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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 Future of Media with Aleen Dreksler & Kate Ward from Betches Media

I talked with Aleen Dreksler, Co-Founder & CEO at Betches Media, and Kate Ward, Chief Content Officer at Betches Media, about how to stay authentic to your brand values, the value of education for creators, and how to create content that resonates with your audience. Be sure to check out more content from Betches at https://betches.com/

Apr 20, 202324 min

Lauren Weinberg - Chief Marketing Officer at Square

I had a discussion with Lauren Weinberg, Chief Marketing Officer of Square, about the types of businesses that tend to perform the best, how to build products around the needs of your clientele, and strategies to build lasting relationships with your customers. Learn more about Square and their offerings at: squareup.com [1:20] - How Square helps business owners to grow their business [3:29] - Why multi-vertical businesses are performing better than others [8:28] - What it means to run a custome...

Apr 18, 202321 min

The Great Realization: The Impact of AI in The Workplace | Road to Revenue

In this week's Road to Revenue Session, we dive into the fascinating rise of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on businesses. Discover how leveraging AI tools can revolutionize productivity, accessibility, and engagement in the workplace, and the downsides we should be aware of.

Apr 17, 202324 min

David Abeles - CEO & President, TaylorMade Golf | Office Hours S3

In this episode, we talk with David Abele about TaylorMade's cutting-edge approach to golf innovation, their dedication to helping golfers improve their performance, and the vibrant culture that sets them apart in the sports branding world.

Apr 16, 202315 min

Tory Archbold - The 45-Second Networking Rule | Office Hours Season 3

In this captivating conversation with Tory Archbold, renowned networking expert, founder of a successful PR agency, and advocate for heart-based leaders, we explore her innovative 45-second approach to networking, the significance of owning your story, and how to maximize your potential by aligning with like-minded individuals. Tory shares powerful insights on transforming challenges into possibilities and offers valuable advice on cultivating personal power and heart-centered leadership for bus...

Apr 15, 202313 min

Oz Pearlman - President at Magic of Oz Inc. and mentalist

I talked to world-renowned mentalist, Oz Pearlman, about how seeing a magic show at age 13 changed his life, what mentalism teaches you about building connections with customers on a deeper level, and the similarities between mentalists and salespeople. Learn more about at Oz and his work at: www.ozpearlman.com

Apr 13, 202327 min

Conquering Fear, and Building Effective Habits | PodSaas with Chris Sheng

Today’s episode features an enlightening conversation about the importance of empathy, overcoming fear, and building habits on Chris Sheng’s podcast “PodcastSaas.” Our chat covered a range of topics including the most effective business tool for meeting people where they’re at, the two fundamental fears, and the three stages of accountability. We also dive into the three critical components of building a habit machine. Tune in to learn how to cultivate empathy, conquer your fears, and build posi...

Apr 12, 202312 min

Going the Extra Mile to Win with NASCAR driver Kyle Larson

During this conversation with Kyle Larson, Driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Hendrick Motorsports, we talked about the invaluable lessons learned from our greatest mistakes, how he goes the extra mile to prepare for events, and why he takes every opportunity to race that he can. Learn more about Kyle at kylelarsonracing.com and go to kylelarsonfoundation.org to get more information on his charity.

Apr 11, 202317 min

The Best Investments To Make In 2023 | Road to Revenue Training

During this Bring Your Own Question session we talked about the mindset it takes to enjoy the consistent and persistent pursuit of your potential. We discussed how to separate yourself with your marketing approach, how to determine which activities to focus on, and how to decide which investments to make in ourselves. To join future Free Friday Training sessions register at: https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1

Apr 10, 202353 min

Neil Patel | Office Hours S3

In this episode, we have the pleasure of diving into the world of digital marketing with the renowned expert, Neil Patel. Drawing from his early successes and extensive experience, Patel shares his invaluable insights on how to thrive as a brand in 2023. He emphasizes the importance of investing in marketing, creating quality content, and engaging with your community in order to achieve long-lasting success. Throughout our conversation, Neil offers practical advice and actionable tips that liste...

Apr 09, 202314 min

Transforming Small Failures into Big Successes with Marshall Faulk

On today’s episode of the Game, Set, Life series with legendary tennis coach Rick Macci, we’re joined by one of the greatest running backs of all time, NFL Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk. During our dialogue, Marshall shared insights on how he’s translated his success on the gridiron into the business world, his preparation for high-pressure situations under the brightest lights, and his thoughts on the Damar Hamlin incident.

Apr 08, 202326 min

The Heart of a Champion: Victor Cruz's Journey from NFL Star to Entrepreneur | Office Hours, Season 3

On today’s episode, we got the chance to chat with former Super Bowl champion, entrepreneur and TV Host, Victor Cruz. Going from being an NFL star to an entrepreneur, Cruz shared the critical characteristic he’s learning to reach a level of success in everything he does. He also discussed the internal motivation he found to overcome most of the challenges in his life, how he’s bringing new opportunities to his hometown of Patterson, New Jersey, and what sustains the consistent, persistent pursui...

Apr 07, 202312 min

How Our Diet Impacts Our Stress Levels - Mae Steigler, CEO at Organifi

I spoke with Mae Steigler, CEO at Organifi, about how our food system has changed in recent decades, how we can reduce stress by eating the right foods, and what makes a company’s culture stand out. Learn more about Organifi and get a 20% off their products by entering the code PLAYBOOK at checkout: https://www.organifishop.com/

Apr 06, 202318 min

Mastering Your Mindset with John Assaraf | Office Hours, Season 3

On today’s episode we welcomed John Assaraf, one of the best behavioral neuroscience researchers and mentors in the world to talk about the science-based understanding of behaviors. During our insightful conversation, Assaraf talked about the different parts of the brain that increase motivation and eliminate fear, the #1 practice to help the brain develop habits and hard skills, the mindset training that he implemented in his company to earn billions of dollars, and balancing regret and discipl...

Apr 05, 202324 min

Ken Kendrick - Managing General Partner of the Arizona Diamondbacks

In this discussion with Ken Kendrick, Managing General Partner of the Arizona Diamondbacks, we talk about the stories behind some of our favorite collectables and lessons for successful investing, as well as how the Arizona Diamondback organization works to give back to their community. Learn more about The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation at: https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/community/foundation

Apr 04, 202320 min

Reading Between the Lines: How to Identify Clues & Patterns for Success | Road to Revenue

Are you on the traction to what you think you want or are you being distracted from it? With the misuse of time being such a relevant factor in today’s world, my biggest takeaway of the week is to understand the proper use of time from the distinction of traction and distraction. If you can reduce the amount of time that you spend in ego-based consciousness and spend more time in belief, you will be more inspired, in-spirit and emotionally aligned, which will create the confidence, charisma, coi...

Apr 03, 202359 min

The Art of Earning, Investing and Donating: A Money Management Masterclass | The Money Monday's Podcast

I sat down with Dan Fleyshman and Mike Holston on their new show “The Money Monday’s” to talk about my approach to making, investing, and giving away money. We dove into why the idea of losing money is actually an investment, my most powerful business tool that has earned me seven figures a year, and how to pre-determine investments. We also discussed the best approach to investing and saving through waves of income, the #1 strategy for pricing a product, service, or solution, and the duality of...

Apr 02, 202332 min

The Future of NIL and Personal Branding with John Brenkus | Office Hours, Season 3

Get ready for an exciting new episode of our podcast, as we sit down with John Brenkus, a 6-time Emmy Award-winning producer, host, and creator of Sports Science. In this episode, Brenkus shares insights on his latest venture, Brinks TV, and how they're helping athletes in the NIL space build their brand. He also delves into the psychology of winning in business and why it's crucial for entrepreneurs and athletes to deliver value as a personal brand in the emerging space of content and commerce....

Apr 01, 202312 min

Honesty, Habits, and Hustle: Brad Lea's Blueprint for Success | Office Hours, Season 3

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Brad Lea as he encourages self-honesty and removes barriers to personal growth. This episode is incredibly insightful for entrepreneurs and sales professionals as Lea discusses the significance of relationship capital, capturing the essence, and developing good habits. Known for his candid and straightforward approach, Lea keeps it honest with the audience, emphasizing the core message that to achieve your goals, you must actively pursue them.

Mar 31, 202323 min

Living With a Purpose with Tim Storey

On another episode of Game, Set, Life series with legendary tennis coach Rick Macci, we are joined by Tim Storey, a critically acclaimed thought leader, author and speaker. During our powerful conversation, we explored into the transformative power of living in the miracle mentality, the #1 mindset to utilize in growing a stronger faith, and why we’re each gifted with a mandate to empower and elevate those around us.

Mar 30, 202322 min

Navigating the Game: Matt Leinart's Journey from USC to Entrepreneurship | Office Hours, Season 3

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with Matt Leinart as he shares his compelling journey from his time at USC to the establishment of his groundbreaking venture, Hall of Goats. Explore how this platform provides athletes with the resources necessary to create a strong personal brand and transition seamlessly into life beyond football. With Leinart's multifaceted background and astute perspective, listeners will gain invaluable insights into the intersections of sports, entrepreneurship, ...

Mar 29, 202320 min

Why Rock & Roll is Like Mountain Climbing | Brent Smith, Frontman of Shinedown

In this discussion with Brent Smith, frontman, vocalist, and songwriter of the multi-platinum, chart-topping band Shinedown, we discussed his best advice for aspiring musicians, the band’s approach to putting on great shows night after night, as well as Shinedown’s unusual pre-show ritual. Learn more about Shinedown’s newest album Planet Zero and the band’s upcoming U.S. tour at: https://www.shinedown.com/

Mar 28, 202321 min

Texas Sales Training Workshop | Road to Revenue

I had a conversation with Dr. Shawn Dill, founder of The Black Diamond Club, about how relationship building impacts the sales process, what it means to be abundant, and how to share a vision with your clients. You can learn more about Shawn and The Black Diamond Club at: https://blackdiamondclub.com/

Mar 27, 202330 min

Monetizing Your Legacy | Veteran’s Minimum Podcast with Nick Dais

On today's episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Nick Dais on his show “Veteran’s Minimum” to discuss a range of topics, including sports, entrepreneurship, and life. Throughout our conversation, we discussed our biggest regrets and losses in our respective careers, as well as some valuable lessons we've learned about money. As a seasoned entrepreneur, I also shared my thoughts on young entrepreneurs in today's economy and provided insights on how to grow your social media presence ef...

Mar 26, 202326 min

Lessons from Coaching the World’s Top CEO's with Marshall Goldsmith | Office Hours S3

On this episode, we the pleasure of interviewing Marshall Goldsmith, one of the world's most renowned executive coaches and leadership experts. With a rich experience coaching the highest profile of billionaires and executive Marshall revealed the greatest lesson of humility he teaches. He also discussed the daily question template that can provide honest feedback and help us identify blind spots in our development, the value of self-forgiveness through breathing, and the root cause of today's e...

Mar 25, 202314 min

Mastering Time and Energy with Rob Dydrek | Office Hours S3

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with seasoned entrepreneur and former professional skater, Rob Dyrdek, about the power of time in the human journey. Rob shared his insights on how time and the mind are intertwined, and how he's found a unique balance between the different aspects of his life. He also discussed his secret to reaching the most optimal version of himself, and the qualitative process he uses to prioritize his time. If you're looking to gain practical wisdom on how t...

Mar 24, 202319 min

Albert Preciado - CEO & Founder of The Mortgage Guys, Ambiance Realty, DRIVEN Enterprises, Speaker, Coach

In my chat with Albert Preciado, CEO & Founder of The Mortgage Guys, Ambiance Realty, and DRIVEN Enterprises, we discussed the importance of being coachable, humble, and hungry. We chatted about strategies to scale a company from the ground up, setting your employees up to succeed, and what it means to lead by experience. You can learn more about Albert and his work at: www.albertpreciado.com

Mar 23, 202337 min

Transforming Trash into Treasure: Flipping the Lid with Brian Bogert

On today’s episode I participated in an honest and emotional conversation hosted by Brian Bogert on his podcast, “Flipping the Lid”. During our chat, I discussed breaking the chains of my scarce family lineage, the first individual who encouraged me to express vulnerability, how I addressed and gave meaning to one of the biggest inflection points of my life, and the third stage of accountability. Learn more about Brian Bogert here:https://tr.ee/EfItF0XXMO

Mar 22, 202314 min
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