Hey everyone! Today's episode is a very important one considering the time we are living in right now. I was joined by the ultra entrepreneur Eugene Remm on Instagram live and we talked about what it was like to have all of your businesses shut down in what seemed like the blink of an eye. We also discussed how you can create confidence during times of doubt. If there is anyone you want to see on The Playbook, just text me at (949) 298-2905. Don't forget I host a Free Training every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can sign up by texting me at (949) 298-2905, emailing me at david@dmeltzer.com or by visiting https://dmeltzer.com/training

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Marie Forleo, renowned coach, speaker, author of Everything is Figureoutable and host of Marie TV, shares her thoughts on:[3:18] - Why she never wants to “go back” to the previous normal  [6:10] - How focusing on one customer can help you unlock the right marketing strategy for your business[13:58] - The single most important question for all of us to ask ourselves right now.[16:46] -  How she’s overcome the need to be her own worst critic Don't forget I host a Free Training every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can sign up by texting me at (949) 298-2905, emailing me at david@dmeltzer.com or by visiting https://dmeltzer.com/training

Hey everyone! We're back on the Road to Revenue. Today's episode is all about why you should never quit. Often times many people don't realize how close they are to where they want to be before they quit. I'm gonna tell you the five steps of quitting and what the difference between quitting and pivoting is. Don't forget I host a Free Training every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can sign up by texting me at (949) 298-2905, emailing me at david@dmeltzer.com or by visiting https://dmeltzer.com/training

Maddy Alfano, Owner and President of Maria’s Italian Kitchen, shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s learned from watching her family’s forays into the service industry and the impact that a sense of community and connectivity has upon customers. Alfano and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including how Maddy’s personally delivered more than 1,000 donated meals to frontline workers during the crisis and some of the ways that technology will be used to help promote safety and physical distancing in the restaurant industry going forward. The pair also share insights on why the true value of higher education comes from learning to think differently and the benefits of being an observer of the world around you.

Hey everyone, today's episode is from all the way back in 2018. I was in Mammoth for this speech and I talked about Raising Your Awareness. I tell the story about how sitting next to someone on an airplane completely changed my life. Don't forget I host a Free Training every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can sign up by texting me at (949) 298-2905, emailing me at david@dmeltzer.com or by visiting https://dmeltzer.com/training

I was joined by the legendary big wave surfer Laird Hamilton. Laird and I discussed the reason why your health should be your #1 priority. Don't forget I host a Free Training every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can sign up by texting me at (949) 298-2905, emailing me at david@dmeltzer.com or by visiting https://dmeltzer.com/training

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Daniel Blake, VP of US Value Brands at Anheuser Busch, shares his insight on:[2:21] - Value Brands’ new initiatives and how they’re supporting others and fulfilling dreams during today’s uncertain times[5:58] - The importance of a people-first culture for brands and how that culture empowers people to consistently stick to their values[9:17] - How his team works to create consistent messaging in their content that also creates lifelong fans and consumers[17:38] - Why he works hard to approach every interaction in business as both an opportunity and a learning lesson Don't forget to register for this week's Free Training on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET by texting me at (949) 298-2905, emailing me at david@dmeltzer.com or visiting https://dmeltzer.com/training

A lot of you have been asking for more episodes of my coaching content, so todays episode is another inside look at how I coach and the impact it has on my clients. I brought back two of my favorite clients Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri.  My coaching is a practice of consistent and persistent behavior by doing things every day for a minimum amount of time. What you’ll hear in this episode is two separate coaching calls 2 weeks apart. Pay attention to how their questions progress between the two weeks as they worked on their homework in between. If you are interested in how I coach or just want to ask me a question on my Office Hours live stream, text me (949) 298-2905 or email me david@dmeltzer.com. Also Don't forget to register for this week's Free Training on Friday by visiting https://dmeltzer.com/training

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ben Baller, CEO of IF & Co. and entrepreneur, shares his thoughts on: [2:05] - What his experience becoming the first Asian American to play football and basketball at his college taught him about competition[9:33] - The realization he’s come to about complainers and oversensitivity in our society[13:27] - How he’s able to find the light in challenging situations such as the current pandemic[21:07] - Why he treats his ego like the volume control on a stereo system

Hey everyone, I hope you are all happy and healthy. We are back on the Road to Revenue, this week is all about motivation vs inspiration. I'm going to tell you about the four different types of motivation and how to get back up. This Friday's Free Training is all about why you should never quit, this is definitely one you are not going to want to miss. To register you can text me at (949) 298-2905 or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to sign up.

Alex Lieberman, Co-founder and CEO of Morning Brew, shares the strategies he’s using in order to navigate his company through this uncertain time, and provides advice on how other companies can innovate despite any constraints they are facing. Lieberman and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including how Morning Brew is thriving at “the intersection of curation and voice”, why taking money from venture capitalists isn’t always the best option, and the vital role that quality content plays in the growth of your company or brand. The pair also discuss how leaders can show their team better examples of vulnerability and honesty.

Anil Srivatsa, Managing Trustee of the Gift of Life Adventure Foundation, provides insight into how the process of donating his kidney to his brother has changed the way that he looks at life, helping him to prioritize love over fear. Anil talks about how he launched his nonprofit organization and his life goal to unravel the misconceptions of organ donation and raise awareness worldwide. Srivatsa and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including how to shift the paradigm from fear to love, why a high salary does not equate to happiness, and simple steps you can take today in order to make a difference in someone else’s life.

I sat down with one of my first mentees Dan Fleyshman at the IMCX conference in Los Angeles to talk about creating content. Good content lasts forever and why we should all have this in mind when we are creating our own content. Text me your biggest takeaway at (949) 298-2905. I am hosting a FREE training every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can text me at (949) 298-2905 or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Wes Moore, CEO of Robin Hood, talks about:[8:48] - Why everybody knows the things that make their heart beat faster, but few of us choose to seek them out[10:14] - What he learned from leaving his career on Wall Street to pursue a career he was truly passionate about  [13:31] - How Robin Hood is generating billions of dollars to fight against poverty and how he’s leading the organization through a time of dire crisis[21:16] - Why you need to find your “unmatched skillset” and utilize that to make the world better during the current crisis

Hey everyone! Today's episode is a conversation all about sales with Ryan Serhant, the star of Million Dollar Listing New York. Ryan shared with all of us his top three tips for sales, you do not want to miss this one. I want to remind you all that I am hosting a FREE Training this Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can sign up at https://dmeltzer.com/training or text me at (949) 298-2905.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Deepak Chopra, Founder of The Chopra Foundation, Chopra Global, and the author of Metahuman, shares his insight on:[1:48] – Why people need to be perpetually surprised (and grateful) that they exist[ 7:34] – The value of our current scientific way of looking at reality, which he believes is based on three invalid assumptions[12:34] – His biggest keys to figuring out who you are and the infinite potential that you hold[18:17] – How the choices you make now are creating the timeline of past and future

Hey everyone, you all seem to love the Road to Revenue episodes so here is the latest one. Today is all about the perfect pitch, how to develop it and practice it. I am also going to tell you three reasons why people are not buying from you. I am hosting another FREE training this Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can sign up at https://dmeltzer.com/training or text me at (949) 298-2905.

Rick Mirza, CEO of Daulat, shares his thoughts on how his upbringing empowered him with a desire to make money that has stuck with him, as well as how he was able to turn his first job into an equity position in the business.  Mirza and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including whether genetics or environment is a bigger factor in becoming an entrepreneur, how self-development became a major part of Rick’s life at a young age, and the most important investment lessons from his new book Ten Things Not to Invest In, which comes out later this summer.

Hey everyone, I had my team go back and find a speech that I gave at a Mastermind in Philadelphia back in 2018. Right now it is so important to be efficient with your time, so I wanted to share some of the lessons from this speech with all of you. Don't forget that I am hosting a FREE training every Friday, you can sign up at https://dmeltzer.com/training or text me at (949) 298-2905 to sign up.

Hey everyone, I hope you are all healthy and happy. Today's episode is from my new live show, Office Hours. I was fortunate to be joined by two of my mentors, Blaine Bartlett and Jim Kwik. Jim joined to discuss his new book Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life and the three of us talked about how you can exercise your mind. I want to remind you that I host a FREE live training every Friday at 11:00 am PT, please visit https://dmeltzer.com/training/ to register or you could text me at (949) 298-2905 and I will send you the link.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Gotham Chopra, Co-founder of the Religion of Sports and co-host of the Now for Tomorrow podcast, shares his insights on:[4:20] -  How his work with his company, Religion of Sports, has allowed him to learn from the practices of the world’s best professional athletes[7:08] – Why his new podcast “Now For Tomorrow” helps people confront the things they’ve been avoiding dealing with in their life, now that we have more time to reflect[13:15]-  Why the best advice he ever received from his father, Deepak, is one simple phrase[15:47]- How the most important lesson he’s learned during quarantine is related to being of service to others

Hi everyone! I've got a star-studded lineup of guests for todays episode. Last week I was joined by Courtney Rich from Cake By Courtney, Ben Baller, Mikael Brandrup and Enes Kanter. One thing they all have in common is that they all created their own coincidences by putting their intention and attention into becoming better at their crafts. Please do not forget to register for my FREE training this Friday at 11:00 am PT/ 2:00 pm ET. You can sign up at https://dmeltzer.com/training or by texting me at (949) 298-2905.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, John Sculley, Chairman and CMO of RxAdvance, shares his insights on: [3:26] - The strategy he used to identify the multi-billion-dollar opportunity that is RxAdvance[7:47] - How you can use exponential time to your advantage as an entrepreneur or innovator[8:57] - The three things that it takes for an entrepreneur to make a billion-dollar idea into reality[18:49] - How his best piece of life advice is aligned with his mission to be insatiably curious

Hey everyone! We are back on the Road to Revenue, today's episode is all about managing the ego. We are gonna go over how you can stop Edging Goodness Out of your life and start Edging Goodness In to your life. I am also going to share with all of you something that my grandmother told me when I was five years old and how it was stuck in my subconscious for nearly 30 years. I host a FREE training every Friday at 11:00 am PT, please visit https://dmeltzer.com/training/ to register and I will see you all on Friday.

Evan Brandoff, Co-founder and CEO of LeagueSide, shares his thoughts on the early stages of building a business and the precise steps he took to scale LeagueSide nationwide. From his ‘ah-ha’ moment to his experiences with accelerator programs, Brandoff elaborates on how he and his co-founder cultivated their idea and the most valuable lessons he has learned along the way.  Brandoff and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including what really differentiates an innovator and entrepreneur, the high risk tolerance it takes to rapidly scale a business, and why ignorance or naivety can occasionally benefit entrepreneurs.