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 Secret to Lasting Success in Hospitality
In today’s episode, I talk with Wolfgang Puck about passion, hospitality, and the joy that has fueled his iconic career and lasting legacy.
18 min
2
Rob Riggle on Choosing the Harder Path
In today’s episode, Rob Riggle shares how discipline, resilience, and taking action over fear have shaped his journey from the Marines to comedy, acting, and beyond.
18 min
3
Why Culture Creates More Value Than Revenue
In today’s episode, I sit down with Amrinder Kamboj to talk about how he grew from a bankrupt GNC shop to a $300 million venture empire built on scalability, culture, and purpose.
22 min
4
The Business Decisions That Define NFL Careers
In today’s episode, I sit down with Steven Jackson and Austin Ekeler to talk about football careers, identity shifts, money, and building purpose beyond the game.
18 min
5
Turning Customer Friction into Billion Dollar G...
In today’s episode, I talk with Dushyant Sharma about how Paymentus built a billion-dollar company by rethinking the way households and businesses manage their most essential payments.
19 min
6
How Resilience Defines the Restaurant Industry
In today’s episode, I sit down with Tony Smith to explore how Restaurant365 is building community, embracing innovation, and transforming hospitality through the Restaurant Transformation Festival.
20 min
7
Pause, Reflect, Grow
Mindset, Wealth, and the Power of Intentional Pauses
51 min
8
Why Smaller LinkedIn Audiences Win Bigger
In today’s episode, Aneesh Lal, founder of The Wishly Group, shares how mission-driven partnerships and a focus on credibility, character, and charisma turn small LinkedIn audiences into extraordinary business results.
13 min
9
How Visualization Shapes Reality
In today’s episode, John Assaraf shares how training your brain through small, consistent actions and visualization can rewire habits, build confidence, and transform your life.
22 min
10
The Lifelong Benefits of Creativity
In today’s episode, I talk with Victoria B. Lozano about Crayola’s mission to inspire creativity as a lifelong skill that fuels learning, wellness, and human connection.
20 min
11
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
12
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
13
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
14
Success Without the Hustle
How counterintuitive choices like rest, clarity, and boundaries lead to bigger results
22 min
15
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
16
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
17
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
18
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
19
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
20
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
21
I Am as a Service: Turning Identity Into Impact
A Framework for Clarity, Connection, and Service
49 min
22
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
23
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
24
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
25
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