On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Hakeem Valles, retired NFL tight end and real estate investor, sheds light on: [4:49] How he started a lucrative phone repair business while in college [8:27] The impact of his first mentor and what he taught him about being willing to “eat dirt” [13:49] How he leveraged his position as an NFL player to network with local real estate investors [16:28] Why a terrifying missionary trip to Haiti changed his outlook on life and business
Nov 28, 2019•28 min
Today's episode is from my keynote at Web Summit. I cover all the ways to successfully create your own brand and amplify it for the future. Key Moments: [0:18] Branding and marketing is a signal [1:20] People buy on emotion for logical reasons [3:00] Mickey Mouse has an extraordinary frequency [4:15] You need to be credible [6:40] You need to show impact [7:38] The three strategies you need to create
Nov 27, 2019•10 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Randy Jackson, bassist, producer, music exec, and entrepreneur, shares knowledge about: [3:44] His belief that American Idol is just like the movie Rocky [6:35] The first lesson he learned about what it takes to be a record producer [9:15] How understanding needs and wants can lead to personal satisfaction [16:19] Why he believes hearing “no” is more helpful than hearing “yes”
Nov 26, 2019•26 min
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Nov 25, 2019•27 min
Today's episode is from one of my in-office training sessions for my interns and employees. How much conviction do you have and how much convenience comes a long with it? Text me what you want to hear next at (949) 298-2905 Key Moments: [00:36] All problems are the same size and how to frame them. [2:01] Rule #6: Don't take yourself so damn seriously. [8:34] Why should you put faith in the right things. [13:54] Conviction is focus.
Nov 24, 2019•18 min
Richard Jaffe, author, poet, philanthropist, co-owner of the Phoenix Suns, and entrepreneur, discusses the pillars of business and happiness, as well as some of the biggest misnomers about success. Jaffe provides insights on how loving yourself first will allow everything else to flow, as well as some of the best advice from his book Turning Crisis Into Success. Jaffe and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, go over a variety of topics such as the benefits of becoming your own best friend, “skat...
Nov 23, 2019•24 min
Today's episode is all about what it takes to make the right decisions. Text me what you want to hear about next at (949) 298-2905 Key Moments: [4:12] In business and in life we put faith in what others want for us, vote for what you believe in. [6:58] Money is a lot like faith. [13:36] Putting stock in who you are and establishing your values. [19:57] Making decisions in the ego based consciousness moves you in the wrong direction.
Nov 22, 2019•26 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Tim Kobe, CEO of Eight Inc. and X Eight Ventures, shares his ideas on: [3:07] Why a career in design should be treated as a lifelong learning opportunity [8:29] The importance prototyping “offline” before launching a product or location [11:44] What it means to connect to your customers by “designing human experience” [14:00] How Steve Jobs taught him to focus on people with his design and not profit Tim Kobe, CEO of Eight Inc. and X Eight Ventures, discusses his...
Nov 21, 2019•22 min
Hi everyone, today's episode is from a speech I gave to a class at Chapman University a few months ago. Let me know what your thoughts are by texting me at (949) 298-2905. Key Moments: [1:00] 10 years go by and you are only 25% of the way there and then they quit [2:16] There is the 1% of people that change the world. [3:13] If you keep going you become the "luckiest" guy in the world [4:03] Exponential growth doesn't occur if you attach your happiness to an outcome
Nov 20, 2019•7 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jordan Belfort, renowned as “The Wolf of Wall Street”, shares some of his best insights on: [2:39] Why charisma is a learnable skill that all salespeople should master [6:47] How scripting your conversations can retrain the way that you communicate with others [8:56] His argument that fear and excitement are two sides of the same coin [19:59] What it means to be “past the point of forgiveness” Jordan Belfort, “The Wolf of Wall Street”, talks about some of the les...
Nov 19, 2019•26 min
Hey everyone, today's episode is from my appearance on The Skinny Confidential HIM & HER Show. Text me what you want to hear next at (949) 298-2905. Key Moments: [0:20] What happened before I lost everything [4:00] I was surrounding myself around the wrong people [7:50] How I lost over $100 million dollars [12:28] Consistency is the key to changing your life [15:25] What happens if I don't meditate [19:00] What I learned from buying a Ferrari [23:00] I don't understand how people aren't guar...
Nov 18, 2019•47 min
Today's episode is a keynote I gave at the annual GYMGUYZ conference earlier this year. Text me your feedback and let me know what you want to hear next at (949) 298-2905. Key Moments: [0:22] Gratitude is the easiest way to change your life [2:10] You are charged all the time [4:21] Money does not buy happiness but it allows you to shop. [6:42] What did I do to attract this to myself and what can I learn from it [8:38] I am invulnerable [11:35] Practice ending fear [13:17] My goal in life is to ...
Nov 17, 2019•16 min
James Krause, UFC welterweight fighter and entrepreneur, shares his approach to combating fear and talks about the mindset that has taken him from the trailer park to the world’s biggest MMA organization. Krause discusses why he views himself as a thinker and not just a fighter, as well as why he views “consequences” as a positive. Krause and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on some of the similarities between martial arts and entrepreneurship, including the necessity of...
Nov 16, 2019•22 min
Today's episode is from my Tedx Talk I gave earlier this year. Let me know what you want to hear next and give me some feedback by texting me at (949) 298-2905 Key Moments: [0:12] Being authentic is finding your own frequency [2:07] The truth vibrates the fastest and you can only be aware of that what vibrates equal to or less than you [4:45] The frequency carries the content. [5:58] Everything is your stage [8:45] Don't worry about pleasing everyone
Nov 15, 2019•11 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Don Katz, founder and CEO of Audible, shares his ideas on: [1:38] How his fearless attitude helped him to launch Audible [7:10] Why the “voice in your head” is such an emotionally powerful tool for storytelling [10:39] What he learned from Jeff Bezos about inputs, outputs, and monetization [14:58] Why you should never be afraid to challenge the status quo by thinking outside-the-box. Don Katz, the founder and CEO of Audible, talks about his journey from a profess...
Nov 14, 2019•31 min
Hey everyone, today's episode is from my first ever LinkedIn Live Q&A. I had a lot of fun calling people and answering their questions. I plan on doing a lot more of these so make sure you are following me on LinkedIn so you don't miss the next one! Key Moments: [2:30] How to create content for social media [4:55] How to attract the right people to your content [7:45] What to look for when hiring new people [10:50] Setting goals starts by lowering the bar [13:55] Doing the most challenging t...
Nov 13, 2019•26 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Al Guido, President of the San Francisco 49ers and CEO of Elevate Sports Ventures, shares insights on: [3:33] Why playing football prepared him mentally to make an impact in the business world [6:40] How the San Francisco 49ers handle the challenge of getting more fans into the stadium by focusing on the gameday experience [7:38] What he learned about hospitality from the owner of the Atlanta Falcons, Arthur Blank [10:46] Why he wants every aspiring football play...
Nov 12, 2019•19 min
Hey everyone, today's episode is from a speech I gave to the Tulane University Basketball team last season. Let me know what you think and what you would like to hear next by texting me at (949) 298-2905 Key Moments: [0:16] Consistency leads to exponential results [1:35] We have a cellular memory and doing something everyday makes it go into our brains [3:50] Lower the bar to start being consistent [6:30] I did everything I could to be the best college football player I could be [7:29] Enjoy the...
Nov 11, 2019•10 min
David Nurse, NBA life optimization coach for players such as Jeremy Lin, Brook Lopez, and Kelly Olynyck, discusses how he was able to transition from aspiring NBA player to a coaching role and how he is able to help athletes break through any mental blocks. Nurse and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on how improving consistency also yields more consistent results, Nurse’s goal to improve himself so that he can better help others, and what it means to approach life with a...
Nov 10, 2019•25 min
Key Moments: [2:35] Marketing is about playing the right songs [5:12] Finding your frequency and learning how to monetize it [11:00] Money allows you to shop, shopping for the right things makes you happy [16:00] Gratitude is the easiest way to change your life.
Nov 09, 2019•23 min
Today's episode is from my interview with Calvin Wayman for the Curios With Calvin Wayman Podcast. Text me what you want to hear next at (949) 298-2905. Key Moments: [0:50] I am a hypocrite [3:30] Being smart and being a good student are two different things [8:18] Consistency is so important [14:19] I used my money to shop for the wrong things [18:00] I knew I was going to make all my money again, I just needed to know how to do it and be happy [24:48] Being connected to someone is very cool, b...
Nov 08, 2019•42 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Claude Silver, VaynerMedia’s Chief Heart Officer, shares her ideas on: [3:05] Why she chose the title of “Chief Heart Officer” at VaynerMedia [11:58] Her mission to make VaynerMedia into a place of belonging and bravery [13:45] The generational differences in the workforce and how they cause separation between employees [18:47] Why she focuses on energy management instead of time management In this episode, Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia, talks...
Nov 07, 2019•23 min
Hey everyone, today's episode is from a recent keynote I gave at Real Estate Conference. I tell the story about why I created the four values that I live by. Please let me know what you would like to hear more of by texting me (949) 298-2905. Key Moments: [0:32] My father gave me a warning about my values [2:37] My best friend warned me about who I was becoming [3:00] My wife threatened to leave me because of who I had become [5:00] The people who make good decisions make them based on their val...
Nov 06, 2019•11 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jake Reynolds, President of the New Jersey Devils, shares his views on: [8:28] The best way to prepare yourself so that you stand out from other job applicants and land a competitive position [10:17] How ambition can be a double-edged sword for young business people [13:42] Why he considers the experience of watching a hockey game in person to be irreplaceable [18:20] Why work-life balance is no longer in his vocabulary and why he focuses on harmony instead Jake ...
Nov 05, 2019•24 min
Today's episode is from my recent appearance on Peak Mind With Michael Trainer, Michael and had a great conversation and I got the chance to elaborate on a lot of my favorite lessons. Be sure to let me know what you think and what you want to hear more about by texting me at (949) 298-2905. Key Moments: [4:40] My idea of money was that money bought happiness [9:27] I learned that money does not buy happiness [12:40] Looking at my productivity and accessibility [14:00] You can only understand tha...
Nov 04, 2019•42 min
Key Moments: [1:40] Happiness has become one of my biggest missions [2:43] Four values I teach everyone at my business [4:57] Two questions I teach people to ask about accountability [8:57] Faith is like voting [10:45] Black card faith
Nov 03, 2019•13 min
Hi everyone, on this episode we cover some advice that Steve Jobs once gave me, "connect the dots backwards". Learn to connect the dots backwards and reverse engineer exactly what you want. Key Moments: [1:31] The reason I chose Tulane Law School [2:50] Weighing my two job offers [7:30] Being a millionaire nine months out of law school [9:28] How I connected the dots backwards
Nov 02, 2019•14 min
Hey everyone, this is a short episode on five aspects of your business that can easily increase your success. Don't forget to text me your feedback or let me know what you want to hear next at (949) 298-2905 Key Moments: [0:14] I believe in quantitative value [1:08] Credibility is the most important aspect of your business [2:16] People buy on emotion for logical reasons [6:30] Quantifying the impact of your business.
Nov 01, 2019•9 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Lee Zeidman, President of STAPLES Center, Microsoft Theater and L.A. LIVE, shares his thoughts on: [3:15] The two key components that got him to the point where he is today [5:10] Why he has no qualms about discussing deals that went well and those that went south [13:23] What three steps you need to take in order to get your first job in the sports industry [16:45] Why managing others is one of the most difficult challenges for this generation of business people...
Oct 31, 2019•24 min
Hi everyone, in this episode I go over my four values and the three stages of scaling a business. Having a team that lives by your values will only increase the speed at which you scale. Please text me any feedback you have or let me know what you want to hear at (949) 298-2905. Key Moments: [0:48] Gratitude is the control of perspective [2:20] Forgiveness is essential to keep peace within an organization [3:10] Accountability accelerates the learning of lessons and gives us control [4:50] Effec...
Oct 30, 2019•13 min
