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 Traits That Carry Athletes Beyond the Game
In today’s episode, I talk with Chip Paucek about building Pro Athlete Community, a lifelong support system that helps athletes transition from the game to their next great chapter.
19 min
2
The Hard Truth About Success No One Tells You
In today’s episode, I talk with Sahil Bloom about redefining wealth, creating time, and designing a life anchored by clarity, family, and purpose.
18 min
3
Transforming Stress into Strength
In today’s episode, Dave Asprey shares how to turn off triggers, dissolve stress, and activate inner peace for greater health and performance.
18 min
4
Success Without the Hustle
How counterintuitive choices like rest, clarity, and boundaries lead to bigger results
22 min
5
Fear Is a Time Traveler
In this episode, I reveal how to break fear’s time-traveling hold and replace it with presence, clarity, and faith.
29 min
6
The Long Game That Builds Unshakable Success
In today’s episode, Liz Claman shares how to stay steady in chaos, build lasting success, and develop skills no machine can replace.
19 min
7
Lessons You Can’t Learn Without Losing
In today’s episode, I talk with Ross Mandel about rebuilding after loss, staying focused through adversity, and leading with intention.
22 min
8
The Power of Asking Uncomfortable Questions
Faith, wisdom, trust, and focused growth are the keys to avoiding zero sum traps and building a life that expands in every direction.
28 min
9
Why Openness Creates Better Outcomes
In today’s episode, I reveal how building an open mind and inner calm can amplify your success, creativity, and impact.
25 min
10
Daymond John on Building a Life That Lasts
The founder of FUBU and longtime Shark Tank investor shares how purpose, time management, and smart investments shape his life and success.
13 min
11
I Am as a Service: Turning Identity Into Impact
A Framework for Clarity, Connection, and Service
49 min
12
The Hidden Multiplier of Success
In today’s episode, I break down how practicing harmony across every area of life unlocks exponential growth, stronger relationships, and long-term success.
31 min
13
When Authenticity Becomes Your Greatest Advantage
In today’s episode, I talk with Andy Frisella about mental toughness, real leadership, and why authenticity builds better brands and better people.
18 min
14
How Two Entrepreneurs Are Reshaping Real Estate
In today’s episode, Joe Tolzmann and Thomas Park share their strategies for building recession-proof businesses and navigating real estate with long-term vision and purpose.
17 min
15
Why Most Entrepreneurs Fail to Build Lasting We...
In this episode, Nikhil Agharkar shares how to protect your wealth, minimize taxes, and build generational security through smart financial systems.
18 min
16
Turning Emotional Chaos Into Progress
In today’s episode, I break down how action transforms overwhelming emotions into momentum and why doing instead of overthinking is the fastest path to clarity and growth.
27 min
17
Building a Life That Feels as Good as It Looks
In today’s episode, Alex Peykoff reveals how stepping into emotional presence and self-truth transformed his life beyond the family empire.
18 min
18
Office Hours Season 8 Premiere: Creating Succes...
Why steady effort, meaningful relationships, and whole-person wellness are key to lasting impact.
56 min
19
The Truth About Mastering Sales
In today’s episode, I talk with Harry Spaight about removing fear from sales by focusing on service, active listening, and daily practice.
15 min
20
The Power of Doing What You Don’t Love Every Day
In today’s episode, I share how I lost $100 million, rebuilt everything, and now live with more freedom, joy, and purpose than ever.
49 min
21
Turning Adversity into a Winning Formula
In today’s episode, Holly Skaggs shares how she rebuilt Wild Tonic, created a category-defining beverage, and turned it into a clean energy favorite for pro athletes.
15 min
22
How Energy Shapes Consumer Connection
In today’s episode, Rachael McCrary reveals how she’s transforming lingerie into a confidence-boosting, energy-driven experience for women everywhere.
18 min
23
What Big Tech Doesn’t Want You to Know About Yo...
In today’s episode, I talk with Tanner Haas about building a messaging platform that protects privacy, prevents screenshots, and challenges big tech’s broken promises.
17 min
24
Transforming Personal Pain Into Impactful Work
In today’s episode, Poonam Bhuchar shares how she turned personal challenges into purpose-driven businesses and why staying connected to your “why” creates lasting success.
16 min
25
How to Respond Instead of React
Fear is instant, but growth is a choice—if you’re willing to stop, drop, and roll with intention.
46 min