The Persistent Entrepreneur

David Meerman Scott spotted the online marketing revolution in its infancy and wrote multiple books about it including "The New Rules of Marketing and PR", with more than 500,000 copies sold in 29 languages from Albanian to Vietnamese. Now David says the pendulum has swung too far in the direction of superficial online communications. He shows how organizations win by developing fans, the subject...

I'm Matt Diamante, the founder of HeyTony, a multi-million dollar SEO agency I bootstrapped from the ground up in Hamilton, Ontario. No investors, no paid ads, just organic growth from day one. I'm also the Amazon #1 bestselling author of Get Found, a no-fluff guide that shows business owners how to rank higher on Google and become their customers' first choice without relying on paid ads. I've al...

Meet Annie Yatch—a former counterterrorism analyst turned elite performance coach for billionaires, CEOs, and special operations leaders. Trained in business intelligence, neuroscience, and advanced energy work, Annie helps high performers do what strategy alone never could: eliminate the internal patterns that quietly cap their success. Her work bridges future-focused action plans with deep nervo...

AI is getting smarter, but most people are still forced to use it like a puzzle. Tim Lidman reveals why that's backwards and how Clyde is built to let humans and AI actually collaborate on real problems, without needing to become a prompt engineering expert. David Hill talks with Tim Lidman, founder of Clyde, about a more practical way to use AI in real work. The big idea is simple: instead of for...

David speaks with Alison Barrows of Ronn Tech Web Solutions about how search has changed in the age of AI, what businesses need to focus on to stay visible, and why clarity matters more than ever. The conversation breaks down practical ways to improve discoverability across websites, Google Business Profile, reviews, and AI-generated search results. Alison explains how she helps local service busi...

AI search optimization is rewriting how buyers find businesses, and SEO alone no longer gets you in the answer. Callum Kennard, Head of Sales at ClickSlice, joins David Hill to unpack the difference between SEO, GEO, and AEO — and what it takes to get recommended by ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Most people think AI killed SEO. It didn't. SEO became the infrastructure layer underneath a much bigger...

Benjamin Chen is a serial entrepreneur, supply chain expert, and black belt in Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He has successfully built businesses across industrial, enterprise software, cloud, and consumer internet sectors. He's sat on the boards and senior management teams of 4 companies that have gone public in the U.S.; raised $500+M of investment capital; His new book is Lesson...

he Persistent Entrepreneur Podcast with David Hill Guest: Norman Hardeman, Hardeman Homes Team — Columbus, Georgia In this episode, David Hill flips the script and lets top real estate agent Norman Hardeman take the wheel. Norman interviews David on one of his most powerful tools for building a real estate team: the DISC behavioral assessment. They break down each personality type, how to identify...

Hire Better, Sell More & Communicate Better with DISC What if you could instantly understand how someone thinks, communicates, and makes decisions — before you ever pitch them, hire them, or lead them? In this episode, David Hill breaks down the DISC behavioral assessment and how mastering it will transform the way you sell, hire, and connect with everyone around you. David shares his own DISC pro...

In this episode of The Persistent Entrepreneur Podcast, David Hill sits down with Glenn Rudin, "The Message Master," a high-energy sales and marketing coach, business strategist, and branding expert with more than 40 years of experience. Glenn breaks down why confused messaging is one of the biggest reasons businesses struggle to attract clients and grow revenue. You'll hear practical tips you can...

Todd Caponi, CSP® is the author of two award-winning books, The Transparency Sale, and The Transparent Sales Leader. His third book, Four Levers Negotiating, will be released in early 2026. Todd is a multi-time C-Level sales leader, a behavioral science and sales history nerd, and has led at two companies through successful exits. He now speaks and teaches revenue organizations and their leaders o...

In this episode of The Persistent Entrepreneur Podcast, host David Hill sits down with Jake Stahl — communication strategist, behavioral psychology specialist, and creator of the Strata Framework. Jake shares how a personal battle with opioid addiction 16 years ago forced him to rebuild the way he connected with people, ultimately inspiring a powerful methodology that blends behavioral psychology,...

Your keyboard is the #1 bottleneck to your productivity — and most people have no idea they need to stop typing emails. In this episode, we break down The Whisper Shift: the AI-powered workflow that lets you operate at the speed of thought, not the speed of your thumbs. A Stanford study found that speaking is 3x faster than typing — and new AI tools have finally eliminated the one thing that made...

In this episode of the Persistent Entrepreneur Podcast, David I. Hill breaks down why the AI revolution is the single most important shift entrepreneurs need to embrace right now — and exactly how to start using it to grow your business. David draws powerful parallels between the industrial revolution, the manufacturing revolution, and today's AI revolution, showing how the entrepreneurs who adapt...

In this episode of the Persistent Entrepreneur Podcast, host David Hill sits down with Erik Huberman — founder and CEO of Hawke Media and marketing expert who has helped scale over 5,000 brands including Red Bull, Verizon, and Crocs. Erik shares his unfiltered perspective on what it takes to survive (and thrive) as an entrepreneur after six years of unprecedented volatility. From navigating inflat...

In this episode, David Hill sits down with Ephraim Alexander Ebstein to explore the intersection of AI and cybersecurity in modern business. They discuss practical AI implementation strategies, common pitfalls, the reality of AI's limitations, and the growing threat landscape in cybersecurity. Ephraim shares insights from years of deploying AI solutions and protecting businesses from cyber threats...

Join us for an incredible conversation with Brad Beeler, retired Secret Service agent with 25 years of experience. Brad shares powerful insights on detecting deception, mastering difficult conversations, and performing under pressure—skills every entrepreneur and business leader needs. What You'll Learn: How to detect when someone is lying (and why humans are naturally bad at it) The psychology be...

Turn Your Knowledge Into Profit With The Right Social Media Strategy Join David Hill as he sits down with AJ Kumar, founder of The Limitless Company and social media strategist for industry leaders like Neil Patel, to discuss how to transform your expertise into a profitable personal brand through strategic content creation. In this episode, AJ breaks down the evolving landscape of social media, w...

Show Notes for Fleet Maull Podcast Episode Episode Overview Join host David Hill in conversation with Dr. Fleet Maull as they explore stress management, mindfulness practices, and radical responsibility for entrepreneurs. Learn practical strategies to optimize your nervous system, improve decision-making, and build sustainable business success. Fleet Maull helps overwhelmed founders and scaling en...

In this episode of The Persistent Entrepreneur Podcast, David Hill interviews Lee Pepper, U.S. Army veteran and author of Never Outmatched, about the difference between marketing tactics and a real strategy. Lee shares military frameworks that translate directly into business growth, including Commander's Intent, the Anvil and Hammer approach, and how freedom of movement builds stronger teams and...

2026 will not reward excuses. It will reward discipline, clarity, and execution. In this episode, I break down the 8 rules that decide whether you win or lose in 2026 . These aren't motivational clichés—they're the fundamentals that determine results in business, health, and life. The 8 Rules: Show up The 100% philosophy — show up all in Adopt an attitude of service — give Focus on your goals and...

What actually protects a business when markets shift, technology changes, and industries face disruption? In this episode, David Hill talks with Matt Miale, founder of one of Connecticut's top-producing real estate teams, about what it really takes to scale without losing control. Matt shares why size matters, how elite teams stay stable during industry change, and why relationships remain the mos...

Do the rules define you — or do you define your path inside them? Today David Hill talks with Lauren Wittenberg Weiner, bestselling author of  Unruly and former CEO of WWC Global, about how entrepreneurs, leaders, and creators can rethink expectations and operate with more freedom. Lauren built a $100M consulting company after being told she "wasn't allowed" to work at her level overseas. That ear...

This episode breaks down the real psychology behind winning and how everyday entrepreneurs can shift their mindset, discipline their actions, and rise into the small percentage of people who consistently achieve meaningful success.   In this conversation, David Hill sits down with Larry Weidel, founder of the Big Hitters Podcast and a leader who built an organization of 500 offices and 15,000 agen...

Clean water shouldn't be a luxury. For millions of people around the world, it still is—until Sawyer Products steps in. In this episode of The Persistent Entrepreneur Podcast, David Hill speaks with Kurt Avery, founder and CEO of Sawyer Products, about building a company that saves lives while running a profitable business. From insect repellents to breakthrough water filters that deliver ten year...