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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Turning Criticism Into Real Momentum
In today’s episode, I join Brad Banyas on the SaltyMF GOAT Podcast to talk about turning criticism into momentum, building leaders, and creating lasting impact through optimism and consistency.
23 min
27
Shortening The Distance Of Resistance
I sit down with Hamed Mazrouei to break down managing the daily grind, building resilience, and creating stability through non-negotiable habits and mindset shifts.
15 min
28
The Pressure Of Early Success
In today’s episode, I talk with Schea Cotton about early hype, mental health, mentorship, and why resilience and perspective matter more than outcomes.
22 min
29
Why Happiness Comes Before Achievement
In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Carlo Blanco about eliminating stress, redefining success, and how shifting your mindset can turn failure into purpose.
20 min
30
How Early Detection Saves Lives
In today’s episode, I talk with Dr Alexander about how full body MRIs are changing healthcare by catching serious issues early and giving people clarity before symptoms appear.
21 min
31
The Power of Purposeful and Consistent Giving
The habit that creates trust, value, and real results
27 min
32
The Intelligence Beyond Your Mind
In today’s episode, I talk with Gurudev about tapping into universal intelligence through meditation, intuition, and intentional focus.
11 min
33
Why You Must Become Who You Are Meant To Be
In today’s episode, I talk with James Maslow and Tai Emery about resilience, risk tolerance, and turning discipline and adversity into success in business and life.
22 min
34
How to Prioritize When Everything Matters
In today’s episode, I talk with Tim Kennedy about turning pain into purpose, prioritizing what matters, and building a life rooted in growth, service, and responsibility.
18 min
35
The Simpler Path to Starting a Nonprofit
In today’s episode, I talk with Christian LeFer about removing barriers to starting nonprofits, turning purpose into action, and using AI to better serve others.
19 min
36
Your Feelings Are Not Your Identity
In today’s episode, I talk with Claude Silver about using emotions as data, changing your inner voice, and finding the right balance between authenticity and professionalism at work.
16 min
37
Why Fear and Excitement Are the Same Thing
In today’s episode, I talk with Asi Wind about creating real suspense, embracing uncertainty, and why the most powerful moments happen when you are caught off guard.
21 min
38
True Momentum Has No Breaks: The Power of Daily...
Why consistency beats motivation every time
51 min
39
How to Rebuild After Losing Everything
In today’s episode, I talk with Andrew Wilson about faith, gratitude, rebuilding after loss, and the daily practices that shape a meaningful legacy.
25 min
40
Using AI Without Breaking Compliance
In today’s episode, I talk with Josh Newman about automation, AI guardrails, adapting to rapid change, and building a culture that puts life before work.
18 min
41
Why Most People Quit Too Soon
In today’s episode, I explain why people quit too early and how reframing discomfort, progress, and control can keep you in the game long enough to succeed.
27 min
42
What It Really Means to Follow Through
In today’s episode, I talk with Orlando Brown Jr about visualization, discipline, and building a standard that shapes both performance and life off the field.
15 min
43
The Power of Consistency Over Intensity
In today’s episode, I share how consistency, gratitude, and intentional habits shape success, while balancing family, recovery, and staying grounded through life’s challenges.
37 min
44
Fixing A Broken Gig Economy
In today’s episode, I talk with Moe Jumaa about disrupting rideshare, learning outside the classroom, and building momentum through community-first strategy.
14 min
45
The Power of Intention
The daily choices that shape your success
37 min
46
The Six Lessons of Identity and Income
In today’s episode, I share six lessons on how identity shapes opportunity, value, behavior, reputation, and the long term income we create.
26 min
47
Creating a Product That Evolves With AI
In today’s episode, I talk with Christopher Gustave about building an AI-powered smart mirror, blending culture with tech, and scaling a hardware startup from scratch.
15 min
48
When Losing Everything Changes Everything
In today’s episode, I share how losing everything forced me to rethink value, community, and fear, ultimately rebuilding my life with purpose, humility, and better people around me.
24 min
49
Reinventing Healthcare Starts With Dignity
In today’s episode, I talk with Nadia Tedeschi about turning a frustrating healthcare problem into a product that restores dignity while improving outcomes and efficiency.
16 min
50
Building a Brand That Lasts
In today’s episode, I talk with Shawne Merriman about finding purpose after football, building a lasting brand, and staying grounded through it all.
9 min