The Persistent Entrepreneur

In this episode of The Persistent Entrepreneur Podcast, host David Hill sits down with Tony Palow — the Marriage Warrior himself — to explore the principles that can strengthen marriages and transform family legacies. Tony reveals why many couples don’t truly have a “communication” problem but rather a comprehension problem, how to transform stubbornness into steadfastness, and why treating marriage as a covenant instead of a contract is the foundation for lasting love. If you want to divorce-proof your marriage, strengthen your family, and create a legacy that lasts, this episode is packed with wisdom you can apply today. What You’ll Learn in This Episode The difference between a contract vs. covenant mindset in marriage Why communication issues are really comprehension issues How to redeem stubbornness into steadfastness The role of vision statements in marriage, business, and life How to divorce-proof your relationship through principles, not preferences The importance of forgiveness and how men and women process it differently Practical strategies for building marriages that thrive for generations About the Guest Tony and Susan are passionate international marriage coaches with over 20 years of experience helping couples build stronger, healthier relationships. Through retreats, conferences, and one-on-one coaching, they teach kingdom principles that transform how couples relate to one another. Tony, a certified life coach with a Master’s in Clinical Pastoral Counseling, and Susan, a skilled nurse, combine their expertise to offer real solutions to real issues. Married for 33 years, with five children and four grandchildren, they live out the principles they teach with authenticity and energy. Connect with Tony: facebook Instagram About the Host David Hill is a two-time author, business coach, world-class sales trainer, top real estate broker, Ironman, and 23 years sober. His mantra is “I exist to persist,” and through The Persistent Entrepreneur Podcast, he brings inspiring conversations with relentless entrepreneurs and leaders who’ve mastered perseverance. Connect with David: Website: www.davidhill.ai Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidHillcoach TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davidihill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidihill X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/davidihill Subscribe & Review the Podcast: Apple Podcasts: The Persistent Entrepreneur

In this powerful episode of The Persistent Entrepreneur Podcast, host David Hill sits down with mindset strategist, speaker, and author Jim Huntzicker to explore the deep connection between neuroscience, quantum physics, and breaking free from self-sabotage. Jim shares his personal story of walking away from multiple successful businesses and how subconscious limiting beliefs—formed before the age of eight—were silently directing his life. If you're an entrepreneur, high-achiever, or someone who's "successful on paper" but struggling with fulfillment, this episode is your wake-up call. Discover how to: Recognize and break core limiting beliefs Rewire lifelong emotional patterns Understand the science behind thoughts, energy, and frequency Apply powerful tools for mindset transformation and personal freedom Use quantum physics and neuroscience to create aligned success Jim also dives into stories from his own journey, including burning down seven profitable ventures and how he found clarity through deep internal work. Plus, he shares actionable frameworks to shift from a reactive state to a creative one and explains why gratitude, reframing, and thought labeling are the real keys to lasting change. Whether you’re scaling a business or scaling your inner growth, this conversation is packed with insights that will leave you rethinking your relationship with success. Guest: Jim Huntzicker Website: www.JimHuntzicker.com Instagram: @jimhuntzicker LinkedIn: Jim Huntzicker Guest Bio: Jim Huntzicker is a mindset strategist, speaker, and author of Mindset Breakthrough. He helps high-performing entrepreneurs and achievers destroy internal resistance, rewire lifelong patterns, and finally create success that’s not just visible—but unshakably aligned. His methods combine NLP, neuroscience, emotional reprogramming, and real-life experience. Jim speaks on topics like core belief systems, resistance layers, mindset myths, and how to build identity-driven success. Host: David Hill Website: www.davidhill.ai Facebook: facebook.com/davidihill LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davidihill YouTube: youtube.com/c/DavidHillcoach TikTok: tiktok.com/@davidihill Instagram: @davidihill X (Twitter): @davidihill Subscribe & Review the Podcast: Apple Podcasts: The Persistent Entrepreneur

Full Name: Gary Engels Email: lyubo@lyuboveselinov.com Phone Number: +17158923839 Gary is a seasoned entrepreneur, leadership architect, and tactical strategist with a powerful track record of building businesses that drive both income and impact. As the CEO of MyGig, a professional affiliate platform designed to empower business professionals to earn recurring income by connecting companies with real-world solutions—like tax credits, IT services, payroll support, and CRM automation, Gary leads operations across customer success, marketing, finance, and technology, helping scale MyGig’s vision into a national movement. With over two decades of entrepreneurial and leadership experience, Gary has built and consulted businesses across industries—from youth leadership education and affiliate sales to tactical training and strategic growth consulting. He brings a rare mix of precision, passion, and performance, shaped by his background as a highly trained Jiu-Jitsu black belt and lifelong martial artist of 35+ years and a law enforcement-certified self-defense and firearms instructor. His work spans coaching high-performing entrepreneurs, training kids, parents, and entrepreneurs in leadership through LEGACY-Missions.com that fuse business, mindset, and discipline. He's a family man that runs Leadership Academy together with his wife Nikki and 3 children. Gary is known for his ability to turn chaos into clarity, helping professionals build systems that generate income, impact, and freedom—without burning out or selling out. Whether he’s closing a deal, coaching a team, or hosting a tactical retreat, Gary shows up with one mission: empower others to lead with confidence and build a legacy that lasts. Connect with David LINKS: www.davidhill.ai 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

Full Name: Gavin Topp Email: gavin@ariteofpassage.online Phone Number: +61414356404 Social Media Links: https://www.youtube.com/@gavinlancetopp https://www.instagram.com/gavinlancetopp?igsh=MW1xanN6OTlsejMxbA== https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076350442592 Gavin Lance Topp is a former professional boxer who began his journey with 19 amateur fights, drawn to the sport for its physical and mental challenges. He went on to win and defend the Australian Junior Middleweight Title, and after a comeback in 2005, fought five international opponents before earning a World Title Eliminator bout in Germany. At his peak, he was ranked 12th in the world Then in 2000, he founded the Fight Like a Pro Rite of Passage Program—a transformational experience designed to help men rise into their full potential as husbands, fathers, and leaders. After leading over 3,000 men through the program, Gavin authored A Rite of Passage, which has sold thousands of copies worldwide. Then in 2019, he was inducted into Queensland boxing Hall of Fame This journey led to the creation of the Man Alive Experience, an online mentorship platform connecting with men across the globe. Connect with David LINKS: www.davidhill.ai 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 774-214-2076

Full Name: Sam Trimble Email: sam.trimble@fnf.com Phone Number: +19152697634 Sam helps companies grow. As Vice President of Strategic Growth and Development with Fidelity National Financial, Sam has worked with hundreds of title companies, law firms, and lenders and thousands of real estate agents across the United States, helping them navigate the constantly shifting sectors of marketing, sales, and technology. One size does not fit all, and Sam brings simple, executable, and attainable steps that can help any real estate industry-related business grow its client base and create raving fans of its current customers, regardless of market conditions. Connect with David LINKS: www.davidhill.ai 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: 774-214-2076

Full Name: Michael Bernoff Email: shia@michaelbernoff.com Phone Number: +16239101631 Social Media Links: https://www.instagram.com/michael_bernoff/ https://www.facebook.com/MichaelBernoffFanPage https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bernoff https://www.youtube.com/user/bernoff About Michael Bernoff As founder of the Human Communications Institute, a leader in the personal and professional development industry, Michael has impacted hundreds of thousands of people across the world with his programs, book, audios, videos and seminars. Michael has an unmatched natural-born talent to understand the psychology of individuals, which he will pass on to you. This innate and highly-tuned awareness allows him to quickly perceive what makes people make the decisions they make and what makes them do what they do. Rather than breaking down walls, Michael is skilled at getting people to rapidly lower resistance in themselves and others, allowing room for progress. Michael is the developer of Human Interaction Technology™(HIT), a powerful technology that allows people to understand unknown psychological triggers and powerful communication strategies so they can increase their charisma and influence, leaving their average life behind. The author of “Average Sucks” Why You Don’t Get What You Want and What to Do About It”, Michael shows you how to raise your average and create the life you want... resulting in greater financial wealth, physical health and lasting confidence in all aspects of life. Connect with David LINKS: www.davidhill.ai 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 774-214-2076

Full Name: Jeff Greenfield Email: jeff.greenfield@provalytics.com Phone Number: +16038661342 Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/provalytics/ Bio: Jeff Greenfield is an entrepreneur, advisor, and disruptor with three decades of strategy, growth, and marketing leadership. Jeff is currently building the next generation of AI-driven attribution as the co-founder and CEO of Provalytics, which is a 'cookie-less' attribution & measurement solution that enables marketers to prove the impact from upper-funnel channels like CTV and grow their budgets. Connect with David LINKS: www.davidhill.ai 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 774-214-2076 PODCAST SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-persistent-entrepreneur/id1081069895

Full Name: Mohamed Ahmed Email: mo@mohamedfahmed.com Phone Number: +14255022778 Social Media Links: https://linkedin.com/in/mohamedfahmed.com Mohamed "Mo" Ahmed is a serial entrepreneur, product visionary, and author of "The Inside-Out Entrepreneur: Become the Entrepreneur You Were Meant to Be." With over two decades of experience in AI, cloud computing, and entrepreneurship, Mo has consistently transformed ambitious ideas into groundbreaking realities. As a founder and CEO, Mo built and led a startup from concept to a successful multi-million dollar exit with a 7x markup—a journey that taught him that entrepreneurial success begins from within. His expertise has been battle-tested across Silicon Valley's most demanding environments, including leadership roles at Microsoft, Amazon, and several startups. Mo holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Connecticut alongside dual undergraduate degrees in business and computer science, giving him the unique ability to bridge complex technical challenges with practical business solutions. His true passion lies in empowering others through his entrepreneurial conditioning framework. As an advisor with prestigious accelerators including 500 Startups and TechStars, he has helped founders raise over $30 million in funding. Today, he leads the Boundless Founder community, dedicated to strengthening entrepreneurs mentally and emotionally for the challenges of startup life. Mo believes that with the right mindset, methodology, and perseverance, anyone can transform their entrepreneurial dreams into tangible success—starting from the inside out. Connect with David LINKS: www.davidhill.ai 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 774-214-2076

Full Name: Katarina Carlsson Email: wisdomiwundu@gmail.com Phone Number: +13017607080 Katarina Hanssens Carlsson is the founder of Destiny International 11, a transformational platform that empowers individuals looking to pivot into entrepreneurship to unlock their highest probability of success. As a UN Global Speaker with over 20 years of experience, Katarina’s work has helped over 2000 entrepreneurs navigate the startup world and beat the odds. Her signature neuroscience-based Entrepreneurial Success Blueprint™ delivers total business clarity in just 4 hours - not days or months—and has earned her recognition as a Global TechStars Mentor and a feature cover story on The Business Woman Today. In the world of entrepreneurship, Katarina’s methodology is a true “Purple Cow” with its perfect record of validating any startup idea in only 4 hours. She’s passionate about giving back through this platform, helping entrepreneurs to achieve certainty, clarity, and a compelling vision in an uncertain world. Connect with David LINKS: www.davidhill.ai 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 77 4-214-2076

Full Name: Jordan Abaroa Email: jordan@masternetworks.net Phone Number: +14802250664 Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.abaroa https://www.instagram.com/jordanabaroa/ Jordan Abaroa — COO at Master Networks, co-owner of Lead Syndicate, and Blue42. I’m a football coach turned business builder who believes the greatest impact we’ll ever make isn’t just in our business — it’s within the walls of our own homes. I help entrepreneurs create systems, communities, and freedom so they can grow their businesses without losing what matters most. Whether I’m coaching kids on the field, working with leaders in the marketplace, or helping business owners build a referral-driven network, it all comes back to one thing: leadership. I believe leadership is the cause, and everything else is the effect. My life runs on faith, family, and hustle — and I’m here to help people show up strong, lead boldly, and live with impact. Connect with David LINKS: www.davidhill.ai 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 774-214-2076

Bio: Chris, his family, and his team are on a mission to transform dedicated individuals into Wicked Smart real estate investors. He and his wife, Kim, have been married for 39 years, and their adult children, Nick and Kayla, actively participate in the family business while also pursuing their own entrepreneurial ventures. Email: chris@smartrealestatecoach.com Phone Number: +14018080648 Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisPrefontaineSmartRealEstateCoach/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisprefontaine/ https://www.instagram.com/chrisprefontaine/ https://www.tiktok.com/@wickedsmartinc Connect with David LINKS: www.davidhill.ai 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 774-214-2076 PODCAST SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-persistent-entrepreneur/id1081069895

In this episode of The Persistent Entrepreneur, David Hill sits down with Amarpreet Kalkat, founder and CEO of Humantic AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the sales process—before the first call even happens. Amarpreet shares how his platform uses AI to generate powerful personality insights and buyer intelligence that help sales professionals personalize outreach, build trust faster, and dramatically improve conversion rates. If you want to learn how to leverage AI to connect smarter and sell more effectively, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Full Name: Amarpreet Kalkat Email: kalkat@humantic.ai Phone Number: +915103299004 Social Media Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amarpreetkalkat/ http://x.com/amarpreetkalkat https://kalkat.substack.com/ Connect with David LINKS: www.davidhill.ai SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidHillcoach TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@davidihill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidihill X: https://twitter.com/davidihill RING LEADER AI DEMO CALL- 774-214-2076 PODCAST SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-persistent-entrepreneur/id1081069895

Tim wrote Framed: A Villain's Perspective on Social Media. 🏆 #1 New Release and #1 Bestseller in "Social Aspects of the Internet" 💰 $500k earned in his social media growth side hustle 📈 8+ years spent as a software engineer in quant finance 👨🏻‍💻 Designed feed, push notifications, and recommendations at a social media startup 📖 200+ books read and reviewed 2016-2020, one of the top non-fiction reviewers on Goodreads 🏃🏻 Sports journalist and gonzo writer, published on FanSided, FloTrack, and LetsRun. Ran in NCAA meets through his late 20s https://www.linkedin.com/in/tohearn/ Connect below with David LINKS: www.davidhill.ai 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 774-214-2076 PODCAST SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-persistent-entrepreneur/id1081069895

Norman, born in Columbus, is a native of west Georgia. He is the husband of Anna Hardman and father to three children: Victoria, Matthew and Isaiah. Norman is a graduate of Columbus State University and Troy University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and an MBA, respectively. Norman comes from a family of ministers, and he is continuing the legacy of ministry started by his mother, The Late Dr. Ann L. Hardman, and father, Dr. Norman Hardman Sr. Norman served six years in the banking industry, providing financial services to families and small businesses. Norman later became a fulltime outreach minister and entrepreneur to better serve the needs of his community. As an outreach minister, he has established partnerships geared toward reducing poverty and developing community. As an entrepreneur, he teaches financial literacy and promotes home ownership as a licensed realtor. Norman seeks to empower others through faith and economics. Norman Hardman REALTOR 706.405.8357 HardmanAndHomes@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/share/19yuKKDrzT/ Connect with David LINKS: www.davidhill.ai 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 DEMO CALL 774-214-2076 PODCAST SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-persistent-entrepreneur/id1081069895

Adam Constantine is a former professional basketball player turned (probably) the world’s tallest social media guru and Founder/CEO of ACE Creatives. Adam has been a creative pioneer for over a decade in various industries and has consistently created dynamic, unique, inspiring, and humorous digital content that engages audiences, keeps them talking, and builds successful brands. Adam spends ten hours a day scrolling and finding the latest trends to implement. He's built a 7-figure business and is on a mission to ensure that we use social media for good. Connect with Adam LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theycallmeac Website: https://www.acecreatives.co/theycallmeac X: https://x.com/theycallmeac Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theycallmeac?lang=en

Jacob Hicksis a coach and keynote speaker with over a decade of experience transforming lives and businesses. Thanks to 10 years in sales, Jacob has a knack for identifying what drives lasting success and delivering implementable strategies to help clients achieve it. Podcasterslove working with Jacob because of his practical insights and engaging storytelling that leave audiences inspired. Known for his strong follow-up systems and mindset-driven coaching, Jacob empowers clients across industries to overcome challenges, implement sustainable systems, and move forward with confidence. Connect with Jacob Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobhickscoach/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jacobhickscoach?lang=en Connect with David Hill Public Website: www.davidihill.com Real Estate University: www.realestatelistings.club Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill 20-Minute call: https://www.davidihill.com/strategycall Links: https://davidhill.ai/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Please follow and join my Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery

Ken Miller, CFRE is a dynamic trainer, speaker, author and consultant. As the president of Denali FSP LLC Consultants, he leads transformative strategies in fundraising, empowering organizations and associations across sectors. Recognized for his dynamic speaking style, he engages audiences with his deep knowledge of business best practices, leadership, and personal growth ensuring participants leave equipped for impactful outcomes. Connect with Ken Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ken.miller.10420321 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/denalifundraising/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenmiller1984/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/105336892/ , https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenmiller84/ X: https://twitter.com/DenaliFSP , https://twitter.com/millerkenneth20 Connect with David Hill Public Website: www.davidihill.com Real Estate University: www.realestatelistings.club Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill 20-Minute call: https://www.davidihill.com/strategycall Links: https://davidhill.ai/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Please follow and join my Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery