Today's episode is from a speech I gave at a World Financial Group event hosted by Hall of Fame Running Back, Marshall Faulk. This is one of the best speeches I've ever given, so I needed to share it with all of you. You are going to learn about living in the world of more than enough, and the #1 thing that will accelerate your success. 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) 29...
Jul 25, 2021•23 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Bob Liscouski, CEO, President, and Chairman of Quantum Computing Inc. (QCI), sits down to explain some of the basics about quantum computing’s applications for business and explains why a combination of classical and quantum computers can help to increase efficiency. Liscouski and host David Meltzer share their thoughts on why leaders need to build trust in team members at every level of their organization and the importance of establishing credibility when using...
Jul 24, 2021•23 min
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...
Jul 23, 2021•11 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Vernon Davis, former NFL tight end, entrepreneur, actor, and producer, shares his thoughts on: [1:49] - Which of his skills from the football field translate best to being an actor [3:00] - Why passion is at the core of showing up every day to work as your true self [9:48] - The one question that determines whether Vernon will invest in a project or not [12:17] - How his definition of success has evolved over time
Jul 22, 2021•20 min
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...
Jul 21, 2021•9 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Fritz Lanman, CEO of ClassPass and serial entrepreneur, sits down to discuss: [:47] - How he went from investing in ClassPass to running the company [3:49] - The biggest challenges that investors face when shifting their focus to the operations of a company [8:57] - Why tech companies that are willing to pivot and adapt tend to be exponential more successful over time [17:22] - How Fritz is applying lessons that he learned during the pandemic in order to better p...
Jul 20, 2021•23 min
Everyone falls and makes mistakes. It’s inevitable. But pain, whether it’s mental, physical, emotional, or spiritual, is just an indicator telling you that you have a lesson to learn. Lessons will keep coming until you learn them, so it’s much easier to practice forgiving yourself and getting excited about learning these lessons. I started realizing that I truly had to forgive myself for all the mistakes that I had made in order to accelerate and grow. There have been numerous occasions in the p...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Hey everyone, I had my team go back and find a speech that I gave at a Mastermind in Philadelphia back in 2018. Right now it is so important to be efficient with your time, so I wanted to share some of the lessons from this speech with all of you. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and email me at david@dmeltzer.com or text me at (949) 298-2905 to contact me at anytime!
Jul 18, 2021•32 min
Dr. Omid Farokhzad, Chair, CEO and Founder of Seer, sits down to discuss how Seer’s cutting edge work with protein and proteomics is removing technological barriers and providing scientists with better tools to make breakthroughs than ever before. Dr. Farokhzad and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including the markets that will most benefit from proteomics and why Dr. Farokhzad says their company’s future goal is the diagnosis of disease at the pre-symptomatic l...
Jul 17, 2021•24 min
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...
Jul 16, 2021•8 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Tommy Rodriguez, Owner at Automation Empire, shares his insights on: [1:38] - Why many aspiring entrepreneurs underestimate the amount of work involved in order to get a startup off the ground [2:28] - How he was able to deal with feelings of impatience as an entrepreneur [10:02] - The turning point in his life where he learned about the opportunities presented by platforms like Amazon [13:11] - Why it’s impossible for your business to thrive if you don’t have th...
Jul 15, 2021•21 min
One of the most compelling reasons to be a student of your calendar is that while the amount of time spent on scheduling grows with the amount of appointments that people have, the time needed to actually schedule meetings decreases. This means that the more meetings you schedule, the better you get at scheduling them. Contrary to popular belief, people that schedule or have many meetings during the day are not busier than other people. There's only two determining factors whether you're busy; w...
Jul 14, 2021•7 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Inky Johnson, motivational speaker and former collegiate football player, shares his thoughts on: [:59] - How growing up in a house with 14 kids taught him to ignore things and why he had to break that habit later in life [3:04] - What being a captain for Tennessee taught him about how to lead by example [9:53] - Why understanding serendipity can help you to face the challenges that come your way [12:46] - How challenging yourself to find the positives in any sit...
Jul 13, 2021•21 min
There are three pillars of success that you can choose to focus on, rather than attaching your happiness or fulfillment to a specific end goal. When you are able to effectively combine passion, purpose, and profitability, that is when you are getting closer to your true potential as a leader. 9 Ways to Focus on Your Passion Many people tend to think that passions come naturally to us, but I believe that the key to finding your passion is simply learning to love what you do. Passion is all about ...
Jul 12, 2021•59 min
Consistency creates persistence How can you do something every day and quit? These words don’t even belong in the same sentence. I tell people, look, I just enjoy the consistent, persistent pursuit of my potential every day, whatever it may be that I’m doing—potential as a son when I call my mom, potential as a human being when I work to improve my health by working out, meditating, and eating right, and potential as a business leader when I spend time each day looking for the right new employee...
Jul 11, 2021•9 min
Shiv Khemka, Vice-Chairman of Sun Group and Chairman of The Global Education and Leadership Foundation (tGELF), shares his thoughts on why he believes in creating more fandom for entrepreneurs, as well as how using sports as a backdrop can help bring people from diverse backgrounds together. Khemka and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about topics including why entrepreneurs are some of the best-equipped people to help solve problems that our globe is faced with and how taking an abunda...
Jul 10, 2021•21 min
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...
Jul 09, 2021•9 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Todd Simon, CEO and Chairman of Omaha Steaks, discusses: [3:15] - How Omaha Steaks was able to evolve its business model by applying a more entrepreneurial mindset [5:39] - Why being a “flat” organization makes it easier for new ideas to be tested and implemented [12:35] - His biggest sources of pride when thinking about the customers that Omaha Steaks was able to serve during the pandemic [17:07] - Why experiencing the joy of cooking at home is such a great way ...
Jul 08, 2021•23 min
Be radically humble. Identify those people who have the right situational knowledge or experience or who sit in a position that you want to be in. To do that, you have to be one thing: radically humble. Realize that most people love to give. Most people freely give their advice to those that value it. Most people love to share their experience, their situational knowledge. Even their relationship capital— most people love to give to those they emotionally connect with. The reason they love to gi...
Jul 07, 2021•7 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jayson Waller, Founding CEO of PowerHome Solar & Host of the True Underdog Podcast, shares his thoughts on: [1:24] - Why seeing his father pass up an opportunity to open his own business inspired Jayson to take a different path [4:13] - How persevering after nearly closing his business down turned into the most valuable lesson he’s learned [9:42] - Why understanding the difference between self-confidence and arrogance is key for any business leader [14:28] - ...
Jul 06, 2021•24 min
We cannot find outside of ourselves what we cannot find inside of ourselves and that means that our most important relationship is actually with...yourself. You need to have a healthy relationship with yourself before you can establish a healthy connection with others, and that often takes quite a bit of self-reflection to accomplish. Six Steps to Healing After thorough self-examination, you should be prepared to take action and make a change. These six steps will aid you through your healing pr...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Glenn Schworm & Amber Schworm, Founders of Home Flipping Workshop, talks about why having a business built on honesty, integrity, and character is essential in order to succeed in the long run, as well as the difference between being a worker and an investor. The Schworms and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on how to maximize the most valuable real estate you own (between your ears) by investing in yourself and why mindset and mechanics go hand-in-hand for entrepren...
Jul 04, 2021•23 min
Brandon Routh, award-winning actor known for roles in Superman Returns and Legends Of Tomorrow, shares his thoughts on how his Iowa roots helped to prepare him for the rigors of Hollywood, and why he partnered with Templeton Distillery to help promote entrepreneurship in the United States. Routh and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about the roles that patience and compassion have in the business world, as well as why having the courage to be vulnerable is an essential part of personal ...
Jul 03, 2021•22 min
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...
Jul 02, 2021•8 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Stephen Stokols, Executive Vice President of Boost Mobile, sits down to discuss: [1:45] - Why it is important to differentiate your product or service from competitors, rather than trying to outspend them [2:55] - The four biggest trends among consumers that Boost Mobile is addressing with its products [16:18] - How entrepreneurs are able to succeed in the long run by taking a more abundant approach [21:25] - Why maintaining the right perspective when things are ...
Jul 01, 2021•24 min
People always ask me, should I invest in crypto, or is now the right time to scaled my business? And my answer is always the same every time. Do you know your timing and risk tolerance? Take inventory of your values and ask yourself, "how much am I willing to risk right now?" 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 30, 2021•7 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Graham Bensinger, Host of In Depth with Graham Bensinger, Emmy-winning journalist, and entrepreneur, discusses: [:50] - How being an autograph seeker as a kid led to him starting an online business and radio show as a teen [4:55] - A story about how he went the extra mile to land an interview with his eventual mentor, legendary broadcaster Joe Buck [12:31] -Why his two most favorite guests might not be who you’d expect [16:30] - What he sees as the common denomin...
Jun 29, 2021•27 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 on Clubhouse for a #BYOQ Live Q&A and Coaching Session. We are going to cover how to create a strong emotional attachment in sales, the difference between focusing and refocusing, and receiving so much that you can give it all away. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Frid...
Jun 28, 2021•58 min
A "sacrifice" is a negative void in your life, what you're actually doing is investing in yourself. When you say that you are making a sacrifice, you are actually just looking for more of what you don't want. Stop calling it a sacrifice and start calling it an investment. If you're not willing to invest in yourself, what will you ever 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...
Jun 27, 2021•8 min
Saje Dyer and Serena Dyer Pisoni, authors of the new book The Knowing: 11 Lessons to Understand the Quiet Urges of Your Soul, chat about what it means to know to find the path of least resistance in order to lead a life of abundance. Saje, Serena, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss how Wayne Dyer’s ideas and teachings impacted their lives, as well as how their understanding of his lessons has changed over time. The trio talk about their best strategies to find moments of inner peac...
Jun 26, 2021•29 min
