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 Real Reason High Performers Feel Stuck
In today’s episode, I talk with Josh Zolin about removing interference, redefining the past, and why non negotiable behaviors matter more than goals.
19 min
52
Your Identity Is Tied To The Wrong Thing
In today’s episode, I unpack how identity, frequency, and the people around you shape outcomes more than money ever could.
15 min
53
The Power of Effective Communication
How to Communicate Clearly, Build Trust, and Create Sustainable Growth
46 min
54
Motivation Fades Devotion Stays
In today’s episode, I talk with James Maslow and Alvaro Nunez about devotion, alignment, and why starting now with what you have beats waiting for perfect.
22 min
55
Why Community Beats Hustle Every Time
In today’s episode, I talk with Mark and Lisa Murphy about worthiness, receiving, and the daily habits that help you rebuild when life strips away everything you thought made you successful.
48 min
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Why 'Power Mode' Beats Hustle Culture Every Time
In today’s episode, I explain why alignment and calibration create sustainable progress, while force, ego, and attachment quietly block the results we want.
30 min
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Why Discipline Needs Direction
In today’s episode, I explain why skills are only the starting point and how faith, humility, and service turn discipline into a life of purpose.
9 min
58
Why Getting Paid Starts With Self Image
In today’s episode, I explain how attention, intention, and confident value creation turn spiritual alignment into real world income and opportunity.
16 min
59
The Most Successful People Ask for Help
In today’s episode, I explain why fear follows big goals, how asking for help builds faith, and why confidence and practice shape real value.
27 min
60
Accountability Is the Advantage
How Awareness and Responsibility Accelerate Success
37 min
61
Why 70% Effort Beats 100% Every Time
A practical conversation with James Maslow and Mike O’Hearn on preparation, consistency, and why stacking daily wins matters more than chasing perfect days.
26 min
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Growing Exponentially Without a Sales Team
In today’s episode, I talk with Zack Fleishman about reinventing the wheel through nature inspired design, building real markets without a sales team, and the long game behind Shark Wheel’s next phase.
16 min
63
Functional Beverages and the Future of Social D...
In today’s episode, I talk with Amanda Ortega about building Beyond Bottleshop and why functional non-alcoholic beverages are reshaping social culture, wellness, and opportunity.
17 min
64
Stop Interfering With Your Potential
In today’s episode, I explain how frequency, devotion, and clarity of purpose remove resistance and unlock the abundance that already exists.
16 min
65
Your Past Is a Lens Not a Leader
In today’s episode, I explain how neutral reality, signal based thoughts, and present focused action free us from past meaning so performance can happen now.
27 min
66
Why Small Wins Matter More Than Big Expectations
In today’s episode, I talk with Patrick McEnroe about managing expectations, raising resilient athletes, and why growth comes from focusing on progress instead of outcomes.
19 min
67
Live in the Present: The Real Key to Success
A Practical Framework for Managing Time, Energy, and Priorities
34 min
68
Showing Up No Matter What
In today’s episode, I sit down with James Maslow and Justin Guarini to talk about discipline, identity, and why showing up consistently matters more than perfect conditions.
24 min
69
Why Influence Matters More Than Endorsements
In today’s episode, Leonard Armato explains why modern athletes need architects, not agents, and how tech, equity, content, and character shape the new sports economy.
32 min
70
You’ll Never Get Rich Until You Understand This
In today’s episode, Alan Pavlosky and I talk about gratitude, frequency, failure, and why faith driven alignment is the foundation of lasting success and happiness.
23 min
71
Why Clean Nutrition Starts With Better Standards
In today’s episode, I talk with Thomas Edwards about building Organic Gorilla by raising the standard for clean fuel, honest ingredients, and performance-driven nutrition that actually tastes good.
15 min
72
The Habit That Separates Rich From Broke
In today’s episode, I talk with Daniel Mac about lessons from thousands of interviews, early internet success, smart investing, and building a life that holds up as the stakes get higher.
20 min
73
How Ad Free Ecosystems Actually Make Money
In today’s episode, I talk with Sylvester Raymond about building an ethical, ad-free marketing system that rewards natural behavior while protecting users, creators, and platforms.
19 min
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How to Let Go of the Past and Move Forward
Six Mindset Shifts to Turn Regret into Growth and Results
30 min
75
Why Energy Builds Stronger Brands Than Strategy
In today’s episode, I break down the real meaning of brand, happiness, and consistency with Shaan Rais, focusing on essence, energy, and non-negotiable habits that build lasting trust.
20 min