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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

#BYOQ Ask Me Anything Q&A | Road to Revenue #122

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 ...

Jul 25, 202214 min

Should You Be Looking For a Target Audience?

Instead of looking for a target audience, focus on trying to find people with an open mind, open heart, and open hands. Open Mind - Is a person willing to consider outside perspectives? Open Heart - Are they kind and willing to be honest with you? Open Hands - How much of themselves do they give to others 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...

Jul 24, 20225 min

Avery Carl, Author of Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth on Getting Started in Real Estate Investing

Avery Carl, CEO and founder of the Short Term Shop, and Author of Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth, talks about how she was able to turn her first long-term property rental into a real estate portfolio with hundreds of doors, and also shares some of her favorite tips and tricks to deliver the best experience for your rental customers. Carl and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including the process to find the right funding options for you, some of the most com...

Jul 23, 202221 min

The Key to Finding The Right Coach

What Attributes Make a Good Coach? There is one aspect where the best coaches are united, and that is through consistency. A good coach is consistent in the time and interest they devote to their “team”, as well as their behavior, feedback, and the suggestions they give. These coaches don’t let their own issues impact their ability to lead, they can keep these issues separate from their role as a coach. No matter what area of life you are working on improving, a coach is able to help you bring y...

Jul 22, 20225 min

Chans Weber, Founder and President of Agile and Co. on How to Get The Most Out of Your Team

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Chans Weber, Founder and President of Agile and Co., shares his thoughts on: [1:10] - How getting his car repossessed served as a turning point in his life [3:16] - Why speaking in plain “human language” sets him apart from other digital marketers [8:03] - Why SEO is the “golden egg” for service businesses [9:59] - The two main marketing ideologies and how to decide what fits best for your business Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email M...

Jul 21, 202224 min

Naveen Jain, Founder & CEO of Viome on Making The Choice to Be Happy & Healthy

On today’s episode, learn why Naveen Jain, Founder & CEO of Viome, says most of us choose to be “down with the sickness” and what we can do to take control of our health, with a clip from Season Two episode of Office Hours. Jain and host David Meltzer talk about the power of practicing gratitude and what drives the world’s most successful businesses, as well as the mindset it takes to persevere as an entrepreneur. — Office Hours features billionaires, millionaires, entrepreneurs, celebrities...

Jul 20, 202212 min

Wolfgang Puck, Legendary Chef & Restaurateur on The Recipe For Being a Good Mentor

Get things cooking with this clip from Season Two episode of Office Hours featuring legendary chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck dishing his insights on brand building and how he handled being fired from his first restaurant job. On this episode of Office Hours, Wolfgang Puck and host David Meltzer chat about how Puck’s tough childhood helped to fuel his passion for food, his favorite dishes to cook (and eat), as well as the recipe for being a successful mentor. — Office Hours features billiona...

Jul 19, 202212 min

Cleaning Your Social Media | Road to Revenue #121

During last week's Friday Training, I had the pleasure of talking with good friend, TJ Colaiezzi, the CEO of LifeBrand. TJ and I discussed how you can utilize his companies technology to help clean up your social media, and get an advantage over others when applying for new jobs or applying for colleges. 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...

Jul 18, 202226 min

Stop Giving to Receive

This is the wealth element and often referred to as the least important value. Remember, you are a vessel and that things flow through you for others. Don’t let wealth drive you. Let your driving force be clarity, balance, focus, and confidence based on your personal experience and humanitarian values because the money will come based on what you want to manifest as long as you remain ready to receive.

Jul 17, 20224 min

Dan Fleyshman, Founder of Elevator Studios on Becoming a Milestone For Others

Today’s episode from Season Two episode of Office Hours features super serial entrepreneur Dan Fleyshman, Founder of Elevator Studios, sharing his insights on how to set an example for other business leaders to follow and surpass. On this episode of Office Hours, Fleyshman and host David Meltzer chat about how to build a community that creates a massive impact and why you should treat business like a video game. Fleyshman, who was the youngest founder of a publicly traded company in history, als...

Jul 16, 20228 min

Don't Be Afraid to Fire Fast

Set the Stage: During the learning stage, introduce your values to new members of the team. It is vital that all employees are aligned with the values of your business. Help your team connect to what inspires them, and they are more likely to live by your business’s values. Execution: In the execution stage, employees learn to maintain proper balance in achieving the company’s mission. Having a motto or mission to guide employees during this stage is important for success in a values-based busin...

Jul 15, 20224 min

Surrounding Yourself With The Right Team

When we get new interns, I make sure to set the tone by telling them that we do not teach about working in the industry. Instead, we teach four things that are applicable to all aspects of life: gratitude, empathy, accountability, and effective communication. To get everyone aligned, reinforce your company values in all three stages of scaling your business, and use different strategies to instill them. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign u...

Jul 14, 20225 min

The Biggest Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Scaling a Business | A Conversation With Daymond John

Dive into this week’s episode with Daymond John, Founder, President, and CEO of FUBU, investor on Shark Tank, & founder of The Shark Group, as he discusses the “secret of the deal” on an all-new Season Two episode of Office Hours. On this episode, John shares his insights on the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when scaling a business, getting the most out of your deal flow, and why self-belief is key to making the most of your opportunities. — Office Hours features billionaires, milliona...

Jul 13, 202210 min

Noah Kerner, CEO of Acorns on Setting Up Your Financial Future

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Noah Kerner, CEO of Acorns, sits down to discuss: [:39] - The meaning behind the Acorns brand [3:28] - Why “timing the market” is not the optimal approach for investing [6:46] - How Acorns sets up their user base for future financial success [11:51] - Why educating your customer is an essential part of a long-term relationship Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dm...

Jul 12, 202219 min

How to Make Money During a Recession | Road to Revenue #120

It is important to note that a decent percentage of the population have not had to deal with a recession before. For most of us, the Great Recession (from 2007-2009) is our nearest point of comparison, and quite a bit has changed in the intervening years. While there will be many differences between that experience and this one, there are still many lessons that we can take from that previous recession and apply to the current one. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email ...

Jul 11, 202232 min

Stop Calling it "Work"

A productive person knows how to maximize two things: the activities they get paid for and the activities they don’t get paid for. This delineation is important to make when maximizing your productivity and accessibility, so you can prioritize the activities you get paid for, as well as those activities which you enjoy the most. 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 Te...

Jul 10, 20223 min

Cameron Heyward, Defensive Tackle For the Pittsburgh Steelers on Giving Back to Those in Need

Cameron Heyward, Defensive Tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers, discusses what it’s like to be the son of a Pro Bowl NFL player and how the legacy of his father Craig "Ironhead" Heyward has helped him to find his path in life. He also chats about the creation of the Cameron Heyward Foundation as a way to serve as a role model for underserved kids. Heyward and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including their thoughts on the wildest game in the 2021 NFL season, ho...

Jul 09, 202214 min

Creating New Consistent Habits

A stable routine is always helpful, which is why having a habit machine is essential for those who are trying to maximize the efficiency with their time. Your habit machine, which is simply a system to help you build positive habits, will help you to begin adding more value to your daily routine. The first step is a little counterintuitive to some: lower the bar. Tell yourself, "I'm going to do this a minimum of one minute today, two minutes a day tomorrow." Set the bar low, but continually rais...

Jul 08, 20224 min

Austin Ekeler, Running Back For The LA Chargers on Creating a Mindset For Success

Today’s episode has Austin Ekeler, running back for the Los Angeles Chargers, sharing his thoughts on the mindset he’s used to become one of the NFL’s strongest players. On this episode, Ekeler and host David Meltzer chat about how to create a community that empowers others to be their best self, our role in the “cycle of giving back”, and how to have the toughness to overcome any doubt you experience. — Office Hours features billionaires, millionaires, entrepreneurs, celebrities, athletes, and ...

Jul 07, 202210 min

Your Ego is Interfering With Your Success

Ego Edges Goodness Out of your life. Why? The ego has illusionary needs, which can create a waste of your time and energy. The ego also has the need to be right or to be offended. It can cause you to feel a need to be separate, inferior, or superior. Ego can cause fear, guilt, or shame. It will have you searching for recognition for your achievements, instead of simply being happy with what you have achieved. One of our biggest problems comes when we get caught living in this ego-based conscious...

Jul 06, 20225 min

Kerri Walsh Jennings, US Olympic Beach Volleyball Legend on Making The Most of Every Opportunity

On today’s episode, we have Kerri Walsh Jennings, superstar athlete and US Olympic beach volleyball legend, serving up wisdom on a Season Two episode of Office Hours. Kerri Walsh Jennings talks about the importance of enjoying the pursuit of outcomes, rather than the outcomes themselves, as well as how leaders can demonstrate the meaning of commitment. On this episode, Walsh Jennings chats about the ins-and-outs of a successful partnership, holding yourself accountable, and making the most of ev...

Jul 05, 202219 min

Takeaway of The Week | Road to Revenue #119

At least once I month during my Free Weekly Friday Training I like to share my takeaway of the week with everyone. My #1 takeaway from last week was to vacation everyday, take a minimum amount of time each day to vacation and see how much more inspired, productive, and accessible you are Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905

Jul 04, 20226 min

Stop Limiting Your Success

What you believe, whether positive or negative, determines what you receive. A positive perception of all the opportunities that are in your past, your present and your future will empower you to take advantage of them. A scarcity mindset does the opposite, discouraging you from even looking for new opportunities. 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) 29...

Jul 03, 20224 min

Dan Aykroyd, Co-Founder & Owner, Crystal Head Vodka on Creating a Product Known For High Quality

Today’s episode features a conversation with the multi-talented Dan Aykroyd, shaking things up on a Season Two episode of Office Hours. Dan Aykroyd is the co-founder and owner of Crystal Head Vodka and the House of Blues, along with being a renowned writer, actor, musician, and producer. On this episode of Office Hours, Aykroyd delves into the best approach to creating a product or service of the highest quality, how to choose the right team members, and the secret to infusing passion into a com...

Jul 02, 202223 min

How to Survive a Recession

Don't listen to anyone that says we aren't already in a recession. If you want to survive the recession, keep doing what you were successful at before it started. If you can stay consistent and constantly ask yourself, can I guarantee that I will be in business tomorrow? There is no way that you won't be successful. 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) ...

Jul 01, 20227 min

Wim Hof, AKA "The Iceman" on Living a Longer & Healthier Life

On today's episode, we are chilling with “The Iceman” Wim Hof and a highlight from Office Hours Season 2. Wim Hof, the creator of the Wim Hof Method (WHM), talks about how he provides people methods to unlock the potential of their body and mind, having been inspired by losing his wife to suicide. Hof discusses how using natural exercises like breathing techniques can change our biochemistry and the benefits of following your intuition. — Office Hours features billionaires, millionaires, entrepr...

Jun 30, 202219 min

2 Harsh Truths About Entrepreneurship

If you want to be an entrepreneur, then you need to want to make as much money as you can. If you have the right intentions, the more you have, the more others will have. 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

Jun 29, 20224 min

Grant Cardone, CEO, Cardone Capital on Not Being Satisfied With Your Success

Today's episode is a conversation with Grant Cardone from Office Hours Season 2. Grant Cardone is the CEO of Cardone Enterprises, Cardone Capital, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author of The 10X Rule, sharing his daily process for goal-setting and how that inspires his actions, the challenge of balancing giving and receiving as an entrepreneur, as well as how mentors can teach you which paths to take and which to avoid. — Office Hours features billionaires, millionaires, entrepreneurs...

Jun 28, 202216 min

BYOQ Q&A | Road to Revenue #118

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 ...

Jun 27, 202212 min

Standing Out in a Crowded Market | Interview With Mutombo Coffee CEO, Bob Bush

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Bob Bush, CEO of Mutombo Coffee, shares his thoughts on: [:43] - How he and Dikembe Mutombo began working together on the brand. [3:58] - Why the additional challenges from COVID helped to create a stronger company [6:28] - How he was able to find new ways to connect with potential customers and supporters of the brand [12:36] - Why his previous experience on Wall Street gives him a unique perspective on problem-solving

Jun 26, 202223 min
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