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The Playbook With David Meltzer

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Welcome to The Playbook, hosted by entrepreneur, CEO, author and keynote speaker David Meltzer. On the podcast you’ll find a mix of interviews, Q&A, fireside chats, keynotes, and exclusive conversations with the most influential CEO’s, sports icons, and successful entrepreneurs who share their personal and professional play-by-play of the “what”, “why”, and “how” to achieve anything you set your mind to.
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Episodes

Understanding the Perspective of Success | A Conversation With Ed Mylett

Hi everyone! Today’s episode is from 2 years ago, when I first sat down with Ed Mylett, we are going to talk about how to shift your energy and change your life and the perspective of success. A lot of you probably haven’t heard this interview yet so make sure you text me your favorite part of today’s episode at (949) 298-2905 and remember to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Training, you can text me or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to sign up!

Sep 23, 202045 min

Patrick Bet-David: CEO of PHP Agency and creator of Valuetainment Media | #ThePlaybook 296

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Patrick Bet-David, CEO of PHP Agency and creator of Valuetainment Media, shares his insight on: [1:48] – The perspective that a person needs to have in order to accomplish the impossible [7:14] – Whether cash is really “king” in the business world [12:10] – The single biggest takeaway he had from his time in the Harvard Executive Business program [17:25] – Why startup entrepreneurs should focus on building two brands at once, instead of just their company’s brand...

Sep 22, 202031 min

Transition Personally and Professionally | Road to Revenue #26

Hey everyone! It’s Monday so that means we are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, today’s episode is all about how to transition personally and professionally. I am going to go over the four stage of transition, and expected vs unexpected transition. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905 and don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT/ 2:00 pm ET, for my FREE Training, you can text me or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to sign up. Click here to follo...

Sep 21, 20201 hr 2 min

Ed Belfour: President and CEO of Belfour Spirits and Hockey Hall of Fame Goaltender | #ThePlaybook 295

Ed Belfour, President and CEO of Belfour Spirits and Hockey Hall of Fame Goaltender, shares his thoughts on how his professional sports career gave him the tools to take on the challenge of building an alcohol brand. Belfour and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including how Ed’s experience in the minor leagues prepared him to be a pro and why he followed a similar path in launching Belfour Spirits. The pair discuss what it means to be a “role player” in sports a...

Sep 20, 202022 min

Andrew D. Bernstein: Hall of Fame Sports Photographer | #ThePlaybook 294

Andrew D. Bernstein, Hall of Fame sports photographer, shares some of the lessons he’s learned from observing the world’s best athletes, talks about finding a passion for expressing himself through photography early in life and how going to a university without photography courses ended up to his benefit. Bernstein and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss some of Andrew’s biggest career highlights, including covering the Dream Team, as well as the biggest “miss” he ever had as a photogra...

Sep 19, 202021 min

The Key Component to Everything You Do | Interview on Who Ya Know Show

Hi everyone! Today’s episode is from my appearance on the Who Ya Know - Job Networking Show! - This was some of the most fun I have had doing an interview, Hosts Trevor Houston, Mark Elder, and Foster Williams and I discussed the key component to everything you do and the common denominator of every successful person. Don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Free Free Training. You can text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to register!

Sep 18, 202034 min

Alex Schulze: Co-Founder and CEO at 4Ocean | #ThePlaybook 293

Alex Schulze, Co-Founder and CEO at 4Ocean, shares the story of how a surf trip to Bali opened the eyes of the co-founders to the environmental issues related to plastics and the steps they’ve taken to create a business model that is removing millions of pounds of trash from our oceans. Schulze and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about the benefits and challenges of building a company with your best friend, as well as share their thoughts on how to communicate without letting your ego ...

Sep 17, 202023 min

How to Handle Negative Relationships

Hi everyone! Today’s episode is another value packed coaching call with my 2 superstar coaching clients Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri of the Hyper Conscious Podcast. The three of us discussed: how to handle toxic relationships, what to do when someone is draining you energetically, and using forgiveness to unwind the untruths Don’t forget to join me this Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Training. You can text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to register!

Sep 16, 202030 min

Arthur Blank: Co-Founder of Home Depot and Owner of the Atlanta Falcons | #ThePlaybook 292

Arthur Blank, co-founder of Home Depot, owner of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United, and author of the new book Good Company, shares insights on: [1:41] - How a person’s values are linked to working with purpose (and performance) [5:58] - Why it takes a “compass” to keep any good company on track [7:53] - How to thrive under pressure while setting a strong example for those around you [16:07] - His definition of wisdom and the real way it is earned over time

Sep 15, 202023 min

Open Q&A #4 | Road to Revenue #25

Hey everyone! We are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, I’ve got another value-packed hour-long Q&A Session. You all brought your questions and I brought the answers. I am going to be hosting one of these #BYOQ Free Training’s every month so make sure you register for my weekly Free Training’s by emailing me at david@dmeltzer.com or texting me at 949 298 2905 I am hosting another “2 Minute Drill” Pitch competition on Friday, September 25th at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET, you can apply t...

Sep 14, 20201 hr 1 min

James Harrison & Sonny Mottahed: 2x Super Bowl Champion and CEO of Champions + Legends | #ThePlaybook 291

Two-time Super Bowl champion James Harrison and CEO of Champions + Legends Sonny Mottahed sit down to discuss their line of CBD-based sports supplements for athletic preparation, performance, and recovery, as well as some of the products’ benefits for athletes of all types of ability levels. Harrison, Mottahed, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on some of the most common misconceptions about CBD and the process of educating consumers about hemp-based products. The gro...

Sep 13, 202022 min

The Power of Our Thoughts

Hi everyone, today’s episode is my conversation with Joe Hart, the President and CEO of Carnegie Training. My Wednesday Edition of Office Hours co-host Mike Diamond and I discussed with Joe how Carnegie Training has stayed in business for over 100 years and just how powerful our thoughts really are Don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my FREE Training. You can text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to register!

Sep 12, 202015 min

2 Relationships That Will Change Your Life | Interview on The Win-Win Effect Podcast

Hey everyone! Today’s episode is from my apperance on the Win-Win effect podcast, hosts Chriss Ross, Wes Baiz and I are going to discuss living in the world of abundance and 2 relationships that will change your life. Don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my FREE Training. You can text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to register!

Sep 11, 202044 min

David Scharfman: Owner of Just the Cheese | #ThePlaybook 290

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, David Scharfman, Owner of Just the Cheese, shares his insights on: [2:15] - Why he was initially reluctant to get into the family business [4:22] - How entrepreneurs can fool themselves into thinking they need to have a “cool” business [5:15] - Lessons he learned from being a professional poker player, including practicing objectivity and risk assessment [19:52] - The two most difficult challenges of being a small business owner and how to overcome them

Sep 10, 202025 min

How to Stop Limiting Yourself | A Conversation with Jimmy Rex

Hi everyone, today’s episode is a conversation I had with Jimmy Rex, the #1 Realtor in Utah, and author of “You End up Where You Are Heading”. Jimmy and I discussed: ow one can achieve their potential, and the closest I was to reaching my potential. how to stop limiting yourself the practice of lowering the bar Don’t forget to check out Jimmy’s podcast “The Jimmy Rex Show” and don’t forget to join me on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmel...

Sep 09, 202053 min

Sri Shivananda: Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at PayPal | #ThePlaybook 289

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Sri Shivananda, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at PayPal, provides insights on [1:07] - Why young entrepreneurs should focus on “micro-ambitions” and building their curiosity [4:45] - How an individual’s character can help or hurt their career over the long-term [8:14] - The evolution of currency and how the virtualization of currency impacts businesses [12:46] - What it means to be a champion for your consumer

Sep 08, 202023 min

How to Buy Low - Sell High | Road to Revenue #24

Hey everyone! It’s Monday so that means we are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, today’s episode is all about the Margins of Millionaires: How to Buy Low, and Sell High and how to look for those items that you can flip. I'm also going to share a recent mistake I made trying to buy low-sell high that cost me money, time, and emotion. Don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT/ 2:00 pm ET, for my FREE Training Text me at 949 298 2905, or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to register

Sep 07, 20201 hr 1 min

Shane Riggs: Founder of The VA Group | #ThePlaybook 288

Shane Riggs, founder & CEO of the VA Group, shares about the “bumpy road” he walked trying to find the right career, before eventually founding his current business. Shane talks about how virtual assistants can fix some of the “curses” of running a business, and how the VA Group’s vetting process helps to deliver better results for clients. Riggs and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including how to leverage your personal experiences in order to create unique so...

Sep 06, 202019 min

The #1 Lesson of Running a Successful Business | A Conversation With Dan Fleyshman

Dan Fleyshman, the youngest founder of a publicly traded company and Founder of Elevator.Studio, talks about the role of content marketing for today’s business leaders, as well as the main difference between simply being famous and having influence over others. Fleyshman and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including the most valuable lessons they’ve learned while building their personal brands, why being blunt in your communication helps to avoid confusion, an...

Sep 05, 202020 min

How Meditation Can Change Your Life | A Conversation With a Quantum Healer

Hi everyone, back in 2018 I sat down with a quantum healer, Shirin, to discuss how Theta Meditation has impacted and changed both of our lives. We discussed how to tap into the Theta State and how consistent meditation will allow you to tap into your neural pathways. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905 and let me know if you would like me to have another conversation with a quantum healer. Don't forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET. You can te...

Sep 04, 202020 min

David Lee: Ferrari Collector and CEO and Chairman of Hing Wa Lee Jewelers | #ThePlaybook 287

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, David Lee, CEO and Chairman of Hing Wa Lee Jewelers and exotic car collector, shares his thoughts on: [1:03] - How to position yourself to buy low and sell high [3:16] - The steps you can take to protect yourself against a down market [7:10] - Why his definition of hard work is different from most entrepreneurs [11:30] - How the drive to get “quick success” can undermine your career and goals

Sep 03, 202022 min

3 Things to Focus on During Uncertain Times | A Conversation With Les Brown

Hi everyone! I’ve got a special one for you today! I was joined on IG live by one of my heroes, Les Brown. Les and I discussed: three things to focus on during uncertain times, the reason why asking for help is so hard, and his take on how FEAR is the #1 thing that will ruin your success. Don’t forget to join me on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Training. You can text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to register!

Sep 02, 202016 min

Daniel Lubetzky: Founder and Executive Chairman of KIND | #ThePlaybook 286

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Daniel Lubetzky, founder and Executive Chairman of KIND, shares his thoughts on: [4:55] - How the founding of KIND led to one of the toughest years of his life and why he nearly quit [7:41] - Why there is nothing that fuels success like knowing your purpose [10:59] - The reasons why he wants his team to be both kind and hungry [11:57] - Why the journey you take is always more important than your destination

Sep 01, 202023 min

2 Minute Drill Pitch Competition #2 | Road to Revenue #23

Hey everyone! It’s Monday so that means we are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, I teamed up with Clarity Experiences for another “2 Minute Drill Pitch Competition.” Due to audio issues, we had to cut out two of the pitches from today’s episode. So you are going to hear 5 different pitches, and feedback for each one. I am planning on hosting another 2 Minute Drill next month, so visit dmeltzer.com/pitch for more info on how to apply and compete, or you could text me at 949 298 2905, or ...

Aug 31, 202048 min

Mike Lee: Top-Ranked Boxer and Co-Founder of Soul CBD | #ThePlaybook 285

On this episode of The Playbook, I have Mike Lee, the light-heavyweight top-ranked boxer and co-founder of Soul CBD. Mike and I discussed the similarities between boxing and entrepreneurship, embracing the pain of entrepreneurship and how Mike’s battle with an auto-immune disease led him to create Soul CBD. Don’t forget to come join me on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Training, you can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training...

Aug 30, 202023 min

Cindy Eckert: CEO of The Pink Ceiling | #ThePlaybook 284

Cindy Eckert, CEO of The Pink Ceiling and serial entrepreneur with more than $1.5 Billion in exits, talks about the different ways that rule-breakers and risk-taskers can thrive as entrepreneurs, as well as how to turn your doubters into your biggest supporters. Eckert and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including how it feels to close a billion-dollar-deal, how entrepreneurs should handle doubt from themselves and others, and why you should never be bound by “u...

Aug 29, 202025 min

Don’t Take Life Too Serious

Hi everyone! Today’s episode is a real treat, with all of the uncertainty in the world right now, it is important to remember to not take life too serious, and today's episode is one that I hope can make you all laugh and smile as much as it did me. When I was at the Super Bowl earlier this year I sat down with 2 of the Co-Founders of BABE Wine, The Fat Jewish and David Oliver Cohen AKA Doc. During the interview Doc mentioned just how smart his 8 year old son Hal was, so I thought me and my 10 y...

Aug 28, 202022 min

Amy Porterfield: Digital Course and Marketing Educator | #ThePlaybook 283

Description On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Amy Porterfield, Digital Course and Marketing Educator, and Founder of Digital Course Academy and Amy Porterfield.com, shares her insights on: [2:37] - How to create an emotional connection with people and why it takes your business to the next level [7:05] - The importance of consistency and showing up in online marketing [9:30] - Lessons in humility and how failing led to Amy’s digital course empire and teaching others to create their own digital co...

Aug 27, 202021 min

The Components of a Good Pitch

Hi everyone! Today’s episode is a little preview of what to expect for my "2 Minute Drill" Pitch Competition on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. One of my coaching clients, Shawn Walchef, the owner of Cali BBQ Media joined me on Office Hours for a coaching session and he wanted to practice his pitch. He had 2 minutes to pitch and received some feedback on how to improve his pitch. If you haven’t already make sure you are registered for the "2 Minute Drill" Pitch Competition. You can text me a...

Aug 26, 202012 min

Ken Cohn: CMO of cbdMD | #ThePlaybook 282

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ken Cohn, CMO of cbdMD, shares some of his insights on: [1:57] - How cbdMD has been able to stand out as the CBD space has become more crowded [4:27] - What it takes to build credibility and how their sports-focused strategy has become a point of difference [5:43] - The thought process cbdMD uses when selecting athletes like Bubba Watson and Lolo Jones to work with [17:34] - Why aspiring entrepreneurs need to invest their time learning about data and the digital ...

Aug 25, 202021 min
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