What do you do when your first film fails? If you're Danny Mercado, you respect the craft, double down on learning, and keep showing up.

In this powerful episode of Purpose Driven Progress, I sit down with Danny Machado —sales leader, and filmmaker — to unpack how grit, storytelling, and relentless follow-up helped him sell his first script to a major studio.

We talk about:

• How a movie inspired Danny to move to Alaska and change his life

• The lessons learned from producing a failed short film

• What it really takes to pitch and sell a screenplay in Hollywood

• The power of storytelling in both sales and filmmaking

• Why perseverance beats raw talent every time

• The insane story behind a script about the disciples — and the dream that helped it sell

If you’ve ever felt like you're behind or unsure how to break into a new space, this episode is for you.

💬 Want to build a business or sales system that actually fits your story? Reach out for coaching at:
👉 https://www.jacobhickscoach.com

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👉 Danny Mercado on LinkedIn (add actual link to his profile)

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