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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Navigating the Game: Matt Leinart's Journey fro...
In this episode, Matt Leinart discusses his journey from USC to his latest venture, Hall of Goats, which helps athletes build their brands and prepare for life after football. Leinart shares his insights and experiences, showcasing how he empowers others through his versatile background.
19 min
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Why Rock & Roll is Like Mountain Climbing | Bre...
Brent Smith, frontman, vocalist and songwriter of the multi-platinum band Shinedown.
20 min
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Texas Sales Training Workshop | Road to Revenue
During today’s sales training, I chatted with Dr. Shawn Dill, founder of The Black Diamond Club, to discuss the role of sales for service providers, the math behind the sales process, and leveraging your credibility in business.
29 min
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Monetizing Your Legacy | Veteran’s Minimum Podc...
Lessons in Money and Life: My Reflections with Nick Dais on Veteran's Minimum
25 min
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Lessons from Coaching the World’s Top CEO's wit...
Humility, Forgiveness, and Personal Growth: Wisdom from Renown Executive Coach Marshall Goldsmith"
13 min
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Mastering Time and Energy with Rob Dydrek | Off...
Designing Your Life Around the Framework of 24 Hours : A Meaningful Conversation on Time with Entrepreneur Rob Dyrdek
17 min
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Albert Preciado - CEO & Founder of The Mortgage...
I had an enlightening conversation with Albert Preciado, CEO & Founder of The Mortgage Guys, Ambiance Realty, and DRIVEN Enterprises, where we talked about the greatest lessons we’ve learned from our darkest moments, including how to make the most of your family relationships as well as your entrepreneurial ventures.
35 min
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Transforming Trash into Treasure: Flipping the ...
Breaking the Chain and Taking Accountability: A Look into My Personal Journey on Flipping the Lid Podcast
12 min
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Unlocking the Secret Sauce to 'Raising Cane’s' ...
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to speak with Todd Graves, founder of Raising Cane's, my son’s favorite restaurant. In our conversation, we talked about entrepreneurship, finding a purpose in life, learning from mistakes, and his new TV show, *Secret Sauce.*
18 min
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Moving Forward: Honest Conversations About Deal...
I sat down with a group of successful executives to discuss the mindset they’ve used to face their greatest obstacles, as well as how they set themselves and their team up to win each day.
49 min
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Grit, Faith, and Entrepreneurship with Ricky Wi...
Ricky Williams discusses how his pro sports career helped shape his skills as a successful entrepreneur. He shares insights on the intersection of sports and entrepreneurship, developing grit and toughness, and the role of religion and faith in his life.
14 min
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From ‘Big Time Rush’ to Radical Humility with J...
James Maslow discusses his journey to fame through Nickelodeon's popular show and band "Big Time Rush", highlighting the need to consistently go above and beyond. He also shares how transitioning into acting and other roles presented new obstacles that required the cultivation of radical humility and acknowledges his father as one of his greatest influences and mentors.
11 min
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Breaking Down the Essential Traits For Success ...
Tim Kennedy on Overcoming Adversity, Cultivating Grit, and Achieving Success
16 min
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Holger Seim - Co-Founder and CEO of Blinkist
I talked with Holger Seim, Co-Founder and CEO of Blinkist, about the power that comes from delivering great content in a bite-sized format, how to develop better learning habits, and why having fun is a key component of building a company.
18 min
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Tony Hawk | Office Hours S3
Legendary Skateboarder Tony Hawk: Philanthropy, Perseverance, and Pursuit of the Impossible
17 min
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Jim Szafranski - CEO of Prezi
I talked with Jim Szafranski, CEO of Prezi, about the roles of confidence and creativity in storytelling, the evolution of Prezi Video, and how to better engage your audience.
19 min
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How to Build & Maintain Positive Habits | Road ...
Today’s training session covers the steps it takes to build a new habit, as well as the mindset it takes to be more productive and accessible.
28 min
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Taking Inventory of Your Skills, Knowledge, & D...
Discovering Your Authentic Self: Insights from AlignCon 2023's Mastermind
9 min
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There is No Better Time Than Now: A Conversatio...
Prioritizing Time and Purpose for Scalability: A Conversation with Kent Clothier
22 min
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Gary Vaynerchuk - Balancing Business, Parenting...
Exploring Entrepreneurship, Work/Life Balance, and NFT Market Trends with Gary Vaynerchuk on Season 3 of Office Hours.
15 min
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Tom Hale - CEO of Ōura Health
I had a discussion with Tom Hale, CEO of Ōura Health, about how optimizing your most common activities can lead to massive results, why you should prioritize your sleep, and his strategies for scaling a company.
20 min
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Authenticity Over Everything, Keeping it Real w...
Exploring self-discovery, authenticity, and progress with Grammy-Nominated Producer Clinton Sparks
25 min
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Joe Hart - President & CEO of Dale Carnegie
We talk about Joe Hart’s new book, *Take Command: Find Your Inner Strength, Build Enduring Relationships, and Live the Life You Want*, and why Dale Carnegie’s teachings are still applicable today, decades after his books were first published.
18 min
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How Positive Choices Create Big Wins
57 min
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The Greatest Discovery in Life is Finding out W...
Uncovering the Power of Authenticity, Overcoming Adversity, and Cultivating a Like-Minded Community
33 min