The Persistent Entrepreneur

David I Hill
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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 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!

  1. MAY 19

    The Four Levers of Negotiating Sales in a World with AI. Todd Caponi #461

    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 on leveraging transparency and decision science to maximize their revenue capacity as Principal of Sales Melon LLC.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddcaponi/ http://instagram.com/saleshistorian/   Connect with David www.davidihill.com Get 14 Day Go-High-Level Trial https://www.gohighlevel.com/?fp_ref=david-i-hill-training25 SOCIALS: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidHillcoach Youtube: ringleader-ai-crm TicTok: www.tiktok.com/@davidihill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidihill X: https://twitter.com/davidihill   RING LEADER AI DEMO CALL 617-882-7788 www.davidihill.com/crm   PODCAST SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-persistent-entrepreneur/id1081069895   #DavidHill #DavidIHill #PathToSalesMastery #ThePersistentEntrepreneur #PersistentEntrepreneurPodcast #SalesTraining #SalesCoach #SalesLeadership

    39 min

  2. MAY 5

    Own the Room: How to Confidently Communicate in Real Time with Jake Stahl #460

    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, social psychology, and neurolinguistic programming. Together, David and Jake break down the biggest communication mistakes entrepreneurs make, why 80% of communication is non-verbal, and how to read people in real time to close more deals — without pressure or manipulation. Whether you're a founder, sales professional, or anyone looking to own the room, this episode is packed with real, actionable takeaways. Connect with Jake @owntheroomwithjakestahl www.thejakestahl.com    Connect with David  www.davidihill.com Get 14 Day Go-High-Level Trial https://www. .com/?fp_ref=david-i-hill-training25 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidHillcoach Youtube: ringleader-ai-crm TicTok: www.tiktok.com/@davidihill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidihill X: https://twitter.com/davidihill RING LEADER AI DEMO CALL 617-882-7788 www.davidihill.com/crm  PODCAST SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-persistent-entrepreneur/id1081069895   #DavidHill #DavidIHill #PathToSalesMastery #ThePersistentEntrepreneur #PersistentEntrepreneurPodcast #SalesTraining #SalesCoach #SalesLeadership

    39 min

  3. APR 14

    Why You Should Never Type an Email Again (The 3x Productivity Hack) #459

    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 dictation a nightmare: the "edit tax." Why typing is killing your flow state (the cognitive science) The real speed gap: 40 wpm typing vs. 150–180 wpm speaking How modern AI auto-cleans your speech in real time The best tools to build your own Voice Stack A simple 3-step plan to make the switch starting today Whether you're writing emails, Slack messages, or documents — this episode will change how you think about your computer forever. 🔗 Try Go High Level FREE for 14 days: https://www.gohighlevel.com/?fp_ref=david-i-hill-training25 👉 Subscribe for more episodes on AI, productivity, and the future of work. Whisper Flow — Best for day-to-day use (emails, Slack, coding). Great free tier to start. Local Whisper — Best for privacy-conscious users. Runs entirely on your machine, no cloud. Key Concepts: The Edit Tax — The time and mental energy wasted cleaning up dictation errors. Modern AI has eliminated it. The Whisper Shift — The movement from keyboard-first to voice-first computing. Cognitive Load of Typing — Research showing typing forces your brain to process one keystroke at a time, breaking your flow state. #TheWhisperShift #ProductivityHacks #VoiceFirst #AITools2026 #WorkflowOptimization #gohighlevel

    8 min

  4. APR 7

    The Entrepreneur's AI Revolution: Why Your Sales Team Can't Afford to Ignore AI #458

    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 will thrive while those who resist will fall behind. He walks you through the four choices you have with AI — use it, teach it, sell it, or build it — and shares the real tools he uses daily, including ChatGPT, Claude, Manus, Gemini, Grok, and more. Plus, David introduces his proven 6-Step AI-Powered Sales Cycle to help you build a consistent pipeline, stop losing deals, and close more with less effort.   🔗 Download David's FREE AI Toolkit: www.davidihill.com/ia The AI Sales Team on YouTube https://youtu.be/6WXCtLa7fac?si=hSfRW_QUAe3Maj6K   www.davidihill.com   Get 14 Day Go-High-Level Trial https://www.gohighlevel.com/?fp_ref=david-i-hill-training25   #AIForEntrepreneurs #PersistentEntrepreneurPodcast #AIPoweredSales #EntrepreneurMindset #davidihill

    26 min

  5. MAR 31

    How To Thrive In Uncertain Times with Erik Huberman & David Hill #457

    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 inflation and geopolitical instability to leveraging AI without falling for the hype, Erik breaks down the mindset and strategies that separate the businesses that endure from those that fold. Key Takeaways: Businesses only fail for two reasons: getting underwater financially or leadership giving up The entrepreneurs who've survived the past six years built a "figuring it out" muscle AI should be used to do more with the same, not more with less — cutting costs is a race to the bottom Don't get shiny object syndrome with AI; just staying on top of it puts you ahead of most competitors Content flooding (10-12 posts/day per channel) is being rewarded right now, but authenticity still matters Using generative AI to replace real marketing breaks trust — it looks fake and sets the wrong tone The Hawke Method's three pillars: Awareness, Nurturing, and Trust Build a business you love to run — that's the real key to persistence.  Hawke Media — hawkemedia.com The Hawke Method (book) — Available on Amazon & Barnes and Noble Hawke Fest — October 1st, Santa Monica Pier Erik Huberman on social: @ErikHuberman www.davidihill.com Get 14 Day Free GHL Trial https://www.gohighlevel.com/?fp_ref=david-i-hill-training25 SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidHillcoach TicTok: www.tiktok.com/@davidihill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidihill X: https://twitter.com/davidihill  RING LEADER AI DEMO CALL 617-882-7788 www.davidihill.com/crm PODCAST SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-persistent-entrepreneur/id1081069895 EntrepreneurMindset #ThrivingInUncertainty #AIForBusiness #MarketingStrategy #PersistentEntrepreneur

    36 min

  6. MAR 10

    The AI Cybersecurity Threat Most Entrepreneurs Don't Know Exists Yet | #456

    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, offering actionable advice for entrepreneurs looking to leverage AI while staying secure. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraim-ebstein-5a2a1a10/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidHillcoach  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidihill  PODCAST SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-persistent-entrepreneur/id1081069895   #AI #Cybersecurity #Entrepreneur #BusinessOwner #ArtificialIntelligence #AIThreat #CyberThreat #BusinessSecurity #AIBusiness #DigitalSecurity #Podcast #BusinessPodcast #EntrepreneurPodcast #AITools #TechForBusiness #SmallBusiness #OnlineBusiness #BusinessGrowth #FutureOfBusiness #AIAutomation

    50 min

  7. FEB 24

    How to Perform Under Pressure: Secrets from a Secret Service Interrogator #455

    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 behind effective communication and building trust Why AI is making us worse at reading people Techniques used by the Secret Service to get confessions How to perform under pressure in high-stakes situations The art of asking the right questions in sales and business About Brad Beeler: Brad Beeler spent 25 years with the U.S. Secret Service, conducting more criminal polygraphs than anyone in the agency's history. He protected President George H.W. Bush and worked major investigations in Chicago, St. Louis, and South Carolina. His new book "Tell Me Everything" reveals the communication secrets that work in interrogation rooms, boardrooms, and everyday conversations. Connect with Brad:  bradleybeeler.com LinkedIn & Instagram: @bradbeeler1865 LINKS: www.davidihill.com   SOCIALS:  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidHillcoach  Youtube: ringleader-ai-crm  TicTok: www.tiktok.com/@davidihill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidihill  X: https://twitter.com/davidihill   RING LEADER AI DEMO CALL 617-882-7788 www.davidihill.com/crm    PODCAST SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-persistent-entrepreneur/id1081069895

    44 min

  8. FEB 10

    Turn Your Knowledge Into Profit With The Right Social Media Strategy | Guru Inc #454

    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, why follower count doesn't matter anymore, and how to stand out in the crowded digital space. Whether you're a founder, CEO, or entrepreneur, this conversation will help you understand how to leverage social media to build authority, trust, and ultimately drive business results. Guest Social Media Links: https://www.instagram.com/ajthedigitalmaestro https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajkumar24/ https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalmaestro   Connect with David  LINKS: www.davidhill.link Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidHillcoach  Youtube: ringleader-ai-crm  TicTok: www.tiktok.com/@davidihill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidihill  X: https://twitter.com/davidihill RING LEADER AI DEMO CALL 617-882-7788 www.davidihill.com/crm  PODCAST SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-persistent-entrepreneur/id1081069895

    47 min
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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 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!

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  • Creator
    David I Hill
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    458
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © David I Hill • All Rights Reserved
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    The Persistent Entrepreneur

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