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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1501
The Mindset of a Leader | A Conversation With t...
Hey everyone! I hope you are all healthy and happy. Today's episode was the very first interview I did on Zoom after beginning to work from home. I was fortunate to talk with the CEO of YPO, Scott Mordell. We talk about creating a good career path and what is the mindset of a good leader. I wish I was apart of YPO back in 2008 because I would not have lost everything. Don't forget, I host a free training every Friday and I want you to be apart of it, so text me at (949) 298-2905 so I can send you an invite.
20 min
1502
Randy Carr: CEO and President of World Emblem I...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Randy Carr, CEO and President of World Emblem International, shares his thoughts on:[4:01] - How he and his team prepared a plan to handle today’s shifting environment and save their business[5:55] – Why World Emblem International’s core values are an even greater point of focus for the leadership team[15:23] – How he is serving as a mentor to other business owners who have never experienced an economic downturn[20:03] – Maintaining the inspiration needed to overcome fear and provide value to yourself and those who are counting on you.
22 min
1503
What Makes A Good Leader | A Conversation With ...
Back in September of 2018, I had the privalege to speak at the Denny's franchisee conference and I got to sit down with the CEO of Dennys, John Miller. John and I talked about building and leading a team based on values. We also discussed how important it is to build a team of employees who look forward to coming to work everyday. Text me who you want to hear me sit down with next at (949) 298-2905.
21 min
1504
Wim Hof: AKA The Iceman and The Creator of The ...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Wim Hof, creator of the Wim Hof Method who is known as the Iceman, provides his insights on:[3:58] - Becoming the first person to scientifically prove that humans can influence their immune response[6:13] - How he uses cold exposure to teach people to deal with the stresses in their life[7:42] - The 40-Day Quarantine Challenge he is putting on to help people optimize their cardiovascular system while staying at home[13:10] - Why investing your belief into the idea that you can do something turns you into an alchemist who can utilize the power of your own thought
33 min
1505
Learn To Love What You Do | Road To Revenue #3
Today's episode is my third weekly training on the Road To Revenue, and it is all about learning to love what you do. You're gonna learn to identify why you don't love what you are doing and why you should be inspired instead of motivated. I am also gonna tell you the biggest problem people have right now. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905.
57 min
1506
Trevor Cowley and Kale Goodman: Partners at Rea...
Trevor Cowley and Kale Goodman, serial entrepreneurs and Partners at Real Business Owners LLC, talk about some of the most valuable lessons they’ve learned about financial stability while launching businesses like Easier Accounting and 60 Day Credit Repair, as well as how they are working to help small business owners of all kinds to grow and develop. Cowley, Goodman, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including why schools neglect to teach students basic skills to help them understand things like budgeting, why you need to be evaluating your lifestyle as well as your business operations during tough times, and how to create a partnership agreement that ensures equitable profit distribution.
20 min
1507
Creating Your Own Karma
Today's episode is something I haven't tried yet. This is actually one of my coaching calls with two of my favorite clients, Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri from The Hyper Conscious Podcast. Alan and Kevin are always super prepared with their action items and they always make the most of their 20 minutes. We talk about creating your own karma and how you are the only person that can hold you back. Let me know what you all want to hear about next and if you want more of these coaching calls by texting me at (949) 298-2905. Check out Alan and Kevin on The Hyper Conscious Podcast by clicking on the link below! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hyper-conscious-podcast/id1221110027?mt=2
21 min
1508
The Key For Every Company Right Now | A Convers...
Hey everyone, today is a special episode. During my Instagram live session yesterday I was joined by SAP's Global CMO, Alicia Tillman. Alicia and I discussed how to make things better for your business and life during this time and what they key is for every company right now. This was one of my favorite conversations yet so please text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905. Also I am hosting a free live training every Friday at 11am PT so you can also text me so I can send you the information to join, I hope to see you there.
16 min
1509
Ozan Varol: Rocket Scientist an Author of Think...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ozan Varol, rocket scientist, law professor, and author of Think Like a Rocket Scientist, shares his thoughts on:[3:37] - How rocket scientists take a two-pronged approach to address any uncertainty[9:15] - Why people tend to avoid “aiming high” and how entrepreneurs can break this conditioning[13:51] - How times of boredom can lead to some of our biggest breakthroughs[20:55] - The importance of re-framing the problems you face in order to generate a better answer and how the most successful Mars exploration mission proves it  Be sure to check out Ozan’s special offer for the listeners and viewers of #ThePlaybook: https://ozanvarol.com/playbook/
25 min
1510
Now is the Time to Double Down on Yourself
Hi everyone! I went live on LinkedIn and Facebook last week and I enjoyed it so much that I am going to start going live everyday at 3:00 pm PT. I'll be having guests on each day to for conversations and even taking some Q&A. Last week I had Brandon Ball, the CEO of Starch Creative and he shared with us a story about an ad campaign he ran for Adidas and James Harden. I was also fortunate to be joined by Heather Monahan, and we talked about how the current times are creating new opportunities. Text me at (949) 298-2905 and let me know who you want to see join me live. Check out my latest Youtube video "Why Stress and Anxiety are Actually Uniting Us" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kg5JZ9RjMFU
31 min
1511
Katie Couric: Journalist and Founder of Katie C...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Katie Couric, journalist and founder of Katie Couric Media, and Shelly Ibach, President & CEO of Sleep Number, share their thoughts on:[2:14] - Why “not needing sleep” is no longer a badge of honor thanks to shifting perspectives about sleep’s importance [7:51] - The values that have fueled Katie’s drive to make a positive impact on the world[10:58] - Why individualism is not only an important part of Shelly’s life, but Sleep Number’s mission to serve their customers[24:48] - Their two best pieces of advice to ensure that you live a happy life Checkout my latest YouTube video “Why Stress and Anxiety are Actually Uniting Us” https://youtu.be/kg5JZ9RjMFU
30 min
1512
Improving Your Strength, Health, and Happiness ...
Hey everyone, I wanted to share another one of my weekly free training sessions. This week I talked about improving your strength, health, and happiness. I also go in depth into how you can start creating your own coincidences by putting your intention and attention in to whatever you are doing. I want you all to join me every Friday so please text me at (949) 298-2905 to find out how you can join me on my next training this Friday.
57 min
1513
Justin Wu: CEO and Founder of Growth.ly | #TheP...
Justin Wu, CEO and Founder of Growth.ly, shares his thoughts on what “growth hacking” really means for businesses in today’s digital age, the types of brands that are easiest to grow, and how to find the right channels to connect with your audience. Wu and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including why some entrepreneurs choose to invest in their businesses over a “traditional” education, how to master content distribution by mastering the mediums where your targets consumers are, and some of the most common mistakes that personal brands are making when trying to monetize their following. 
20 min
1514
David Tao: Editor and Co-Founder of BarBend | #...
David Tao, Editor and Co-Founder of BarBend and entrepreneur, talks about how his beginnings in business journalism inspired him to find a niche audience in need of content and shares insight into the process of finding the right mix of content to serve that niche. Tao and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including how to find niches or sub-niches that aren’t saturated and both using testing and audience input to improve your content. The pair provide guidance on some of the best ways to create diverse revenue streams once you have built up an audience.
20 min
1515
How To Sell Over The Phone | Interview on All T...
Hey everyone, today we are going to talk about toughness and telephone. The telephone is something we should all be utilizing right now and so I wanted to share with all of you my appearance on All Things Telesales with Jake Lynn. Jake and I talk about selling over the phone, and how important credibility is when selling over the phone. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905.
26 min
1516
Julia Landauer: Championship Winning Nascar Dri...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Julia Landauer, championship winning NASCAR driver and motivational speaker, shares insights on:[3:54] - The time that she realized that she had been lying about her fears associated with racing[7:56] - How getting voted out on Survivor taught her the importance of owning who you are as a person[12:28] - Why scheduling activities that are just for you, including sleep, can help you to maintain balance in your life[15:25] - What she thinks of labels like “female racecar driver” and how to succeed when being viewed as an outsider
21 min
1517
Being Smart With Your Cash
Hey everyone. I've got another Instagram live Q&A session for all of you. Today's episode is about being smart with your cash, the two rules of business and what is the true goal of networking. Please come join me on instagram @davidmeltzer, I am going live for Q&A every single day. Also this Friday I am hosting another virtual training and I would love to have you come join me. Text me at (949) 298-2905 to find out how you can.
33 min
1518
Koya Webb: Founder of Get Loved Up | #ThePlaybo...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Koya Webb, Founder of Get Loved Up and holistic health coach, shares her insights about:[:45] - Why our fears are feedback to be paid attention to and not something to run away from[4:57] - How to re-engineer the way that you look at any “pain” you might experience personally or in business[9:52] - Understanding the limiting beliefs about money that she had held since childhood and how she overcame them to live a life of abundance[16:26] - The five-step process for creating a “Mindful Mindset” that all entrepreneurs can utilize
25 min
1519
Accepting Change
Hey everyone! Today's episode is from my daily live Q&A session on Instagram Live. I go live everyday so make sure you are following me @davidmeltzer on Instagram. In today's episode I answer some questions and I was joined by Dr. John Amaral to discuss accepting change and we talked about understanding the quantam field we all live in. Text me your questions and your biggest takeaway at (949) 298-2905.
37 min
1520
Kristen Michaela AKA KittyPlays: Video Game Str...
Kristen Michaela aka KittyPlays, video game streamer and YouTuber, provides her insights on some of the common misconceptions about esports, sharing some of the skills that can be learned from gaming as well as discussing some of the job opportunities found in the video game industry Michaela and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including the connectivity of gaming communities, why some video game streamers might feel like they are “chained” to their stream, and how Kristen’s unique schedule helps her avoid feeling burnt out. The pair also talk about what it means to be a content creator and why inspiration is a key for their content.
28 min
1521
Understanding Your Skills and Knowledge | Road ...
Hey everyone! I hope you are all healthy and happy. Today's episode is from my virtual training I hosted yesterday about the five steps things we need to not make bad decisions. Text me at (949) 298-2905 to find out how you can join me for next weeks training.
61 min
1522
Making The Right Decision During Times of Uncer...
Hey everyone, today's episode is extremely important for all of you. I was fortunate to speak with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, a Disaster Avoidance Expert and we talked about the importance of making the right decisions during times of uncertainty. We also discussed making sure we are always prepared for every scenario possible during uncertain times. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905 Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/
24 min
1523
Sue Enquist: Hall of Fame Softball Coach | #The...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Sue Enquist, founder of ONE Softball and Hall of Fame Softball Coach, shares her thoughts on:[2:43] The importance of having a roadmap to success and how her parents empowered her with discipline and empathy[7:16] Why she interviewed 20,000 families in order to understand and help solve the “pain points” of youth sports[11:04] Why athletes tend to put pressure on themselves and how coaches and parents can help relieve those pressures[19:50] How transformative coaching is changing the way that coaches and athletes interact on a day-to-day basis
31 min
1524
How To Get More Done In A Day
Today's episode still feels like a dream. I had the honor of sharing the stage with my mentors: Bob Proctor, Les Brown, Mary Morrissey and Sugar Ray Leonard. We sat down for a roundtable at the filming of World's Greatest Motivators to discuss what motivates us all, and how to get more done in a day.
30 min
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Erika Nardini: CEO of Barstool Sports | #ThePla...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Erika Nardini, CEO of Barstool Sports, shares her thoughts on:[5:10] - Why she never thinks about being a “woman at work”, despite being in a male-dominated industry [7:08] - The two biggest challenges that all businesses are facing today[9:33] - How she ensures that Barstool’s new hires have the right perspective about how to “break through”[17:55] - Why Barstool’s strategy isn’t going to change after receiving investment from Penn National
22 min