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 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
77
Why Most People Quit Right Before It Gets Good
In today’s episode, I talk about the real cost of false confidence, the value of discipline, and how to stay aligned when outcomes feel off.
36 min
78
The Power of Simplifying Complex Work
In today’s episode, I talk with Joe Tolzmann about building RocketPlan into a fast-growing platform that simplifies restoration work, speeds up payments, and drives major returns for business owners.
14 min
79
Breaking Free from Negative Mental Loops
In today’s episode, I explain how to shift your thinking, train your subconscious, and make progress with less resistance.
34 min
80
How Competition Fuels Success Beyond Sports
In today’s episode, I talk with Super Bowl champion Joe Theismann about golf, leadership, life after football, and finding new ways to compete and give back.
16 min
81
The Simplicity Edge: Why the Basics Still Win
Why consistent mindset, work, negotiation skills, and emotional discipline still matter most.
54 min
82
The Hidden Cost of Taking Things Personally
In today’s episode, I break down how to reframe emotional reactions into clarity, resilience, and purpose.
29 min
83
Closing The Funding Gap For Women Entrepreneurs
In today’s episode, Evelyn Y. K. Lee shares how integrity, consistency, and long-term vision drive her investment decisions while advocating for underrepresented founders.
15 min
84
How Early Struggles Shape Great Entrepreneurs
Joined by Joe Tolzmann, I talk with Christine Tsai about how her early exposure to tech, commitment to inclusion, and resilience helped shape one of the world’s most active VC firms.
10 min
85
What the Hootsuite CEO Learned from Interviewin...
In today’s episode, I talk with Hootsuite CEO Irina Novoselsky about what Gen Z really wants and why most companies are missing the mark.
16 min
86
What to Do When Your Brain Tries to Stop You
In today’s episode, I talk with John Assaraf about how to train your brain to break negative patterns and perform with confidence.
15 min
87
Why Traditional Search Is Dead (And How Exa.ai...
In today’s episode, I talk with Will Bryk about smarter AI, better search, and how Exa.ai is changing the way we find what matters.
21 min
88
Shake Up Your Perspective
How intentional reframing, gratitude, and mindset disruption can fuel lasting growth and clarity.
31 min
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The Hardest Lesson About Success
In today’s episode, I explain why sustainable success depends on narrowing your focus, protecting your energy, and refusing to chase goals that don’t align with your true purpose.
28 min
90
What to Do When Everything Falls Apart
In this episode, I share how loss, faith, and consistency helped me turn rejection into a new kind of strength.
58 min
91
The Quiet Habit That Changes Everything
In this episode, I explore how purpose, consistency, and mindset shape a meaningful life even through setbacks.
26 min
92
What Sustained Excellence Really Looks Like
In this episode, NFL great Steven Jackson opens up about perseverance, purpose, and the mindset behind his transition from football to lasting impact.
13 min
93
Stop Saying “I'll Be Happy When”
In today’s episode, I unpack how generosity, faith, and the courage to ask for help can shift your mindset and reshape your life.
7 min
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How to Fake It Till You Feel It
In today’s episode, I talk with Forrest Griffin about mindset, performance, and why intention matters more than intensity.
12 min
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From Superstition to Strategy: Rewriting the Lu...
David Meltzer breaks down the myth of luck and shares how mindset, preparation, and intention drive real success.
54 min
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The Shift from Giving to Empowering
In this episode, I explore how intentional giving rooted in sustainability and empowerment creates lasting impact while avoiding the pitfalls of performative charity.
22 min
97
The Two-Minute Rule That Changed Everything
In today’s episode, I explain how timing, mindset, and a simple daily rule drive 90% of my results.
26 min
98
The True Cost of Doing Nothing
In today’s episode, I talk with Jack Jackson about the ripple effects of inaction, how structure builds trust, and what it really means to empower every employee.
12 min
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What Happens When Women Stop Settling
In today’s episode, I talk with Laura Ann Lamando about the overlooked market of women’s sports merchandise and the uphill battle to change it.
16 min
100
Why Most People Aren’t Ready To Buy
In today’s episode, I talk with Arjun Dhingra about real estate myths, financial shame, and why saying no can be the smartest move.
24 min