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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

The Spirit of Giving | Happy Holidays

The holidays are a time for giving, any many of us experience issues with giving, receiving, (or both). But, if you take the time to look a little deeper at your attitudes toward abundance and scarcity, you’re likely to shift your perspective. This is a “season of giving”, but there is a scientific basis for the importance of paying it forward, as well. When you give to others, “feel-good” chemicals are released in your brain, as well as that of the person you are giving to. Not only that, but a...

Dec 25, 20215 min

Becoming the First African American Women to Own a Billion Dollar Company, Why Every Company Needs a Chief Heart Officer, Revolutionizing Youth Education, and Empowering the Youth to Achieve Their Dreams | Office Hours S1E11

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...

Dec 24, 202151 min

How Crypto.com Took Over the STAPLES Center | Interview With Crypto.com CMO, Steven Kalifowitz and Russell Silvers & Nick Baker, Co-Chief Operating Officers, AEG

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Steven Kalifowitz, Chief Marketing Officer for Crypto.com, and Russell Silvers and Nick Baker, Chief Operating Officers for AEG, share their thoughts on: [2:42] - Why the values of Crypto.com and AEG helped to bring the deal together [10:02] - The plan for unveiling the new signage at the Crypto.com Arena [12:01] - How this new relationship is bringing one of the world’s most iconic stadiums into the future [15:20] - Why this partnership will help to create more ...

Dec 23, 202124 min

Why It's Hard to Create New Habits (and Stay Consistent)

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...

Dec 22, 20213 min

Every Successful Entrepreneur Has “This” In Common | Interview With Immad Akhund, Cofounder & CEO, Mercury

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Immad Akhund, Co-Founder & CEO of Mercury, shares his thoughts on: [:38] - Why he considers being an entrepreneur to be “a privilege” above all else [4:56] - How he got the confidence to start his own bank after 4 years of sitting on the idea [6:28] - The reasons that their business model allows them to compete with the incumbent banks [17:22] - How his journey in entrepreneurship has helped him gain skills and confidence that he never imagined Tweet me your ...

Dec 21, 202120 min

5 Daily Practices | Road to Revenue #91

People often ask how I am able to get “so much” done and stay productive, accessible, and grateful in the process. There really is no big secret...I simply work to be consistent and persistent with the Five Daily Practices that I follow. It is these five practices that have helped me to transform my habits and unlock more of my potential. The 5 Daily Practices “A priority is the concern, interest or desire that comes before all others.” Our priorities are the areas of our lives that are meaningf...

Dec 20, 202129 min

The Most Costly Mistake Salespeople Make | Interview with Jeremy Miner, Founder & Chairman, 7th Level

Jeremy Miner, Founder and Chairman of 7th Level, talks about the role of verbal and nonverbal cues in communication and how they can trigger your potential customer to act, as well as why the Always Be Closing mantra is no longer valid in today’s world. Miner and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their most valuable insights on what most commonly stands in people’s way from achieving their desired results in sales, why having the best product or service is no guarantee for success, and ...

Dec 19, 202123 min

Founding The World's Largest Advertisement Group, Designing Apparel For Beyonce & Lady Gaga, The Art of Giving, and Becoming a Milestone Woman | Office Hours S1E10

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...

Dec 17, 202151 min

The 3 Types of Clients and How to Win Their Business For Life | Interview With Jay Abraham, One of The World's Top Marketing Consultants

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jay Abraham, Founder and CEO of The Abraham Group and one of the world’s top marketing consultants, shares his thoughts on: [1:28] - How his experience working in multiple industries gave him insights on why most “best practices” will not get you the results you want [4:27] - What preeminence is and how you can leverage it in your marketing strategy [10:00] - Why it is essential to understand the three types of clients your business has [13:24] - The role that hu...

Dec 16, 202121 min

The Advantages of Growing Up With Nothing

You can make it your story or you can make it your excuse. When you overcome adversity, you get extra respect from others when you share your story, when you breakthrough the struggle, you can inspire others with your story. Don't be a victim, inspire others with your story. 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

Dec 15, 20213 min

Rearranging Your Mindset | Interview With Dr Joe Dispenza, New York Times Best-Selling Author

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Dr Joe Dispenza, New York Times best-selling author, researcher, lecturer, and corporate consultant, shares his insights on: [3:36] - What their scientific research has discovered about the positive biological impacts that meditation has on the human body [9:12] - The reasons that curiosity and experimentation will lead to a better response against stress [11:18] - Why you must change yourself in order to change your future [18:03] - How overthinking leads to dys...

Dec 14, 202125 min

#BYOQ Live Q&A | Road to Revenue #90

For today's episode, I took some of my favorite questions from my #BYOQ Live Q&A session I hosted on Friday for 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-trainin...

Dec 13, 202126 min

The Secret to Becoming an Overnight Success.. (There Isn’t One)

I always say that every overnight success is only 17 1/2 years away. Don't attach your emotions to the outcome or the results. Focus on enjoying the consistent everyday, persistent without quit, pursuit of your potential. 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

Dec 12, 20214 min

Understanding The Future of E-Sports, Building a Business for a Successful Exit, Ignoring Short Term Gains for Long Term Success, and Figuring out How to Own The Customer | Office Hours S1E9

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 my mentor, Blaine Bartlett, the...

Dec 10, 202151 min

Have Faith in Yourself and What You Want | Interview With Les Brown, Author & Motivational Speaker

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Les Brown, CEO of Les Brown International, motivational speaker, and author, provides insights on: [4:54] - How he helps people find something in themselves that they could not find on their own [6:48] - Why he believes that Hell means meeting the person that you were supposed to become [10:37] - Why being forgiving does not mean that you need to forgive and forget [16:30] - How he defines faith and how his battle against cancer has helped to strengthen that fait...

Dec 09, 202123 min

Patiently and Persistently Pursuing Your Goals

Today's episode is a clip from my speech at the NoBull Conference earlier this year. This was actually my first in-person speech since 2020 due to the pandemic, so you might be able to hear the excitement in my voice to be back in front of a live audience. Remember, it takes 90% of the time to reach 25% of where you want to be, so learn how to blend patience and persistence. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training...

Dec 08, 20214 min

Developing an E.L.I.T.E. Mindset | Interview With UCLA Athletic Director, Martin Jarmond

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Martin Jarmond, Athletic Director for UCLA, sits down to discuss: [3:41] - Why UCLA focuses on building what they call an E.L.I.T.E. mindset [6:25] - How sales skills can help an athletic director to take their program to the next level [11:35] - His approach to the “chaos” that has happened in college sports with the new NIL rules [15:41] - Why a humanistic approach is essential for hiring (or firing) a coach Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmel...

Dec 07, 202123 min

Hot Seat Coaching | Road to Revenue #89

Today's episode is another coaching session with my two superstar coaching clients, Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri, and as usual these two came prepared with tons of questions. You're going to learn about prioritization, and how to use the lenses of productivity, accessibility, and gratitude to figure out what you need to do now by applying inspiration to it. Follow the Road to Revenue Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2xBCPHs9IWy5kYPO94rJ0N?si=3936604f462342dd Tweet me you...

Dec 06, 202134 min

The #1 Reason Why You Feel Stuck (And How To Fix It)

Today's episode is mashup on feeling stuck, if you feel stuck that means you're winning. You can't feel stuck unless you're applying pressure to a situation. 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

Dec 05, 20216 min

Success Isn't a Straight Path | Interview With Men's Wearhouse Founder, George Zimmer

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, George Zimmer, Founder of Men's Wearhouse, discusses: [:54] - How his voice (and beard) became intertwined with the Men’s Wearhouse image [7:10] - The single best lesson he’s learned from the ups and downs he’s experienced in business [7:49] - Why not being afraid to be considered a “rebel” can lead to your biggest successes [15:49] - The key to ensuring that your decisions pay off in the long run Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me...

Dec 04, 202122 min

Working With Oprah, The New Era of Sports Podcasting, Walking Away From Wall Street, and Building The Fastest Growing E-Commerce Platform | Office Hours S1E8

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...

Dec 03, 202151 min

Creating More Value For Your Customers | Interview With Paul DePasquale, CEO, Tivoli Audio

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Paul DePasquale, CEO at Tivoli Audio, shares his thoughts on: [1:24] - Why it is important for any leader to have a “one-day-at-a-time” approach to problem-solving [5:04] - How to ensure that your organization is adaptable enough to take advantage of opportunities that arise [6:30] - What a battle with cancer has done to reshape his perspective on life and entrepreneurship [15:54] - The role that personal relationships play in helping to effectively run a busines...

Dec 02, 202119 min

Why Having “Faith” is the Most Underrated Aspect of Success

Today's episode is from a speech I gave earlier this year at the Grow For God Conference in Kentucky. You are going to hear the reason why having faith is so important to becoming successful, and how you can add value to your life, and everyone else around you as well. 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

Dec 01, 202119 min

The Keys To Building Successful Partnerships | Interview with Cleveland Cavaliers CEO Len Komorowski & Jeff Marks, CEO of Innovative Partnerships Group

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Len Komoroski, CEO of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Jeff Marks, CEO of Innovative Partnerships Group, sit down to discuss: [3:56] - How the two bonded over their understanding of the “Holy Grail” for the sports marketing industry [6:04] - Why some businesses can better create sustainable revenues by adjusting their approach [10:39] - How the sponsorship space has evolved as technology progresses [21:50] - Their predictions for what might change for sports fans in ...

Nov 30, 202128 min

Gratitude Q&A | Road to Revenue #88

Today's episode is the second half Q&A portion of my Thanksgiving Training From Last Week. If you haven't listened to the episode yet, make sure you go back and give it a listen. Click here to listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4AQxBZKUoyty9JwjavCamV?si=g_Ebz00kRT6JaUS3_S5K1Q Click her to listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/14-day-gratitude-challenge-the-1-way-to-change-your-life/id1271087930?i=1000543041232 You're going to get thirty minutes of o...

Nov 29, 202129 min

Great Ideas are Worthless Until You Execute Them | Interview With CEO of Iervolino Entertainment, Andrea Iervolino

Andrea Iervolino, CEO of Iervolino Entertainment, Space 11 and TaTaTu, shares his thoughts on the role that data and privacy play in our lives, and how a humble mindset helps to unlock an entrepreneur’s true potential. Iervolino and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a wide variety of subjects including creating real value for your customer base and the role that belief plays in successfully raising funds for your business, as well as the right attitude to approach potential investo...

Nov 28, 202121 min

How to Believe in Yourself When Your Family Doesn't | Interview With Teri Ijeoma, Founder, Trade and Travel

Teri Ijeoma, Founder of Trade and Travel, talks about how she was able to make a “quantum leap” in her life. She shares guidance on how entrepreneurs can employ the “waiting technique”, the best approach for dealing with fans and haters and how to use time to your advantage in business. Ijeoma and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on a wide range of topics including how to effectively serve your clients without losing track of your own priorities, their favorite practices...

Nov 27, 202126 min

Owning The Houston Rockets, Becoming One The Greatest Running Backs Ever, Representing the Biggest Athletes the World, and Going All-In on Yourself | Office Hours S1E7

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 Diamond, founder of Diamon...

Nov 26, 202151 min

14 Day Gratitude Challenge | The #1 Way to Change Your Life

Happy Thanksgiving! For many of us, today is a day that represents gratitude, however I have made it a practice in my life to treat each day like Thanksgiving. If you can develop the habit of gratitude, it will change your life, I promise you. It takes 0.01 seconds to say “thank you”. But the hardest part is remembering to do it because new habits are hard. I created a 14-day challenge to remember, remind and recollect our adherence to gratitude, to be grateful for everything and living in a wor...

Nov 25, 202131 min

The 5 Most Important Lessons I’ve Learned

Today's episode is from a keynote speech I gave earlier this year at the One Source Provider National Conference in Chicago where I shared the stage alongside the legend, Mike Tyson. You are going to learn about the five lessons that changed my life and my journey from making my first million dollars out of law school, to losing over $100 million dollars and going bankrupt, to making it all back. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for m...

Nov 24, 202142 min
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