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.

Entrepreneurship
Careers
Business
1551
Dylan Jacob: Founder of BrüMate | #ThePlaybook 262
Hey everyone! Today's episode features an extraordinary entrepreneur. Dylan Jacob, the founder of BrüMate joined me and the two of us discussed how he sold his first company at just 19 years old and how not being able to finish a 16 oz beer fast enough before it got warm inspired him to create a $30 million dollar company. Don't forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET for my Free Training. To register you can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register.
32 min
1552
They Will Always Laugh Before They Applaud | A ...
Hey everyone! Today’s episode features a superstar entrepreneur, Cindy Eckert, the CEO of The Pink Ceiling joined me on instagram live and the two of us discussed why they will always laugh before they applaud you and how a good pitch is just like a first date. Don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my FREE Training. Text me at (949) 298 2905 or email me at david@dmentlzer.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register.
19 min
1553
Jonathan Boos: Founder of Würkin Stiffs | #TheP...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jonathan Boos, Founder of Würkin Stiffs, shares his insight on: [5:30] – The way he identified the problem with the collar stays that were on the market and how he developed a product that provided the solution[8:40] – How he went from selling collar stays out of the back of his car to landing accounts with major retailers[11:45] – The biggest lessons he learned from his experience on Shark Tank, including how he should have handled the better offer he received after the show[21:39] – Why ecommerce has become as essential part of his business model in recent times
27 min
1554
Learning Lessons to be Successful
Hi everyone! I hope you are all healthy and happy. Today’s episode is from a meetup I hosted last year at the Rise Conference in Hong Kong. I'm going to go over what you should be practicing everyday consistently in order to be successful. Please come join me this Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my FREE Training. All you have to do is text me at (949) 298 2905 or email me at david@dmentlzer.com or visit dmeltzer.com/training to register. I’ll see you there
15 min
1555
Doug Ellin: Creator of Entourage | #ThePlaybook...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Doug Ellin, director, producer, and Emmy-winning Entourage creator, shares his insights on:  [:56] - Why your mindset is a better indicator of success than your talent[6:52] - How he’s been able to turn personal observations into impactful (and believable) stories[11:50] - Why persistence is key for anyone trying to make it in the entertainment business[17:49] - The most important lesson he learned from attending his first meeting with a Hollywood “bigwig”
20 min
1556
Open Q&A #1 | Road to Revenue #15
Hey everyone! We are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, Last week you all brought the questions, and I brought the answers. I hosted an hour long Q&A and answered as many questions as I could. Today’s episode is filled with value, I am also going to tell you the biggest mistake I made so far this year.  I get so many questions so I am thinking about hosting a BYOQ training once a month, so let me know if you would like more of these open Q&A’s.  Come join me this Friday at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET for my Free Training! Text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to register!
60 min
1557
Aaron Keay: Chairman of The Alkaline Water Comp...
Aaron Keay, Chairman of the Alkaline Water Company, talks about how he’s been able to apply lessons from his time on the professional soccer pitch to the leadership positions he’s held in his career, as well as why an understanding of team dynamics is so essential for today’s environment. Keay and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss various topics including how the Alkaline Water Company’s brand was originally built on a point of differentiation with competitors, how the pandemic has impacted the growth of the premium water market, and the thought process behind launching the company’s new line of CBD products.
15 min
1558
Amanda Tress: Founder & CEO of the FASTer Way t...
Amanda Tress, Founder & CEO of the FASTer Way to Fat Loss, shares the story of how her search to solve her own health problems led to starting and scaling her own business. Tress talks about some of the strategies she’s implemented to grow the brand and how she’s been able to surround herself with individuals on the cutting edge of health research. Tress and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including what it takes to create sustainable change to people’s long-term health, keys to leveraging your community and building it through micro-influencers, and how both purpose and faith factor into success.
17 min
1559
Boosting Employee Morale
Hey everyone! Today’s episode is from a speech I gave to a group of Google clients! I wanted to share it all with you because of how valuable it is at this time to boost employee morale. I am gonna teach you: how to keep your employees engaged during this time, the traits of a good leader, and the five things I teach all of my employees. Also don’t forget to join me this Friday at 11:00 am / 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 to register!
58 min
1560
Keith Ferrazzi: Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Keith Ferrazzi, Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and author of the new book Leading Without Authority, shares his insights on: -[:56] – Why leading without authority is a winning strategy for the leaders of any organization -[4:00] – How a remote environment makes it more challenging to build high-performing teams -[14:46] – What a conversation with his foster son taught him about the importance of “getting off of your pedestal” as a leader -[16:56] – Why most leaders inhibit themselves by failing to understand the importance of the team dynamic
27 min
1561
Be More Interested Than Interesting | Interview...
Hey everyone! Today’s episode is my interview on You Neva Know: You Know What I Mean! Me and my boy Mike Stud talk about the mistakes I made that made me lose everything, shifting your mindset to allowing things to happen, and being more interested than interesting. This is one of my favorite interviews I have done so far so make sure to check out Mike’s podcast linked below https://ynkpodcast.com/ Also don't forget to register for my Free Training this Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. Text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmelzer.com to register!
85 min
1562
Dan Aykroyd: Actor, and Founder of Crystal Hea...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Dan Aykroyd, actor, comedian, and founder of Crystal Head Vodka, discusses:[:30] -  The story of how his own alcohol preferences inspired him to get into the liquor industry[4:10] - How the unique Crystal Head bottle design came about and why enlightenment is such a big part of the brand[12:29] - Why passion is at the core of all of Dan’s business ventures and how passion leads to success [14:27] - How to create an environment of positivity in your company and in your life
22 min
1563
Toughness and Telephone | Road to Revenue #14
Hey everyone! It’s Monday! So we’ve got another episode on The Road to Revenue and Happiness. Today’s episode is one of my favorite topics, Toughness and Telephone. We are gonna cover: The practices of toughness, how the telephone is the greatest funnel for your business and your life, how to deal with hearing “no”, and you are also going to get over 30 minutes of extremely valuable Q&A. Please come join me this 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 to register.
58 min
1564
The Reason Why 99% of People Quit | Interview o...
Hey everyone, today’s episode is an interview I did on Digital Hospitality, A Podcast From Cali BBQ Media. The host Shawn Walchef is one of my coaching clients and a great friend and this was one of my favorite interviews I have done so far. The two of us are going to discuss the Reason why 99% of people quit and why it is better to be the tortoise than the rabbit. Don’t forget to come join me on Friday’s at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Trainings. You can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/trainingto register.
72 min
1565
Jim Estill: CEO of Danby Appliances and Shipper...
Jim Estill, CEO of Danby Appliances and ShipperBee, talks about how he balances his roles as a CEO and a serial entrepreneur, as well as how he’s been able to build a “side hustle” into a multi-million-dollar business. Estill and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share some of their best tips for creating a “business within a business”, and discuss some of the characteristics that set successful entrepreneurs apart from the rest. The pair discuss why gratitude is a key to happiness, how to let your staff know that you’ve got their back, and the benefits that come from being driven to prove others wrong.
20 min
1566
Understanding Your Emotions
Hi everyone! My two superstar coaching clients are back, Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri joined me on Office Hours for another coaching call and as always it was filled with value that I wanted to share with all of you. Today we are gonna talk about understanding emotions and energy in motion and how you can raise your awareness to learn lessons. Don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET for my Free Training. Text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to register
26 min
1567
Gretchen Saegh-Fleming: CMO of L’Oréal USA | #T...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Gretchen Saegh-Fleming, CMO of L’Oréal USA, shares her insight on: [2:37] – Why her experience in field hockey opened her eyes to the benefits of a unique approach[9:57] – What travelling around the world has taught her about market segmentation and product differentiation[11:30] – How L’Oreal has incorporated giving back into the company’s DNA and how they’ve supported others during the current pandemic[13:08] – The most impactful advice she has to help recent college graduates lean into their uniqueness
15 min
1568
Living a Long and Happy Life | The Secrets to L...
Hi everyone! Today’s episode is a really special one, it is the very first episode on a new series I am starting called “The Secrets to Life”. I spoke to some of the oldest people that I know and asked them what are the secrets to living a long and happy life. Today’s features one of my employees grandmother, Bubbee, My Uncle Eli, and Pollyann Castle. Please let me know if you enjoyed today’s episode and please come join me on Friday 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 dmeltzer.com/training to register
30 min
1569
Arielle Vandenberg: Comedian, Actress, and Host...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Arielle Vandenberg, comedian, actress, and host of CBS’ Love Island, shares her insight on:[:33] - What she thinks about the perception that she is an “overnight success”[4:40] – How her ego reacts when she doesn’t book a job[10:08] – Why constantly thinking about “the next big thing” has turned into a game for her[16:28] – Her best piece of advice for millennials about taking the time to learn a new skill
20 min
1570
How to Build an Audience | Road to Revenue #13
Hey everyone! It is Monday so that means we are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness. Today's episode is about Building an Audience, I am going to teach you the AAA Strategy, where 80% of your time should be spent, and the three types of people in your community. Don't forget to join me for my Free Training on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. To sign up you can text me at (949) 298-2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training.
59 min
1571
Steven Cox: CEO and Founder of Take Lessons | #...
Steven Cox, CEO and Founder of Take Lessons, talks about the origins of his business and shares his perspective on why many people’s idea that the entrepreneurial journey is “cool” is misinformed. He also talks about how leaders of an organization can learn from putting themselves in the shoes of an investor.  Cox and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, dispel some of the most common myths about entrepreneurs and talk about the benefits of taking a long-term approach. The pair discuss the different ways that startups can be funded and some of the drawbacks of each, as well as why evolution is such an essential aspect of any startup business.
22 min
1572
Inspiration Creates Change | A Conversation Wit...
Hey everyone today’s episode is an incredible conversation I had with Gabby Bernstein on Instagram Live, This is a very important conversation under the circumstances that we are in right now, Gabby and I discuss how shame creates action, inspiration creates change and the mindset and the heart-set If you haven’t already be sure to listen to Gabby’s original appearance on The Playbook and be sure to join me this Friday at for my Free Training, you can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register.
21 min
1573
How to Remain Focused
Hey everyone! Today’s episode features two of my partners David Moreno and Mike Mumola, and the three of us had the pleasure of interviewing John Foley - the former solo pilot of the Blue Angels. The four of us are going to discuss: The focus it takes to be a fighter pilot, avoiding Fear flying up to 700 mph, and John is going to teach us how to wake up happy. Don’t forget to come join me on Friday’s at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Trainings. You can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register.
21 min
1574
Florent Groberg: Deputy VP & Business Director ...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Florent Groberg, Deputy VP & Business Director at Boeing and Medal of Honor Recipient, shares his insight on:[2:23] - How the challenges he faced after immigrating to the United States helped him to shape a resilient mindset[4:12] - Why you need to put your ego and pride to the side in order to be an effective leader[7:31] - The one message he always shared with his teams before deploying on a mission[14:15] - How learning about his uncle sacrificing his life for his beliefs taught him the importance of living a selfless life
18 min
1575
The Best Advice I've Ever Received| Interview o...
Hey everyone! Today's episode is from my interview appearance on @theclassroomseries. I was interviewed by Remi Lubcher and she asked me a great series of open ended questions that I wanted to share with all of you. I am going to tell you the best advice I've ever received and share my favorite lesson that I share with my all my kids. You can check out The Classroom Series right here https://www.instagram.com/theclassroomseries/. Also don't forget to joine me on Fridat 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.
27 min