Do your money stories hold you back? Are limiting beliefs around wealth silently robbing you of opportunities, confidence, and financial freedom?
In this episode of The Persistent Entrepreneur Podcast, David Hill sits down with Bill Cates, CSP, CPAE—known worldwide as The Referral Coach and author of The Hidden Heist: Stop Robbing Yourself of Lasting Wealth.
Bill unpacks the hidden beliefs that keep entrepreneurs from creating lasting wealth. From tying your self-worth to your net worth, to growing up with broken money stories, Bill explains how awareness is the first step to rewriting your financial future.
This episode dives deep into:
Why your self-worth drives your net worth (and not the other way around)
How childhood “money stories” shape financial behavior for life
Why saving without investing is one of the most expensive mistakes you can make
How entrepreneurs can break free from bottlenecks caused by money anxiety
The truth about compounding and why time is your greatest financial ally
Simple ways to recognize and rewrite limiting beliefs about money
Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this conversation will challenge how you think about money, value, and freedom.
Bill Cates, CSP, CPAE is passionate about helping the next generation “get right with money.” Known for his work as The Referral Coach to top financial advisors (helping generate billions in assets), Bill now focuses on guiding younger leaders, entrepreneurs, and future millionaires toward true financial freedom.
His latest book, The Hidden Heist – Stop Robbing Yourself of Lasting Wealth, blends humor and storytelling to help people spot limiting beliefs, adopt simple financial principles, and make smart decisions that lead to lasting wealth. Bill believes that everyone—no matter where they start—deserves the chance to create financial confidence, stability, and freedom.
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Diluted focus gets diluted results. In this episode of The Persistent Entrepreneur Podcast, host David Hill sits down with AJ Vaden, CEO and Co-Founder of Brand Builders Group, to uncover why personal branding is the key to long-term success.
AJ shares her journey of losing a multi–8-figure business overnight, rebuilding from scratch, and discovering that the one thing no one can take away from you is your reputation. From working with top thought leaders like Lewis Howes to helping entrepreneurs define their “who” and break through obscurity, AJ explains why clarity, intentionality, and focus are the foundation of building wealth and influence.
If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin or unsure how to stand out, this conversation will help you reframe your approach and get laser-focused on the one thing that truly moves the needle.
Why multiple streams of income might be killing your momentum.
The difference between a reputation and a personal brand (hint: intentionality).
How AJ and her husband rebuilt from zero after losing their first business.
The Sheehan’s Wall framework for breaking through obscurity.
Why focusing on who you serve is the #1 step in building a personal brand.
3 actionable strategies to start building your personal brand today.
AJ Vaden is the CEO and Co-Founder of Brand Builders Group, a personal brand strategy firm dedicated to helping mission-driven messengers become wealthy and well-known. She is also the host of The Influential Personal Brand Podcast, a keynote speaker, and author of the upcoming book Wealthy and Well-Known: Build Your Personal Brand and Turn Your Reputation into Revenue.
AJ has worked with clients ranging from New York Times bestselling authors to 8-figure entrepreneurs, teaching them how to clarify their message, stand out, and monetize their reputation.
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In this powerful episode of the Path to Mastery Podcast, David Hill sits down with Grant Cardone, CEO of Cardone Capital and leader of the 10X movement, to uncover the truth about fear, success, and scaling beyond limits. Grant shares how he overcame fear even at the height of success, why he doesn’t chase happiness, and how he focuses instead on obligations, growth, and building an empire.
You’ll also hear Grant’s insights on the broken education system, raising kids to succeed outside outdated models, and the importance of thinking bigger to create lasting impact. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or striving for the next level in life, this episode delivers practical and unapologetic truths you can use now.
What You’ll Learn
How fear can persist even with success and how to eliminate it
Why chasing happiness is overrated and how to focus on bigger goals
The mindset shift from motivation to obligation
What it takes to 10X your business and lifestyle
Insights into building legacy, raising kids, and fixing education through entrepreneurship
Why success is about scaling impact, not just closing sales
Guest: Grant Cardone
Grant Cardone is the CEO of Cardone Capital, overseeing $5 billion in assets under management. He is the author of 8 business books, creator of 13 best-selling business programs, and CEO of 7 privately held companies generating $750M annually. Forbes recognized him as one of the top social media business influencers in the world. Grant is known for his 10X philosophy, global impact, and relentless drive to push beyond limits.
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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.
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
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.
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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
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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.
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