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
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
2
The Belief Patterns Holding You Back
The daily habits and mindset shifts behind real growth
31 min
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
Building Wealth Through Fair Enterprise
In today’s episode, I talk with Frank Stronach about building Magna International from scratch, empowering workers through profit sharing, and why economic freedom is the foundation of a stronger society.
21 min
7
What My Mom Taught Me Without Words
In today’s episode, I share the lessons my mom taught me through her actions, the lasting impact teachers have on our lives, and why kindness and service shape every part of success.
5 min
8
Building A Better Pain Recovery Plan
In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Grant Elliott to talk about chronic back pain, movement-based recovery, mindset, and why most people can heal without surgery.
15 min
9
How Ego Interferes With Your Success
The role of ego, consistency, and daily habits in high performance
50 min
10
The Power Of Impossible Targets
In today’s episode, I sit down with Grant Cardone to talk about turning setbacks into fuel, thinking bigger, using math to build freedom, and creating lasting impact through business, real estate, and leverage.
35 min
11
Turning Failure Into Faith and Fortune
In today’s episode, I sit down with Julius Thomas, Bronson Kaufusi, and Frank Perdomo to talk about faith, community, fulfillment, and building a legacy by helping others win.
30 min
12
The Faith That Follows Failure
In today’s episode, I share how loss, faith, and wisdom helped me rebuild my life around money, service, fun, and the pursuit of my true potential.
19 min
13
The Mindset Behind Elite Performance
In today’s episode, I talk with Patrice Evra about the cost of greatness, the mindset behind winning, and how he found purpose and happiness after football.
28 min
14
Why “Too Soon” Is a Burden
In today’s episode, I share lessons on resilience, timing, and mindset, explaining how values and daily habits shape success and why experience is your greatest advantage.
25 min
15
What It Takes To Lead For Decades
In today’s episode, I sit down with TaylorMade leaders to break down sustained success, culture, and how embracing change keeps you at the top.
20 min
16
The Six Non-Negotiable Habits of High Performers
Daily habits for consistency, discipline, and long-term success
38 min
17
The Responsibility of Influence
In today’s episode, I talk with Ronnie 2K about building influence with purpose, handling pressure, and turning a platform into something that actually makes a difference.
16 min
18
What Legacy Really Means
In today’s episode, I talk with Ben Garland, Ron Cole, and Anthony Tolliver about legacy, mental health, community, and why purpose matters more than success.
30 min
19
Why Giving Alone Is Not Enough
In today’s episode, I break down money, relationships, and consistency with Ryan Munsey, sharing how giving, receiving, and daily habits shape long term success.
18 min
20
The Blue Collar Mindset That Wins
In today’s episode, I talk with Brock Holyoak about the blue collar mindset, taking immediate action, and building discipline that leads to real, lasting success.
20 min
21
How To Stop Getting In Your Own Way
In today’s episode, I share the lessons, losses, and daily practices that helped me rebuild my life, realign my priorities, and move toward my divine direction.
46 min
22
Winning Starts With Culture
In today’s episode, I talk with Urban Meyer about building a culture people can feel, hiring with intention, developing talent, and creating teams built on trust, accountability, and winning habits.
42 min
23
The Greatest Interference to Your Potential
The real reason you’re not where you want to be
34 min
24
The Art of Living Full and Dying Empty
In today’s episode, I talk with Les Brown about legacy, purpose, and why who you become matters more than what you achieve.
18 min
25
Mastering Time and Opportunity
In today’s episode, I share how alignment, timing, and simple systems can help you build stronger partnerships, make better decisions, and stay efficient without overwhelm.
26 min