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.

Entrepreneurship
Careers
Business
1
How Great Characters Find Their Voice
In today’s episode, I talk with Angelo Pizzo about storytelling, emotional authenticity, creative intuition, Indiana sports, and the unexpected moments that shape great films.
13 min
2
The God Sized Hole Success Couldn’t Fill
In today’s episode, I share the personal, financial, and spiritual lessons that transformed my approach to success, relationships, faith, and reaching my potential.
39 min
3
Why Success Starts Small
The Daily Habits, Consistency, and Devotion That Create Extraordinary Outcomes
53 min
4
Why Presence Changes Everything
In today’s episode, Stephen Scoggins and I discuss identity, vulnerability, trust, time, and the shift from hustle culture to a more purposeful way of living and leading.
35 min
5
The Power of Paradox
In today’s episode, I explore the paradoxes of growth, leadership, patience, purpose, and abundance with Blaine Bartlett, and how embracing opposing truths can create lasting success.
25 min
6
Why Fear Loses When You Act
In today’s episode, Joe Hart shares how Dale Carnegie’s principles can help us face fear, build confidence, handle conflict, and support the next generation with stronger leadership skills.
15 min
7
The Gift Inside Every Setback
In today’s episode, I share lessons on giving, receiving, learning from mistakes, and pursuing your potential while shortening the distance between problems and their solutions.
34 min
8
The Dummy Tax That Built Me
In today’s episode, I share how losing everything taught me to ask for help, rebuild through faith, and turn every mistake into fuel for a bigger mission.
29 min
9
The Love Language of Time
In today’s episode, I share why time is my love language and how clarity, discipline, awareness, and service help us use each day with greater purpose.
33 min
10
The AAA Strategy for Success
How Alignment, Action, and Adjustment Help You Build Momentum and Overcome Setbacks
35 min
11
Act Like the Champion You Are
In today’s episode, I sit down with Tim Storey to talk about setbacks, faith, humility, and learning how to act like the champion you already are.
23 min
12
Thinking Bigger Than Your Limits
In today’s episode, I share lessons on thinking bigger, trusting intuition without forcing timing, using pain as a teacher, and aligning money, time, and discipline with purpose.
21 min
13
Why Top Performers Love The Hard Part
In today’s episode, Matt Smith and Alex Macdonald join me to talk about devotion, resilience, entrepreneurship, and why fulfillment comes from the pursuit rather than the result.
21 min
14
The Hidden Psychology of Attention
In today’s episode, Blaine Bartlett and I unpack the emotional, psychological, and behavioral principles that turn attention into trust, loyalty, and long-term influence.
33 min
15
The Well-Oiled Life: Master Your Time and Maxim...
How Non-Negotiable Habits, Calendar Management, and Daily Consistency Create More Productivity, Less Stress, and Long-Term Success
54 min
16
Turning Visibility Into Opportunity
In today’s episode, I talk with Kim Walsh Phillips and Justin Guarini about authenticity, visibility, celebrity marketing, and building a business around real relationships and value.
17 min
17
You Don't Have a Money Problem. You Have a Mind...
In today’s episode, I talk with Matt Uhler about faith, accountability, coaching, discipline, and the habits that create a healthier, happier, and more purposeful life.
33 min
18
Asking For Help Changes Everything
In today’s episode, I share the lessons that came from losing everything, managing ego, asking for help, and finding faith through adversity, accountability, and kindness.
15 min
19
How Sports Fans Become Owners
In today’s episode, I sit down with Parker Graham to talk about Vestible, the future of democratized sports ownership, and the lessons in grit, community, and access that shaped his journey.
26 min
20
Why Consistency Always Creates Results
In today’s episode, I talk with Blaine Bartlett about how consistency, discipline, forgiveness, and small daily actions create the momentum behind long-term success.
18 min
21
Turning Money Into Impact
In today’s episode, I talk with Scott Ryan about how simple changes to your banking and investments can support climate solutions while creating better financial opportunities.
17 min
22
The Belief Patterns Holding You Back
The daily habits and mindset shifts behind real growth
31 min
23
The Future of Business Legacy
In today’s episode, Jay Abraham shares how he is preserving his life’s work, rethinking business through service, and helping entrepreneurs build stronger cultures through strategy, purpose, and better questions.
21 min
24
God Already Knew Your Limitations
In today’s episode, Tim Storey and I talk about faith, wisdom, preparation, and why finding your true assignment matters more than chasing somebody else’s success.
44 min
25
Stop Giving Away Your Best Hours
In today’s episode, I share why growth is an inside job, how the right coaches and mentors can speed up your journey, and why mastering your time changes everything.
45 min