Today's episode 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 Adam Robinson, Founder & CEO of GetEmails, 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 who had the best pitch. You can watch 2 Minute Drill on Fridays at 8:30 pm PST on Bloomberg TV and you can watch at any time 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

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Mark Frohnmayer, Founder and President of Arcimoto (NASDAQ: FUV), sits down to discuss:[2:00] - The biggest hurdles faced in bringing a vehicle to market[3:16] - Why it took them eight different iterations to finally land on the right product[10:06] - How they’ve been able to build a lightweight, stable, and safe three-wheeled vehicle with their FUV[15:26] - His thoughts on the future of transportation and where Arcimoto fits in

Today's episode is from a speech I gave to Erik Van Horn's Franchise Tribe last month. I'm going to go over the common denominator for all successful people, how to take control of your mindset and escape a victim's mindset, and what the most important thing I try to teach my kids 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! I'll send you a copy of my book and pay for shipping!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Martin Braithwaite, Forward for FC Barcelona and Cofounder at NYCE Companies, shares his thoughts on:[:57] - How a leg injury when he was younger led him on a path of self-exploration[7:10] - Why separating yourself from your pride helps you to learn lessons easier[10:06] - How to use affirmations to help create more positive inner conversations[13:40] - Why being obsessed with a goal correlates with achievement

Be a courageous leader who illuminates flaws instead of hiding them. The ability to be vulnerable is such an important aspect of life that I switched the two words sitting on my nightstand from "Thank You" to "Radical Humility," as a reminder to be humble and allow myself to be vulnerable. And it's not simply being vulnerable as a person at home with your family; it is essential to also be vulnerable as a leader in business. Vulnerability is simply the courage to be yourself, "warts and all," a core component of effective leadership. Leaders who try to portray themselves as invulnerable or perfect will soon find that their message does not resonate with their team. Not only that, but a façade of invulnerability is a defense which attracts attacks from others. Vulnerability means living in authenticity. Vulnerability means authenticity Authenticity is what helps you to connect emotionally with your team. As you know, the truth vibrates the fastest and the truth is a cornerstone of vulnerability. Those who are not willing to admit this are unable to grow in their humanity and will never be viewed as genuine at heart. One of my favorite quotes on the role of vulnerability in our lives comes from the poet David Whyte: "Vulnerability is not a weakness, a passing indisposition or something we can arrange to do without, vulnerability is not a choice, vulnerability is the underlying, ever present and abiding undercurrent of our natural state.” Illuminate your flaws In order to display your vulnerability, you must illuminate your mistakes when you make them. Being vulnerable means that you are honest and accountable, especially when analyzing yourself. You need to know what you are good at, in what areas you need to improve, what you are hiding, your flaws or your experiences where shame lies. You must be accountable to yourself as well as others, which starts by looking within your ego and being truthful with yourself. You need to accept that you are not perfect, and that making mistakes is a normal part of being a leader and a human. One of most helpful things that comes along with being vulnerable is that it elevates your self-awareness. 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! I'll send you a copy of my book and pay for shipping! Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify

These are the 5 things that you need to teach your kids:Your kids live through you not for you Empower them to be healthyEmpower them to be happyTeach them to love themselves Inspire them to appreciate themselves 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! I'll send you a copy of my book and pay for shipping!

David Carpenter, speaker, life coach, and sales executive for American Income Life Insurance Company, sits down to discuss why patience is so essential for entrepreneurs from all walks of life, as well as his best strategies for developing a mindset that pushes you towards your goals. Carpenter and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including how it felt to buy their moms a house, why they define wealth differently than other entrepreneurs, and putting together the right group of mentors to empower you. The pair also discuss their thoughts on balancing your giving and receiving values in order to accrue wealth.

Today's episode 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 Bradley Tusk, the Founder and CEO of Tusk Ventures, 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 Fridays at 8:30 pm PST on Bloomberg TV and you can watch at any time 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

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Gabi Lewis, Co-founder of Magic Spoon, shares his thoughts on:[1:00] - Why even “obvious” ideas still offer the opportunity for entrepreneurs to excel[2:35} - What being a cofounder of a company has taught him about overcoming the objections of others[8:35] - How childhood memories and nostalgia have helped lead to Magic Spoon’s popularity[14:20] - Why being a philosophy major prepared him more to be an entrepreneur than studying economics.

Today's episode is from another value filled coaching session with two of my favorite clients, Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri of Next Level University. The three of us are going to discuss the reason why people are afraid of working long, and the reason why it is okay to be a hypocrite. 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! I'll send you a copy of my book and pay for shipping!

Thomas Hoffmann, Founder and CEO of Colorado Campworks, shares his thoughts on:[:30] - His thoughts on education as a young entrepreneur whose idea originated while he was in college[2:28] - How the first camper that he built put him on the path of founding Colorado Campworks[5:41] - Why overcoming your fears is essential for anyone founding their own brand[16:48] - How the design of their Nomad NS-1 camper has evolved since the beginning of the pandemic.

Hey everyone! We’ve got another edition of our “Road to Revenue” series and today’s episode is an hour-long Q&A session. I answered as many questions as I could on clubhouse and zoom during my weekly Free Training simulcast. I will be answering even more of your questions on Clubhouse every Monday at 3:00 pm PST / 6:00 pm EST. If you are on Clubhouse make sure you're following me @davidmeltzer. 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! I'll send you a copy of my book and pay for shipping! Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify

You don't build your community, your community builds you. The more content and value that you can give away, the easier it will be to grow your community. Give them what you afford to give away. Be abundant with your content, consider what content you have that will stimulate people to join your community, transitions their interest, shares a vision with them, and then figure out what content you have will guarantee them profit. Once you figure that out, you can charge start charging them for your content. Make sure you guarantee them the value that you are providing. If you are offering more value than you are receiving, why wouldn't they want to do business with you? If you want me to answer your question on the podcast, tweet me @davidmeltzer, or email me a video at david@dmeltzer.com of you asking me a question and I will answer it for a future episode!

Priscilla Tsai, CEO and Founder of cocokind, talks about how her immigrant parents were able to model hard work for their children and also shares her thoughts on how she was able to follow her mother’s lead in founding her own business. Tsai and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on subjects including the appeal of social entrepreneurship and compassionate capitalism, why resilience is key for entrepreneurs today, and how using a door-to-door strategy can help to build your business. The pair also chat about how to balance launching products that consumers have been asking for with unexpected offerings.

Don't just talk the talk, guarantee the value that you are providing and walk the walk. Articulate the quantitative value, not subjective value. You would be amazed at how easy it is to do business when you can provide more value than you are asking for. Show them the reasons, impacts, and capabilities that you can guarantee them profit. If you want me to answer your question on the podcast, tweet me @davidmeltzer, or email me a video at david@dmeltzer.com of you asking me a question and I will answer it for a future episode!

Jotham Stein, attorney and author of the book Even CEOs Get Fired, sits down to discuss some of the most common reasons that executives lose their job and how someone can turn being fired into the best thing that ever happened to them. Stein and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including the Do’s and Don’ts of an employment agreement, how to achieve a “professional reincarnation” and how Jotham’s experience building a business of his own prepared him to advise clients who are entrepreneurs. The pair also discuss why the reasons that people get fired don’t always make rational sense.

You have to build your community based on the value that you are providing. Once your community starts asking you for more access, it is time to monetize. You have to articulate the value to exceed what they are asking for. If you can guarantee more value than you are getting back, then why wouldn't they want to pay for your products or services.The more value that you can guarantee, the easier it will be to monetize your audience.If you want me to answer your question on the podcast, tweet me @davidmeltzer, or email me a video at david@dmeltzer.com of you asking me a question and I will answer it for a future episode!

Today's episode 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 Fridays 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

Your brain can only think of one thing at a time, so when you find yourself overthinking, you are creating interference between your mind and your ability to refocus. Refocusing is a practice, I spend time every day practicing the muscle of refocusing, which will create more productivity, accessibility, and gratitude in your life. If you become anxious, then you need to stop, identify that you are entering ego-based consciousness, and roll into a different trajectory. If you want me to answer your question on the podcast, tweet me @davidmeltzer, or email me a video at david@dmeltzer.com of you asking me a question and I will answer it for a future episode!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Paul Rivera, CEO of ElectraMeccanica, sits down to discuss:[2:11] - The advantages that Electra Meccanica has over some of the earlier-stage startups in the space[8:15] - How Electra Meccanica’s Solo vehicle can be used for a wide variety of applications[15:30] - What it means to revolutionize micromobility and how the hidden ROI of electric vehicles impacts us all[19:20] - Why the company will be launching its vehicle in Los Angeles in 2021

Quantify the reasons, impacts, and capabilities of the value that you are providing. Don't be vague, tell them what the numbers are. Someone once told me that their sales were up 300%, so what does that mean, they made one dollar last year and now they made three dollars? Be credible, the moment you lose credibility, everything that you say afterward is either discounted or ignored. If you want me to answer your question on the podcast, tweet me @davidmeltzer, or email me a video at david@dmeltzer.com of you asking me a question and I will answer it for a future episode!

If you take inventory of your values, everything in your life becomes an evolution, not a revolution. Your values will change, making it okay to be a hypocrite, which is okay. Your values will also make it easier for you to make critical decisions, the next time you have to make an important decision, ask yourself, "How does this align with my values?" If you want me to answer your question on the podcast, tweet me @davidmeltzer, or email me a video at david@dmeltzer.com of you asking me a question and I will answer it for a future episode!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Karolína Kurková, Cofounder of Gryph & IvyRose, actress, and model, discusses:[1:06] - How acting and modeling have taught her patience as well as how to navigate relationships with the people around her[4:54] - Why having a professional basketball player as a father helped her prepare for the demands of a career in entertainment[6:40] - Why some entrepreneurs underestimate the effort it takes in order to be the best[11:40] - How listening to and learning from your body leads to a happier life

Abundance is created by believing that you live in a world of more than enough. Your perception becomes your reality, which is why a belief in abundance over scarcity makes such a big difference in our ability to execute in a business. There is more than enough of everything for everyone. Always remember my three rules of negotiation: (1) Never negotiate to the last penny. (2) Always be fair. (3) Don’t do business with dicks. If you want me to answer your question on the podcast, tweet me @davidmeltzer, or email me a video at david@dmeltzer.com of you asking me a question and I will answer it for a future episode!

The Blend: Counter-intuitive and Confusing Due to the way I define happiness, I often get asked whether it is possible for a persistent person to also be patient. My younger self would have said no, but now I believe that we can combine a drive to achieve with a more patient approach to reaching our goals. We need to combine these two values in our lives in order to truly thrive. Another way to think of blending is to think of it like temperance. Temperance is a virtue that moderates our behavior and provides balance in the use of things of this world. It ensures the free will's mastery over our most basic instincts and keeps desires within the limits of what is beneficial for you. Think of what it means to temper steel- to add the right amounts of heat and cold- to create a stronger metal. Too much or too little of the heat and cold makes for weak, brittle results. To be patient means to be quiet, waiting for the right moment to act. Temperance comes from actively working on something. Defining Patience and Perseverance Patience is the ability to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious. Basically, the ability to find the light, the love, and lessons. Meanwhile, perseverance refers to continued steady belief or efforts in spite of discouragement or difficulty. Basically, to pursue learning those lessons, finding the light and love in what others might deem “failure”. What is the difference between patience and persistence? By itself, patience is just the ability to tolerate the passing of time. Don’t sit at home dreaming about what you want high on your mom’s couch, broke, sick, and alone. What you really want is to blend patience with persistence. Persistence is the ability to push and push and push and push. It's the ability to be stubborn in the best possible sense of the word. To Enjoy the consistent, persistent pursuit of your potential. 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