On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Thomas Healy, Founder and CEO of Hyliion, shares his thoughts on: [0:55] - Why he’s had a desire to build his own startup company since he was a kid, following in the footsteps of his parents [4:55] - How his engineering background has equipped him to be a better leader and entrepreneur [6:58] - His strategy for finding the right mix between running a rapidly-growing business and his personal life [11:14] - How he identified opportunities in the trucking industry...
Dec 22, 2020•19 min
Mentor/mentee relationships can be some of the most valuable relationships we have outside of our family because these people help to keep us accountable. Mentors are there to guide us as we consistently and persistently pursue our potential, sharing insights and situational knowledge along the way. Mentees can learn and grow under the mentor's guidance, getting a chance to experiment with creative solutions to problems within a supportive environment. These relationships are key to our personal...
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr
Today’s episode is from my appearance on the After Hours Entrepreneur Podcast with Mark Savant. Mark and I are going to discuss: the only way to stop you from getting to where you want to be, creating the coincidences you want in your life, and the #1 thing you should focus on Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today’s episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email david@dmeltzer.com to join!
Dec 20, 2020•22 min
Devan Kline, CEO of Burn Boot Camp and host of The Devan Kline Show, sits down to chat about the mindset that it takes to build “emotional fortitude”, as well as how the many challenges he faced as a young man helped to strengthen his resolve as an entrepreneur. Kline and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on a range of subjects including making the choice not to live with a victim’s mindset, turning disadvantages into strengths, and what makes up the DNA company. The pair...
Dec 19, 2020•24 min
Hey everyone! I’ve got a special episode for you today, back in May I did a fireside chat with my first mentee, Jeff Fenster, the Founder and CEO of Everbowl and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Running Back, Marshall Faulk. The three of us discussed: understanding financial literacy, the #1 goal of a leader and lowering the bar from baby steps and accelerating to the speed of Marshall Faulk . Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today’s episode and come ask me questions live every Fr...
Dec 18, 2020•44 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Joe Castiglione, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Programs and Director of Athletics at the University of Oklahoma, shares his thoughts on: [1:05] - The MAGIC core values of the University of Oklahoma and how they relate to staying “in the game” [5:27] - How his experience being a walk-on football player led him to a career that he never could have imagined [13:38] - Why you can’t be a true leader without understanding what it means to serve others [1...
Dec 17, 2020•28 min
Today’s episode is my conversation with the legendary Danica Patrick! Danica and I teamed up for WebSummit earlier this year and the two of us discussed: the secret to building a successful business, thinking that you could be better than you would ever expect, and not being afraid of change. Make sure you listen to all of my episodes of The Playbook with Danica and come 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@d...
Dec 16, 2020•18 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Stephanie McMahon, Chief Brand Officer of the WWE, provides insights on: [2:02] - How marketers can “break through the clutter” and better connect to their audience [7:22] - Why she finds antagonists much more entertaining characters than protagonists [10:35] - How “star power” creates more opportunities for engagement between brands and their fans [13:37] - The one thing that helps you overcome the challenges associated with working alongside your family
Dec 15, 2020•19 min
What does “Don't lie to yourself” mean? Well, our ego has many needs, including a need to be offended. Due to our ego, we often put conditions, judgments, and higher expectations on others than we do for ourselves. We also fall into the trap of not receiving the truth well, but the truth always has a way of coming out. Why or what are we hiding when we avoid the truth? We’re getting in our own way and missing out on an opportunity to grow. Fyodor Dostoevsky said, “The man who lies to himself and...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 2 min
They’re back! Two of my favorite coaching clients Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri of Next Level University joined me for another coaching call. As usual they came prepared with tons of questions that I had to share with all of you. The three of us discussed: motivation vs inspiration, the three different types of listeners, and communicating effectively. Let me know if you enjoy these episodes with Alan and Kevin and want to hear more coaching sessions. Also don’t forget to join me on Friday at ...
Dec 13, 2020•31 min
Robert Ri’chard, CEO Elite Performance Medixine and Emmy award-winning actor, talks about the value found in approaching life’s interactions like a game of chess and describes the pieces you need to have in place in order to win. Ri’chard and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including what it really means to be an advanced listener, why putting hard work towards your goals is a little slice of heaven, and the common denominator between those who are able to ach...
Dec 12, 2020•23 min
Today's episode is from a speech I gave to a class at Georgetown University. I am going to teach you how to learn outside of the classroom, by looking inside of you. I am also going to share three ways to get what you want in life. Join me live 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.comto join!
Dec 11, 2020•33 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Brent Willis, CEO of NewAge, Inc., sits down to discuss: [1:00] - How his time at West Point taught him that the only way to reach your goals is to avoid excuses [6:50] - Why the best entrepreneurs are in love with the process and not focused on exiting the business [10:15] - How to define and align a plan to grow your business and get your team on board [15:21] - His best strategy for teaching others to be abundant instead of scarce
Dec 10, 2020•20 min
Hey everyone! Today’s episode is from a sales webinar I did back in March. The hosts Nate Jones, the Co Founder of Structurely and Robert Trefethren, the Director of Expansion and Research of Hatch Realty and I am going to teach you: the habits of peak performing salespeople, simple ways to convert more leads, and creating a winning mindset. Join me live 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 join!
Dec 09, 2020•22 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Michael Mo, CEO of KULR Technology Group, sits down to chat about: [1:21] - The role that KULR’s technology place in space exploration missions for NASA [6:50] - How the business has evolved since its inception in 2013 to meet the technology demands of the market [10:17] - How KULR works with their biggest customers to deliver cutting-edge products that push their mission forward [17:00] - Why he’s a big believer that all entrepreneurs need to start with a big dr...
Dec 08, 2020•22 min
The easiest way to create a budget that benefits you is to first work on reducing spending where you can. Whether we want to admit it or not, we often spend money needlessly or without getting any quantifiable benefit in return. Whether it’s buying coffees each day, ordering too much from Amazon, or some other poor spending habits, we need to be honest with ourselves about our current outflows. It is also essential to look at where you are investing your money at the moment, as well as how your ...
Dec 07, 2020•23 min
Today’s episode is my appearance on the Success Shorts Podcast with Erol Senel. Erol and I are going to discuss the most important trait you can possess and using gratitude as a guidepost to get there. Join me live every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm for my Free Training! Text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join!
Dec 06, 2020•23 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Scott Donnell, CEO of Hapbee Technologies, Inc., shares his thoughts on: [1:46] - How being (unexpectedly) elected to student body president led him to entrepreneurship [2:50] - How an entrepreneur’s “why” will help to carry them through the difficult times and how Scott is working to empower young entrepreneurs to follow their passion [7:13] - Why he describes Hapbee’s wearable technology as “like something out of Star Trek” [12:39] - Hapbee’s plan for the futur...
Dec 05, 2020•19 min
Hi everyone! My 2 favorite coaching clients are back for another episode. Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri of Next Level University joined me for another live coaching session. The three of us are going to discuss the three ways you receive answers from the universe. Text me your favorite part from today’s episode at (949) 298-2905 and don’t forget to join me on Friday for my Free Training at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. To join you can text me or email me at david@dmeltzer.com.
Dec 04, 2020•33 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Dean Graziosi, Founder of Dean Enterprises and Author of The Underdog Advantage, discusses: [1:08] - The importance of finding a “why” to motivate your hustle [4:59] - How he learned to end fear and overcome insecurities caused by impostor syndrome [8:31] - What one skill it takes to get to the “next level” in your life [13:24] - How to develop a pragmatic system to track your progress and keep in mind what works and doesn't work as you progress towards your goal...
Dec 03, 2020•19 min
Today’s episode is my appearance on the True Underdog Podcast With Jayson Waller. I just spent the whole day with Jayson on the set of 2 Minute Drill and he knows how to bring the energy. The two of us are going to discuss where the pursuit of happiness actually comes from. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today’s episode and come 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.
Dec 02, 2020•35 min
Joe Foster, Co-Founder of Reebok and author of the new book Shoemaker, shares his insights on: [5:22] - Why he and his brother made the difficult choice to leave the family business and start their own shoe company [8:50] - How winning a dictionary as a prize led to the name Reebok being chosen for the company [16:06] - How Runner’s World magazine helped Reebok to establish its brand in America [20:30] - His best piece of advice about how entrepreneurs should embrace change
Dec 01, 2020•28 min
We’ve got another edition of our “Road to Revenue” series. Today’s episode is a Gratitude #BYOQ Live Q&A. I am going to share a message of gratitude with you and then you are going to get close to an hour of value-packed Q&A. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today’s episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. Text me at 949 298 2905 or email david@dmeltzer.com to join! Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr
Michael and Ylianna Dadashi, the founders of Heart Water, talk about how their personal journeys have inspired them to create a purpose-focused, sustainable business and why storytelling is such an important component of their brand. The Dadashis and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including the three reasons why the Dadashis settled on creating a business around a resource like water, how to strike the right balance when working with your spouse and why focus...
Nov 29, 2020•26 min
Angelo Christian, Chairman and CEO of Angelo Christian Financial and author, shares his thoughts on how some of his struggles with weight and bullying as a young man have shaped the person he is today, as well as why it’s essential to be in a state of receivership. Christian and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of subjects including how to position your business (and personal brand) for growth, the overlap between their life missions and company’s missions, as well as why ...
Nov 28, 2020•28 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Janice Bryant Howroyd, founder and CEO of The ActOne Group, discusses: [1:11] - Why she deems her career path “extraordinary” [3:36] - How the pandemic has encouraged the business leaders that Janice interacts with to be more vulnerable [10:07] - What her mother taught her about the difference between anger and passion [14:14] - Why everyone needs to be more thoughtful with words they use
Nov 27, 2020•24 min
Today's episode is a Throwback to my Thanksgiving Training from last year. Last year I had everyone write down the most inspirational person, place, or thing in their lives. A few people from my team even called some of their loved one's to tell them how grateful they were to have them in their lives. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, I try to celebrate it everyday. Remember, you are gratitude, you are a lens of gratitude. Be grateful for every person, place, or thing in your life.
Nov 26, 2020•10 min
Today’s episode is from my interview on Spartan Up! - A Spartan Race for the Mind! Joe De Sena and I are going to discuss training your mind for success, and two things you should be thinking about, your drive and your unconscious competency. Let me know your favorite part of today’s episode and ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email david@dmeltzer.com to join!
Nov 25, 2020•24 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Will Ahmed, Founder and CEO of WHOOP, shares his insights on: [1:03] - How he was able to find his own path and create his “dream job” in sports technology [2:17] - Why the mission of unlocking human performance is at the core of everything that WHOOP does [7:07] - How the input from WHOOP gives users a better understanding of the strain and recovery that their body experiences [14:29] - The most common question he gets about having professional athletes as inves...
Nov 24, 2020•20 min
Today’s episode is another edition of our “Road to Revenue” series. Today’s is all about how you can stop procrastination. You are going to learn about the four types of procrastinators and a half-hour of Q&A. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway and ask me questions live every Friday at 11 am pst/2 pm est. Text me at 949 298 2905 or email david@dmeltzer.com to join! Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 1 min
