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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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
27
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
28
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
29
How Ego Interferes With Your Success
The role of ego, consistency, and daily habits in high performance
50 min
30
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
31
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
32
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
33
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
34
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
35
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
36
The Six Non-Negotiable Habits of High Performers
Daily habits for consistency, discipline, and long-term success
38 min
37
The Responsibility of Influence
In today’s episode, I talk with Ronnie 2K about building influence with purpose, handling pressure, and turning a platform into something that actually makes a difference.
16 min
38
What Legacy Really Means
In today’s episode, I talk with Ben Garland, Ron Cole, and Anthony Tolliver about legacy, mental health, community, and why purpose matters more than success.
30 min
39
Why Giving Alone Is Not Enough
In today’s episode, I break down money, relationships, and consistency with Ryan Munsey, sharing how giving, receiving, and daily habits shape long term success.
18 min
40
The Blue Collar Mindset That Wins
In today’s episode, I talk with Brock Holyoak about the blue collar mindset, taking immediate action, and building discipline that leads to real, lasting success.
20 min
41
How To Stop Getting In Your Own Way
In today’s episode, I share the lessons, losses, and daily practices that helped me rebuild my life, realign my priorities, and move toward my divine direction.
46 min
42
Winning Starts With Culture
In today’s episode, I talk with Urban Meyer about building a culture people can feel, hiring with intention, developing talent, and creating teams built on trust, accountability, and winning habits.
42 min
43
The Greatest Interference to Your Potential
The real reason you’re not where you want to be
34 min
44
The Art of Living Full and Dying Empty
In today’s episode, I talk with Les Brown about legacy, purpose, and why who you become matters more than what you achieve.
18 min
45
Mastering Time and Opportunity
In today’s episode, I share how alignment, timing, and simple systems can help you build stronger partnerships, make better decisions, and stay efficient without overwhelm.
26 min
46
Engineering the Flow of Abundance
In today’s episode, I talk with Blaine Bartlett about creating flow through clarity, humility, focus, and awareness so growth can replace chasing and force.
27 min
47
The True Cost of Wasted Energy
In today’s episode, I answer live audience questions about time, energy, faith, growth, toxicity, and how to stay aligned while building a meaningful life.
41 min
48
The Power of Doing More with Less
In today’s episode, I explain how better systems, accountability, and aligned communication create more results with less effort.
26 min
49
The One Question That Closes Every Deal
In today’s episode, I share how persistence, faith, harmony, and clear daily practices can help you handle rejection, create opportunities, and build a business that lasts.
37 min
50
How to Shift from Scarcity to Abundance
The role of giving, mindset, and consistency in creating success
39 min