The Playbook With David Meltzer
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.
1
Lessons from Losing It All
In today’s episode, I share hard-earned lessons on loss, humility, and staying aligned when life takes a turn.
8 min
2
Why Fame Isn’t the Finish Line
In today’s episode, James Maslow shares what it takes to build a lasting career through patience, preparation, and smart risk-taking.
12 min
3
The Power of Strategic Partnerships
In today’s episode, Jay Abraham breaks down how value, alignment, and partnerships drive lasting business success.
22 min
4
The Brutal Truth About Breaking Through
This episode covers real questions on pricing, credibility, scaling, happiness, and how to make your message matter.
45 min
5
The Truth About Purpose and Pain
In today’s episode, I unpack how aligning time, commitment, and faith can remove what’s blocking you from your potential.
28 min
6
How Coaches and Mentors Shape Success
In today’s episode, I break down the powerful differences between coaches and mentors and how both are essential for sustainable growth and accelerated outcomes.
33 min
7
Mother Teresa’s 10 Paradoxical Commandments
A timeless call to lead with love, integrity, and purpose, even when the world pushes back, misunderstands you, or doesn’t seem to care… do it anyway.
43 min
8
Understanding the Secret Language of Relationships
In today’s episode, John Gray explains the science of communication, why listening is more powerful than problem-solving, and how small changes can improve every relationship.
23 min
9
How to Make Every Minute Count
This episode covers the strategies behind effective networking, time optimization, and the mindset shifts that turn setbacks into opportunities for growth.
19 min
10
How Faith and Friendship Fuel Success
In today’s episode, actor and comedian Stephen Kramer Glickman joins James Maslow and me to talk about lifelong friendships, career-defining moments, and the personal transformations that shaped his journey.
29 min
11
Lessons from a Life on the Edge
In today’s episode, Owen Hanson shares how his pursuit of wealth led from USC football to an international criminal empire, the fallout of his choices, and his journey to rebuilding his life.
27 min
12
How I Rebuilt My Life After Losing Everything
In today's episode, I break down the mindset shifts, relationships, and behaviors that helped me rebuild after losing everything.
21 min
13
Why Discipline Matters More Than Motivation
In today's episode, I break down how consistency and accountability drive success by structuring time, shifting mindset, and staying committed no matter the circumstances.
25 min
14
The Art of Closing
Mission Over Commission: How to Close Deals by Adding Value
52 min
15
The Three Steps to Unlimited Abundance
In today’s episode, I break down the three steps to creating abundance, the biggest mistake people make with their time, and why service and gratitude are the foundation of lasting success.
28 min
16
The Simple Truth About Personal Growth
In today’s episode, I share how faith, discipline, and mindset help me stay focused on success and purpose, even in life’s toughest moments.
44 min
17
Turning Failure Into Your Greatest Asset
In today’s episode, I sit down with Kyle Matthews to talk about success, commitment, and how the meaning we give our past shapes our future.
35 min
18
Transforming Grief Into Growth
In today’s episode, I share how non-negotiable behaviors, faith, and wisdom create a foundation for success, even in the face of personal loss.
34 min
19
What I Wish I Knew Before Making and Losing $10...
In today's episode, I talk with Steve Arneson about rebuilding after financial loss, aligning with the right people, and creating lasting success.
55 min
20
What It Takes to Represent Legends
In today’s episode, Darren Prince shares his journey from representing sports legends to overcoming addiction and using his experiences to help others.
32 min
21
Simple Things to Do…Are Simple Not to Do
Success is built on small, consistent actions that compound over time.
44 min
22
Recognizing the Lessons That Truly Matter
In today’s episode, I share the lessons that shaped my journey, the power of commitment, and how faith, resilience, and perspective turn setbacks into opportunities.
44 min
23
Manifesting Success in an Unpredictable Industry
In today’s episode, Crash Adams joins James Maslow and me to talk about success, mindset, and the balance between creativity and strategy in music and business.
27 min
24
How to Prioritize and Stay Consistent
In today’s episode, I break down the habits, skills, and mindset shifts that create lasting success in an AI-driven world.
50 min
25
How Challenges Shape Who We Become
In today’s episode, Chad Sanschagrin joins me to talk about resilience, the meaning we give to our past, and how honoring life’s defining moments shapes our future.
10 min