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 Next Evolution in Personal Safety
In today’s episode, I talk with Nicholas Fratantonio about his invisible, self-charging dental tracking device that’s changing personal safety and healthcare monitoring.
14 min
2
How to Make Better Decisions with Too Many Options
In today’s episode, I break down how I balance practicality and purpose, and why intention, rejection, and meaning matter more than strategy.
49 min
3
The Wellness Lie We Keep Believing
In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Kien Vuu to talk about longevity, energy, and why feeling fully alive is the ultimate marker of health.
16 min
4
What We’re Getting Wrong About Medicine
In today’s episode, I talk with Bradley Bostic about personalized healthcare, funding wellness innovation, and why feeling alive matters more than just living longer.
14 min
5
Reviving a Legacy Brand with Vision and Grit
In today’s episode, I talk with Chris Hetherington about turning football grit into business success and bringing Fathead back with focus, technology, and cultural relevance.
23 min
6
Trust the Process: Why Growth Happens One Step ...
David Meltzer shares how faith, consistency, and surrender create real momentum in business and life
26 min
7
The Hidden Power of Showing Up
In today’s episode, I talk about mindset shifts, the definition of real abundance, and why giving only works when you receive too.
11 min
8
The Real Estate Bet That Paid Off
In today’s episode, I sit down with developer Steve Harbaugh to talk about building luxury real estate in The Bahamas, making $2.3 million through TikTok, and staying grounded through personal and professional challenges.
22 min
9
Why Most People Quit Right Before It Gets Good
In today’s episode, I talk about the real cost of false confidence, the value of discipline, and how to stay aligned when outcomes feel off.
36 min
10
The Power of Simplifying Complex Work
In today’s episode, I talk with Joe Tolzmann about building RocketPlan into a fast-growing platform that simplifies restoration work, speeds up payments, and drives major returns for business owners.
14 min
11
Breaking Free from Negative Mental Loops
In today’s episode, I explain how to shift your thinking, train your subconscious, and make progress with less resistance.
34 min
12
How Competition Fuels Success Beyond Sports
In today’s episode, I talk with Super Bowl champion Joe Theismann about golf, leadership, life after football, and finding new ways to compete and give back.
16 min
13
The Simplicity Edge: Why the Basics Still Win
Why consistent mindset, work, negotiation skills, and emotional discipline still matter most.
54 min
14
The Hidden Cost of Taking Things Personally
In today’s episode, I break down how to reframe emotional reactions into clarity, resilience, and purpose.
29 min
15
Closing The Funding Gap For Women Entrepreneurs
In today’s episode, Evelyn Y. K. Lee shares how integrity, consistency, and long-term vision drive her investment decisions while advocating for underrepresented founders.
15 min
16
How Early Struggles Shape Great Entrepreneurs
Joined by Joe Tolzmann, I talk with Christine Tsai about how her early exposure to tech, commitment to inclusion, and resilience helped shape one of the world’s most active VC firms.
10 min
17
What the Hootsuite CEO Learned from Interviewin...
In today’s episode, I talk with Hootsuite CEO Irina Novoselsky about what Gen Z really wants and why most companies are missing the mark.
16 min
18
What to Do When Your Brain Tries to Stop You
In today’s episode, I talk with John Assaraf about how to train your brain to break negative patterns and perform with confidence.
15 min
19
Why Traditional Search Is Dead (And How Exa.ai...
In today’s episode, I talk with Will Bryk about smarter AI, better search, and how Exa.ai is changing the way we find what matters.
21 min
20
Shake Up Your Perspective
How intentional reframing, gratitude, and mindset disruption can fuel lasting growth and clarity.
31 min
21
The Hardest Lesson About Success
In today’s episode, I explain why sustainable success depends on narrowing your focus, protecting your energy, and refusing to chase goals that don’t align with your true purpose.
28 min
22
What to Do When Everything Falls Apart
In this episode, I share how loss, faith, and consistency helped me turn rejection into a new kind of strength.
58 min
23
The Quiet Habit That Changes Everything
In this episode, I explore how purpose, consistency, and mindset shape a meaningful life even through setbacks.
26 min
24
What Sustained Excellence Really Looks Like
In this episode, NFL great Steven Jackson opens up about perseverance, purpose, and the mindset behind his transition from football to lasting impact.
13 min
25
Stop Saying “I'll Be Happy When”
In today’s episode, I unpack how generosity, faith, and the courage to ask for help can shift your mindset and reshape your life.
7 min