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
The Simpler Path to Starting a Nonprofit
In today’s episode, I talk with Christian LeFer about removing barriers to starting nonprofits, turning purpose into action, and using AI to better serve others.
19 min
2
Your Feelings Are Not Your Identity
In today’s episode, I talk with Claude Silver about using emotions as data, changing your inner voice, and finding the right balance between authenticity and professionalism at work.
16 min
3
Why Fear and Excitement Are the Same Thing
In today’s episode, I talk with Asi Wind about creating real suspense, embracing uncertainty, and why the most powerful moments happen when you are caught off guard.
21 min
4
True Momentum Has No Breaks: The Power of Daily...
Why consistency beats motivation every time
51 min
5
How to Rebuild After Losing Everything
In today’s episode, I talk with Andrew Wilson about faith, gratitude, rebuilding after loss, and the daily practices that shape a meaningful legacy.
25 min
6
Using AI Without Breaking Compliance
In today’s episode, I talk with Josh Newman about automation, AI guardrails, adapting to rapid change, and building a culture that puts life before work.
18 min
7
Why Most People Quit Too Soon
In today’s episode, I explain why people quit too early and how reframing discomfort, progress, and control can keep you in the game long enough to succeed.
27 min
8
What It Really Means to Follow Through
In today’s episode, I talk with Orlando Brown Jr about visualization, discipline, and building a standard that shapes both performance and life off the field.
15 min
9
The Power of Consistency Over Intensity
In today’s episode, I share how consistency, gratitude, and intentional habits shape success, while balancing family, recovery, and staying grounded through life’s challenges.
37 min
10
Fixing A Broken Gig Economy
In today’s episode, I talk with Moe Jumaa about disrupting rideshare, learning outside the classroom, and building momentum through community-first strategy.
14 min
11
The Power of Intention
The daily choices that shape your success
37 min
12
The Six Lessons of Identity and Income
In today’s episode, I share six lessons on how identity shapes opportunity, value, behavior, reputation, and the long term income we create.
26 min
13
Creating a Product That Evolves With AI
In today’s episode, I talk with Christopher Gustave about building an AI-powered smart mirror, blending culture with tech, and scaling a hardware startup from scratch.
15 min
14
When Losing Everything Changes Everything
In today’s episode, I share how losing everything forced me to rethink value, community, and fear, ultimately rebuilding my life with purpose, humility, and better people around me.
24 min
15
Reinventing Healthcare Starts With Dignity
In today’s episode, I talk with Nadia Tedeschi about turning a frustrating healthcare problem into a product that restores dignity while improving outcomes and efficiency.
16 min
16
Building a Brand That Lasts
In today’s episode, I talk with Shawne Merriman about finding purpose after football, building a lasting brand, and staying grounded through it all.
9 min
17
The Real AI Strategy Most Companies Miss
In today’s episode, I speak with AI strategist Hardik Jagda about why executives misunderstand AI, why most pilots fail, and how the right mindset and strategy can turn it into real business leverage.
16 min
18
What Happens When You Show Up
Build trust, create momentum, and expand your opportunities
27 min
19
Creating Content That Keeps People Watching
In today’s episode, James Maslow and Ryan Walker join me to talk about building YouTube the right way through consistency, audience psychology, organic growth, and smart use of AI.
24 min
20
Turning Memories Into a Lasting Legacy
In today’s episode, I talk with DASH founder David Gastelum about turning life’s “dash” into a living digital legacy that preserves memories, stories, and family history for future generations.
14 min
21
Removing What Interferes With Your Potential
In today’s episode, I talk with Tim Markland about the four pillars of happiness, managing ambition without anxiety, and removing the habits that interfere with your potential.
21 min
22
The Power of AI in Modern Sales
In today’s episode, I sit down with Eric Quanstrom of [Apollo.io](http://apollo.io/) to talk about how AI is helping teams prioritize leads, improve follow-up, and build more effective sales strategies.
14 min
23
Empowering Doctors to Lead Healthcare Change
In today’s episode, I talk with cardiologist Dr. Scott Shapiro about physician burnout, representation for doctors, and how amplifying physician voices can improve healthcare.
17 min
24
Why Mentoring Kids Matters Most
In today’s episode, I talk with Devin Hester about lessons from football, the pressure of big moments, and why mentoring young athletes now fuels his passion.
13 min
25
The Hidden Cost of Worry
How Focusing on the Present Builds Energy and Accelerates Your Progress
35 min