The Persistent Entrepreneur

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 entrepreneurs step out of survival mode and into CEO-level leadership. Drawing on 25+ years as a business strategist and founder of multiple mission-driven ventures, including an Inc. 5000 company, Fleet developed a high-impact MBA program specifically for bootstrapped entrepreneurs looking to break through 6- to 7- or 7- to 8-figure bottlenecks.
Action Steps Establish a morning routine (even 5-10 minutes)
Practice the "Stop, Feel, Breathe, Be" micro-practice throughout your day
Learn breath regulation techniques at HeartMind.co Identify your top 5 daily priorities through journaling Implement the Pomodoro technique (45-minute focused work blocks)
Delegate tasks that others can do 80% as well as you Practice mindful exercise with full presence
TIME STAMPS
00:00 - 00:30 Introduction & Welcome
00:30 - 02:33 Understanding the Negativity Bias & Why Your Mind Wanders to Stress
02:33 - 10:41 The Two Branches of Your Nervous System Explained
10:41 - 14:30 Why Entrepreneurs Don't Do What They Know They Should (KEY INSIGHT)
14:30 - 20:25 The Power of Mindful Exercise & Morning Routines
20:25 - 24:27 From Operator to CEO: Building Systems & Delegating 
28:48 The RISE Morning Routine Framework
34:26 - Stop, Feel, Breathe, Be: The One Micro-
Practice to Start Today His immersive program isn't just business coaching—it's a complete recalibration of how leaders approach growth, delegation, and sustainability. Fleet's work combines proven operational strategies with mindset mastery, helping founders replace burnout with vision, build aligned teams, and unlock years of progress in a fraction of the time.
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David Hill is a trailblazer in marketing, sales training and coaching, leveraging over 36 years of experience across multiple industries. He has worked with some of the top companies, including Success, Cardone 10X, and leading real estate brands. David founded Path to Sales Mastery, where he specializes in helping sales professionals and business owners overcome common sales challenges. Known for his ability to drive significant growth, he enables clients to boost their sales by up to 50% and more within 90 days or less. Through his proven strategies, personalized coaching, and practical solutions, David continues to inspire and empower teams to reach their full potential. David also hosts the Path to Sales Mastery podcast with over 400 episodes featuring guests Gary V, Mel Robbins, Grant Cardone, Brian Tracey, and many others.
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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 better execution. They also dig into why many founders get trapped by vanity metrics, how to pick KPIs that connect to revenue, and how to evaluate agencies using your business outcomes instead of their dashboards.
The conversation also touches on AI's impact on search and buying behavior, and why business owners who ignore the shift risk waking up to a pipeline that quietly dried up.
What you'll learn:
How to separate tactics from strategy in marketing
The Anvil and Hammer framework and how it applies to digital growth
KPIs that matter more than likes, followers, and views
How to stop letting other people's opinions derail your marketing plan
How to evaluate agencies with outcome-based metrics
Why AI is changing search and discovery faster than most founders realize
 
Connect with Lee:
neveroutmatchedbook.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/leepepper/ Instagram: @theLeePepper TikTok: Lee.Pepper


Connect with David Hill: Website: https://www.davidhill.ai Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidihill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidHillcoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davidihill X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/davidihill
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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 dreams

Take care of your body, your energy, and your fuel

Commit to personal growth

Keep moving forward with daily consistency

Play to win, not just to avoid losing

Ignore these rules, and the year will pass you by. Apply them, and 2026 can be your strongest year yet.
This is a must-watch if you're serious about results—not just intentions.
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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 most reliable advantage in business.
Matt breaks down the difference between appearing successful online and actually building something sustainable. He also explains how AI should be used as a support tool — not a replacement for trust, experience, or human connection.
Key Takeaways:
Why scale protects businesses during industry shifts How AI increases opportunity instead of eliminating professionals Why most agents get distracted by social platforms How high-production teams build accountability and focus Why relationships remain the strongest business asset What leaders must do differently to grow past plateaus How to align business growth with personal life goals
Guest Bio:
Matt Miale is a real estate leader, entrepreneur, and founder of multiple training and leadership platforms including Agent Production Academy, MPower Events, and the Real Estate MD Podcast. With more than two decades in the industry, Matt leads a high-performance team closing over 600 transactions per year across multiple markets. Known for his disciplined leadership style, he helps agents and business owners strip away noise, master fundamentals, and scale with intention.
Connect with Matt Miale: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Matthewmialeinct Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattmialeteam
Connect with David Hill: Website: https://www.davidhill.ai Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidihill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidHillcoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davidihill X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/davidihill
Listen on Apple & Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-persistent-entrepreneur/id1081069895

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 early moment sparked a career shaped by resilience, values, and strategic rule-bending. In this episode, she explains how rule-followers can evolve, how rebels can stay grounded, and how anyone can find space to create something better.
Takeaways: • Why so many people feel stuck inside expectations • How to interpret rules instead of being boxed in by them • The difference between challenging limits and crossing lines • How moral grounding changes the way you take risks • Why entrepreneurs must understand the system before bending it • How to use norms and guidelines to your advantage • Why authenticity matters more than approval
Guest Bio: Lauren Wittenberg Weiner is a bestselling author, speaker, and one of today's leading voices on leadership, service, and integrity. As the founder and former CEO of WWC Global, she grew one of the nation's top woman-owned national security firms while learning how to question norms without compromising values. Her book, Unruly: Deconstruct the Rules, Defy the Norms, and Define Your Success, empowers people to rethink the way they work, lead, and move through the world.
 
Connect with Lauren:
Instagram: @laurenwittenbergweiner
LinkedIn: Lauren Wittenberg Weiner
Facebook: Lauren Wittenberg Weiner
Connect with David Hill: Website: https://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
Listen on Apple & Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-persistent-entrepreneur/id1081069895