On this episode of #ThePlaybook, David Nurse, Life Optimization Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Author, sits down to discuss: [2:03] - How having a “blueprint tracker” can help anyone to clear what is interfering with their success and make progress towards their goals [6:26] - His tried and true formula for creating a breakthrough in your life [11:25] - Why you should never be afraid of becoming obsessed with your gifts [21:57] - The reason that humility is key for achieving greatness Tweet me...
Nov 23, 2021•49 min
Hey everyone! It’s Monday so we’ve got another episode of the Road to Revenue Series. We took over the Breakfast with Champions: Millionaire Breakfast Club for a #BYOQ Live Q&A. You brought the questions, I brought the answers, you are going to learn about how simple it is to use my finders fee template, and what my favorite book is. Follow the Road to Revenue Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2xBCPHs9IWy5kYPO94rJ0N?si=3936604f462342dd Tweet me your takeaway from today’s...
Nov 22, 2021•57 min
When we get new interns or employees, I make sure to set the tone by telling them that we do not teach about working in the industry. Instead, we teach four things that are applicable to all aspects of life: gratitude, empathy, accountability, and effective communication. To get everyone aligned, reinforce your company values in all three stages of scaling your business, and use different strategies to instill them. Phase 1: Learning Stage During the learning stage, introduce your values to new ...
Nov 21, 2021•4 min
Benjamin Nazarian, CEO of Therabody, talks about why percussive massage therapy has seen a massive rise in popularity, as well as how he learned from his father’s passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. Nazarian and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on a variety of subjects including the value of credibility for the world’s top brands, how Therabody’s relationships with the top sports leagues and athletes help to grow their platform, and the personal inspiration that...
Nov 20, 2021•20 min
Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Take a deep dive into the mind of some of the world’s most impactful guests to share their strategies and tools to dominate their respective fields. My co-hosts for today’s episode are David Moreno, founding partner ...
Nov 19, 2021•51 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Christophe Georges, President & CEO of Bentley Americas, shares his thoughts on: [1:27] - Why the electrification of vehicles has inspired Bentley to adapt their approach [5:06] - How the company’s values are built around luxury [10:29] - What it entails to make sure that you are meeting the high expectations of your customers [14:07] - The key role that brand extension plays as a part of Bentley’s strategy Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidme...
Nov 18, 2021•18 min
The biggest rule I have in life is to be kind to my future self and to do good deeds. So throughout my life even though I made tremendous mistakes, financially as well as other mistakes, I have always been kind to my future self and done good deeds. I always try to be the best person I can be with good intent. Even when I was a salesperson, a manipulator, a scarce person in a competitive space, I still was a good person and I still was kind to my future self and did everything that I could do to...
Nov 17, 2021•32 min
Doug Palladini, Global Brand President for Vans, shares his thoughts on: [5:27] - How an open mind is essential for growing a global sports lifestyle brand [7:20] - Why a growth mindset is something that all entrepreneurs need to embrace in order to evolve [8:27] - The single biggest mistake a leader can make when assembling their team [14:40] - Why a brand seeking to be “everything to everyone” is sure to fail. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.c...
Nov 16, 2021•20 min
What is the difference between patience and persistence? By itself, patience is just the ability to tolerate the passing of time. Don’t sit at home dreaming about what you want high on your mom’s couch, broke, sick and alone. What you really want is to blend patience with persistence. Persistence is the ability to push and push and push and push. It's the ability to be stubborn in the best possible sense of the word. These people are consistent and persistent in the pursuit of their potential, e...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr
Don't limit your point of entry. Some people grow up in Beverly Hills and only want to work in Beverly Hills, you are immediately limiting your point of entry if that is your mindset. Study all the different companies and all the different types of positions that those companies are hiring. Put attention and intention into what you want, and have faith that everything will come in the right way at the perfect time. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask m...
Nov 14, 2021•5 min
Qiana Allen, Collette Divitto, and Lexi Zanghi, stars of Peacock’s “Born For Business”, talk about how business leaders with disabilities are able to utilize their unique perspective in order to thrive, as well as how to find common ground with your audience. The trio chatted with host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, about a variety of topics including how to handle when others laugh at your dreams, why you shouldn’t be ashamed when you need to ask for help, and the role of empathy in entreprene...
Nov 13, 2021•22 min
Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Take a deep dive into the mind of some of the world’s most impactful guests to share their strategies and tools to dominate their respective fields. My co-hosts for today’s episode are David Moreno, the CEO of Mediab...
Nov 12, 2021•51 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Amishi Jha, PhD, Professor at the University of Miami, Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, and Author of PEAK MIND, shares her insights on: [1:33] - How we can use our minds to “time travel” and receive benefits in the process [5:10] - Why entrepreneurs should focus on where they are investing their attention [15:00] - Why it only takes 12 minutes to have a demonstrable positive impact on your mental sharpn...
Nov 11, 2021•22 min
There are only two determining factors whether you’re busy; whether you’re accessible and how productive you are. You want to focus in on your accessibility and productivity when you look at your calendars. Create your own rules and your own philosophies and you will be, not only a student of your calendar, but you’ll be able to manifest accurately and rapidly whatever it is that you want to accomplish.
Nov 10, 2021•5 min
George Kliavkoff, Commissioner for the Pac-12 Conference, shares his thoughts on: [1:11] - What he’s prioritized amid the “chaos” and massive changes in college athletics that have occurred this year [5:13] - The two traits that are essential for success as the commissioner of a league [10:52] - How the PAC-12 has established dominance outside of football and basketball [13:06] - His thoughts on the future of the NCAA
Nov 09, 2021•19 min
There is one aspect where the best coaches are united, and that is through consistency. A good coach is consistent in the time and interest they devote to their “team”, as well as their behavior, feedback, and the suggestions they give. These coaches don’t let their own issues impact their ability to lead, they can keep these issues separate from their role as a coach. No matter what area of life you are working on improving, a coach is able to help you bring your best on a day-to-day basis. The...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Charles Payne, Host of Making Money with Charles Payne on Fox Business and Founder of Wall Street Strategies, shares his thoughts on the massive benefits that come from leaving your comfort zone and taking a risk in life, as well as his best advice on dealing with pullbacks in the stock market without overreacting. Payne and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of subjects including how to maintain a healthy relationship with money, the proper percentages for diversifying yo...
Nov 07, 2021•23 min
Matt Bailey, Founder and CEO of GameOn, talks about how GameOn has evolved from his initial business plan, as well as how his role has changed as the company has grown leaps and bounds. Bailey and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including the best job to prepare yourself for the rejection that entrepreneurs can face, what it means to be an effective CEO for a public company, and how to find advisors that elevate your business. The pair also discuss why startup f...
Nov 06, 2021•21 min
Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Take a deep dive into the mind of some of the world’s most impactful guests to share their strategies and tools to dominate their respective fields. My co-hosts for today’s episode are Mike Krivilsky, CEO & Cofou...
Nov 05, 2021•36 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ryan Farris, President and COO of AlphaGraphics, discusses: [2:30] - How listening to the needs of your customers helps companies adapt to rapid change [4:06] - The inspiration behind their Make It Happen Makeover Contest, which will transform three small businesses [8:14] - How entrepreneurs can better express what’s in their heart through their marketing and branding [13:09] - Overcoming limiting beliefs as a leader so that your brand can reach its true potenti...
Nov 04, 2021•18 min
Consistency: meaning do it every day Consistency is massively important because it allows you to focus on what you want. Focusing on a goal and working toward it every day allows you to utilize the power of intention. That focus yields exponential growth and results. You need to do something every day in order to be great at it. Meditate, use gratitude, practice a skill, work on a relationship, tell somebody that you love and appreciate them. Each of those activities can take as little as 30 sec...
Nov 03, 2021•5 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jason Robins, Co-Founder and CEO of DraftKings, sits down to chat about: [:30] - Why he used to think that following your passion in business was a fool’s errand [2:46] - How the proliferation of sports gambling has led to a renewed focus on maintaining integrity in sports [7:09] - How DraftKings has evolved into a platform that takes over a million bets on a single game [14:04] - His single best piece of advice for building a company that disrupts an entire indu...
Nov 02, 2021•20 min
Forgiveness is essential to our lives because it gives us peace. It is important to the healing process since it allows us to let go of the needs of the ego. Forgiveness is what clears the interference between us and our higher selves. With that in mind, I’ve compiled 12 strategies which are meant to help you forgive yourself. 1. Cancel, Clear, Connect... 2. Understand That You Can’t Out-logic Your Emotions. 3. Make Your Internal Dialog External 4. Remember That Mistakes Are Indicators 5. Give y...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Aaron Keay, Chairman of The Alkaline Water Company, sits down to provide his insights about the real day-to-day responsibilities for a chairman, as well as why it’s sometimes important to take a “granular” approach as a leader. Keay and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a wide range of topics including the value of influencers who do more than just put their name behind a product, how digital marketing has changed how marketers approach partnerships, and how they incorporate philan...
Oct 31, 2021•18 min
Thomas "T.J." Colaiezzi, Founder & C.E.O. LifeBrand, Inc., shares his insights on how the prevalence of social media has impacted the way that people cultivate a personal brand. He also talks about how some of the most common challenges that hiring managers face can be solved with technology, as well as the impact that these measures can have on a person or organization. Colaiezzi and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a wide range of topics including the weight that comes with ...
Oct 30, 2021•23 min
Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Take a deep dive into the mind of some of the world’s most impactful guests to share their strategies and tools to dominate their respective fields. My co-hosts for today’s episode are David Moreno, Partner at Brown ...
Oct 29, 2021•51 min
Neil Patel, Co-Founder Neil Patel Digital, New York Times bestselling author and Podium Evangelist talks about how to get the most value out of the content you create and why Podium is one of the best ways to communicate with your customers. Learn how Podium can help your business: https://bit.ly/ThePlaybookwithPodium On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Neil Patel, Co-Founder Neil Patel Digital and New York Times bestselling author, shares his expertise on: [1:01] - Why adaptation has become an ess...
Oct 28, 2021•18 min
I hate failure because it can cause momentary frustration, but I also love it because building something using blocks of failure helps you step up to success. Without failure, you can’t learn and move forward as a decision-maker. Don’t fear it. Welcome it. Failure is as certain as taxes. And it definitely is as certain as death. So, why fear it? You’re wasting energy being afraid of failing or you’re attracting what you don’t want: failure. Know that as you’re failing, you’re learning.
Oct 27, 2021•4 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Alex Mashinsky, Founder & CEO of Celsius Network, shares his thoughts on: [4:01] - The unique skill that has helped him stay one step ahead of other entrepreneurs [9:14] - How he was able to identify the opportunities for disruption in a traditional industry like banking [11:31] - Why companies like Celsius Network can grow even faster by “doing good” for others [19:19] - What it means to him to empower others with financial freedom and stability
Oct 26, 2021•24 min
What does “the cobbler’s kids have no shoes” actually mean? The idea behind this phrase is that someone with a specific skill, knowledge, or desire is often so busy assisting others that their own affairs go unattended. They fail to apply their expertise to the situations that they face and experience some consequences as a result How do we reconcile this concept with the saying “the more we give the more we receive”? To start, you can’t give to others what you don’t have for yourself. Forgivene...
Oct 25, 2021•59 min
