Today's episode is a sneak peek at the latest episode of 2 Minute Drill. 2 Minute Drill is back and better than ever and this season we've got hour long episodes. The all-new, hour-long extended episodes feature five new entrepreneurs each week who compete for over $50,000 of cash and prizes. This new format combines the best elements of season one with powerful storytelling that shares the contestants' journey and struggles along the way. 2 Minute Drill will empower more entrepreneurs than ever...
Jun 25, 2021•9 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Shan-Lyn Ma, Cofounder & CEO at Zola, discusses: [1:08] - Why her own wedding planning experience served as a catalyst for the creation of Zola [3:01] - How technology can be used to create a “one-stop shop” for your customers [12:29] - How she carved her path to Silicon Valley by taking a unique approach to each job she’s had [13:40] - Her single biggest key to building a business that is successful in the long run
Jun 24, 2021•21 min
Hey everyone! Today's episode is a small fireside chat we had at the launch party for the second season of 2 Minute Drill. Joining me are Rory Cutaia, the CEO of Verb Technologies and Brian Lagastee, the CEO of Clarity Experiences. The three of us discussed what it was like on set for the filming of Season 2 of 2 Minute Drill, some of our favorite moments from the new season, and what it takes to deliver a perfect pitch. You can watch 2 Minute Drill every Friday on Bloomberg TV at 8:30 pm PST an...
Jun 23, 2021•15 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Brandon Dawson, CEO and co-founder of Cardone Ventures, and Sharon Lechter, keynote speaker and bestselling author, share insights on: [1:09] - How Brandon resigned himself to meet and learn from Sharon after reading books like Rich Dad Poor Dad and Three Feet from Gold [5:25] - Why Sharon’s insights on intellectual property helped Brandon to sell his company for over $150 million [8:14] - How telling relatable stories empowers entrepreneurs from all walks of lif...
Jun 22, 2021•22 min
THE 6 STEPS YOU NEED TO GAIN CREDIBILITY: 1. Credibility: Showcase credibility through your team, advisors, and patents. Illuminate your early mistakes and communicate how they have attributed to your situational knowledge to navigate those same scenarios in the future. 2. Emotional Attachment: Understand the emotional attachment your consumers have to your product/service and how to leverage it. 3. Reasons to Invest: Evaluate the reasons people buy, not the perceived reasons you think they buy....
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 1 min
To all the dads, Happy Father’s Day. Be a celebrant not celebrity on this day and continue to do good deeds for your family! This is the most important job we will ever have! Enjoy your day and give it the meaning it deserves!
Jun 20, 2021•10 min
Angela Courtin, Vice President of YouTube Marketing Global Head of Brand, Creative, Culture and Media, provides insights on how the mission of YouTube to give everyone a voice helps to empower marginalized communities to connect with others and the mindset it takes to identify our similarities with people of different walks of life while also appreciating our differences. Courtin and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about topics including why “loving yourself” is one of the biggest keys...
Jun 20, 2021•20 min
Greg Connolly, Founder and CEO of Trifecta Nutrition, discusses how his passion for entrepreneurship has led him to start five companies so far and also shares some of the most valuable insights he’s gained from building Trifecta into the largest organic meal delivery service in the U.S. Connolly and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about topics including how entrepreneurs can transition from one industry to another, as well as how the right partnerships can elevate a brand in the mind ...
Jun 19, 2021•24 min
Today is the day! Season two of my show, 2 Minute Drill premieres tonight on Bloomberg TV and is available to stream at any time on Amazon Prime Video. The all-new, hour-long extended episodes feature five new entrepreneurs each week who compete for over $50,000 of cash and prizes. You're going to hear a sneak peek of the season premiere. This new format combines the best elements of season one with powerful storytelling that shares the contestants' journey and struggles along the way. 2 Minute ...
Jun 18, 2021•9 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Cari Champion, broadcast journalist, TV personality and host of the Naked with Cari Champion podcast, shares her thoughts on: [1:12] - The reason she believes that she was born to be a storyteller and how leaving ESPN opened up new possibilities for her [4:25] - Why your “dream job” might not be exactly like you perceive it to be [9:50] - How she lays down a foundation for each interview to ensure she is set up for success [17:00] - Why building trust with your t...
Jun 17, 2021•23 min
I've got another coaching session with my two favorite clients, Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri of Next Level University. As usual, they came prepared with tons of questions that I needed to share with all of you. The three of us are going to discuss what it means to tap into your unconscious, the difference between the truth and perspective, how to bring out the best in others, and the #1 thing I look for when investing in someone. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's epis...
Jun 16, 2021•29 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ray J, Chief Strategy Officer of Raycon, and Ray Lee, CEO of Raycon, chat about: [:36] - How their similar views about the opportunities in consumer electronics helped to bring them together to start Raycon [5:34] - Why Ray J’s insights for their branding and packaging has been instrumental for them to land celebrity partners [6:54] - The biggest area where Ray J’s experience in the music industry has come in handy for Raycon’s products [13:29] - What a business ...
Jun 15, 2021•18 min
Eight Ways to Stop Lying To Yourself Once we have a better understanding of the signs that we’re lying to ourselves, it’s time to utilize strategies to stop telling these lies. 1. Stop taking constructive criticism as a personal attack - Don’t assume the negative when others are providing you opportunities to learn and grow. Take a more positive perspective and try to find the light, love, and lessons in the input of those around you. 2. Stop trying to convince everyone that you're right - The e...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Hey everyone! Today’s episode is from my Friday morning Office Hours session with Scott O’Neil, the CEO of the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils and The Prudential Center. Joining me with Scott are my two co-hosts and business partners, Mike Mumola and David Moreno. The four of us are going to discuss Trusting the Process and you are going to learn about illumination because I made a big mistake to start off the conversation. We also are going to talk about Scott's new book, Be Where Your Fe...
Jun 13, 2021•22 min
Tom House, Founder of Mustard, and Rocky Collis, CEO and Co-Founder of Mustard, share some insights on the biggest challenges facing youth sports today, as well as how the Mustard platform is changing the way that young athletes utilize technology for training. House, Collis, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about the origins of Mustard and its technology, as well as how Tom House is leveraging his decades of experience working with top athletes like Nolan Ryan, Drew Brees, and Tom ...
Jun 12, 2021•23 min
Hey everyone! Today’s episode is from a fireside chat with my good friend and former Playbook guest, Mikael Brandrup, the world famous artist and he’s also a pretty good entrepreneur too The two of us sat down at his art studio in Los Angeles a few weeks ago and we discussed entering “the flow state” and how you only need to connect with one person to build an audience. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST ...
Jun 11, 2021•25 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Derek Moneyberg, wealth coach, speaker, and entrepreneur, shares his thoughts on: [1:12] - The mindset difference between those who grew up poor versus those who grew up with everything [2:24] - The one major financial trap that most people fall into [9:01] - Why everyone should take the perspective that they are “CEO of their life” [17:03] - How taking advantage of mispriced assets can help to unlock your financial future Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite tak...
Jun 10, 2021•21 min
The definition of happiness is to enjoy the consistent every day, persistent without quit, the pursuit of your potential, your truth, your best self. Stop worrying about what other people think, what you don't have, what you don't want, or what's missing in your life. Simply what YOU want. That's the definition of happiness to me. The people who can enjoy the consistent pursuit of their own potential. In order to do that, we need to focus on the four values of gratitude, forgiveness, accountabil...
Jun 09, 2021•10 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rob Dyrdek, founder and CEO of Dyrdek Machine, entrepreneur, and entertainer, shares his thoughts on: [1:04] - How a 2013 business opportunity taught him that he was not only a “complete mess” as an entrepreneur, but he was also unhappy with life [5:18] - Why building systems for the Dyrdek Machine led him to discover the rhythm of companies (and existence) [7:42] - His process for developing “qualitative awareness” and finding patterns in what impacts your emoti...
Jun 08, 2021•27 min
6 Steps to Deal With Negative Thoughts When we experience negative thoughts, it is important to take a few minutes to contemplate the reasons behind them before you react. I advise following these six steps in order to avoid letting the triggers of your ego get in the way of your actions. 1. Realize that the “lens” we view life through may be a bit distorted. In other words, our view of things may not be reality. While our minds have a way of convincing us of things that aren’t necessarily accur...
Jun 07, 2021•59 min
Andrew Fox, Founder and CEO of Charge Enterprises, shares his thoughts on how Charge is working to solve problems with the “Achilles heel” of the growth of electric vehicles by improving infrastructure and creating more charging options for users, as well as the valuable lessons he learned about micro-mobility from investing in Lime. Fox and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer discuss why your timing and the team that you put together are more important than landing a big-time investor, as well ...
Jun 06, 2021•21 min
Alex Nekritin, CEO at UltiSelf, sits down to discuss what inspired him to get involved with personal development and how his journey led him to create the world’s top “biohacking app”. Nekritin and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on the challenges of building a new habit, why the “21 Days to Form a Habit” Rule is a myth, as well as why people fail to follow through on the goals that they set. The pair chat about why setting the bar low can lead to more rapid progress an...
Jun 05, 2021•25 min
If you want to achieve it, prioritize it in your life. Commit to a minimum amount of time each day so that your body, mind and soul are all working in unison. The only limits that exist in our lives are the ones we place on ourselves. If you don't invest in yourself, what are you ever going to invest in? Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmelt...
Jun 04, 2021•6 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rick Nechio, Co-founder of Nechio Novak and former Anheuser-Busch InBev Executive, chats about: [5:56] - The chance meeting he had with August Busch III ended up with an opportunity to work with Anheuser-Busch [8:49] - Why falling in love with “the process” creates an easier path to achieving your dreams [12:17] - Why he believes that luck comes from your ability to identify opportunities as they pop up [17:03] - The key questions he asked himself before leaving ...
Jun 03, 2021•28 min
Last week I sat down with Garrett Brown & Colin Coggins, two adjunct professors at USC, and the three of us discussed all things sales-related. I went over the five steps of selling, and what the most important aspect of sales is. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join!
Jun 02, 2021•37 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Scott O'Neil, CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment and author of Be Where Your Feet Are, shares his thoughts on: [:51] - Why the loss of a close friend to suicide was a driving force behind writing his new book [3:56] - The three different types of activities he recommends you do every day in order to stay grounded [12:31] - How sports and music serve to unite people and create a sense of community [20:43] - The power that comes from assuming the posi...
Jun 01, 2021•24 min
Today's episode of the Road to Revenue series is from an hour long Q&A session, I did live on Clubhouse Friday morning in the Breakfast With Champions, Millionaire Breakfast Club. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join! Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify
May 31, 2021•59 min
Contrary to popular belief, people that schedule or have many meetings during the day are not busier than other people. There are only two determining factors, whether you're busy or whether you're accessible, and how productive you are. You want to hone in on your accessibility and productivity when you look at your calendar. Leverage Your Calendar A calendar is a tool that can change your life. It’s there for a reason, but people often think of using it as a chore. One of the most compelling r...
May 30, 2021•30 min
Tom Rogers, Executive Chairman of Engine Media Holdings and Founder of CNBC, talks about how TiVo forever changed the television experience for viewers and led to the pioneering of streaming TV, as well as why his childhood fascination with an article in the TV guide eventually led him to his career in media. Rodgers and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, examine an array of topics such as the roles that technology and gambling are playing in the evolution of sports entertainment, how Amazon’s...
May 29, 2021•18 min
Today's episode is from my Keynote at the NoBullCON. I was so excited to finally be on a stage in front of a live audience for the first time in over a year, so I needed to share this one with all of you. You are going to learn about the key to making decisions, your values. ELEMENT 1: PERSONAL VALUES When you are manifesting your vision, you need to analyze the effect on your personal values. Your personal values provide the best foundation for you to manifest things faster and more accurately....
May 28, 2021•59 min
