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.

Entrepreneurship
Careers
Business
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Transforming Trash into Treasure: Flipping the ...
Breaking the Chain and Taking Accountability: A Look into My Personal Journey on Flipping the Lid Podcast
12 min
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Unlocking the Secret Sauce to 'Raising Cane’s' ...
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to speak with Todd Graves, founder of Raising Cane's, my son’s favorite restaurant. In our conversation, we talked about entrepreneurship, finding a purpose in life, learning from mistakes, and his new TV show, *Secret Sauce.*
18 min
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Moving Forward: Honest Conversations About Deal...
I sat down with a group of successful executives to discuss the mindset they’ve used to face their greatest obstacles, as well as how they set themselves and their team up to win each day.
49 min
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Grit, Faith, and Entrepreneurship with Ricky Wi...
Ricky Williams discusses how his pro sports career helped shape his skills as a successful entrepreneur. He shares insights on the intersection of sports and entrepreneurship, developing grit and toughness, and the role of religion and faith in his life.
14 min
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From ‘Big Time Rush’ to Radical Humility with J...
James Maslow discusses his journey to fame through Nickelodeon's popular show and band "Big Time Rush", highlighting the need to consistently go above and beyond. He also shares how transitioning into acting and other roles presented new obstacles that required the cultivation of radical humility and acknowledges his father as one of his greatest influences and mentors.
11 min
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Breaking Down the Essential Traits For Success ...
Tim Kennedy on Overcoming Adversity, Cultivating Grit, and Achieving Success
16 min
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Holger Seim - Co-Founder and CEO of Blinkist
I talked with Holger Seim, Co-Founder and CEO of Blinkist, about the power that comes from delivering great content in a bite-sized format, how to develop better learning habits, and why having fun is a key component of building a company.
18 min
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Tony Hawk | Office Hours S3
Legendary Skateboarder Tony Hawk: Philanthropy, Perseverance, and Pursuit of the Impossible
17 min
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Jim Szafranski - CEO of Prezi
I talked with Jim Szafranski, CEO of Prezi, about the roles of confidence and creativity in storytelling, the evolution of Prezi Video, and how to better engage your audience.
19 min
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How to Build & Maintain Positive Habits | Road ...
Today’s training session covers the steps it takes to build a new habit, as well as the mindset it takes to be more productive and accessible.
28 min
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Taking Inventory of Your Skills, Knowledge, & D...
Discovering Your Authentic Self: Insights from AlignCon 2023's Mastermind
9 min
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There is No Better Time Than Now: A Conversatio...
Prioritizing Time and Purpose for Scalability: A Conversation with Kent Clothier
22 min
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Gary Vaynerchuk - Balancing Business, Parenting...
Exploring Entrepreneurship, Work/Life Balance, and NFT Market Trends with Gary Vaynerchuk on Season 3 of Office Hours.
15 min
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Tom Hale - CEO of Ōura Health
I had a discussion with Tom Hale, CEO of Ōura Health, about how optimizing your most common activities can lead to massive results, why you should prioritize your sleep, and his strategies for scaling a company.
20 min
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Authenticity Over Everything, Keeping it Real w...
Exploring self-discovery, authenticity, and progress with Grammy-Nominated Producer Clinton Sparks
25 min
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Joe Hart - President & CEO of Dale Carnegie
We talk about Joe Hart’s new book, *Take Command: Find Your Inner Strength, Build Enduring Relationships, and Live the Life You Want*, and why Dale Carnegie’s teachings are still applicable today, decades after his books were first published.
18 min
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How Positive Choices Create Big Wins
57 min
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The Greatest Discovery in Life is Finding out W...
Uncovering the Power of Authenticity, Overcoming Adversity, and Cultivating a Like-Minded Community
33 min
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Playing Alongside Elvis Presley with 6x Grammy ...
How Tony Brown became the King of Nashville: from pianist for Elvis Presley to president of MCA Records Nashville, to producer of over 100 number one country songs that are beloved by millions.
20 min
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Driven Young Podcast with Byron Dempsey
Navigating Your Twenties: Managing Expectations, Building Essential Skills, and Overcoming Relationship Setbacks - A Conversation on Driven Young Podcast.
17 min
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Bob Parsons - Co-Founder of GoDaddy & PXG
Bob Parsons’ experience with the U.S. Marine Corps changed his life, how he used psychedelics to overcome trauma, and why work-life balance can exist
18 min
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Building the Pillars of Excellence with 7x Mr. ...
From Bodybuilding to Business: The Success Blueprint with Flex Lewis
28 min
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Sophia Amoruso - Founder of Nasty Gal, Founder ...
We discussed the benefits and drawbacks of finding your own way in business, what she learned from launching the Nasty Gal brand, and why becoming an entrepreneur is possible for anyone with a passion.
22 min
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Don’t Let Perfection Get in the Way of Progress...
We have to have faith that progress makes perfection, we’ll be there in the right way at the perfect time
36 min
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Mastering Your Mindset, Heartset, and Handset |...
Mastering Your Mindset, Heartset, and Handset
26 min