One of the biggest keys for any business leader comes from an understanding of the ego and how it tends to put us on a trajectory in the wrong direction. Ego Edges Goodness Out of your life. Why? The ego has illusionary needs, which can create a waste of your time and energy. The ego also has the need to be right or to be offended. It can cause you to feel a need to be separate, inferior, or superior. Ego can cause fear, guilt, or shame. It will have you searching for recognition for your achiev...
Oct 23, 2022•4 min
If you feel stuck that means you're winning. You can't feel stuck unless you're applying pressure to a situation.
Oct 22, 2022•4 min
Study your calendar both in the morning and at night. Ponder efficiencies and potential problems, then prepare to make adjustments. You'll see that your productivity changes, and you become aware of new opportunities that exist and now are accessible to you. Equally important, you'll discover new ways to save time.
Oct 21, 2022•6 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, JB Bernstein, CEO of AviSight Inc. and legendary sports executive, and the inspiration for Disney's Million Dollar Arm, shares his insights on: [2:31] - How the Las Vegas business community has experienced a massive shift in recent years [4:13] - Why Hall of Fame athletes are more desirable for marketing than ever [7:48] - The key factors that help an athlete to create a lasting legacy for themselves [13:53] - His best advice for college athletes on how to take a...
Oct 20, 2022•19 min
I use a system that I call the Five Daily Practices to create coherence in my life, meaning that I do things with consistency and persistence, and I’m also very intentional about the prioritization of activities in my business and personal life. These practices will not only help you to determine what you want in life, but they are essential if you want to accomplish it. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training htt...
Oct 19, 2022•12 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Nathan Chan, CEO of Foundr, sits down to discuss: [1:18] - Why entrepreneurs should never lose focus on their strategic roadmap [2:26] - The power that comes from building a community around a brand [10:55] - How traditional education is evolving to provide more alternative pathways for students [15:06] - Why a thirst for learning and growth is at the core of the Foundr platform Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.co...
Oct 18, 2022•18 min
At least once a month I like to host an open Q&A so I can answer as many of your questions as possible in an hour. I always like to share some of my favorite questions with all of you so that you can do your best, learn lessons, and have fun. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905
Oct 17, 2022•25 min
One of the things I stress about why you shouldn’t quit is that you need to press and keep pressing everything to get the most out of the opportunities afforded to you. An analogy I like to use to explain this is a blade of grass pushing through the soil to enjoy everything the sun has to offer. The fragile bit of grass is beneath tons of soil and stone. It doesn't know if it is getting nearer to the surface and the sun, it only knows the direction it must keep pushing. Not until the instant it ...
Oct 16, 2022•18 min
Sri Divel, Partner and VP of Salt Creek Grille, talks about the lessons she’s learned about the hospitality industry since she began as a cocktail waitress, especially the necessity of going after your dreams and goals. Divel and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on subjects including the unique meaning behind Sri’s name, the work that goes into creating an experience for your customers that leads to a lasting memory, as well as how to increase employee engagement and ret...
Oct 15, 2022•21 min
Simply put, sales is a process to ultimately reach an agreement or understanding where all involved see the vision as beneficial. No matter what we are selling to others, whether it is a product, service, company, or yourself, mastering these five steps will lead you to the successes you desire.
Oct 14, 2022•11 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Todd Kaplan, Chief Marketing Officer at Pepsi, shares his insights on: [1:46] - How companies can use intrapreneurship thinking to maximize their marketing efforts [5:48] -The role that “opt-in experiences” play in creating a deeper connection with consumers [7:09] - Why the Pepsi team uses a challenger mindset to deal with competition [12:31] - Why entrepreneurs should take “No” as a request for more information Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @david...
Oct 13, 2022•19 min
When striving for increased profitability, I like to look at it from a perspective of receiving. I want to receive as much as possible, so that I can give as much as possible. Recognize that one is not possible without the other, and you need to receive something first in order to give it. Power of 64 - Make productivity a prime focus of your career or passion. Look to increase your efficiency, effectiveness, and statistical success whenever possible. Buy Low and Sell High - Create a profit marg...
Oct 12, 2022•13 min
Kent Clothier, CEO of Real Estate Worldwide & The Boardroom Mastermind Group, shares his thoughts on: [:55] - How his first business mastermind showed him the power that comes from being abundant [3:54] - Why “collective wisdom” can help to rapidly accelerate the growth of a business [4:51] - How the strength of your network correlates to your problem-solving ability [15:47] - His single best piece of advice for real estate investors Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer ...
Oct 11, 2022•23 min
My takeaway from the week came after being asked how I stay "at ease" despite doing so much. It's all about how you spend your time, the more time you spend "at ease" the easier it will be for you to enjoy the consistent everyday, persistent without quit, pursuit of your potential. Although we need to remember, it's not easy being "at ease" so how can we learn to manage our time living "at ease?" Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for m...
Oct 10, 2022•18 min
Inspiration goes two ways, but first know that you are accountable for your own inspiration. When you are inspired, you are empowered to invest more (not sacrifice more) to get what you want, if you truly want it. Take accountability for yourself. Find what you love to do and align it with what must be done. Then, work to surround yourself with the right people. When I say, “the right people,” I mean the parts of the people you are most attracted to the parts of others that bring you confidence,...
Oct 09, 2022•4 min
Jodi Katz, CEO of Base Beauty Creative Agency, provides her insights on the most common misconceptions about working in the beauty industry and some of the best lessons she’s learned from hosting her podcast “WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY”, especially about strategies to help improve your own self image and self worth. Katz and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on a wide range of subjects including Jodi’s newest book Facing the Seduction of Success: Inspiring Stories on Leadin...
Oct 08, 2022•22 min
I love when things get hard, it means something better is coming. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905
Oct 07, 2022•4 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Audie Attar, CEO and Founder of Paradigm Sports, sits down to discuss: [3:37] - Why being a “profit-chaser” as an agent will lead to failure [6:20] - His initial vision for Paradigm Sports and how the agency has evolved over the years [8:13] - How athletes are able to leverage their brand to disrupt new sectors [17:37] - The three strategies he uses to prioritize business opportunities Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmel...
Oct 06, 2022•21 min
When striving for increased profitability, I like to look at it from a perspective of receiving. I want to receive as much as possible, so that I can give as much as possible. Recognize that one is not possible without the other, and you need to receive something first in order to give it. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905
Oct 05, 2022•3 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Tony Boselli, Chief Growth Officer at all.health, sits down to discuss: [1:10] - How he was able to take the life lessons he learned from playing sports and apply them to a new profession [6:04] - Why people shouldn’t hesitate to find themselves the right coach [9:03] - How to ensure that you have the right team in place to support you [15:50] - How technology can help people get better access to healthcare and treatment throughout their life
Oct 04, 2022•19 min
William Shakespeare was a genius in many ways, but there are two ideas of his which are crucial to building any brand. The first, which comes from the play As You Like It, is something that has become even more important over time: “All the world's a stage”. With the prevalence of platforms like social media, the entire world is truly our stage today, and we must take full advantage of that stage in order to build, grow, and sustain a brand. We can transmit our brand’s frequency anywhere, with c...
Oct 03, 2022•27 min
Everything in life, from the construction of a building to a relationship, requires a solid foundation, or it will crumble. If certain things are not in place, you’ll not be able to support all of the other things you wish to accomplish. We want that foundation and support to be solid. We want that foundation and support to be concrete with steel rods, not balsa wood. We want to create the best foundation to manifest things faster and more accurately. Values provide that foundation. No matter wh...
Oct 02, 2022•16 min
For many of us, hearing no can be tough to handle. What I try and do is re- engineer the way that people think about getting a “No”. Think about it this way: What if I told you that you are 25 “No’s” away from getting what you want most? How excited would you be to get the first “No”? How about the 24th? Take the perspective that you are a finite amount of “No’s” away from getting to that “Yes”. We might not always know what that number is, we only know that we are one step closer.
Oct 01, 2022•4 min
When I think about branding today, I look back at one person for inspiration, William Shakespeare. He was a genius in many ways, but there are two ideas of his which are crucial to building any brand. The first, which comes from the play As You Like It, is something that has become even more important over time: “All the world's a stage”. With the prevalence of platforms like social media, the entire world is truly our stage today, and we must take full advantage of that stage in order to build,...
Sep 30, 2022•10 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rick Jordan, Investor and Cybersecurity Expert, sits down to discuss: [3:31] - The strategies he applies to balance family, faith, and financial success [4:06] - Why being giving and abundant is an essential part of thriving in life [6:18] - How to identify the times that you are limiting yourself with your beliefs and overcome it [16:03] - His best piece of advice for a teenager who is worried about their future Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @david...
Sep 29, 2022•21 min
When I experienced bankruptcy for myself, I knew that I had a strong foundation to fall back on: my values. Take inventory of the values (personal, experiential, giving, and receiving) that make you who you are now and then imagine the person you want to become. Build around the values those people have in common. When you start from a strong foundation, whatever your core values may be, you will have to find people to help drive you forward in your goals. Having a set of principles and standard...
Sep 28, 2022•9 min
Rick Macci, Legendary Hall of Fame Tennis Coach and the President & Owner of the Rick Macci Tennis Academy, sits down to discuss: [3:48] - What it means to master the art of coaching and why connecting with your pupil is essential [7:03] - How teachers can help their students shift their mindset and change their life for the better [14:51] - Why being able to forget is an essential characteristic for personal growth [17:51] - Why you should always “keep score with yourself” in business Tweet...
Sep 27, 2022•22 min
I took some of my favorite questions from my #BYOQ Live Q&A session I hosted on during my weekly free training. I try to host one of these at least once a month, so if you want to come ask me some questions, just email me david@dmeltzer.com or sign up for my free weekly training by clicking the link below. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-29...
Sep 26, 2022•23 min
In general, there are three types of businesses in a recession: those that are doing well, those that are stable, and those that are struggling. When making investments during a recession, I tend to place more emphasis on stability and industries or companies that have shown a historic ability to withstand those times. Look for investment opportunities that offer consistency in good and bad economic times, rather than looking to create massive returns. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode...
Sep 25, 2022•3 min
Eddie A. Johnson, Basketball TV and Radio Analyst with the Phoenix Suns and SiriusXM NBA Radio, sits down to discuss how his first year post NBA retirement led to him to discover a new purpose in life. Johnson and Meltzer share their thoughts on a wide variety of topics including the inspiration for Eddie writing his book, “You Big Dummy”, the best lessons he learned from being a Sixth Man of the Year award winner, as well as the tools they use to improve focus and resilience. They also chat abo...
Sep 24, 2022•19 min
