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.

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Mastering Your Habits to Unleash Your Potential...
In today’s episode, I answer questions from around the room, sharing transformative insights on how to lead effectively, embrace consistency, and create lasting value in both your personal and professional life.
58 min
227
Bouncing Back: Lessons from a $100 Million Setb...
In today’s episode, I join Ken Eslick on the Leaders Lab Podcast. I discuss the importance of shifting from a mindset of scarcity to one of abundance, and what this fundamental shift in thinking meant for my own personal journey.
19 min
228
The Importance of “Failing Fast” in Digital Mar...
Today's episode is from a conversation with Jeremy Blossom, CEO and Founder of Strikepoint Media. We discuss the importance of 'failing fast' in digital marketing through small-scale testing and managing clients expectations.
12 min
229
The Secrets of Great Leadership & Teamwork with...
Conversation with Gary Vaynerchuk and Pro Football Hall of Fame legend Champ Bailey about leadership and teamwork.
36 min
230
A Conversation with Cyd Tetro on Women Entrepre...
Conversation with Cyd Tetro, the CEO of Brandless Inc. and former Entrepreneur in Residence at The Walt Disney Company, on fundraising, rejection, and disrupting the status quo.
15 min
231
What I Learned From Hitting Rock Bottom | A Con...
In today's episode, I join the Jeff Fenster Show for an interview. Jeff and I have shared a friendship for over 30 years; he's like a younger brother to me. Our conversation was deeply honest, reflecting on moments when I've been at my best and worst.
62 min
232
SHEIN's Community-Driven Fashion: From Trendset...
On today’s episode, I sit down with Peter Pernot-Day, US Head of Strategic Communications at SHEIN, and we discuss the importance engaging with customers through community building.
19 min
233
Detaching from Outcomes and Embracing Daily Pra...
In today’s episode, I share some of the key takeaways from our recent training session, where we discuss personal growth and development.
57 min
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The Power of Faith in Creating a Life You Love ...
On today’s episode, Jim Oliver and I talk about the importance of seeking out experienced individuals and learning from their success.
21 min
235
Why Collectibles Are Changing From Short-Term I...
I sit down with Buster Sher, and we discuss the significant role technology has played in transforming the way we buy, sell, and trade collectibles.
16 min
236
How Spirituality & Mindset Drive Business Succe...
On today's episode, I host a fireside chat with John Assaraf, Forbes Riley, and soccer legend Chicarito, and we discuss the importance of having a positive spiritual outlook in business ventures, as well as our personal ventures.
50 min
237
Building the NFL Empire in Germany | Conversati...
On today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Alexander Steinforth, Managing Director of NFL Germany, where we speak the growth of the NFL in Germany, it’s history in the country, and the growth they’ve seen attributed to social media.
19 min
238
Stocks, Tech, and Human Connections | Conversat...
In this episode, Peter Tuchman and I speak about his experiences in the NYSE, human connection, technology, and AI’s role in trading, crypto, NFTs, and the difference between being rich and being wealthy.
13 min
239
Lessons from an Icon: Building an Iconic Brand ...
A conversation with SVP & Chief Marketing Officer of PepsiCo International Beverages, Mark Kirkham, about building an iconic brand in the digital age, executing a multifaceted digital marketing strategy, and the art of modifying and perpetuating your brand.
20 min
240
Unleashing Your Potential: Strategies for Ident...
In this episode, you will learn to identify the roots of the fears that hold you back from achieving your potential and gain strategies to overcome those fears.
28 min
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Going From Victim to Victor | Interview on Man ...
I joined the Man of War podcast hosted by Rafa Conde to discuss the victim mentality that is prevalent in society today and how we can shift our mindset from being victims to being grateful for the opportunities we have
30 min
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The Power of Authenticity in Personal Branding ...
A conversation with Rene Rodriguez about the importance of staying true to yourself while following the formula of content creation, without resorting to clickbait or sensationalism.
14 min
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The Art of Handling Disagreements in Business |...
I hosted a Q&A meetup in Chicago answering questions on the importance of self-care and prioritization in relationships, power of networking, and handling disagreements in business
50 min
244
The Future of Golf & Growing The Game | A Conve...
A conversation with Ken Kamada, CEO of aboutGOLF Simulators, about the boom of golf simulators and its positive impact on the entire game, the immigrant experience, the emotional nature of sports, and being able to balance life responsibilities.
18 min
245
The New Preferred Asset: Collectables | Convers...
Mark Salzberg, Chairman at NGC and Senior Grading Finalizer, talks about the exploding collectibles market, how they’ve become a preferred asset class, and how emotions play a big role in the entire market.
18 min
246
Accept Everything: The Journey to Radical Self-...
In this episode, I sit down with James Dixon, where we speak about being kind, ignorant arrogance, self-acceptance, finding joy, and the role of rejection in the self-development process.
22 min
247
Transforming Beliefs for Abundance and Growth |...
In this episode, you’ll learn to align (or re-align) your beliefs and your goals, which will help you to create the future you’ve always desired.
59 min
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Kindness, Tech, and Personal Branding | Money B...
In this episode, I’m on the Money Buys Happiness Podcast, talking about the impact of my mother, kindness, my job experience, quick and decisive decision making, and the importance of setting large goals.
44 min
249
My 4-Pronged Approach to Monetizing a Digital B...
Discussing my take on Threads, Meta's validation challenge, the necessity to adapt one's essence across platforms, AI's role in content amplification, monetization strategies with a 4-pronged approach, and the power of open-ended questions for value delivery.
29 min
250
Why Gratitude is More Than Just a Buzzword | Me...
Today’s episode is from a talk I gave to the Medtronic sales team. We dive into why gratitude is more than just a buzzword and how sharing knowledge isn’t just good for others, but for you too.
32 min