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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Daymond John on Building a Life That Lasts
The founder of FUBU and longtime Shark Tank investor shares how purpose, time management, and smart investments shape his life and success.
13 min
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I Am as a Service: Turning Identity Into Impact
A Framework for Clarity, Connection, and Service
49 min
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The Hidden Multiplier of Success
In today’s episode, I break down how practicing harmony across every area of life unlocks exponential growth, stronger relationships, and long-term success.
31 min
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When Authenticity Becomes Your Greatest Advantage
In today’s episode, I talk with Andy Frisella about mental toughness, real leadership, and why authenticity builds better brands and better people.
18 min
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How Two Entrepreneurs Are Reshaping Real Estate
In today’s episode, Joe Tolzmann and Thomas Park share their strategies for building recession-proof businesses and navigating real estate with long-term vision and purpose.
17 min
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Why Most Entrepreneurs Fail to Build Lasting We...
In this episode, Nikhil Agharkar shares how to protect your wealth, minimize taxes, and build generational security through smart financial systems.
18 min
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Turning Emotional Chaos Into Progress
In today’s episode, I break down how action transforms overwhelming emotions into momentum and why doing instead of overthinking is the fastest path to clarity and growth.
27 min
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Building a Life That Feels as Good as It Looks
In today’s episode, Alex Peykoff reveals how stepping into emotional presence and self-truth transformed his life beyond the family empire.
18 min
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Office Hours Season 8 Premiere: Creating Succes...
Why steady effort, meaningful relationships, and whole-person wellness are key to lasting impact.
56 min
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The Truth About Mastering Sales
In today’s episode, I talk with Harry Spaight about removing fear from sales by focusing on service, active listening, and daily practice.
15 min
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The Power of Doing What You Don’t Love Every Day
In today’s episode, I share how I lost $100 million, rebuilt everything, and now live with more freedom, joy, and purpose than ever.
49 min
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Turning Adversity into a Winning Formula
In today’s episode, Holly Skaggs shares how she rebuilt Wild Tonic, created a category-defining beverage, and turned it into a clean energy favorite for pro athletes.
15 min
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How Energy Shapes Consumer Connection
In today’s episode, Rachael McCrary reveals how she’s transforming lingerie into a confidence-boosting, energy-driven experience for women everywhere.
18 min
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What Big Tech Doesn’t Want You to Know About Yo...
In today’s episode, I talk with Tanner Haas about building a messaging platform that protects privacy, prevents screenshots, and challenges big tech’s broken promises.
17 min
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Transforming Personal Pain Into Impactful Work
In today’s episode, Poonam Bhuchar shares how she turned personal challenges into purpose-driven businesses and why staying connected to your “why” creates lasting success.
16 min
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How to Respond Instead of React
Fear is instant, but growth is a choice—if you’re willing to stop, drop, and roll with intention.
46 min
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Why Great Leaders Sound Repetitive
In today’s episode, I talk with brand architect Jim Wagner about how championship coaching strategies help business leaders build trust, confidence, and clarity.
24 min
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The Power of Alignment in Every Area of Life
In today’s episode, I share how aligning identity, environment, timing, and purpose unlocks clarity, energy, and fulfillment.
28 min
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Why Female Founders Face Bigger Challenges in B...
In today’s episode, Carrie Trabue shares how she left a 25-year legal career to build a platform that prioritizes connection, purpose, and support for lawyers navigating a changing industry.
16 min
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Why Tough Love Creates Real Change
In today’s episode, Craig Siegel joins me to share how faith, humility, and mindset shifts can help us break limits and unlock lasting growth.
10 min
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Breaking Free From Outcomes That Define You
In today’s episode, Raul Villacis explains how men can overcome drifting, reclaim their purpose, and stay consistent through discipline, vulnerability, and faith.
18 min
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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
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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
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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
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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