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
1051
The Evolution of Building a Loyal Community | Q&A
Answers Q&A discussing the significance of community-building, my guidance from Gary Vaynerchuck on using podcasts and social media, the evolution of community-building over a decade, the need to tailor content for each platform, and I answer questions from the virtual audience.
25 min
1052
The Biggest Losses Teach The Greatest Lessons |...
On the "Digital Social Hour Podcast," Sean Kelly and I delve into our professional journeys, my $100 million setback, my goal to make over 1 billion people happy, the quest for one's "why," the significance of faith, and the universe's exponential rhythm.
33 min
1053
Scott Jeffrey Miller on the Art of Great Mentor...
David and Scott Jeffrey Miller talk about the importance of leadership and mentorship, focusing on the power of validation and the customization of mentorship to fit the mentee's requirements.
22 min
1054
The Addictive Nature of Winning | Conversation ...
The addictive nature of winning in business and poker, the entrepreneurial spirit, collectibles, and trading cards.
16 min
1055
Managing Energy, Fear, and Personal Habits | A ...
David and Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar discuss advice for handling life's big problems, how to build a shield against bad vibes, and why anger is a punishment we give to ourselves
23 min
1056
Expansion vs. Transition | Road to Revenue
Understanding the difference between transitioning and expanding our lives and careers is an essential component if we want to achieve our biggest goals.
59 min
1057
AI Is Your Servant, Not Your Master | Keynote: ...
How to leverage AI for everyday work and life
9 min
1058
AI, Emotional Intelligence, and Modern Business...
At the Collision Conference 2023, David Meltzer and Emily Ragobeer dive into business growth, technology, and emotional intelligence.
10 min
1059
Building Your Brand & How to Monetize It | Keyn...
From the Collision Conference 2023, David shares insights on building a personal brand, understanding and capturing your 'essence', leveraging your Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) for monetization, and the power of continuous content creation for growth.
17 min
1060
Unicorn Town' and the Rise of the NFL in German...
David, filmmaker, and former Football player Nick Alfieri talk about his documentary "Unicorn Town."
18 min
1061
Monetizing Your Brand in the Era of NIL | A Con...
David talks with Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart about collectibles, digital assets, the intersection of sports and business, and the importance of mentorship and financial education for young athletes.
14 min
1062
Amy Bernstein on Upholding Credibility in the D...
In this episode of The Playbook, David Meltzer and Joe Tolzmann talk with Amy Bernstein, Editor of Harvard Business Review, about her journalism career, how AI is changing the industry, and the crucial role of trustworthiness and human touch in the digital era.
21 min
1063
How Studying Time Creates Balance in Your Life ...
During this week’s Friday Training, David provides insights on using your calendar to your advantage, when to transition in business, and strategies to get into “the flow”.
55 min
1064
Master Your Calendar, Master Your Life: The Ult...
The power of calendar management, personal energy control, and mindful unwinding routines while discussing the future of technology in marketing.
20 min
1065
The 7 Things I Learned Being a $100M CEO
In this episode, David shares vital life lessons from his personal journey of overcoming substantial financial loss, emphasizing the importance of embracing failure, cultivating relationships, taking consistent action, asking for help, maintaining gratitude, balancing work-life, and continuously learning.
7 min
1066
Gratitude is the Key: Why This ONE Thing Can Tr...
In this Collision Q&A podcast episode, David explores the characteristics of successful individuals, emphasizing the need for personal ambition and gratitude, suggesting a daily practice of saying 'thank you,' persisting in positive behavior for exponential results, and discussing his interpretations of past experiences and the transformational impact of faith-based leadership.
17 min
1067
The Power of 50 Million Followers: How Michael ...
In this episode, David Meltzer chats with Michael Le about his journey from a shy child to a successful entrepreneur, dancer, and social media influencer, highlighting the importance of self-belief, embracing failure, detaching self-worth from social media numbers, and driving change in the world of dance.
18 min
1068
Mastering the Collectables Market with Stack's ...
The dynamics and strategies of making money in the collectibles industry, from the role of emotion and nostalgia to the use of social media for engaging a new generation of collectors.
15 min
1069
From Bieber to Beyonce: Maejors Influence on To...
David Meltzer and Grammy-nominated artist Maejor talk about the healing power of music, the role of sleep, the importance of gratitude, and how to integrate music and wellness into daily life.
20 min
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5 Ways to Incentivize Your Employees | Road to ...
This episode teaches listeners five ways to incentivize their employees, setting up their team members for success and empowering them to make more money, help more people, and have more fun.
56 min
1071
Navigating Fatherhood & Being a More Mindful Pa...
David Meltzer reflects on his life experiences, the impact of his father's absence, his journey as a parent, and shares resources to aid listeners in their parenting journey with Larry Hangner.
20 min
1072
Assertive Communication & Entrepreneurship for ...
In this episode, Silvina Moschini, Serial Entrepreneur, International Speaker, and Founder of Unicoin & SheWorks!, shares her entrepreneurial journey, highlighting her initiatives to democratize investment opportunities and her vision for a trillion-dollar cryptocurrency, while emphasizing the power of self-belief and women's empowerment in business.
15 min
1073
Building The World's Fastest Email Experience
In this episode, Dave Meltzer and Joe Tolzmann discuss with Rahul Vohra, CEO and Founder of Superhuman, the success behind his product, the role of kindness in business, and how Superhuman's core value proposition—efficiency in communication—revolutionizes everyday business tasks.
10 min
1074
Marguerite Zabar Mariscal on Capturing Culinary...
David Meltzer and Momofuku CEO Marguerite Zabar Mariscal discuss the company's shift into the consumer packaged goods industry, its approach to customer education, and the importance of it's core values.
17 min
1075
The 3 Rules to Winning Any Negotiation
David explains his 3 rules of negotiation, revealing a simplified process that enables anyone to close their first or multimillion-dollar deals.
5 min