On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Cari Champion, broadcast journalist, TV personality and host of the Naked with Cari Champion podcast, shares her thoughts on: [1:12] - The reason she believes that she was born to be a storyteller and how leaving ESPN opened up new possibilities for her[4:25] - Why your “dream job” might not be exactly like you perceive it to be [9:50] - How she lays down a foundation for each interview to ensure she is set up for success [17:00] - Why building trust with your teammates is a skill that pays dividends for entrepreneurs

I've got another coaching session with my two favorite clients, Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri of Next Level University. As usual, they came prepared with tons of questions that I needed to share with all of you. The three of us are going to discuss what it means to tap into your unconscious, the difference between the truth and perspective, how to bring out the best in others, and the #1 thing I look for when investing in someone. 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!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ray J, Chief Strategy Officer of Raycon, and Ray Lee, CEO of Raycon, chat about:[:36] - How their similar views about the opportunities in consumer electronics helped to bring them together to start Raycon[5:34] - Why Ray J’s insights for their branding and packaging has been instrumental for them to land celebrity partners[6:54] - The biggest area where Ray J’s experience in the music industry has come in handy for Raycon’s products[13:29] - What a business needs in place in order to be perfectly situated to scale internationally 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!

Eight Ways to Stop Lying To Yourself Once we have a better understanding of the signs that we’re lying to ourselves, it’s time to utilize strategies to stop telling these lies. 1. Stop taking constructive criticism as a personal attack - Don’t assume the negative when others are providing you opportunities to learn and grow. Take a more positive perspective and try to find the light, love, and lessons in the input of those around you. 2. Stop trying to convince everyone that you're right - The ego and its needs are one of our greatest enemies, especially our need to be right. When you must always be correct or superior, you will invariably tell yourself lies to elevate your self esteem. 3. Realize that you can enjoy the consistent and persistent pursuit of your potential - Attaching your emotions to a specific outcome is not the right mindset to have, instead focus on achieving progress each day and enjoying yourself in the process. 4. Take chances - Be willing to take risks, rather than telling yourself, “It’s never going to happen”. Nothing extraordinary happens when you are taking ordinary chances. 5. Stop putting things off until tomorrow - One of the most common ways we lie to ourselves occurs when we decide that we will do something later that could easily be accomplished now. That’s why I have a “Do It Now” Rule. 6. Quit doubting yourself - Worrying means that you are voting for something that you don’t want in your life. Starve your doubts and fears, don’t give them any energy or attention. 7. Consider others' points of view - Whenever our reality doesn’t match what others perceive, it is important to take a step back and try to understand why. This reflection can stop us from repeating the same lies to ourselves over and over. 8. Realize when you've taken on too much – Another common lie we tell ourselves is that we don’t need help, when asking for assistance would be our best path forward. It’s alright to admit that we are in over our head and need help. 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

Hey everyone! Today’s episode is from my Friday morning Office Hours session with Scott O’Neil, the CEO of the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils and The Prudential Center. Joining me with Scott are my two co-hosts and business partners, Mike Mumola and David Moreno. The four of us are going to discuss Trusting the Process and you are going to learn about illumination because I made a big mistake to start off the conversation. We also are going to talk about Scott's new book, Be Where Your Feet Are: Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded, and Thriving.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!

Tom House, Founder of Mustard, and Rocky Collis, CEO and Co-Founder of Mustard, share some insights on the biggest challenges facing youth sports today, as well as how the Mustard platform is changing the way that young athletes utilize technology for training. House, Collis, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about the origins of Mustard and its technology, as well as how Tom House is leveraging his decades of experience working with top athletes like Nolan Ryan, Drew Brees, and Tom Brady. The trio also discuss the most common reasons why kids tend to quit an activity and why providing access to the best coaching is so essential for the future of sports.

Hey everyone! Today’s episode is from a fireside chat with my good friend and former Playbook guest, Mikael Brandrup, the world famous artist and he’s also a pretty good entrepreneur too The two of us sat down at his art studio in Los Angeles a few weeks ago and we discussed entering “the flow state” and how you only need to connect with one person to build an audience.  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!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Derek Moneyberg, wealth coach, speaker, and entrepreneur, shares his thoughts on:[1:12] - The mindset difference between those who grew up poor versus those who grew up with everything  [2:24] - The one major financial trap that most people fall into[9:01] - Why everyone should take the perspective that they are “CEO of their life” [17:03] - How taking advantage of mispriced assets can help to unlock your financial future 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!

The definition of happiness is to enjoy the consistent every day, persistent without quit, the pursuit of your potential, your truth, your best self. Stop worrying about what other people think, what you don't have, what you don't want, or what's missing in your life. Simply what YOU want. That's the definition of happiness to me. The people who can enjoy the consistent pursuit of their own potential. In order to do that, we need to focus on the four values of gratitude, forgiveness, accountability, and effective communication, and act upon them daily. Most think it's their “why” that's going to make them happy. It's not. It's your “what” you need to know. You need to take inventory every day of WHAT you want. What you want personally, what you want to experience, what you want to give to people, and what you want to receive. Most people have no problem giving, but they have a huge problem receiving, and you can't give what you don't have. There are two currencies in the world. One is money, an object of energy that we put into the flow to get what we want, and the other is faith. Money is important in the pragmatic sense because if you're shopping for the right things like feeding people, building community centers, supporting your family, whatever it is, those are the right things. You can be very, very happy. Here's how the currency of faith works. It's like a GPS of happiness, because not only will faith reroute you when you’re lost, but it will actually change your destination to somewhere better than you can even think of. So, you might have a goal or destination in mind, and then you make a mistake or you have a failure or a setback and by having faith in yourself, you will be rerouted to a better destination than you had planned I know this about myself now. I am healthy. I am wealthy. I am happy. I just have to figure out what I am doing to interfere with my health, my wealth, and my happiness. I don't have to go get it, happiness is already a part of me, it's already one with me. It's already there. I just have to figure what I'm doing to interfere with it. 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!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rob Dyrdek, founder and CEO of Dyrdek Machine, entrepreneur, and entertainer, shares his thoughts on:[1:04] - How a 2013 business opportunity taught him that he was not only a “complete mess” as an entrepreneur, but he was also unhappy with life[5:18] - Why building systems for the Dyrdek Machine led him to discover the rhythm of companies (and existence)[7:42] - His process for developing “qualitative awareness” and finding patterns in what impacts your emotions positively or negatively[22:52] - Why even the biggest goals can be broken down into several basic steps and the role that belief plays in making your dreams into reality 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!

6 Steps to Deal With Negative Thoughts When we experience negative thoughts, it is important to take a few minutes to contemplate the reasons behind them before you react. I advise following these six steps in order to avoid letting the triggers of your ego get in the way of your actions. 1. Realize that the “lens” we view life through may be a bit distorted. In other words, our view of things may not be reality. While our minds have a way of convincing us of things that aren’t necessarily accurate, we must be willing to question and challenge our own thoughts. These are all signs of distorted thinking. Instead of letting your mind wander, make a conscious effort to take these thoughts into captivity, analyze them, and replace them with healthy thoughts. 2. Avoid judging yourself and others. Often, we unconsciously judge ourselves and others throughout the course of the day. By letting go of the judgements we are making and replacing them with positive thoughts or judgements, we are setting ourselves free of negative thinking. 3. Don’t complain. No one really wants to hear it, and it won’t help you feel better. Take action to fix things that you are unhappy with instead of griping about them. 4. Don’t engage in gossip; it is toxic and divisive. Spreading gossip won’t help you in the long run, even though you may feel better at the time. Gossiping will cause others to lose respect for you, and will cause problems within your family, social circles, workplace, or other places where you engage in the behavior. 5. Find gratitude and satisfaction in your own life. When you show gratitude for the blessings and strengths you have, there is little room to be dissatisfied, envious, or resentful of others. It automatically shifts our thinking to the positive aspects of our lives, rather than focusing on what we’re lacking. Consider creating a gratitude journal and adding to it every day in order to help you stay focused. 6. Get professional help if you are having trouble controlling your negativity. If you are unable to curb your negative thinking or actions towards others, it can sabotage your relationships, your job, and your health. In this case, seek counseling to address the problems you are having. 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

Andrew Fox, Founder and CEO of Charge Enterprises, shares his thoughts on how Charge is working to solve problems with the “Achilles heel” of the growth of electric vehicles by improving infrastructure and creating more charging options for users, as well as the valuable lessons he learned about micro-mobility from investing in Lime. Fox and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer discuss why your timing and the team that you put together are more important than landing a big-time investor, as well as why entrepreneurs don’t have to come up with the next big idea in order to find ways to monetize it.

Alex Nekritin, CEO at UltiSelf, sits down to discuss what inspired him to get involved with personal development and how his journey led him to create the world’s top “biohacking app”.  Nekritin and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on the challenges of building a new habit, why the “21 Days to Form a Habit” Rule is a myth, as well as why people fail to follow through on the goals that they set. The pair chat about why setting the bar low can lead to more rapid progress and why routines need to be customized to fit an individual’s needs.

If you want to achieve it, prioritize it in your life. Commit to a minimum amount of time each day so that your body, mind and soul are all working in unison. The only limits that exist in our lives are the ones we place on ourselves. 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!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rick Nechio, Co-founder of Nechio Novak and former Anheuser-Busch InBev Executive, chats about:[5:56] - The chance meeting he had with August Busch III ended up with an opportunity to work with Anheuser-Busch[8:49] - Why falling in love with “the process” creates an easier path to achieving your dreams[12:17] - Why he believes that luck comes from your ability to identify opportunities as they pop up[17:03] - The key questions he asked himself before leaving AB InBev and venture out on his own

Last week I sat down with Garrett Brown & Colin Coggins, two adjunct professors at USC, and the three of us discussed all things sales-related. I went over the five steps of selling, and what the most important aspect of sales is. 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!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Scott O'Neil, CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment and author of Be Where Your Feet Are, shares his thoughts on:[:51] - Why the loss of a close friend to suicide was a driving force behind writing his new book[3:56] - The three different types of activities he recommends you do every day in order to stay grounded[12:31] - How sports and music serve to unite people and create a sense of community[20:43] - The power that comes from assuming the positive intentions of othersTweet 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!

Today's episode of the Road to Revenue series is from an hour long Q&A session, I did live on Clubhouse Friday morning in the Breakfast With Champions, Millionaire Breakfast Club. 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

Contrary to popular belief, people that schedule or have many meetings during the day are not busier than other people. There are only two determining factors, whether you're busy or whether you're accessible, and how productive you are. You want to hone in on your accessibility and productivity when you look at your calendar.  Leverage Your Calendar A calendar is a tool that can change your life. It’s there for a reason, but people often think of using it as a chore. One of the most compelling reasons to be a student of your calendar is that while the amount of time spent on scheduling grows with the amount of appointments that people have, the time needed to actually schedule meetings decreases. This means that the more meetings you schedule, the better you get at scheduling them. Understand that there is a vast difference between being busy, which is filling up those 24 hours you have in a day, compared to productivity, which is being efficient with those 24 hours. A busy person always has something going on, whether that is work or simply sleeping on the couch. They aren’t necessarily productive with the time they are busy, though, and they are often inaccessible. Understand Your Activities A productive person knows how to maximize two things: the activities they get paid for and the activities they don’t get paid for. This delineation is important to make when maximizing your productivity and accessibility, so you can prioritize the activities you get paid for, as well as those activities which you enjoy the most. 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!

Tom Rogers, Executive Chairman of Engine Media Holdings and Founder of CNBC, talks about how TiVo forever changed the television experience for viewers and led to the pioneering of streaming TV, as well as why his childhood fascination with an article in the TV guide eventually led him to his career in media. Rodgers and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, examine an array of topics such as the roles that technology and gambling are playing in the evolution of sports entertainment, how Amazon’s involvement with Thursday Night Football is “changing the game” for, and the intersection of e-commerce and television.

Today's episode is from my Keynote at the NoBullCON. I was so excited to finally be on a stage in front of a live audience for the first time in over a year, so I needed to share this one with all of you. You are going to learn about the key to making decisions, your values. ELEMENT 1: PERSONAL VALUES When you are manifesting your vision, you need to analyze the effect on your personal values. Your personal values provide the best foundation for you to manifest things faster and more accurately. No matter what you want to attract in your life, utilize your own personal values to build the best foundation that will provide clarity, balance, and focus with confidence for you.  ELEMENT 2: EXPERIENCE VALUES This element includes all of your experiences, your situational values, and your education. In fact, our failures can be our greatest assets if we can learn something from them. ELEMENT 3: GIVING VALUES This is the philanthropic component of our foundational values. What you give is what you receive. Ask yourself, how are you helping others? How are you outwardly directing positive energy? Give unconditionally in order to connect to source or goodness. ELEMENT 4: RECEIVING VALUES This is the wealth element and often referred to as the least important value. Remember, you are a vessel and that things flow through you for others. Don’t let wealth drive you. Let your driving force be clarity, balance, focus, and confidence based on your personal experience and humanitarian values because the money will come based on what you want to manifest as long as you remain ready to receive.  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!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, John Ruhlin, Founder of the Giftology Group and author of Giftology, shares his thoughts on:[:31] - How living generously has helped to change the way that John looks at life[5:42] - Why he believes that gifts can serve as a “delivery vehicle for emotions” when you are strategic with your gifting[9:07] - How a person can demonstrate thoughtfulness at scale and why “trading” will never get you the results that you desire[12:06] - Why treating everyone with respect is the secret sauce for gifting 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!

Gratitude gives us perspective - our past is wonderful no matter what has happened. Empathy is forgiveness - we make mistakes every single day. We must forgive ourselves because we can’t give what we don’t have. Accountability allows us to take control of our life. No matter what happens, if you’re accountable you’re in control. Stay inspired internally by connecting to that which inspires you but also outwardly to others to create a collect belief. 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!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Lee Zeidman, President of the STAPLES Center, Microsoft Theater and L.A. LIVE, shares his thoughts on:[:27] - His initial reaction to the NBA shutting down due to the coronavirus[5:22] - The unusual way he ended up working in the sports industry and why he views informational interviews as essential for jobseekers [6:15] - His best strategies for working your way up from within an organization [19:30] - How he’s getting their employees “ramped up” as venues begin to re-open 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!