5-seconds-and-get-results-the-5-second-rule

Aug 17, 2017 • 42min
Dirk Zeller - Motivate Your Sellers to Take Action Now!! How to Create Urgency without Being Pushy
MASTER THE ART OF CONVERTING INTERNET & SELLER LEADS "We must learn to get beyond the brush off with internet leads." Dirk Dirk Zeller - Real Estate Champions, Author, Speaker, Real Estate Coach Dirk is a master at connecting with people and using the right words!! THIS EPISODE FEATURES MULTIPLE LIVE ROLE PLAYS Learn the art of connecting with people by using the right words to become compelling. STEPS TO BEING A SUCCESSFUL CONNECTOR Follow Up Quickly (within 5 minutes) Get through the Brush off Offer Tools and Resources they cant get Anywhere else Ask Great Questions Set Appointment (Get belly to belly) For more information, go to http://davidihill.com/58-dirk-zeller-converting-seller-internet-leads-by-using-the-right-words-to-be-compelling-path-to-mastery

Aug 10, 2017 • 33min
The Gifts of Sobriety - David Hill interviewed by Mark Rickert
Mark Rickert, Podcast Host Soaring in Sobriety, interviews me about sobriety and how my life is different from almost 14 years ago. Business! Sobriety! Success! We also discuss business in sobriety and how sobriety is a lifestyle. For more about David Hill, visit http://davidihill.com

Aug 3, 2017 • 51min
Knolly Williams - Author, Trainer and National Speaker (Listing over 1000 homes in 10 years)
BECOME A TOP AGENT IN YOUR MARKET by becoming a celebrity! "If people don't know you they wont work with you!" Building a Foundational Business based on Serving your SOI - Using Knolly's powerful tools. How to Build a Listings Based Business Focus on your SOI Create a niche Build a farm Build a system 18-touch Plan Contact your top 200 Send them your press kit Be confident Create a system to stay in touch with your sphere SHIFT PROOF YOUR BUSINESS with a System About Knolly: In 2003, after 11 years and after earning millions in the music marketing business, Knolly decided to switch hats and pursue his aspirations in real estate. Before activating his license, Knolly read “The Millionaire Real Estate Agent,” by Gary Keller. In his first 60 days, Knolly took nearly 30 listings and within his first 12 months, Knolly rose through the ranks to become one of the top REALTORS® in Central Texas. By 2008, Knolly had become one of the top 20 RE/MAX agents in the state of Texas. Knolly has been ranked among the top 7 agents in Austin by Austin Business Journal (out of nearly 9500 agents!). This ranking is based on sales production. Knolly joined Keller Williams Realty in 2009 and brings with him a plethora of knowledge to share; along with his own eagerness to learn. In addition to running his real estate practice, Knolly is a MAPS fast track coach training Keller Williams agents on the fine art of successfully finding, listing, processing and closing luxury and short sales. For more information on all the affiliates and service I offer, visit http://davidihill.com/affilates

Jul 27, 2017 • 34min
Joe Zimmerman - Sphere Based Real Estate Business Growing from 300 to 600 Units a Year.
30 Under 30 winner, Joe Zimmerman from MKT PROPERTIES. Top 1% Realtor in Nation - Brought KW in to Chicago - 200+ Homes Sold Annually Building a Foundational Business based on Serving your SOI - Using Lead Generation and Pour Hour. Boomtown. OSA HOW TO BUILD A SOLID 33-36 TOUCH PLAN • 4 calls annually • 2 emails monthly (value based) • Client appreciation event quarterly • Birthday/anniversary cards • Bonus - sports schedules • Bonus - thanksgiving card • Add Beliefs • Add Call to Action • Be Purposeful in asking for referrals • Get permission to stay in touch JOE'S WAYS TO WIN WITH CLIENTS Lead with questions... • What do you expect from us? • What can we do to help you with? SUBSCRIBE TO PODCAST In Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/one-more-sale-inspiring-interviews/id1081069895?mt=2 Using Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/david-hill/one-more-sale-podcast About Joe: Joe prides himself most on bringing excellent client service and extensive industry knowledge to every client relationship — an approach that has enabled him to build 100 percent of his client base on referrals. Recently named to the National Association of Realtors’ “Top 30 Under 30" and the Association of Chicago Realtors’ “Top 40 Under 40" lists for achievement in sales, Joe is a Chicago-area native who got his first taste for the business at the age of 15. His parents were selling their family home, and it was Joe who ended up showing the house and landing the sale. A former resident of the West Loop, River North and Bucktown areas in Chicago within the last ten years, Joe has experience in the condo, town-home, and single-family market in every neighborhood throughout the Chicagoland area. “I feel extremely fortunate to be able to help my clients with one of the biggest purchases of their lives in what I believe to be the greatest city in the world,” Joe says. “And now through the expanded MKT team, I feel that I can provide even better counsel and superior industry knowledge to my clients more effectively." Affiliates - http://davidihill.com/affilates Master Camp – http://davidihill.com/mastercamp More information about David and how he can help you on your Path to Mastery can be found at http://davidihill.com

Jul 20, 2017 • 45min
Valerie Almanzar - Part Time Agent to Closing 179 Units! How to Make the Jump!
Valerie Almanzar - 30 under 30 winner. Part time agent to 179 units closed in 5 years. Why I took a 30 million dollar real estate business and partnered with an expansion team. How to crush your limiting mindset and make the jump to full time real estate. SUBSCRIBE TO PATH TO MASTERY PODCAST FOR FREE on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher How to get beyond your fears and make the jump into real estate. About Valerie www.kw.com/kw/agent/topnewmexicoteam Valerie is a native to New Mexico. She grew up in Santa Fe and graduated from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque with her BA in Psychology and Spanish. She continued on to get her Masters degree in Marketing and Operations Management. She works with buyers and sellers to build wealth in real estate and to make the process smooth. She also works with sellers to get their home sold quickly for top dollar. She is passionate about Marketing and enjoys helping people. She works with people who might be facing foreclosure to get their home sold before this happens. Valerie and her team are true professionals and is ready to work for you! CHECK OUT the 10X episode with Grant Cardone Affiliate Links Page can be found at http://davidihill.com/affilates Contact me through my website http://davidihill.com