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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The Truth About Building an Entertainment Empire
In today’s episode, I talk with Mike G about building artists into brands, the pressure of success, and the human cost of chasing greatness.
16 min
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Living Without Attachment
In today’s episode, I share how simplicity, service, and detachment from outcomes lead to lasting growth and fulfillment.
29 min
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Rules To Guide You Not Rule You
In today’s episode, I share how to turn rules into tools by staying flexible, questioning motive, and aligning every decision with purpose.
32 min
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Why Character Always Wins
In today’s episode, Former NFL executive Mike Tannenbaum shares how character, consistency, and resilience shape long-term success on and off the field.
8 min
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When Passion Replaces Profit
In today’s episode, Artist Mikael Brandrup shares how burnout and self-awareness led him to leave corporate design behind and build a global art career rooted in creativity and personal truth.
24 min
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The Power of Purpose-Driven Leadership
In today’s episode, David Abeles breaks down the mindset and values that turned TaylorMade into one of the most loved and innovative companies in golf.
24 min
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The Infinite Loop of Giving
In today’s episode, I break down how real faith means being willing to give, receive, and ask—especially when it’s uncomfortable.
13 min
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Breaking Free from Burnout
In today’s episode, Artist Mikael Brandrup shares how burnout, risk, and raw expression transformed his life and work.
13 min
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The Never-Ending Chase: Why ‘More’ Will Never B...
Why success isn't about having more and how to stop letting your worth define your happiness
35 min
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Redefining Success on Your Own Terms
In today’s episode, Josh Luber unpacks the mindset behind his third venture, Ghostwrite, and what he's learned from building cultural brands like StockX and Fanatics Collectibles.
12 min
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How to Chase Big Goals Without Burning Out
In today’s episode, Tom Bilyeu shares how he built Quest Nutrition without losing himself—and why success means chasing progress with relentless urgency.
13 min
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The Power of Purpose Over Perfection
In today’s episode, TaylorMade CEO David Abeles shares how purpose, patience, and persistence shape leadership, innovation, and long-term success.
20 min
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Why Tough Bosses Build Strong Founders
In today’s episode, Ray Hespen explains how manufacturing grit and real leadership helped him grow Property Meld into a national force in rental maintenance tech.
14 min
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Why Discipline Beats Motivation
In today’s episode, I share how living with clear purpose and intentional action turns setbacks into momentum and transforms fear into progress.
29 min
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Why Perception Isn't Your Problem
In today’s episode, I talk about building global community through free meetups, navigating reputation fallout, and why every entrepreneur needs a trusted network now more than ever.
45 min
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Mastering Prioritization for Success
Simple Shifts That Help You Stay Focused, Say ‘No’ with Confidence, and Feel More at Peace
34 min
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From Limiting Beliefs to Limitless Living
In today’s episode, Chad Sanschagrin breaks down how rewriting your internal narrative can transform your life and leadership.
16 min
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The Strategy Behind a Global Bestseller
In today’s episode, I sit down with Jack Canfield to talk about how he turned 144 rejections into nearly 500 million books sold by trusting his truth, thinking differently about success, and staying committed to personal growth.
14 min
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How to Live a Life That Will Outlive You
In today’s episode, Les Brown reflects on 80 years of purpose-driven living, cancer survival, and the mindset that kept him moving forward.
14 min
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You Can’t Sell a Secret
In today’s episode, I share how confidence, clarity, and consistency turn your value into real impact because you can’t grow what you hide.
26 min
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The Path from Deception to Integrity in Sales
In today’s episode, I sit down with Jason Marc Campbell to talk about breaking toxic sales habits, building true value, and creating a more ethical path to success.
27 min
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The Power of Long-Term Thinking with Noah Kerner
In today’s episode, Acorns CEO Noah Kerner shares how humor, patience, and personal agency shape his approach to leadership and long-term investing.
17 min
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The Joy of Missing Out: Finding Peace in a Nois...
A simple formula for clarity: Less judgment, more gratitude, and focused action.
46 min
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Lessons from Losing It All
In today’s episode, I share hard-earned lessons on loss, humility, and staying aligned when life takes a turn.
8 min
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Why Fame Isn’t the Finish Line
In today’s episode, James Maslow shares what it takes to build a lasting career through patience, preparation, and smart risk-taking.
12 min