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 Future of Business: Where AI Meets Humanity
Why the next era of business belongs to leaders who balance progress with purpose
27 min
27
Learning to Love the Hard Parts
In today’s episode, I talk with James Maslow and Greg Lutzka about resilience, mentorship, and learning to love the hard parts of what you love most.
28 min
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The Future of Household Help Is Already Here
In today’s episode, I talk with Tamara Lucas about creating My PANDA, a community-driven service that brings trusted, local help into busy households nationwide.
16 min
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Turning Authentic Flavor Into a Growth Model
In today’s episode, I talk with Romont Thomas about building a scalable pasta brand that combines authentic flavor, speed, and franchise-ready flexibility.
15 min
30
The Data Secret Making Property Managers Rich
In this episode, Ray Hespen explains how community, data, and AI are reshaping property management from firefighting to proactive, intelligent operations.
19 min
31
Staying Calm When Everything Is on the Line
In today’s episode, NFL Hall of Fame kicker Nick Lowery joins us to share lessons on preparation, resilience, and gratitude drawn from both life-threatening moments and legendary career achievements.
24 min
32
The Power of Unlearning for Health and Longevity
In this episode, Dr. Kien Vuu shares how unlearning old beliefs and choosing intentional energy, gratitude, and connection can transform health, longevity, and human potential.
29 min
33
The Parenting Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner
Practical advice to build confidence, character, and connection in your children
34 min
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Curiosity as the Key to Growth
In today’s episode, I talk with Metta World Peace about his journey from NBA champion to tech entrepreneur, his views on mental health, and the power of reinvention.
16 min
35
Building Certainty in a Chaotic World
In today’s episode, Martha Montoya, CEO of AgTools, shares how she built a global data platform that gives farmers certainty in an uncertain world while staying grounded in gratitude, resilience, and purpose.
14 min
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Walking Through Fire With Faith
In today’s episode, Entrepreneur Bucky O’Neill joins me to talk about firewalking, faith, and how transformational experiences unlock our true potential.
15 min
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The Moment Doesn’t Define You
In this episode, Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk opens up about confidence, leadership, and the lessons that shaped his success on and off the field.
27 min
38
Time and Energy Are the True Currencies
In this episode, I explain how managing energy and time as true currencies creates clarity, alignment, and a life of compounded fulfillment and purpose.
29 min
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What It Takes to Stand Out in a Crowded Market
In today’s episode, I talk with Seymour Segnit about how MAGFAST is redefining charging technology through meticulous design, world-class performance, and a culture built to last.
19 min
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Intentional Actions for Growth, Sales, and Last...
How entrepreneurs can engineer success with simple, repeatable actions
54 min
41
Gratitude Is Greater Than Money
In today’s episode, I join Jack Wagoner to share how gratitude, accountability, and an abundance mindset transform success into true fulfillment.
19 min
42
From Idea Overload to Clear Focus
Sibling founders Lili and Ramon Montes share how Limon became an audio-first travel community, from sports-born teamwork to narrowing focus, crowdfunding, and plans to transform stories into trip-ready itineraries.
17 min
43
Why 99 Percent Effort Equals Zero
In this episode, I sit down with UFC legend Vitor Belfort to talk faith, family, and why 99 percent effort equals zero in life and business.
21 min
44
Creating a Healthier Future for Pets Everywhere
In today’s episode, I speak with Katrina Graue about how a kitchen experiment to save her aging Yorkie grew into an international mission to transform pet health and responsible ownership.
14 min
45
How to Amplify Your Frequency
In today’s episode, I talk with Jenn Drummond about building purpose, amplifying frequency, and practicing simple methods to align your life with growth and impact.
31 min
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Why Imagination Is a Child’s Greatest Asset
In today’s episode, I talk with Mel Sauder about how MVP Kids is using stories, characters, and imagination to shape a stronger future for children.
14 min
47
Why Most People Quit Right Before Success
The Overlooked Habits That Separate Success from Struggle
48 min
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How to Pitch Anything and Win Big
In today’s episode, James Maslow and I talk with Forbes Riley about pitching with purpose, embracing discipline, and using life’s challenges as fuel for success.
25 min
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Empowering Professionals at Their Own Pace
Hugo Sanchez, CEO of Moti Technologies, shares how his platform removes payment friction while building a transparent, community-driven model for long-term success.
17 min
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Flood Your Problems with Ideas
In today’s episode, I reveal how flooding problems with ideas using the IDEA method can transform obstacles into breakthroughs.
24 min