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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I Still Know Nothing About Your Business | 2 Mi...
Today is from my new TV Show, “2 Minute Drill.” It is the first "Pitch Only" show with four contestants competing for over $50,000 of cash and prizes. Joining me today are Will Ford, the President and Co-founder of Launchboom, and Rory Cutaia, the CEO of Verb Technologies. You’ll hear four pitches and feedback from the three of us and in the end, Rory will determine the winner. You can watch 2 Minute Drill on Friday’s at 8:30 pm PST on Bloomberg TV and on Amazon Prime Video. Come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST during my weekly Free Training. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join! Click Here to Listen to the Previous Episodes of 2 Minute Drill Click Here to Watch 2 Minute Drill on Amazon Prime Video
22 min
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How to Establish Credibility Without a Degree i...
How to establish credibility with others when you don't have a degree in the field you work in. Come ask me questions live every Friday during my Free Training. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email david@dmeltzer.com to join.
4 min
1203
Brian Dawkins: Pro Football Hall of Fame Safety...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Brian Dawkins, Pro Football Hall of Fame Safety and founder of the Brian Dawkins Impact Foundation, shares his thoughts on:[1:00] - Why being a person with faith can help you remain grounded when facing the toughest obstacles[2:00] - How a video game mindset helped him to mentally deal with missed plays or mistakes on the football field[14:50] - Why it’s important to take the viewpoint that you are growing through situations, not going through them[18:12] - How he defines being a humble leader
21 min
1204
How Much Time Should I be Spending on Cold Call...
You're always going to exhaust your best leads first. When you move to cold calling, the majority of the people aren't going to answer. Your only focus should be on getting them to call you back, because when they do call you back, they now become a warm lead.
3 min
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How do I Become Comfortable Asking for the Sale...
Today's episode is about how you get comfortable asking for the sale. It is all about quantifying the value, the capabilities, and the dollars that they are going to get in return. Come ask me questions live every Friday during my Free Training. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email david@dmeltzer.com to join.
2 min
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Andrew Schulz: Stand-up Comedian | #ThePlaybook...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Andrew Schulz, stand-up comedian and podcaster who just released his first Netflix special, Schulz Saves America, shares his thoughts on: [:46] - Why he never worries about being persecuted for the jokes that he tells [2:04] - His thoughts on the real reasons behind “Cancel Culture” [6:37] - Why Netflix is at the top of today’s content hierarchy and how validation affects content creators[12:00] - How the “trolls” and “haters” can actually help a performer build their brand 
24 min
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How do I "Manifest" and Make it a Reality? | #A...
How to “manifest” your dreams into reality Most of us would agree that in order to make a dream into reality, we’ve got to have faith that it will happen. What many fail to realize is that putting our faith in the negative is just as easy as putting our faith in the positive, and that will bring us less-than-ideal results. We can manifest our dreams and desires by taking them from a possibility to a probability to our perspective, but we can also manifest the negative if that’s where we put our faith. If you put faith in your fears, you’ll manifest your fears. Take commonplace inner thoughts like, “I'm going to tank this interview.” or “I hope that question is not on my final exam.” for example. What do you think will happen if you continuously think these things? More often than not, your fears will come true. Put faith in what you want, think about it in terms of nourishment, feed what you believe in and starve your doubts. Come ask me questions live every Friday during my Free Training. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email david@dmeltzer.com to join.
3 min
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Mommy Issues | Road to Revenue #45
As you may know, what people refer to as “mommy issues” or “daddy issues” are typically a result of the relationships you had with your mother or father when you were growing up, or maybe even how the relationship remains today. These terms were originally developed and understood through a psychoanalytic lens, through the work of people like Sigmund Freud and Carl Yung, who believed that young boys were in competition with their fathers and young girls were in competition with their mothers. However, today, we know it’s about much more than this. Simply put, mommy or daddy issues (which, by the way, are terms that are thrown around way too loosely) are the psychological effects lasting into adulthood that are caused by childhood relationships with a mother or father figure. All this being said, everybody is different and has their own unique experiences and issues. Different childhoods and parent-child relationships can result in different outcomes in adulthood, and conversely, somebody who has a rough childhood won’t always have mommy or daddy issues. Plus, as previously mentioned, these terms are casually overused, often without a clear understanding of the root cause of an individual’s problem is. It’s too often used to blame and label rather than describe or understand. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join! Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify
59 min
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The #1 Thing You Need to Start Practicing | Int...
Today’s episode is from my appearance on the HR Sucks Podcast with Katrina Ghazarian.  Katrina and I are going to discuss: the questions I ask in a job interview, the two big difference-makers in business today, and the #1 mistake that all young entrepreneurs are making. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join!
30 min
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Jessica Yellin: Founder of News Not Noise | #Th...
Jessica Yellin, founder of News Not Noise, author, and journalist, talks in-depth about the approach that leads to her best interviews, as well as why the news with “buzz” or “flash” doesn’t tend to satisfy the curiosity of the audience. Yellin and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on a variety of topics including the difference in audience response and participation with today’s new platforms, how Jessica defines the job of a journalist, and why calmness is the first step you must take to learn. Yellin also shares insights about how reporting on one “hard-to-hear” story helped her to better understand the needs of her audience.
20 min
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Bet On the Jockey, Not the Horse | 2 Minute Dri...
Today is episode 3 of my new TV Show, “2 Minute Drill.” It is the first "Pitch Only" show with four contestants competing for over $50,000 of cash and prizes. Joining me today are Jayson Waller, CEO of POWERHOME SOLAR, and the host of The True Underdog Podcast, and Rory Cutaia, the CEO of Verb Technologies. You’ll hear four pitches and feedback from the three of us and in the end, Rory will determine the winner. You can watch 2 Minute Drill on Friday’s at 8:30 pm PT on Bloomberg TV and on Amazon Prime Video. Tweet me @davidmeltzer photos of you watching 2 Minute Drill and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00am PT / 2:00 pm ET during my Free Training. You can text me at (949) 298-2905 or email david@dmeltzer.com to join. Click Here to Listen to the Previous Episodes of 2 Minute Drill Click Here to Watch 2 Minute Drill on Amazon Prime Video
22 min
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Roger James Hamilton: Founder of Genius Group |...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Roger James Hamilton, founder of Genius Group, author, and entrepreneur, sits down to discuss:[1:00] - What can happen when entrepreneurs push themselves too hard or try to go too fast[3:40] - How the educational system tries to pigeonhole people and doesn’t allow them to “ignite their own genius” [9:05] - What he believes is the biggest issue for entrepreneurs today and how to work through it[14:30] - Why he believes that work should be looked at as paid self-expression
20 min
1213
The Most Important Skill To Practice Every Day
Today's episode is from one of my favorite speeches I've done recently. Podmax welcomed me for an hour to talk about the most important skill you should be practicing everyday, 5 daily practices you should be doing to invest in yourself, three warning sings that changed my life. At the end you are also going to hear three people pitch me their ideas for a chance to appear on Instagram Live with me. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join!
65 min
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David Grutman: Founder of Groot Hospitality | #...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, David Grutman, Founder of Groot Hospitality, shares his thoughts on:[1:00] - How the emotional intelligence of entrepreneurs who aren’t “book smart” can set them apart from competitors[4:06] - Why big-name celebrity partnerships aren’t always the ones that bring the most value[7:04] - How taking the “easy way out” will hurt your relationships and your business[12:02] - The two characteristics he looks for when hiring on a new team member
19 min
1215
Free Coaching Session | Road to Revenue #44
We’ve got another edition of our “Road to Revenue” series and today’s episode is a Free Coaching session. I did an hour of open Q&A and answered questions about: my advice to a young entrepreneur going through a tough time, the biggest mistake the young entrepreneurs make, and what does it take to start a side hustle? Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join! Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify
61 min
1216
The #1 Thing That Will Keep You From Being Succ...
My 2 superstar coaching clients are back for another episode. Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri of Next Level University joined me for another live coaching session and as usual, they came prepared with great questions to provide extraordinary value for everyone! The Three of us are going to discuss: the #1 thing that will slow us down from being successful and what should be your intention when interacting with others   Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join!
21 min
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Harpreet Singh Rai: CEO of Oura Health | #ThePl...
Harpreet Singh Rai, CEO of Oura Health, shares the story of how he got involved with the company in its early stages, before later being asked to serve as the President and then CEO. Singh Rai also explains some of the basics of wearable technology and why optimizing sleep is a major focus of Oura Health. Singh Rai and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about how the data provided by wearables can be used to improve our lives, why some describe Oura’s technology as being like a “dashboard for your body”, and the applications of wearables that identify diseases before the user feels sick.
19 min
1218
A Missed Opportunity & The Pitch That Made Us C...
Today is episode 3 of my new TV Show, “2 Minute Drill.” It is the first "Pitch Only" show with four contestants competing for over $50,000 of cash and prizes. Joining me today are Michael Mo, the Cofounder & CEO of KULR, and Rory Cutaia, the CEO of Verb Technologies. You’ll hear four pitches and feedback from the three of us and in the end, Rory will determine the winner. You can watch 2 Minute Drill on Friday’s at 8:30 pm PT on Bloomberg TV and on Amazon Prime Video. Tweet me @davidmeltzer photos of you watching 2 Minute Drill and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00am PT / 2:00 pm ET during my Free Training. You can text me at (949) 298-2905 or email david@dmeltzer.com to join. Click Here to Listen to the Previous Episodes of 2 Minute Drill Click Here to Watch 2 Minute Drill on Amazon Prime Video
23 min
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Marty Cooper: Inventor of the Cell Phone | #The...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Marty Cooper, known as the “Father of the Cell Phone” and author of Cutting the Cord: The Cell Phone Has Transformed Humanity, chats about:[1:27] - How mobility of people influenced the development of the modern-day cell phone[5:44] - How his experience as an executive at Motorola showed him the importance of objective and optimistic about the future[15:47] - The potential for advanced cell phone technology to be merged with the human body.  [18:00] - His predictions for the mass implementation of 5G and what its impact on the world will be
20 min
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The #1 Investment You Should Make in 2021
Today's episode is from a speech I gave last week and I am going to teach you the #1 investment that you need to make in 2021. If you don't invest in yourself, what are you ever going to invest in? Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join!
29 min
1221
Rich Kleiman: Co-Founder of Thirty Five Venture...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rich Kleiman, Co-Founder of Thirty Five Ventures, discusses:[1:40] - Why he doesn’t view himself as Kevin Durant’s agent anymore and how his role has grown over the years[5:03] - How today’s biggest athletes are taking more charge of their personal brand and message than previous generations[11:03] - What it was like experiencing Durant’s famous “You the Real MVP” speech in-person and the realization that he had after[14:25] - Why being regarded for the work you do is key to building your personal brand
19 min
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Abundant Negotiation | Road to Revenue #43
We’ve got another edition of our “Road to Revenue” series and today’s episode is all about abundant negotiation    If people you are negotiating with are willing to give, it is the natural flow, and you shouldn't be afraid to receive, and you shouldn't be afraid to keep asking. In life and business, you will not receive if you don't ask or command the universe. And don't stop commanding or else you will create resistance for yourself. Command means "work with" the universe; don't get it confused with demand! This is not about trying to drain someone else of their energy, or wearing the other party down by pressing them again and again. It is about working together to create more abundance for all! Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join! Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify
58 min
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The Only Person That Can Stop You, is You!
Hi everyone! Today’s episode from a speech I gave at UCI back in 2018. I am going to talk about how you can create the coincidences that you want in your life, and how the only person that can stop you, is you.  Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join!
10 min
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Dr. Chérie Carter-Scott: "The Mother of Coachin...
Dr. Chérie Carter-Scott, best selling author, master certified executive and life coach, who is often called ”The Mother of Coaching”, talks about the power of forgiveness to wipe away your emotional debts and start with a clean slate. She also shares a personal story to highlight the need to be humble, even when it seems like everything is going your way. Carter-Scott and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on a variety of topics including why you need to have a sense of humor in relation to the lessons that come your way, how to accept the challenges that come, and why gratitude is at the core of our existence.
19 min
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2 Minute Drill | Episode 2
Today’s episode is the 2nd episode of my new TV Show, “2 Minute Drill.” It is the first "Pitch Only" show with four contestants competing for over $50,000 of cash and prizes. Joining me today are Will Ford, the president and co-founder of Launchboom, and Rory Cutaia, the CEO of Verb Technologies. You’ll hear four pitches and feedback from the three of us and in the end, Rory will determine the winner of over $50,000 in cash and prizes. You can watch 2 Minute Drill on Friday’s at 8:30 pm PT on Bloomberg TV and on Amazon Prime Video. Tweet me @davidmeltzer photos of you watching 2 Minute Drill and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00am PT / 2:00 pm ET during my Free Training. You can text me at (949) 298-2905 or email david@dmeltzer.com to join.
22 min