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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Thinking Bigger Than Your Limits
In today’s episode, I share lessons on thinking bigger, trusting intuition without forcing timing, using pain as a teacher, and aligning money, time, and discipline with purpose.
21 min
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Why Top Performers Love The Hard Part
In today’s episode, Matt Smith and Alex Macdonald join me to talk about devotion, resilience, entrepreneurship, and why fulfillment comes from the pursuit rather than the result.
21 min
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The Hidden Psychology of Attention
In today’s episode, Blaine Bartlett and I unpack the emotional, psychological, and behavioral principles that turn attention into trust, loyalty, and long-term influence.
33 min
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The Well-Oiled Life: Master Your Time and Maxim...
How Non-Negotiable Habits, Calendar Management, and Daily Consistency Create More Productivity, Less Stress, and Long-Term Success
54 min
30
Turning Visibility Into Opportunity
In today’s episode, I talk with Kim Walsh Phillips and Justin Guarini about authenticity, visibility, celebrity marketing, and building a business around real relationships and value.
17 min
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You Don't Have a Money Problem. You Have a Mind...
In today’s episode, I talk with Matt Uhler about faith, accountability, coaching, discipline, and the habits that create a healthier, happier, and more purposeful life.
33 min
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Asking For Help Changes Everything
In today’s episode, I share the lessons that came from losing everything, managing ego, asking for help, and finding faith through adversity, accountability, and kindness.
15 min
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How Sports Fans Become Owners
In today’s episode, I sit down with Parker Graham to talk about Vestible, the future of democratized sports ownership, and the lessons in grit, community, and access that shaped his journey.
26 min
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Why Consistency Always Creates Results
In today’s episode, I talk with Blaine Bartlett about how consistency, discipline, forgiveness, and small daily actions create the momentum behind long-term success.
18 min
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Turning Money Into Impact
In today’s episode, I talk with Scott Ryan about how simple changes to your banking and investments can support climate solutions while creating better financial opportunities.
17 min
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The Belief Patterns Holding You Back
The daily habits and mindset shifts behind real growth
31 min
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The Future of Business Legacy
In today’s episode, Jay Abraham shares how he is preserving his life’s work, rethinking business through service, and helping entrepreneurs build stronger cultures through strategy, purpose, and better questions.
21 min
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God Already Knew Your Limitations
In today’s episode, Tim Storey and I talk about faith, wisdom, preparation, and why finding your true assignment matters more than chasing somebody else’s success.
44 min
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Stop Giving Away Your Best Hours
In today’s episode, I share why growth is an inside job, how the right coaches and mentors can speed up your journey, and why mastering your time changes everything.
45 min
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Building Wealth Through Fair Enterprise
In today’s episode, I talk with Frank Stronach about building Magna International from scratch, empowering workers through profit sharing, and why economic freedom is the foundation of a stronger society.
21 min
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What My Mom Taught Me Without Words
In today’s episode, I share the lessons my mom taught me through her actions, the lasting impact teachers have on our lives, and why kindness and service shape every part of success.
5 min
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Building A Better Pain Recovery Plan
In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Grant Elliott to talk about chronic back pain, movement-based recovery, mindset, and why most people can heal without surgery.
15 min
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How Ego Interferes With Your Success
The role of ego, consistency, and daily habits in high performance
50 min
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The Power Of Impossible Targets
In today’s episode, I sit down with Grant Cardone to talk about turning setbacks into fuel, thinking bigger, using math to build freedom, and creating lasting impact through business, real estate, and leverage.
35 min
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Turning Failure Into Faith and Fortune
In today’s episode, I sit down with Julius Thomas, Bronson Kaufusi, and Frank Perdomo to talk about faith, community, fulfillment, and building a legacy by helping others win.
30 min
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The Faith That Follows Failure
In today’s episode, I share how loss, faith, and wisdom helped me rebuild my life around money, service, fun, and the pursuit of my true potential.
19 min
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The Mindset Behind Elite Performance
In today’s episode, I talk with Patrice Evra about the cost of greatness, the mindset behind winning, and how he found purpose and happiness after football.
28 min
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Why “Too Soon” Is a Burden
In today’s episode, I share lessons on resilience, timing, and mindset, explaining how values and daily habits shape success and why experience is your greatest advantage.
25 min
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What It Takes To Lead For Decades
In today’s episode, I sit down with TaylorMade leaders to break down sustained success, culture, and how embracing change keeps you at the top.
20 min
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The Six Non-Negotiable Habits of High Performers
Daily habits for consistency, discipline, and long-term success
38 min