Description On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Amy Porterfield, Digital Course and Marketing Educator, and Founder of Digital Course Academy and Amy Porterfield.com, shares her insights on:[2:37] - How to create an emotional connection with people and why it takes your business to the next level[7:05] - The importance of consistency and showing up in online marketing[9:30] - Lessons in humility and how failing led to Amy’s digital course empire and teaching others to create their own digital course business.[17:08] - Why she believes everyone has an online course in them and can have the financial and lifestyle freedom a digital course business brings.

Hi everyone! Today’s episode is a little preview of what to expect for my "2 Minute Drill" Pitch Competition on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. One of my coaching clients, Shawn Walchef, the owner of Cali BBQ Media joined me on Office Hours for a coaching session and he wanted to practice his pitch. He had 2 minutes to pitch and received some feedback on how to improve his pitch. If you haven’t already make sure you are registered for the "2 Minute Drill" Pitch Competition. You can text me at (949) 298 2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/pitch to register! See you on Friday!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ken Cohn, CMO of cbdMD, shares some of his insights on:[1:57] - How cbdMD has been able to stand out as the CBD space has become more crowded[4:27] - What it takes to build credibility and how their sports-focused strategy has become a point of difference[5:43] - The thought process cbdMD uses when selecting athletes like Bubba Watson and Lolo Jones to work with [17:34] - Why aspiring entrepreneurs need to invest their time learning about data and the digital environment

Hey everyone! We are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, I’ve got another value-packed hour-long Q&A Session Each month You all brought your questions and I brought the answers.  I am going to be hosting one of these #BYOQ Free Training so make sure you register for my weekly Free Training’s by emailing me at david@dmeltzer.com or texting me at 949 298 2905 I am hosting another “2 Minute Drill” Pitch competition this Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET, you can apply to compete or attend by emailing me or texting me, again my email is david@dmeltzer.com and my number is 949 298 2905. See you on Friday!

Robert Glazer, Founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners, shares his thoughts on the importance of following your purpose when facing challenges and how he works to ensure that his team won’t lose sight of their values, no matter what obstacles they face.  Glazer and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including how businesses have been forced to innovate when it comes to digital delivery of services, finding the right balance between helping others as much as possible without hurting your business, and some of the best strategies for blending your home and office life while working remotely.

Hi everyone! Today’s episode is from my Instagram live conversation with Brian Bogert, the performance coach. Brian and I discussed: Enduring pain and having patience, learning the lessons from that pain, having the perspective of gratitude.  Don’t forget to join me on Friday, August 28th at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET for my 2 Minute Drill pitch competition. You can apply to compete or register to attend by texting me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com.

Hi everyone! Alan and Kevin are back! My two superstar coaching clients, Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri joined me on Office Hours for another value packed coaching call. Today’s episode is all about: how to shift your perspective, being vulnerable, and how you can be accessible to everyone. Let me know if you enjoy these coaching sessions and would like to hear more of them and don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my FREE Training. You can text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to register.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rick Mirza, Founder and CEO of Daulat, shares his insights on:[:31] - Why times of crisis can provide invaluable lessons for entrepreneurs[5:38] - What real estate has taught him about cash flow and how he strives to generate “life cash flow” for himself[17:51] - How your relationship to money is related to creating consistent success[23:15] - His favorite quote and how he applies it to his business ventures and investments Rick Mirza, Founder and CEO of Daulat, sits down to provide some of his best advice on optimizing cash flow in a business, as well as how he strives to generate what he calls “life cash flow” for himself and others. Mirza and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on a range of topics including how their experiences in previous times of financial crisis has influenced how they run their operations today and the inherent benefits of having a healthy relationship to money. The pair also discuss some of the most impactful quotes and mantras they use to guide themselves as entrepreneurs and leaders.

Hi everyone! Today’s episode is my interview on the Stay Paid Podcast, Hosts Luke Acree and Joshua Stike. The three of us discuss how you can become more successful in sales so that you can live in a world of abundance. I am also going to teach you all how to leave a voicemail so that you can transition interest to get a call back.  Come join me this Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my #BYOQ Free Training. I am doing an hour long Q&A, so you bring the questions and I will bring the answers. Text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to register.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power, Co-founders of Avaline wine, give their insights on:[5:16] –Why their pairing as founders allows each person to make the most of their strengths[9:42] – What the traditional wine brands are missing when communicating with younger consumers [13:20]  – How having the right business partner enables your organization to grow when you are aligned in your mission[21:30]  – Why passion needs to be an important factor for aspiring entrepreneurs who are determining their future

Hi everyone! We’ve got another episode on The Road to Revenue and Happiness. I am going to teach you how to turn setbacks into setups. You are going to hear: the three things that you can control, having a “try me” attitude vs a “why me" attitude, and the biggest setback in my life and what lessons I learned from it. Please come join me on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Training, this week is another hour long #BYOQ Q&A. To register you can text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com. It’s free so come join me.

Hi everyone! Today’s episode is a list of my 10 rules of success put together by my buddy Evan Carmichael. It features some of my best advice and comes from interviews I've done with Ed Mylett, Tom Bilyeau and many more. Let me know if you enjoy these mashup style episodes and would like to hear more of them, and don’t forget to join me on Friday for my FREE Training at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training!

Scott Fischer, CEO of Dippin' Dots, shares his thoughts on why he strives to be a learner instead of a “knower” and creating a culture where outside thinking is encouraged has helped Dippin’ Dots to continue developing new innovations for the food industry.  Fischer and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a variety of topics such as identifying where there is opportunity to add value in an undervalued business, what it means to live with intention, and how mentorship helps entrepreneurs to understand a sector they are unfamiliar with. The pair also chat about why leaders should never define themselves by the title that they hold.

Hi everyone! Today’s episode is from my appearance on Becoming a Champion with Dana Cavela the former strength and conditioning coach for the New York Yankees. This interview is filled with value and I wanted to share it with all of you. The two of us discussed creating the habit of happiness, the best way to make positive changes in your life, and why I don’t believe in “working”. Don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my FREE Training. You can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit dmeltzer.com/training to register.

Scott Absher, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of ShiftPixy, talks about how the movement towards part-time labor and the growth of the gig economy are providing solutions for employers across all industries, as well as some of the unique benefits that the ShiftPixy platform offers its users. Absher and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about topics such as how ShiftPixy’s technology promotes elevated engagement with employees, why the old rule of thumb about staying away from part-time labor no longer applies, and why business operators should look at their human capital in terms of what they have access to instead of what they “own”.

Hi everyone! I’ve got a treat for you today, My mentor Blane Bartlett and I were joined on Office Hours by Ariel Garten, the Co-Founder of Muse. The three of us discussed: how you can strengthen your brain, the ways to calm your body when you enter fight or flight and the realization of exercising your brain. Don’t forget to come join me on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Training, you can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training!

CJ McCollum, guard for the Portland Trailblazers and host of the ‎Pull Up podcast, shares his insights on:[:45] - How he’s developed a new routine for unique environment that the NBA to help maintain a sense of normalcy and be productive at the same time[3:19] - Why not all NBA players have the mindset it takes to excel in the bubble[9:10] - The #1 biggest key for anyone looking to build their brand[15:00] - Why he wishes he hadn’t cared as much about “optics” early in his career

Hey everyone! We are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness. Today's episode is all about handling negativity. You are going to learn what to do and what to control when in a negative situation, you are also going to get 30 minutes of value packed Q&A. I want you all to join me this Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can text me at 949 298 2905, email me david@dmeltzer.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/trainingto register!

Hey everyone! I’ve got a special episode for you today, I am going to share my Collision at Home speech with you. You are going to learn three things that will help you succeed at marketing.  Don’t forget to join me on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Training. You can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training.

Hi everyone, I hope you are all healthy and happy! Today’s episode features a former Playbook guest, Amanda Tress, The creator of the Faster Way to Fat Loss. Amanda joined me on Instagram live to talk all about health and wellness. Amanda is going to give us her three golden rules to living a healthy life.  Also don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Friday Training! You can text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit dmeltzer.com/training to register. 

Hi everyone, I hope you are all happy and healthy! Today’s episode is a conversation I had with, former Playbook guest Mike Moosbrugger. The two of us are going to discuss: handling negativity, the reason why we focus on negativity as humans and giving yourself permission to pivot  If you haven’t yet, go listen to Mike’s incredible story on his first appearance on The Playbook, and don’t forget to come join me on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to register.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Greg Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of Thinkific, provides insights on:[3:29] - Why an abundant approach to business allows companies to connect with more customers than being scarce[7:24] - The role that empathy plays from a leadership and hiring standpoint[12:58] - The most important questions you can ask yourself when considering a pivot[13:29]  - Why there is no better time than now to start building your audience

They’re back! Two of my favorite coaching clients Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri joined me yet again on Office Hours for a value packed coaching session that I have to share with you. The three of us discussed: living an abundant life the definition of kindness and the practice of putting faith into what you want Let me know if you enjoy these episodes with Alan and Kevin and want to hear more coaching sessions. Also don’t forget to join me on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. Text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to register!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, John Robinson, President and COO of 100 Thieves, shares his insight on:[2:32] – How the generational changes in gaming culture have opened up countless opportunities in esports[6:29] - Why the global appeal of esports might lead to a variety of leagues and competitions, similar to what we see in soccer[13:43] – How Fortune 500 companies are finding authentic brands to partner with in the gaming space[15:48]- 100 Thieves’ branding strategy and how they aim to help their players grow their own personal brands

It's Monday! We are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness. Today's episode is the second #BYOQ Q&A I have hosted and it is packed with value. I want to host a #BYOQ once a month, so let me know if you enjoy the value in these episodes and what you want to learn about next. Don't forget to join me this Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for another Free Training. Text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to register!