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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Barbara Corcoran: Shark on ABC's Tank Shark & R...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Barbara Corcoran, real estate mogul, Shark Tank Shark, and Host of "Business Unusual" and "888-Barbara" Podcast, shares her insights on:[2:56]  - The freedom that comes with having nowhere to go but up[9:17] - Why her goals were never about making money, instead focusing on how far she could go[12:51] - How being a “loser” in school helped her build skills that she’s leveraged for success in business[14:56] -  Her two best strategies to make the most of your day, every day
20 min
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Reinventing Yourself | Road to Revenue #12
It's Monday, so that means we are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness. Today's episode is about reinventing yourself. I am going to teach you about, the first step when you are going into to a transition phase and my favorite lesson that I teach all my kids. 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
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Alya Alghamdi: International Track and Field At...
Alya Alghamdi, international track and field athlete, and Kevin Dilworth, four-time National Champion Long Jumper and track coach, discuss what it takes for people to build a consistent, positive mindset that helps to motivate and inspire them when things get tough. Alghamdi, Dilworth, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about how to remain passionate while chasing your vision, the difference between “showing up” and competing”, and how to instill the “Want To Factor” in those individuals that you are coaching. The trio also discuss pain tolerance in sports and business, as well as how to maintain focus despite mounting pressure. Please come join me this Friday for my Free Training 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 https://dmeltzer.com/trainingto register.
19 min
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What Makes a Good Decision: Interview on Kwik B...
Today's episode is from my appearance on Kwik Brain With Jim Kwik. Jim and I always have amazing conversations whenever we get together so I wanted to share my appearance on his podcast with all of you. We are going to talk about what it takes to make a good decision, and how you can make good decisions more quickly. Please come join me this Friday for my Free Training 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 https://dmeltzer.com/trainingto register.
27 min
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There Are No Setbacks, Only Setups
Hi everyone, for today’s episode I was joined by two legends, my mentor Blaine Bartlett and Tim Storey on Office Hours, my daily live show at 3:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm ET live on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter. The three of us discussed the reason why people cement themselves in a setback and why we believe that a setback is simply just a setup for something much better.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.
21 min
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Russell Brunson: Co-Founder of Clickfunnels | #...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Russell Brunson, Co-Founder of Clickfunnels, shares his insight on:[6:18] – How to identify what a “dream customer” looks like for you and the benefits that identifying this archetype can have on your business[10:40] – Why marketers must learn to emotionally attach to their audience through a “hook, story, and offer”[14:13] – His favorite three-part script to use when designing an offer for your audience[17:16] – Today’s biggest opportunities to build an audience while costs are lower than in the past Please come join me this Friday for my Free Training 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 https://dmeltzer.com/trainingto register.
22 min
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How To Have a Positive Mindset | A Conversation...
Hey everyone, today’s episode is a conversation I had with the legendary Trevor Moawad, we are gonna talk about how you can create a positive mindset and live in neutral. We are going to discuss the starting point for creating a positive mindset and the reason why you need to stop saying negative things out loud. Please come join me this Friday for my Free Training 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 https://dmeltzer.com/trainingto register.
19 min
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Gabby Bernstein: #1 New York Times Best-Selling...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Gabby Bernstein, #1 New York Times best-selling author, enlightened entrepreneur, and international speaker, provides her insights on:[:59] - What happens in our lives when we are brave enough to go to “the places that scare us”[2:07] - How trauma can impair our brain’s ability to process information and make the right decisions[8:10] - Why committing to a willingness to feel better is the first step to recover front any setback life hands you[20:30] - Her single best piece of advice for dealing with today’s uncertain climate.
23 min
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Q&A For Productive Change | Road to Revenue #11
Hey everyone, today's episode is my most vulnerable podcast ever. I hosted a Town Hall Q&A for productive change last Friday. I took questions for an hour so we can all learn how to create productive change. Please come join me this Friday for my Free Training 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 https://dmeltzer.com/training to register.
61 min
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Carey Conley: Vision Expert, Author, and Motiva...
Carey Conley, vision expert, author, and motivational speaker, shares her moving story about how she learned to “smile through the struggle” after experiencing several personal tragedies, as well as some of the strategies she teaches to prevent people from losing vision and losing hope. Conley and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including how your first action of the day can set the tone for your life, the process of taking your vision and making it real by focusing on pragmatic steps, and Carey’s simple exercise to help anyone clarify their vision for the future.
22 min
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You Aren't Sacrificing, You are Investing
Today's episode is from a virtual keynote I did for students at the University of Dallas back in March. I am going to talk about investing in yourself, and the reason why I don't believe in sacrifices. I also took some time to answer some great Q&A from the students. Please come join me this Friday for my Free Training 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 https://dmeltzer.com/trainingto register.
61 min
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Using Math to Be More Productive | Interview on...
Hey everyone, today's episode is from my appearance on The 1% Podcast With David Nurse. David and I discuss how I would work 60 hours in one day, and how you can use math and time to get a competitive advantage over others. Check out The 1% Podcast with David Nurse. 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
22 min
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Jon Weinbach: Producer of The Last Dance & Exec...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jon Weinbach, Executive Producer & Executive VP at Mandalay Sports Media and a Producer of The Last Dance, shares his insights on:[0:57] – How his background in journalism, as well as his work with ESPN, positioned him to build a career in media[3:40] – Hearing about the “mythical Jordan footage” and how The Last Dance came to fruition[8:39] – Why he believes the timing was perfect to tell the story of the Bulls' 1997-98 season [20:38] – Why the biggest key in finding the right career is knowing what you don’t want to pursue
24 min
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Taking Inventory of Your Values
Hey everyone, today's episode is from a speech I gave last week to the 100 Million Mastermind Experience. It was a very small group so I was able to go really in depth during the conversation and Q&A. You are going to learn about how you can take inventory of your values, and the reason why you feel stuck. I want you all to join me this Friday at 11:00am/2:00 pm ET for my Free Training, text me at (949) 298-2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training
56 min
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Scott Boras: Sports Attorney and President of B...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Scott Boras, Sports Attorney and President of the Boras Corporation, shares his insight on:[2:09] - Why growing up on a farm taught him what it takes to grow an organization from the ground up[3:58] - How Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, his former college roommate, nearly convinced him to represent football players[9:49] - His best advice to help anyone understand the power behind the word “no” and overcome rejection[17:45] - The most challenging dynamic he finds when it comes to multi-million-dollar negotiations
20 min
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How to Scale Your Business and Your Life | Road...
Hey everyone! It’s Monday, so that means we are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, today’s episode is all about how to scale your business and scale your life. You’re going to learn the three phases of scaling, and the difference between an expense and an investment in your business. I want you all to join me this Friday at 11:00am/2:00 pm ET for my Free Training, text me at (949) 298-2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit dmeltzer.com/training
61 min
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Creating Core Values
I've got another extended episode for you today. Last September I spoke at the University of Pittsburgh's Center For Entrepreneurial Excellence for 2 hours. Since I have received great feedback on the longer episodes I had my team dig it up so you could all give it a listen. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905.
117 min
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Dr. Eric George: Renowned Hand Surgeon and Foun...
Dr. Eric George, renowned hand surgeon and Founder & CEO of ERG Enterprises, Omega Hospital and The Hand Center of Louisiana, shares some of the best strategies he’s learned to help anyone thrive in the “people business”, and talks about how his experience with bureaucracies inspired him to make a change in healthcare.    Dr. George and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss how their desire to help others has impacted their respective entrepreneurship journeys, as well as how to put your faith in the right people and the right ideas. The pair also provide their thoughts on a leader’s best practices for building trust within a team. FREE TRAINING Friday at 11 am PT/ 2 pm ET! Text 949 298 2905 or email david@dmeltzer.com, or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register!
22 min
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Learn to Love What You Do | A Conversation With...
Hey everyone, I’ve got a real special episode for you all today, to celebrate armed forces week I was fortunate to join Erika Nardini, the CEO of Barstool Sports and Barstool’s Zero Blog Thirty team to speak to members of the military about the importance of mentorship and learning to love what you do. You’re also going to get to listen to a special conversation from the Zero Blog Thirty team and some valuable Q&A afterwards. 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
65 min
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Kelley Earnhardt Miller: Co-owner and General M...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Kelley Earnhardt Miller, Co-owner and General Manager of JR Motorsports and author of the new book Drive: 9 Lessons to Win in Business and in Life, shares her insight on: [3:06] - How she’s learned to balance her emotions, despite some challenges facing her racing team during the pandemic[5:45] - Why it is essential to find the right balance between care of yourself and lending your help to others[14:09] - The most important lessons she’s learned (and taught) about work/life balance while spending time at home with her children[15:58] - How her father, Dale Earnhardt Sr., taught her the right way to manage and maintain both business and personal relationships in a family business
20 min
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Creating Confidence In Times of Doubt | A Conve...
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
20 min
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Marie Forleo: New York Times Best Selling Autho...
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
20 min
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Don't Quit | Road to Revenue #9
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
61 min
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Maddy Alfano: Owner and President of Maria’s It...
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.
23 min
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Raising Your Awareness
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
34 min