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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What It Takes to Rebuild Lives in a War Zone
In this episode, Yuriy Boyechko shares how Hope for Ukraine is keeping families alive and spirits unbroken in the middle of a relentless war.
18 min
27
Stop Overthinking, Start Doing: Move From Thoug...
Break the loop of hesitation with David Meltzer’s practical tools to turn worry into motion
45 min
28
Escaping the Trap of Shallow Success
In today’s episode, I talk with Genea Barnes about breaking free from false identities and shifting into a life of true abundance.
20 min
29
The Secret to Healing Chronic Pain and Trauma
In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. David Pascal about helping athletes and patients recover from pain that seemed untreatable.
21 min
30
The Science of Moving Better and Living Stronger
In today’s episode, Dr. Jeremy James shares how GolfForever is helping players of all ages improve their game, strengthen their bodies, and stay injury-free for life.
16 min
31
The Truth About Doing Business With Jerks
In today’s episode, Investor and entrepreneur Anthony Scaramucci joins me to talk decision making, resilience, kindness, and what really matters in today’s business and cultural landscape.
18 min
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Why Showing Up Changes Everything
In today’s episode, I talk with Brian Swift about faith, resilience, and why showing up matters more than having it all figured out.
19 min
33
Building Strength During Life’s Hardest Seasons
In today’s episode, Michael Chandler shares how years of fighting taught him about discipline, faith, and the strength that comes from showing up every single day.
44 min
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Stage Theory: The Greatest Content Hack Hiding ...
A Practical Guide to Capturing, Repurposing, and Compounding Your Message
53 min
35
The Path to Excellence Isn’t What You Think
In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Paul Kellogg about excellence, self-image, and the internal resistance that holds people back from true growth.
22 min
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Shifting From Wanting to Becoming
In today’s episode, I talk with Amanda Lemmage about removing the interference that blocks happiness, success, and long-term growth.
20 min
37
The Real Cost of Disengaged Employees
In today’s episode, Bill Reed shares how trust, stress, and brain science reveal the real reasons teams disengage, underperform, and become security risks.
18 min
38
How Oral Care Impacts Your Whole Body
In today’s episode, I talk with Vincent La Iacona about rethinking oral care through science, holistic health, and startup leadership.
15 min
39
Helping Kids Rewrite Their Inner Voice
In today’s episode, I talk with Mark Papadas about helping kids build lasting confidence by controlling their own self-identity from an early age.
16 min
40
How to Scale Without Losing Control
In today’s episode, Gregg Majewski and Jon Taffer join me to talk scaling restaurant empires, building real partnerships, and creating brands that actually last.
13 min
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Small Habits, Big Outcomes: How Consistency Cre...
David Meltzer explains how small, consistent actions shape your future more than big, one-time efforts.
34 min
42
The Real Reason Why You’re Burned Out
In today’s episode, I break down how consistent action, intentional presence, and the willingness to receive shape a life of true abundance.
35 min
43
The Next Evolution in Personal Safety
In today’s episode, I talk with Nicholas Fratantonio about his invisible, self-charging dental tracking device that’s changing personal safety and healthcare monitoring.
14 min
44
How to Make Better Decisions with Too Many Options
In today’s episode, I break down how I balance practicality and purpose, and why intention, rejection, and meaning matter more than strategy.
49 min
45
The Wellness Lie We Keep Believing
In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Kien Vuu to talk about longevity, energy, and why feeling fully alive is the ultimate marker of health.
16 min
46
What We’re Getting Wrong About Medicine
In today’s episode, I talk with Bradley Bostic about personalized healthcare, funding wellness innovation, and why feeling alive matters more than just living longer.
14 min
47
Reviving a Legacy Brand with Vision and Grit
In today’s episode, I talk with Chris Hetherington about turning football grit into business success and bringing Fathead back with focus, technology, and cultural relevance.
23 min
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Trust the Process: Why Growth Happens One Step ...
David Meltzer shares how faith, consistency, and surrender create real momentum in business and life
26 min
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The Hidden Power of Showing Up
In today’s episode, I talk about mindset shifts, the definition of real abundance, and why giving only works when you receive too.
11 min
50
The Real Estate Bet That Paid Off
In today’s episode, I sit down with developer Steve Harbaugh to talk about building luxury real estate in The Bahamas, making $2.3 million through TikTok, and staying grounded through personal and professional challenges.
22 min