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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Curiosity as the Key to Growth
In today’s episode, I talk with Metta World Peace about his journey from NBA champion to tech entrepreneur, his views on mental health, and the power of reinvention.
16 min
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Building Certainty in a Chaotic World
In today’s episode, Martha Montoya, CEO of AgTools, shares how she built a global data platform that gives farmers certainty in an uncertain world while staying grounded in gratitude, resilience, and purpose.
14 min
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Walking Through Fire With Faith
In today’s episode, Entrepreneur Bucky O’Neill joins me to talk about firewalking, faith, and how transformational experiences unlock our true potential.
15 min
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The Moment Doesn’t Define You
In this episode, Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk opens up about confidence, leadership, and the lessons that shaped his success on and off the field.
27 min
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Time and Energy Are the True Currencies
In this episode, I explain how managing energy and time as true currencies creates clarity, alignment, and a life of compounded fulfillment and purpose.
29 min
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What It Takes to Stand Out in a Crowded Market
In today’s episode, I talk with Seymour Segnit about how MAGFAST is redefining charging technology through meticulous design, world-class performance, and a culture built to last.
19 min
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Intentional Actions for Growth, Sales, and Last...
How entrepreneurs can engineer success with simple, repeatable actions
54 min
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Gratitude Is Greater Than Money
In today’s episode, I join Jack Wagoner to share how gratitude, accountability, and an abundance mindset transform success into true fulfillment.
19 min
59
From Idea Overload to Clear Focus
Sibling founders Lili and Ramon Montes share how Limon became an audio-first travel community, from sports-born teamwork to narrowing focus, crowdfunding, and plans to transform stories into trip-ready itineraries.
17 min
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Why 99 Percent Effort Equals Zero
In this episode, I sit down with UFC legend Vitor Belfort to talk faith, family, and why 99 percent effort equals zero in life and business.
21 min
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Creating a Healthier Future for Pets Everywhere
In today’s episode, I speak with Katrina Graue about how a kitchen experiment to save her aging Yorkie grew into an international mission to transform pet health and responsible ownership.
14 min
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How to Amplify Your Frequency
In today’s episode, I talk with Jenn Drummond about building purpose, amplifying frequency, and practicing simple methods to align your life with growth and impact.
31 min
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Why Imagination Is a Child’s Greatest Asset
In today’s episode, I talk with Mel Sauder about how MVP Kids is using stories, characters, and imagination to shape a stronger future for children.
14 min
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Why Most People Quit Right Before Success
The Overlooked Habits That Separate Success from Struggle
48 min
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How to Pitch Anything and Win Big
In today’s episode, James Maslow and I talk with Forbes Riley about pitching with purpose, embracing discipline, and using life’s challenges as fuel for success.
25 min
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Empowering Professionals at Their Own Pace
Hugo Sanchez, CEO of Moti Technologies, shares how his platform removes payment friction while building a transparent, community-driven model for long-term success.
17 min
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Flood Your Problems with Ideas
In today’s episode, I reveal how flooding problems with ideas using the IDEA method can transform obstacles into breakthroughs.
24 min
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The Future of Training at Home and Beyond
Blake Kassel and I break down how Flexicon’s band-based design delivers free-weight feel, safer joints, speed training, and versatile workouts for every age.
18 min
69
The Art of Multiplying Results
In today’s episode, Jay Abraham shares hard-earned lessons on mistakes, risk, and why his strength lies in multiplying results for established businesses rather than chasing startups.
15 min
70
Building a Legacy Through People
In today’s episode, I reveal how humility, health priorities, and breaking fear-based patterns helped me rebuild after losing $100 million while shaping a legacy built through people, not possessions.
37 min
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Stop Overthinking, Start Doing
Move Past Fear, Take Action, and Grow Personally and Professionally
50 min
72
Rebuilding Life After Losing Everything
In today’s episode, I share how knowing your what, who, how, now, and why can turn setbacks into growth and make life more fulfilling.
15 min
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Turning Tragedy Into a Mission to Save Lives
In today’s episode, I talk with Eugenie Addison about transforming personal loss into groundbreaking technology that makes indoor air safer for everyone.
18 min
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How to Remove the Blocks Holding You Back
In today’s episode, I talk with Helen Ye Plehn about the Aura Color Wheel, uncovering soul purpose, and removing the blocks that dim our light.
15 min
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The Partnership That Changed a City
In today’s episode, I speak with Dominic Ortiz and Jamar Jones about building vision-driven partnerships that turned Milwaukee into a true destination.
19 min