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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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
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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
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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
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How Sugarfina Built a Multi-Million Dollar Cand...
Scott LaPorta, Payton White, and I discuss the acquisition of Sugarfina, cultivating its following, collaborations, and dealing with the pandemic shutdowns.
20 min
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Building the Stock Market for Sports Cards, Sne...
In this episode, Josh Luber, the co-founder of StockX and zerocool, joins me to discuss the investable nature of collecting and the incredible resurgence of sports cards.
17 min
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How Fear Influences Our Decision-Making Process...
In this episode, Van Carlson and I discuss how fear influences our decision-making, managing risk, and reflecting on our “success process”.
18 min
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Get Out of Your Comfort Zone | Road to Revenue
In this episode, we discuss the pivotal role of time and forgiveness in shaping our lives, and unravel how these elements unlock our path to ease, prosperity, and spiritual growth.
57 min
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How to Build an Abundant Mindset | A Conversat...
My interview on the “On Leadership” podcast with Scott Jefferey Miller, Scott and I discuss the journey to success, leadership, loss, scarcity, and building an abundance mindset.
30 min
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The Evolution of Building a Loyal Community | Q&A
Answers Q&A discussing the significance of community-building, my guidance from Gary Vaynerchuck on using podcasts and social media, the evolution of community-building over a decade, the need to tailor content for each platform, and I answer questions from the virtual audience.
25 min
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The Biggest Losses Teach The Greatest Lessons |...
On the "Digital Social Hour Podcast," Sean Kelly and I delve into our professional journeys, my $100 million setback, my goal to make over 1 billion people happy, the quest for one's "why," the significance of faith, and the universe's exponential rhythm.
33 min
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Scott Jeffrey Miller on the Art of Great Mentor...
David and Scott Jeffrey Miller talk about the importance of leadership and mentorship, focusing on the power of validation and the customization of mentorship to fit the mentee's requirements.
22 min
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The Addictive Nature of Winning | Conversation ...
The addictive nature of winning in business and poker, the entrepreneurial spirit, collectibles, and trading cards.
16 min
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Managing Energy, Fear, and Personal Habits | A ...
David and Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar discuss advice for handling life's big problems, how to build a shield against bad vibes, and why anger is a punishment we give to ourselves
23 min
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Expansion vs. Transition | Road to Revenue
Understanding the difference between transitioning and expanding our lives and careers is an essential component if we want to achieve our biggest goals.
59 min
265
AI Is Your Servant, Not Your Master | Keynote: ...
How to leverage AI for everyday work and life
9 min
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AI, Emotional Intelligence, and Modern Business...
At the Collision Conference 2023, David Meltzer and Emily Ragobeer dive into business growth, technology, and emotional intelligence.
10 min
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Building Your Brand & How to Monetize It | Keyn...
From the Collision Conference 2023, David shares insights on building a personal brand, understanding and capturing your 'essence', leveraging your Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) for monetization, and the power of continuous content creation for growth.
17 min
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Unicorn Town' and the Rise of the NFL in German...
David, filmmaker, and former Football player Nick Alfieri talk about his documentary "Unicorn Town."
18 min
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Monetizing Your Brand in the Era of NIL | A Con...
David talks with Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart about collectibles, digital assets, the intersection of sports and business, and the importance of mentorship and financial education for young athletes.
14 min
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Amy Bernstein on Upholding Credibility in the D...
In this episode of The Playbook, David Meltzer and Joe Tolzmann talk with Amy Bernstein, Editor of Harvard Business Review, about her journalism career, how AI is changing the industry, and the crucial role of trustworthiness and human touch in the digital era.
21 min
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How Studying Time Creates Balance in Your Life ...
During this week’s Friday Training, David provides insights on using your calendar to your advantage, when to transition in business, and strategies to get into “the flow”.
55 min
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Master Your Calendar, Master Your Life: The Ult...
The power of calendar management, personal energy control, and mindful unwinding routines while discussing the future of technology in marketing.
20 min
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The 7 Things I Learned Being a $100M CEO
In this episode, David shares vital life lessons from his personal journey of overcoming substantial financial loss, emphasizing the importance of embracing failure, cultivating relationships, taking consistent action, asking for help, maintaining gratitude, balancing work-life, and continuously learning.
7 min
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Gratitude is the Key: Why This ONE Thing Can Tr...
In this Collision Q&A podcast episode, David explores the characteristics of successful individuals, emphasizing the need for personal ambition and gratitude, suggesting a daily practice of saying 'thank you,' persisting in positive behavior for exponential results, and discussing his interpretations of past experiences and the transformational impact of faith-based leadership.
17 min
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The Power of 50 Million Followers: How Michael ...
In this episode, David Meltzer chats with Michael Le about his journey from a shy child to a successful entrepreneur, dancer, and social media influencer, highlighting the importance of self-belief, embracing failure, detaching self-worth from social media numbers, and driving change in the world of dance.
18 min