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!
Episodes
Mentioned books
Oct 20, 2016 • 40min
Don Hobbs - World Famous Business Trainer, and Apprentice of Jim Rohn
Mindset and Building Brand Awareness, with Don Hobbs - Co-founder of MAPS Business Training Trainer The One Thing Book - Focusing on the things that really matter Don made his start in the personal development business working with Tony Robbins and Jim Rohn "People do business with people they know, like and trust...and remember." Don Hobbs STEPS TO Effectiveness Leadership Principles Massive Vision Time Management How do you stand out? Who are your key relationships Focus on 1 thing at a time "Be around the people you want to BE." Don
Oct 13, 2016 • 36min
Kristan Cole – Expansion! What to know about attracting talent and building a BIG business!
Find empire builders who are looking to take territory! - Kristan Cole, Team Owner and VP Mega Agent Expansion Expansion can be the quickest way to 100 million! "Make sure expansion is a good business decision" @KristanCole STEPS TO Effective Expansion Lead Generation Massive Vision Profitability in current location Find people tied to the expansion market - The WHO! Pay attention to the things everyone else is ignoring Expand locally 1st "The ESO Class will make you a better business person regardless whether you expand" @KristanCole Watch Kristan Cole's Interview with Gary Keller: https://youtu.be/ORAs1-rvvUU
Oct 6, 2016 • 32min
Confidence Expert, Trish Blackwell, with 6 Steps to Confidence and Authenticity
Confidence is a choice and it starts by knowing who you are. "We only have control of ourselves and the present moment." Trish Blackwell STEPS TO Confidence and Authenticity: • Learn how to be well in your skin • Mind training makes the difference • Be authentic in your relationships • Keep a gratitude journal • Compliment 15 people daily • Be grateful Listen to the Confidence On the Go Podcast Check out Trish's new book, Insecurity DETOX "Nobody wants to be sold, but everybody wants to buy." Trish
Sep 29, 2016 • 26min
Dianna Kokoszka on Mindset. Change Your Story...Change Your Life
Successful people know how to anticipate whats coming and get in the middle of it - Dianna Kokoszka, CEO of KW MAPS Coaching "If you don't like you're life, make up a new story." Dianna K STEPS TO Massive Success • Anticipate • THE 10/80/10 rule • Take ownership for everything that happens in your life • Change your story • Be careful who you get advise from • Don't become addicted to you're thoughts
Sep 15, 2016 • 29min
Rock-star Buyer Agent, Nate Riel, on how he will close 60-70 buyers in 2016
Nate will personally close 60-70 buyer sides in 2016 using the simple strategies below. Learn how to have a hard conversations with your clients up front so that you can have a hard conversation when the right property shows up. I ask 50 questions so that we do not have to look at 50 homes. "I will give anyone the time to see one home as long as they answer the questions the right way." Nate STEPS TO Massive Success Follow up in 1st 15 min Be like a friend but be a professional first Giving people lots of information Having access to properties that are not on the MLS Master follow up
Sep 1, 2016 • 29min
Todd Lemoine - How to double your business year over year using the phone. 3 to 30 mil in 4 yrs using the phone
How to double a business year over year (see Todd's numbers) • 2013 - 5 million closed • 2014 - 8 million closed • 2015 - 17 million closed • 2016 - tracking for 30 million closed "Think of prospecting as a game, a way to work on your craft" - Todd STEPS TO Massive Success • Being Consistent • Make calls daily 2-3 hours • Make prospecting a game • 10,000 hours to master your craft • Master follow up LISTEN to Todd's Outstanding Role Play!! You can sit in your office all day and make calls but at some point you just have to get out and get in front of people. Belly to belly!
Aug 18, 2016 • 33min
Wendy Papasan – From zero real estate sales experience to owning a team that will close 70 million 2016! One More Sale Path to Mastery
Wendy leads real estate teams in Austin and St. Louis. A community activist and philanthropist, her secret lies in hiring Austin's most talented people. In only 6 years Wendy went from a stay at home mom to building and owning a team of 11 talented people who are on track to close 70 million in 2016! Secret sauce is to hire the most talented people "The hardest part of growth is being a great leader." Wendy STEPS TO Massive Success • Hire the most talented • Hire talent fast • Cross train team members • Cast a vision • Show opportunities EXPANSION TEAM Misconceptions Failing forward!! Do not start another location until you get the 1st one right
Aug 4, 2016 • 39min
Shon Kokoszka – Using the One Thing tools to achieve Massive Goals & Results
Shon Kokoszka, President of MAPS Business Coaching, Maps Coach & One Thing Certification Trainer Time Blocking – Do 1 hour or 8 hours a day. Just be consistent Geometric Progression – Knocking over the 1st Domino "Where you are today has no barring on where you can be 3 months down the road with taking the appropriate actions." Shon K STEPS TO Massive Success Time Block Daily Use the tools like GPS, 411 Use the Focusing Question Find accountability Identify your Purpose READ The One Thing
Jul 21, 2016 • 39min
Elise Touchette on helping leaders uncover their purpose and getting team members to work together towards achievement of goals
Elise Touchette, Leadership and Teams Coach, discussion on helping leaders uncover their purpose and getting team members to work together towards achievement of goals. We must be clear in order to attach talent! Helping Leaders & Teams Uncover their Potential! Coaching to Simon Sinek's Golden Circle SIMON's TED TALK We all talk about what we do but rarely if ever talk about why we do it. STEPS TO Massive Success • Attract people who believe what you believe - WHY • Be clear on what you believe and why you believe it. • Uncover what frustrates me most, what drives you crazy and fix that. • Look at patterns in your both wins and losses in your life. "Comfort is not your friend." Elise Touchette
Jul 7, 2016 • 39min
Chad Hyams, Keller Williams Realty productivity and growth director, One Thing trainer and Maps coach, discusses what it takes to achieve massive results in life and business
Chad Hyams discusses what it takes to achieve massive results in life and business. NO Fluff, Cut to the chase training!! Helping People Unlock their Potential! "Let's get to the point, call it what it is and solve the challenge and move on." "If it doesn't make you cry, it's not a big enough why." Chad Hyams STEPS TO Massive Potential • Figure our you're purpose - WHY • Break through your limitations by taking 1 more step • Accountability partners • Get a coach • Read The One Thing Book Monthly
