Vishen, Founder & CEO of Mindvalley, shares insights on his own journey to discover the impact that meditation has on both his productivity and “luck”, as well as his drive to provide access to the world’s best trainers & programs through Mindvalley’s platform. Vishen and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a wide range of subjects including the origins of Vishen’s first book The Code of the Extraordinary Mind, how the personal development industry has evolved in recent years...
Mar 26, 2022•24 min
Don't miss a brand new episode of 2 Minute Drill tonight! 2 Minute Drill features entrepreneurs from all walks of life competing each week for more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. Hosted by Legendary Entrepreneur, Investor, and Best-Selling Author, David Meltzer. Four contestants have just two minutes to deliver their most convincing pitch ever. Who will fold under the pressure and who will thrive? Catch a new episode of 2 Minute Drill every Friday at 8:30 pm PST on Bloomberg or stream it at an...
Mar 25, 2022•11 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Alfred Kahn, CMO of VeVe, CMO at Vitiprints, and Chairman at Kidtagious Entertainment, shares his thoughts on: [5:32] - How he landed his first job in the toy business with Coleco and discovered Cabbage Patch Kids [6:24] - Why a tip about the future of children’s television led him to bet on Pokémon [18:17] - His desire to build a more modern toy company that is focused on wellness [23:09] - How to empower the next generation to be giving and kind Tweet me your t...
Mar 24, 2022•27 min
With a lot of employers and employees continuing to work from home, I was recently asked what my best advice would be for those that are transitioning back into an everyday office setting and for those that will continue working remotely or in a hybrid setting. 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
Mar 23, 2022•6 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, David Novak, founder and CEO of David Novak Leadership, and co-founder and former CEO of YUM! Brands, provides insights on: [2:31] - The “big break” that put him on the path to running one of the world’s most successful corporations [6:52] - Why all great leaders need to practice “coaching themselves” [9:18] - What separates a typical entrepreneur’s mindset from top performers [16:21] - The ingredients it takes in order to break the limitations that are holding y...
Mar 22, 2022•21 min
For today's episode, 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 ...
Mar 21, 2022•18 min
Josh Peck, American actor, comedian, and YouTuber, shares his best advice for adapting your content to connect with your audience on any platform, as well as how difficult circumstances as a kid helped him develop his sense of humor. Peck and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, sit down to discuss a variety of topics including what the life of an actor is really like, how to find projects that “speak” to your core values, and what it takes to reengineer someone’s perspective of you. The pair al...
Mar 20, 2022•23 min
Jason Taylor, President of USAToday Network Ventures, and Ron Foster, President and CEO of Global Sports Management, talk about how their business relationship has evolved since their first deal on Super Bowl tickets, as well as how they approach building a community around a brand. Taylor, Foster, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a wide range of topics including how COVID has forced sporting event organizers to adapt in many different aspects, the best strategies for elevatin...
Mar 19, 2022•16 min
Don't miss a brand new episode of 2 Minute Drill tonight! 2 Minute Drill features entrepreneurs from all walks of life competing each week for more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. Hosted by Legendary Entrepreneur, Investor, and Best-Selling Author, David Meltzer. Four contestants have just two minutes to deliver their most convincing pitch ever. Who will fold under the pressure and who will thrive? Catch a new episode of 2 Minute Drill every Friday at 8:30 pm PST on Bloomberg or stream it at an...
Mar 18, 2022•8 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Naveen Jain, Founder & CEO of Viome, sits down to discuss: [1:40] - How he learned to stop blaming others for his illnesses. [4:40] - Why over 95% of diseases can actually be prevented [6:02] - The relationship between your microbiome and how your genes are expressed [20:11] - Why “non-experts” are perfectly positioned to disrupt industries Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Traini...
Mar 17, 2022•23 min
Practice Ending Fear - Lean on your core values in order to take action as you progress toward your goals, rather than staying inactive and afraid. 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
Mar 16, 2022•5 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Cordell Broadus, Crypto Entrepreneur, sits down to discuss: [3:30] - The role that community plays in building digital brands [5:22] - The two most crucial steps for any entrepreneur to build trust with others [6:39] - How he channels legendary coach Nick Saban when determining business partners [13:17] - Why legacy is a big focus for him, as the son of Snoop Dogg Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for m...
Mar 15, 2022•22 min
There is a very simple equation for life. What you pay attention to (aka what you’re aware of) plus where you put intention in (aka what you think, say, do, and believe) equals the coincidences that happen in your life. Intention has levels, however, which means that we need to further examine how we are utilizing our time and activities. I’m a big believer in being a “Student of Your Calendar”, which is an intentional approach that analyzes the calendar with lenses of productivity, accessibilit...
Mar 14, 2022•30 min
Thaddeus Gala, CEO of The Guardians, sits down to share insights on how much time people spend “working for the government” in order to pay taxes, and how service professionals can shift their mindset in order to improve their bottom line revenue. He and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about wide a range of subjects including what sets Gala’s mastermind group “The Guardians” apart from other programs, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and ideas, as well as so...
Mar 13, 2022•20 min
Yuri Elkaim, New York Times bestselling author, former professional athlete, business strategist, and the founder and CEO of Healthpreneur, shares his thoughts on how entrepreneurs should determine how much to charge for their services, as well as the single most important choice that service businesses make. Elkaim and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including how Yuri is able to combine a pragmatic approach with an “energetic” philosophy and why business leade...
Mar 12, 2022•21 min
Don't miss a brand new episode of 2 Minute Drill tonight! 2 Minute Drill features entrepreneurs from all walks of life competing each week for more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. Hosted by Legendary Entrepreneur, Investor, and Best-Selling Author, David Meltzer. Four contestants have just two minutes to deliver their most convincing pitch ever. Who will fold under the pressure and who will thrive? Catch a new episode of 2 Minute Drill every Friday at 8:30 pm PST on Bloomberg or stream it at an...
Mar 11, 2022•9 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Liz Claman, anchor of the Fox Business Network show “The Claman Countdown”, [5:22] - The interesting trick she used to create more authentic interviews [8:11] - Her best piece of advice for someone dealing with harassment [15:56] - What she learned about parenting from the legendary Warren Buffet [17:10] - Why failure is crucial when it comes to developing character Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for...
Mar 10, 2022•25 min
There is a very simple equation for life. What you pay attention to (aka what you’re aware of) plus where you put intention in (aka what you think, say, do, and believe) equals the coincidences that happen in your life. 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
Mar 09, 2022•3 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Danny Wuerffel, Heisman Trophy winner, College Football Legend, Former NFL QB, and Humanitarian, chats about: [1:40] - Why nobody can succeed with desire or passion as their lone driver [4:23] - The story behind The Wuerffel Trophy (and why he wasn’t a fan of the idea at first) [8:27] - How practicing self-care can increase your capacity for empowering others [11:47] - The two biggest challenges that face today’s youth and the questions we need to teach them to a...
Mar 08, 2022•19 min
THE 6 STEPS YOU NEED TO GAIN CREDIBILITY: 1. Credibility: Showcase credibility through your team, advisors, and patents. Illuminate your early mistakes and communicate how they have attributed to your situational knowledge to navigate those same scenarios in the future. 2. Emotional Attachment: Understand the emotional attachment your consumers have to your product/service and how to leverage it. 3. Reasons to Invest: Evaluate the reasons people buy, not the perceived reasons you think they buy....
Mar 07, 2022•40 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 won't 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 wha...
Mar 06, 2022•5 min
Jen Gottlieb, Co-Founder at Super Connector Media and Keynote Speaker, talks about why creativity tends to lead to better results for entrepreneurs than competitiveness, as well as the single biggest misconception about getting on television. Gottlieb and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, sit down to chat about a wide variety of topics including how to position yourself as a credible authority in a particular field, why your work is not done after going on TV, and how to have a level of belie...
Mar 05, 2022•26 min
Excited to announce the Season 3 premiere of 2 Minute Drill! Catch the Series Premiere this Friday, March 4th at 8:30pm PST on Bloomberg and streaming on Apple TV. 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
Mar 04, 2022•10 min
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Garrett Mandigo, CEO of Third Eye Society, shares his thoughts on: [1:52] - How he first discovered his spiritual side and the idea of the “third eye” [3:15] - What his experience in bodybuilding has taught him about work ethic and commitment [11:13] - Why you cannot separate wisdom from wealth. [13:53] - The benefits that come from entrepreneurs who are able to “listen” to their feelings. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@...
Mar 03, 2022•20 min
1. Stimulate Interest: Stimulate interest for availability first, meaning practice getting people to respond to your calls, texts, emails, and social media messages first. Then, focus on stimulating interest for your business or services. 2. Transition the Interest: Emotionally connect with who you’re targeting. Then, transition their interest through professional collateral and a clear explanation of true value. Use the 100/20 Rule: be able to articulate that your customers will receive $100 of...
Mar 02, 2022•12 min
Patrick McEnroe, Renowned Sports Broadcaster, Host of the “Holding Court” Podcast, and Former Professional Tennis Player, sits down to share: [1:15] - His inside scoop on Novak Djokovic’s recent issues with the Australian Open [14:54] - What he did to separate himself from his older brother John McEnroe [18:03] - The most important realization he had about living life for yourself [21:40] - How his wife has helped him to successfully navigate transitions in his career Tweet me your takeaway from...
Mar 01, 2022•18 min
What Skills Make a Good Coach? Just like there are myriad types of coaches, there are also a variety of skills that make them great. Some common skills of effective coaches include: Taking their “leader as coach” role seriously - You can’t be a good coach if you’re don’t care enough to be a leader. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and self-awareness - Not only do great coaches understand what drives their team and are able to manage egos and emotions effectively, but they are also self-aware enough t...
Feb 28, 2022•31 min
David Isaacs, UFC Co-Founder and Advisory Board Chair for American 7s Football League, sits down to discuss the launch of the A7FL’s 8th season, new innovations coming to the league, as well as how he’s applying lessons from his time with the UFC to his new role. Isaacs and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their insights on a wide range of topics including why it takes both tools and hunger in order to achieve greatness, how viewership and viewer preferences have shifted in recent year...
Feb 27, 2022•25 min
Daniel Lamarre, Executive Vice-Chairman of the Board of Cirque du Soleil, shares some of the most valuable insights gained from his decades as CEO of Cirque, which can be found in his new book Balancing Acts: Unleashing the Power of Creativity in Your Life and Work. Lamarre and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including the passion that comes from waking up every day and knowing your purpose, using technology as a springboard for creativity, as well as how its ...
Feb 26, 2022•21 min
The people who live in this world are those who see their past, present and future as being more than enough. They are grateful, and they are forgiving. They see opportunity around every corner, allowing them to say, do, think and experience that the universe is in their favor. In this world, everything unravels in your favor. Those who believe in this principle will pursue their dreams without focusing on a self-imposed timeline to achieve them. This belief allows them to persistently and consi...
Feb 25, 2022•4 min
