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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Arthur Blank: Co-Founder of Home Depot and Owne...
Arthur Blank, co-founder of Home Depot, owner of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United, and author of the new book Good Company, shares insights on:[1:41] - How a person’s values are linked to working with purpose (and performance)[5:58] - Why it takes a “compass” to keep any good company on track[7:53] - How to thrive under pressure while setting a strong example for those around you [16:07] - His definition of wisdom and the real way it is earned over time
22 min
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Open Q&A #4 | Road to Revenue #25
Hey everyone! We are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, I’ve got another value-packed hour-long Q&A Session. You all brought your questions and I brought the answers.  I am going to be hosting one of these #BYOQ Free Training’s every month 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 on Friday, September 25th at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET, you can apply to compete or attend by emailing me or texting me at again my email is david@dmeltzer.com and my number is 949 298 2905.
59 min
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James Harrison & Sonny Mottahed: 2x Super Bowl ...
Two-time Super Bowl champion James Harrison and CEO of Champions + Legends Sonny Mottahed sit down to discuss their line of CBD-based sports supplements for athletic preparation, performance, and recovery, as well as some of the products’ benefits for athletes of all types of ability levels.    Harrison, Mottahed, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on some of the most common misconceptions about CBD and the process of educating consumers about hemp-based products. The group also chat about the direct relationship between recovery and performance, and why many people fail to put as many resources into their recovery as they do their training.  
21 min
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The Power of Our Thoughts
Hi everyone, today’s episode is my conversation with Joe Hart, the President and CEO of Carnegie Training. My Wednesday Edition of Office Hours co-host Mike Diamond and I discussed with Joe how Carnegie Training has stayed in business for over 100 years and just how powerful our thoughts really are  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!
14 min
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2 Relationships That Will Change Your Life | In...
Hey everyone! Today’s episode is from my apperance on the Win-Win effect podcast, hosts Chriss Ross, Wes Baiz and I are going to discuss living in the world of abundance and 2 relationships that will change your life. 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! 
42 min
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David Scharfman: Owner of Just the Cheese | #Th...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, David Scharfman, Owner of Just the Cheese, shares his insights on:[2:15] - Why he was initially reluctant to get into the family business[4:22] - How entrepreneurs can fool themselves into thinking they need to have a “cool” business[5:15] - Lessons he learned from being a professional poker player, including practicing objectivity and risk assessment[19:52] - The two most difficult challenges of being a small business owner and how to overcome them
24 min
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How to Stop Limiting Yourself | A Conversation ...
Hi everyone, today’s episode is a conversation I had with Jimmy Rex, the #1 Realtor in Utah, and author of “You End up Where You Are Heading”.  Jimmy and I discussed: ow one can achieve their potential, and the closest I was to reaching my potential. how to stop limiting yourself the practice of lowering the bar  Don’t forget to check out Jimmy’s podcast “The Jimmy Rex Show” and don’t forget to 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 for my FREE Training.
52 min
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Sri Shivananda: Senior Vice President and Chief...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Sri Shivananda, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at PayPal, provides insights on[1:07] - Why young entrepreneurs should focus on “micro-ambitions” and building their curiosity[4:45] - How an individual’s character can help or hurt their career over the long-term[8:14] - The evolution of currency and how the virtualization of currency impacts businesses[12:46] - What it means to be a champion for your consumer
22 min
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How to Buy Low - Sell High | Road to Revenue #24
 Hey everyone! It’s Monday so that means we are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, today’s episode is all about the Margins of Millionaires: How to Buy Low, and Sell High and how to look for those items that you can flip. I'm also going to share a recent mistake I made trying to buy low - sell high that cost me money, time, and emotion. 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
60 min
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Shane Riggs: Founder of The VA Group | #ThePlay...
Shane Riggs, founder & CEO of the VA Group, shares about the “bumpy road” he walked trying to find the right career, before eventually founding his current business. Shane talks about how virtual assistants can fix some of the “curses” of running a business, and how the VA Group’s vetting process helps to deliver better results for clients. Riggs and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including how to leverage your personal experiences in order to create unique solutions for customers, how the adoption of technology has changed how businesses operate and communicate, and why having a virtual assistant is more valuable than ever.
18 min
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The #1 Lesson of Running a Successful Business ...
Dan Fleyshman, the youngest founder of a publicly traded company and Founder of Elevator.Studio, talks about the role of content marketing for today’s business leaders, as well as the main difference between simply being famous and having influence over others. Fleyshman and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including the most valuable lessons they’ve learned while building their personal brands, why being blunt in your communication helps to avoid confusion, and the power of social media to drive interaction for entrepreneurs. The pair also discuss the specific qualities they look for in entrepreneurs when deciding to invest in their business.
19 min
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How Meditation Can Change Your Life | A Convers...
Hi everyone, back in 2018 I sat down with a quantum healer, Shirin, to discuss how Theta Meditation has impacted and changed both of our lives. We discussed how to tap into the Theta State and how consistent meditation will allow you to tap into your neural pathways. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905 and let me know if you would like me to have another conversation with a quantum healer. Don't forget to join me every 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.
19 min
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David Lee: Ferrari Collector and CEO and Chairm...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, David Lee, CEO and Chairman of Hing Wa Lee Jewelers and exotic car collector, shares his thoughts on:[1:03] - How to position yourself to buy low and sell high [3:16] - The steps you can take to protect yourself against a down market [7:10] - Why his definition of hard work is different from most entrepreneurs[11:30] - How the drive to get “quick success” can undermine your career and goals
21 min
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3 Things to Focus on During Uncertain Times | A...
Hi everyone! I’ve got a special one for you today! I was joined on IG live by one of my heroes, Les Brown. Les and I discussed: three things to focus on during uncertain times, the reason why asking for help is so hard, and his take on how FEAR is the #1 thing that will ruin your success. 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 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to register!
15 min
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Daniel Lubetzky: Founder and Executive Chairman...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Daniel Lubetzky, founder and Executive Chairman of KIND, shares his thoughts on: [4:55] - How the founding of KIND led to one of the toughest years of his life and why he nearly quit[7:41] - Why there is nothing that fuels success like knowing your purpose[10:59] - The reasons why he wants his team to be both kind and hungry[11:57] - Why the journey you take is always more important than your destination
22 min
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2 Minute Drill Pitch Competition #2 | Road to R...
Hey everyone! It’s Monday so that means we are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, I teamed up with Clarity Experiences for another “2 Minute Drill Pitch Competition.”  Due to audio issues, we had to cut out two of the pitches from today’s episode. So you are going to hear 5 different pitches, and feedback for each one.   I am planning on hosting another 2 Minute Drill next month, so visit dmeltzer.com/pitch for more info on how to apply and compete, or you could text me at 949 298 2905, or email me at david@dmeltzer.com for more information
47 min
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Mike Lee: Top-Ranked Boxer and Co-Founder of So...
On this episode of The Playbook, I have Mike Lee, the light-heavyweight top-ranked boxer and co-founder of Soul CBD. Mike and I discussed the similarities between boxing and entrepreneurship, embracing the pain of entrepreneurship and how Mike’s battle with an auto-immune disease led him to create Soul CBD. 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!
22 min
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Cindy Eckert: CEO of The Pink Ceiling | #ThePla...
Cindy Eckert, CEO of The Pink Ceiling and serial entrepreneur with more than $1.5 Billion in exits, talks about the different ways that rule-breakers and risk-taskers can thrive as entrepreneurs, as well as how to turn your doubters into your biggest supporters. Eckert and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including how it feels to close a billion-dollar-deal, how entrepreneurs should handle doubt from themselves and others, and why you should never be bound by “unwritten rules” in life. The pair also discuss how they work to empower people around them to take ownership of their ideas and business.
24 min
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Don’t Take Life Too Serious
Hi everyone! Today’s episode is a real treat, with all of the uncertainty in the world right now, it is important to remember to not take life too serious, and today's episode is one that I hope can make you all laugh and smile as much as it did me. When I was at the Super Bowl earlier this year I sat down with 2 of the Co-Founders of BABE Wine, The Fat Jewish and David Oliver Cohen AKA Doc. During the interview Doc mentioned just how smart his 8 year old son Hal was, so I thought me and my 10 year old son Miles, should have a conversation with Doc and his son Hal.  You are going to hear Doc discuss how BABE has been able to adjust during the pandemic, but most importantly you are going to hear Miles and Hal discuss some sports, what they want to do when they grow up, and what bad words kids should be allowed to say.  This one is one of my favorite episodes of The Playbook yet, so please let me know if you enjoyed today’s episode and if you haven’t already checkout Doc and The Fat Jewish original episode of The Playbook. Remember to come join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT/ 2:00 pm ET for my Free Trainings. You can text me at 949 298 2905 or email at david@dmeltzer.com to register.
21 min
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Amy Porterfield: Digital Course and Marketing E...
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.
19 min
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The Components of a Good Pitch
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!
11 min
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Ken Cohn: CMO of cbdMD | #ThePlaybook 282
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
20 min
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Open Q&A #3 | Road to Revenue #22
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!
58 min
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Robert Glazer: Founder and CEO of Acceleration ...
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.
15 min
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Learning Lessons From Pain
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.
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