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.

Entrepreneurship
Careers
Business
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The Gift Inside Every Setback
In today’s episode, I share lessons on giving, receiving, learning from mistakes, and pursuing your potential while shortening the distance between problems and their solutions.
34 min
27
The Dummy Tax That Built Me
In today’s episode, I share how losing everything taught me to ask for help, rebuild through faith, and turn every mistake into fuel for a bigger mission.
29 min
28
The Love Language of Time
In today’s episode, I share why time is my love language and how clarity, discipline, awareness, and service help us use each day with greater purpose.
33 min
29
The AAA Strategy for Success
How Alignment, Action, and Adjustment Help You Build Momentum and Overcome Setbacks
35 min
30
Act Like the Champion You Are
In today’s episode, I sit down with Tim Storey to talk about setbacks, faith, humility, and learning how to act like the champion you already are.
23 min
31
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
32
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
33
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
34
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
35
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
36
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
37
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
38
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
39
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
40
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
41
The Belief Patterns Holding You Back
The daily habits and mindset shifts behind real growth
31 min
42
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
43
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
44
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
45
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
46
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
47
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
48
How Ego Interferes With Your Success
The role of ego, consistency, and daily habits in high performance
50 min
49
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
50
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