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
1026
What I Learned From Hitting Rock Bottom | A Con...
In today's episode, I join the Jeff Fenster Show for an interview. Jeff and I have shared a friendship for over 30 years; he's like a younger brother to me. Our conversation was deeply honest, reflecting on moments when I've been at my best and worst.
62 min
1027
SHEIN's Community-Driven Fashion: From Trendset...
On today’s episode, I sit down with Peter Pernot-Day, US Head of Strategic Communications at SHEIN, and we discuss the importance engaging with customers through community building.
19 min
1028
Detaching from Outcomes and Embracing Daily Pra...
In today’s episode, I share some of the key takeaways from our recent training session, where we discuss personal growth and development.
57 min
1029
The Power of Faith in Creating a Life You Love ...
On today’s episode, Jim Oliver and I talk about the importance of seeking out experienced individuals and learning from their success.
21 min
1030
Why Collectibles Are Changing From Short-Term I...
I sit down with Buster Sher, and we discuss the significant role technology has played in transforming the way we buy, sell, and trade collectibles.
16 min
1031
How Spirituality & Mindset Drive Business Succe...
On today's episode, I host a fireside chat with John Assaraf, Forbes Riley, and soccer legend Chicarito, and we discuss the importance of having a positive spiritual outlook in business ventures, as well as our personal ventures.
50 min
1032
Building the NFL Empire in Germany | Conversati...
On today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Alexander Steinforth, Managing Director of NFL Germany, where we speak the growth of the NFL in Germany, it’s history in the country, and the growth they’ve seen attributed to social media.
19 min
1033
Stocks, Tech, and Human Connections | Conversat...
In this episode, Peter Tuchman and I speak about his experiences in the NYSE, human connection, technology, and AI’s role in trading, crypto, NFTs, and the difference between being rich and being wealthy.
13 min
1034
Lessons from an Icon: Building an Iconic Brand ...
A conversation with SVP & Chief Marketing Officer of PepsiCo International Beverages, Mark Kirkham, about building an iconic brand in the digital age, executing a multifaceted digital marketing strategy, and the art of modifying and perpetuating your brand.
20 min
1035
Unleashing Your Potential: Strategies for Ident...
In this episode, you will learn to identify the roots of the fears that hold you back from achieving your potential and gain strategies to overcome those fears.
28 min
1036
Going From Victim to Victor | Interview on Man ...
I joined the Man of War podcast hosted by Rafa Conde to discuss the victim mentality that is prevalent in society today and how we can shift our mindset from being victims to being grateful for the opportunities we have
30 min
1037
The Power of Authenticity in Personal Branding ...
A conversation with Rene Rodriguez about the importance of staying true to yourself while following the formula of content creation, without resorting to clickbait or sensationalism.
14 min
1038
The Art of Handling Disagreements in Business |...
I hosted a Q&A meetup in Chicago answering questions on the importance of self-care and prioritization in relationships, power of networking, and handling disagreements in business
50 min
1039
The Future of Golf & Growing The Game | A Conve...
A conversation with Ken Kamada, CEO of aboutGOLF Simulators, about the boom of golf simulators and its positive impact on the entire game, the immigrant experience, the emotional nature of sports, and being able to balance life responsibilities.
18 min
1040
The New Preferred Asset: Collectables | Convers...
Mark Salzberg, Chairman at NGC and Senior Grading Finalizer, talks about the exploding collectibles market, how they’ve become a preferred asset class, and how emotions play a big role in the entire market.
18 min
1041
Accept Everything: The Journey to Radical Self-...
In this episode, I sit down with James Dixon, where we speak about being kind, ignorant arrogance, self-acceptance, finding joy, and the role of rejection in the self-development process.
22 min
1042
Transforming Beliefs for Abundance and Growth |...
In this episode, you’ll learn to align (or re-align) your beliefs and your goals, which will help you to create the future you’ve always desired.
59 min
1043
Kindness, Tech, and Personal Branding | Money B...
In this episode, I’m on the Money Buys Happiness Podcast, talking about the impact of my mother, kindness, my job experience, quick and decisive decision making, and the importance of setting large goals.
44 min
1044
My 4-Pronged Approach to Monetizing a Digital B...
Discussing my take on Threads, Meta's validation challenge, the necessity to adapt one's essence across platforms, AI's role in content amplification, monetization strategies with a 4-pronged approach, and the power of open-ended questions for value delivery.
29 min
1045
Why Gratitude is More Than Just a Buzzword | Me...
Today’s episode is from a talk I gave to the Medtronic sales team. We dive into why gratitude is more than just a buzzword and how sharing knowledge isn’t just good for others, but for you too.
32 min
1046
How Sugarfina Built a Multi-Million Dollar Cand...
Scott LaPorta, Payton White, and I discuss the acquisition of Sugarfina, cultivating its following, collaborations, and dealing with the pandemic shutdowns.
20 min
1047
Building the Stock Market for Sports Cards, Sne...
In this episode, Josh Luber, the co-founder of StockX and zerocool, joins me to discuss the investable nature of collecting and the incredible resurgence of sports cards.
17 min
1048
How Fear Influences Our Decision-Making Process...
In this episode, Van Carlson and I discuss how fear influences our decision-making, managing risk, and reflecting on our “success process”.
18 min
1049
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone | Road to Revenue
In this episode, we discuss the pivotal role of time and forgiveness in shaping our lives, and unravel how these elements unlock our path to ease, prosperity, and spiritual growth.
57 min
1050
How to Build an Abundant Mindset | A Conversat...
My interview on the “On Leadership” podcast with Scott Jefferey Miller, Scott and I discuss the journey to success, leadership, loss, scarcity, and building an abundance mindset.
30 min