David I Hill

The Persistent Entrepreneur

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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 mi...

Author

David I Hill

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Business

Podcast website

davidihill.com

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

Good News Only in Challenging Times - Episode #367 with Michael Nicklas 05.02.2024

Michael Nicklas is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a B.S. in Business Administration and another B.S. in Theatre Communication . During his time at the university, he earned a 4-year athletic scholarship, showcasing his talents in both football and lacrosse. Michael is a dynamic individual, seamlessly blending his business acumen with a passion for the arts and athletics. His di...

How to Handle Sales Objection in 2024 - Episode #366 with David Hill 29.01.2024

David is a  real estate agent, sales & marketing trainer, Grant Cardone Licensee  and  expired listings expert . He spent over  30,000 hours  talking to prospects on the phone. You heard that right: He spent 30,000 hours on the phone trying to sell something to someone. On his first year in real estate (when I literally didn't know anything)  he closed 42 transactions  when the average agent in hi...

How To Confidently Handle Sales Objections - Episode #365 with David Hill 22.01.2024

David is a  real estate agent, sales & marketing trainer, Grant Cardone Licensee  and  expired listings expert . He spent over  30,000 hours  talking to prospects on the phone. You heard that right: He spent 30,000 hours on the phone trying to sell something to someone. On his first year in real estate (when I literally didn't know anything)  he closed 42 transactions  when the average agent in hi...

Top Follow-Up Secrets To Close More Sales - Episode #364 with David Hill 15.01.2024

David is a  real estate agent, sales & marketing trainer, Grant Cardone Licensee  and  expired listings expert . He spent over  30,000 hours  talking to prospects on the phone. You heard that right: He spent 30,000 hours on the phone trying to sell something to someone. On his first year in real estate (when I literally didn't know anything)  he closed 42 transactions  when the average agent in hi...

How To Have Your Business Dominate on Google Search - Episode #363 with Derek Bicksler 08.01.2024

Learn type strategies to get found on Google and other local searches from Derek. This episode features tactical detailed strategies that can be implemented right away. Including tagging photos getting reviews and other strategies at work right now. Derek, was born and raised in Central Pennsylvania, love our area, and have a passion for helping people have a better experience when buying or selli...

How Entrepreneurs Are Winning With AI - Episode #362 with Ferdinand Mehlinger 01.01.2024

Ferdinand started his career designing search algorithms for a company that would one day be known as Google. His role in the initial stages of development of the world's biggest search engine has given him special insights and has helped him build an impressive portfolio of partnerships with AI and Biotech companies, fitness influencers, social media apps, and digital marketing agencies. In his l...

Cold Calling Do's and Dont's - Episode #361 with Jeremy Miner and David Hill 25.12.2023

Becoming a problem finder and solver, not just a product pusher is the most powerful approach to successful selling. Jeremy Miner embodies this philosophy and has achieved immense wealth as a top sales professional. Over a 17-year sales career, Jeremy stood out in the direct selling industry, ranking 45th among 108 million salespeople globally, consistently earning seven figures annually through c...

Improve Your Communication with Body Talk - Episode #360 with Richard Newman 18.12.2023

Richard is the Founder of Body Talk. Over the past 21 years his team have trained over 100,000 business leaders around the world, to improve their communication and impact, including one client who gained over $1 Billion in new business in just one year, using the strategies that Richard teaches. Connect with Richard Website - https://ukbodytalk.com/ Instagram -   https://www.instagram.com/richard...

Iceberg Selling | How To Go Deeper with Customers - Episode #359 with Karl Becker 11.12.2023

Karl Becker has founded and run numerous companies over the last thirty years and now runs Improving Sales Performance, a consultancy that supports sales organizations to build high-performing teams and achieve their revenue goals. He is the author of Set up to Win: Three Frameworks to a High-Performing Sales Organization and Sales & Marketing Alignment. He has a BA in economics from Colorado Coll...

How To Sell Anything Using ROI - Episode #358 with Ian Campbell 04.12.2023

Ian Campbell is the Chief Executive Officer of Nucleus Research and author of Wall Street Journal Best Seller book "The Value Sale." He is a recognized expert on return on investment (ROI) and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis and has written and presented extensively on a range of organizational topics and the importance of matching technology to business organizational objectives. He is a f...

Follow Up and Automation Strategies to Close More Sales - Episode #357 with David Hill 27.11.2023

David is a  real estate agent, sales & marketing trainer, Grant Cardone Licensee  and  expired listings expert . He spent over  30,000 hours  talking to prospects on the phone. You heard that right: He spent 30,000 hours on the phone trying to sell something to someone. On his first year in real estate (when I literally didn't know anything)  he closed 42 transactions  when the average agent in hi...

The YouTube Formula Explained - Episode #356 with Derral Eves 20.11.2023

Derral Eves is a video marketing expert, coach, author of Wall Street Journal bestseller, The YouTube Formula, and executive producer of The Chosen, the highest-grossing crowdfunded TV show about Jesus of all time. Derral is also the founder of VidSummit, an exclusive annual conference for creators and industry professionals across the globe.  Connect with Darrel Website - https://www.creat.us/ Yo...

How To Start Your Own Business and Be Your Own Boss - Episode #355 with Julie Barlow & Jean-Benoît Nadeau 13.11.2023

Julie Barlow and Jean-Benoît Nadeau are bestselling authors and journalists who have been running their own writing business for over three decades. They have published 15 books together and separately. Their writing has appeared in magazines and newspapers in Canada, the US and France including The New York Times, USA Today, Lacualité magazine and more. The couple is based in Montreal where they...

What Impact Will The NAR Lawsuit Have on Real Estate Agents? - Episode #354 with David Hill 06.11.2023

In a recent legal verdict, home sellers across the nation have won a substantial $1.8 billion in damages following a jury's determination of conspiracy among certain members of the real estate community. The lawsuit primarily revolved around allegations of excessive fees imposed by real estate agents, and it has far-reaching implications for both sellers and buyers alike.   The focus of the lawsui...

Leverage Business with VAs - Episode #353 with Justin Nelson 30.10.2023

Justin Nelson is the Founder and CEO of Sphere Rocket VA, an industry leading virtual workforce company. Since 2020 Sphere Rocket has placed more than 5,000 virtual assistants, serving 1500+ growing small businesses. Justin began in real estate at age 17, running marketing, lead generation, and inside sales campaigns. After getting licensed, he quickly became a top producing agent, generating $320...

Why Use Fractional Leadership - Episode #352 with Ben Wolf 23.10.2023

Ben Wolf speaks to entrepreneurial business owners with teams of 10-150 people. He is founder and CEO of the largest fractional (part-time) COO firm, Wolf's Edge Integrators. Some call Ben the "godfather" of Fractional Leadership because, as leaders of their clients' management teams, Ben and his team coach, manage, and hire all leadership roles, both full-time and fractional. He wrote the bestsel...

How Real Estate Agents Can Find Confidence Making Calls - Episode #351 with Loida Velasquez 16.10.2023

Loida Velasquez is a licensed realtor in California and Florida. She built her business through the old school approach of cold calling and door knocking expireds and for sale by owners and has documented her journey on YouTube where she has reached over 90,000 subscribers and 5+ million views teaching agents how to succeed in this business. As a real estate agent and content creator, Loida has pa...

Overcome the Fear of Investing in Real Estate - Episode #350 with Charles Carillo 09.10.2023

Charles Carillo is the managing partner of Harborside Partners ; a real estate syndication firm and has been actively investing in multifamily and commercial real estate since 2006. Since that time, he has invested in over $200 million worth of investment real estate. Charles is also the host of the Global Investors Podcast, where he interviews professionals about investing in U.S. real estate. Co...

How to Lead, Close More Sales and Make More Money - Episode #349 With Mike Simmons and David Hill 02.10.2023

About Mike Simmons Mike Simmons, a real estate enthusiast since 2003, discovered his passion amid a mundane job and financial worries. After initial research on stocks and day-trading, he stumbled upon real estate investing, captivated by success stories. Despite a period of indecision, in 2008, he found the courage to invest after attending a seminar. With a hesitant but supportive spouse, he mad...

5 Simple Strategies to Get Control of Your Life and Schedule - Episode #348 with David Hill 25.09.2023

David is a  real estate agent, sales & marketing trainer, Grant Cardone Licensee  and  expired listings expert . He spent over  30,000 hours  talking to prospects on the phone. You heard that right: He spent 30,000 hours on the phone trying to sell something to someone. On his first year in real estate (when I literally didn't know anything)  he closed 42 transactions  when the average agent in hi...

Learn the importance of Data-Driven Marketing - Episode #347 with Joel Buhr 18.09.2023

The entrepreneur, businessman, and consultant, who owns multiple companies and serves on corporate boards for both non-profit and profit corporations, possesses extensive experience in sales, business, and life. He is driven by strong core values that are tied to strong moral and ethical standards. His goal is to make a positive impact on everyone he meets. He is a proud father of two, a husband,...

Is the Current Real Estate Market an Opportunity or Obstacle? - Episode #346 with Mr. Mortgage 11.09.2023

Who is Mark Eitel? Hes a seasoned professional in the real estate and mortgage realm. Hailing from the sunny shores of Florida, Mark has lived and worked through a few boom-and-bust real estate cycles at ground zero in the Sunshine State. His passion for real estate runs deep, being born into a family of custom home builders that he enthusiastically joined at a young age. Mark's journey into the m...

Why You Need to Run Paid Ads and SEO Simply Explained - Episode #345 with Brenton Thomas 04.09.2023

Brenton has 7+ years of paid search, paid social, organic social media, and SEO experience in both corporate and agency roles. He is the founder of Twibi, a digital marketing agency that has worked with businesses valued at over $1 billion dollars to bootstrapped startups. He also has an MBA in International Marketing from Saint Mary's College of California. In his free time, he enjoys spending ti...

Creating Affordable Housing in Silicon Valley - Episode #344 with Franco Perez (Mobile Homes) 28.08.2023

Having grown up in a family with an unstable housing situation, Franco is on a mission to create affordable housing in Silicon Valley. He discovered that the Bay Areas mobile home parks offer an abundance of underused land with great growth potential. After years of dedication to his vision, Franco has established a devoted team of like-minded individuals who believe that their positive impact equ...

How to Take Motivated Sellers Listings - Episode #343 with Ren Jones and David Hill 21.08.2023

For 16 years, Ren Jones sold 150-180 homes a year by taking 10-16 listings each month.  Additionally, he was a highly recognized coach for some of the most successful real estate teams across North America and has completed 34,000 individual coaching calls.   Ren  is currently CEO at Vulcan7, a software program for agents that build seller business to dominate the inventory.    Ren also hosts a sh...

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