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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How to Chase Big Goals Without Burning Out
In today’s episode, Tom Bilyeu shares how he built Quest Nutrition without losing himself—and why success means chasing progress with relentless urgency.
13 min
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The Power of Purpose Over Perfection
In today’s episode, TaylorMade CEO David Abeles shares how purpose, patience, and persistence shape leadership, innovation, and long-term success.
20 min
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Why Tough Bosses Build Strong Founders
In today’s episode, Ray Hespen explains how manufacturing grit and real leadership helped him grow Property Meld into a national force in rental maintenance tech.
14 min
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Why Discipline Beats Motivation
In today’s episode, I share how living with clear purpose and intentional action turns setbacks into momentum and transforms fear into progress.
29 min
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Why Perception Isn't Your Problem
In today’s episode, I talk about building global community through free meetups, navigating reputation fallout, and why every entrepreneur needs a trusted network now more than ever.
45 min
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Mastering Prioritization for Success
Simple Shifts That Help You Stay Focused, Say ‘No’ with Confidence, and Feel More at Peace
34 min
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From Limiting Beliefs to Limitless Living
In today’s episode, Chad Sanschagrin breaks down how rewriting your internal narrative can transform your life and leadership.
16 min
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The Strategy Behind a Global Bestseller
In today’s episode, I sit down with Jack Canfield to talk about how he turned 144 rejections into nearly 500 million books sold by trusting his truth, thinking differently about success, and staying committed to personal growth.
14 min
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How to Live a Life That Will Outlive You
In today’s episode, Les Brown reflects on 80 years of purpose-driven living, cancer survival, and the mindset that kept him moving forward.
14 min
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You Can’t Sell a Secret
In today’s episode, I share how confidence, clarity, and consistency turn your value into real impact because you can’t grow what you hide.
26 min
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The Path from Deception to Integrity in Sales
In today’s episode, I sit down with Jason Marc Campbell to talk about breaking toxic sales habits, building true value, and creating a more ethical path to success.
27 min
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The Power of Long-Term Thinking with Noah Kerner
In today’s episode, Acorns CEO Noah Kerner shares how humor, patience, and personal agency shape his approach to leadership and long-term investing.
17 min
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The Joy of Missing Out: Finding Peace in a Nois...
A simple formula for clarity: Less judgment, more gratitude, and focused action.
46 min
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Lessons from Losing It All
In today’s episode, I share hard-earned lessons on loss, humility, and staying aligned when life takes a turn.
8 min
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Why Fame Isn’t the Finish Line
In today’s episode, James Maslow shares what it takes to build a lasting career through patience, preparation, and smart risk-taking.
12 min
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The Power of Strategic Partnerships
In today’s episode, Jay Abraham breaks down how value, alignment, and partnerships drive lasting business success.
22 min
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The Brutal Truth About Breaking Through
This episode covers real questions on pricing, credibility, scaling, happiness, and how to make your message matter.
45 min
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The Truth About Purpose and Pain
In today’s episode, I unpack how aligning time, commitment, and faith can remove what’s blocking you from your potential.
28 min
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How Coaches and Mentors Shape Success
In today’s episode, I break down the powerful differences between coaches and mentors and how both are essential for sustainable growth and accelerated outcomes.
33 min
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Mother Teresa’s 10 Paradoxical Commandments
A timeless call to lead with love, integrity, and purpose, even when the world pushes back, misunderstands you, or doesn’t seem to care… do it anyway.
43 min
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Understanding the Secret Language of Relationships
In today’s episode, John Gray explains the science of communication, why listening is more powerful than problem-solving, and how small changes can improve every relationship.
23 min
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How to Make Every Minute Count
This episode covers the strategies behind effective networking, time optimization, and the mindset shifts that turn setbacks into opportunities for growth.
19 min
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How Faith and Friendship Fuel Success
In today’s episode, actor and comedian Stephen Kramer Glickman joins James Maslow and me to talk about lifelong friendships, career-defining moments, and the personal transformations that shaped his journey.
29 min
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Lessons from a Life on the Edge
In today’s episode, Owen Hanson shares how his pursuit of wealth led from USC football to an international criminal empire, the fallout of his choices, and his journey to rebuilding his life.
27 min
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How I Rebuilt My Life After Losing Everything
In today's episode, I break down the mindset shifts, relationships, and behaviors that helped me rebuild after losing everything.
21 min