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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The Power of Knowing Your Bottom Line
In today’s episode, Kwame Christian joins me to break down the true nature of negotiation, from self-awareness and perceived value to fairness, leverage, and long-term reputation.
21 min
127
Reinventing Power for the AI Era
A conversation about digital electricity, niche mastery, and the resilience required to build again after major setbacks.
14 min
128
A Cleaner Future Starts With Better Choices
A conversation on building natural, commercial grade solutions that challenge the toxic products we’ve accepted for decades.
16 min
129
The Quiet Work Behind Loud Success
This episode breaks down how consistency, purpose, and service create the kind of momentum that transforms every part of your life.
8 min
130
How Fair Pricing Can Rescue Local Restaurants
This episode features a candid conversation with Troy Smith about building a transparent, community-focused delivery model that restores control and margin to restaurants and drivers.
15 min
131
From Survival Mode to Success Mode
Why 80% of Your Thoughts Are Negative and How to Engineer the Environment Your Mind Needs to Win
38 min
132
The Real Cost of Staying in the Wrong Circles
A conversation about removing toxicity, embracing change, and building a life and business grounded in values, clarity, and meaningful relationships.
16 min
133
The Hidden Cost of an Unhealthy Team
A conversation about building healthier, more engaged workplaces through personalized care, accountability, and a performance-focused health system.
20 min
134
The Farming Upgrade No One Saw Coming
A conversation about how overlooked science, smarter use of light, and mission-driven innovation are reshaping the future of agriculture and creating technology that actually scales.
16 min
135
Clearing Mental Clutter for Real Progress
A conversation with Adalbert De La Cruz about clearing mental clutter, easing pressure, and turning scattered thoughts into actionable momentum.
16 min
136
The Habits That Create Real Freedom
A conversation about humility, mentorship, receiving without guilt, and the non-negotiable habits that rebuilt my life after losing everything.
21 min
137
How Emotional Patterns Shape Your Life
In today’s episode, I talk with Fabien Auger about emotional patterns, burnout, and the small daily resets that helped him rebuild his life and inspire the creation of his wellness platform, Zulni.
16 min
138
Raise Your Environment, Raise Your Life
Why the People, Places, and Patterns Around You Determine Your Next Level
35 min
139
Why a Service Mindset Drives Real Growth
This episode explores how service-focused language, intention, and trust turn sales conversations into meaningful long-term partnerships.
30 min
140
How Entrepreneurs Grow With Intention
Entrepreneur Noor Fateh joins me to share the vision, speed, and resilience that shaped his path from family sacrifice to leading FanBasis through massive growth.
14 min
141
The Voice Behind the World’s Most Popular Game
A wide-ranging conversation with Andres Cantor about soccer culture, talent, teamwork, and the evolution of the World Cup.
28 min
142
How Real Wealth Is Built
A clear walk through ten timeless wealth principles that turn mindset, faith, planning, and persistence into the freedom to do what you want, when you want, with who you want.
27 min
143
Why Interference Drains Your Potential
In this episode, I unpack how purposeful routines, clear nonnegotiables, and the right capabilities remove interference and keep you aligned with where you want to go.
36 min
144
What Your Past Doesn’t Have to Decide
In this episode, I share how time, meaning, and non negotiable habits create a clearer path toward purpose, resilience, and better results.
13 min
145
The Power of Who You Stand With
How Intentional Relationships Drive Influence, Success, and Impact
53 min
146
The Five Elements of a Perfect Pitch
In today’s episode, I break down how purpose, credibility, emotional connection, AI, and the three no rule combine to transform your pitch, protect your time, and move you toward true freedom.
31 min
147
How Two Founders Scaled a Side Hustle
In today’s episode, I sit down with Adam Lovingood and Richard Garcia to explore how they built a scalable self-serve wine experience while balancing full-time careers and a long-term vision for growth.
16 min
148
Choosing Mission Over Circumstance
In today’s episode, I sit down with Sande Golgart to talk about fear, non-negotiable habits, mission-driven growth, and the freedom that comes from removing resistance.
23 min
149
Mastering the Empty Mile
In today’s episode, I share how consistency, intentional time use, and non-negotiable behavior create sustainable growth and lasting happiness.
35 min
150
The Mindset That Keeps High Performers Hungry
In today’s episode, I sit with James Maslow and Forrest Griffin to talk winning, work identity, leadership, and the pressure that pushes high performers to stay sharp.
24 min