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
Building Brain Like AI for the Real World
In today’s episode, I talk with Neural AI CEO Charles Schoenhoeft about neuromorphic computing, treating senses like smell and vision as data, and building fast, low-energy AI systems designed for real-world use.
15 min
2
The Real Reason Your Goals Never Stick
In today’s episode, I explain how to set goals as directions, manage time with intention, and build lasting momentum through daily behaviors instead of chasing outcomes.
26 min
3
When AI Works Without Massive Data Centers
In today’s episode, I talk with Atombeam CEO Charles Yeomans about fixing the data bottleneck, moving more information without new hardware, and what that unlocks for AI, security, and edge computing.
17 min
4
Building an Authentic Brand That People Trust
How Story, Energy, and Consistency Build Trust and Real Connection
37 min
5
Why Busy People Stay Broke
In today’s episode, Rob Gill and I lay out a practical framework for escaping financial stagnation by clarifying your what, who, how, and now, and removing the habits that interfere with growth.
8 min
6
When Purpose Shows Up After Everything Falls Apart
In today’s episode, I talk with Tanner Courtney about faith, calling, paralysis, and how losing everything can point you toward the work you were meant to do.
14 min
7
Why Progress Speeds Up When You Stop Forcing It
In today’s episode, I cover breakthroughs, culture, behavior-based growth, smarter partnerships, and a clean framework for hiring, firing, and scaling without losing yourself.
38 min
8
A Smarter Way to Manage Cravings
In today’s episode, I talk with Sarah Kennedy of Calocurb about a plant based capsule that stimulates natural appetite hormones, what the clinical data shows, and why willpower is not the real battle.
30 min
9
Why Most People Are Drifting Without Purpose
In today’s episode, I talk with Ruben Dua about overcoming fear, using video with intention, and aligning purpose, value, and prioritization to create real momentum.
16 min
10
Building A Business Buyers Want
In today’s episode, I talk with business broker Matt Uhler about preparing for exit, building a business that runs without you, and using SBA financing and strong systems to grow value.
27 min
11
Ditching Toxicity and Designing Your Environment
How to Protect Your Energy and Surround Yourself With Success-Minded People
52 min
12
How Changing Meaning Changes Everything
In today’s episode, I explain how shifting the meaning you give your past and doubling down on aligned daily behaviors can change your health, relationships, and results.
50 min
13
Making Facial Recognition Affordable and Practical
In today’s episode, I talk with Michael Doherty about how facial geometry is making facial recognition cheaper, faster, and useful in real-world safety situations.
12 min
14
From Pain to Traction
In today’s episode, I explain how to turn pain into traction by using clarity, feedback loops, and non negotiable execution habits that compound into sustainable success.
28 min
15
Building Blockchain Without Speculation
In today’s episode, I talk with Michael Bitonti about compliant real world asset lending, fractionalized debt, and why infrastructure beats speculation in blockchain.
18 min
16
The Real Reason High Performers Feel Stuck
In today’s episode, I talk with Josh Zolin about removing interference, redefining the past, and why non negotiable behaviors matter more than goals.
19 min
17
Your Identity Is Tied To The Wrong Thing
In today’s episode, I unpack how identity, frequency, and the people around you shape outcomes more than money ever could.
15 min
18
The Power of Effective Communication
How to Communicate Clearly, Build Trust, and Create Sustainable Growth
46 min
19
Motivation Fades Devotion Stays
In today’s episode, I talk with James Maslow and Alvaro Nunez about devotion, alignment, and why starting now with what you have beats waiting for perfect.
22 min
20
Why Community Beats Hustle Every Time
In today’s episode, I talk with Mark and Lisa Murphy about worthiness, receiving, and the daily habits that help you rebuild when life strips away everything you thought made you successful.
48 min
21
Why 'Power Mode' Beats Hustle Culture Every Time
In today’s episode, I explain why alignment and calibration create sustainable progress, while force, ego, and attachment quietly block the results we want.
30 min
22
Why Discipline Needs Direction
In today’s episode, I explain why skills are only the starting point and how faith, humility, and service turn discipline into a life of purpose.
9 min
23
Why Getting Paid Starts With Self Image
In today’s episode, I explain how attention, intention, and confident value creation turn spiritual alignment into real world income and opportunity.
16 min
24
The Most Successful People Ask for Help
In today’s episode, I explain why fear follows big goals, how asking for help builds faith, and why confidence and practice shape real value.
27 min
25
Accountability Is the Advantage
How Awareness and Responsibility Accelerate Success
37 min