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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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
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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
1653
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
1654
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
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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
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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
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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
1658
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
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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
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10 Tips For Better Sleep
Hey everyone, this was my last live Q&A from last week before my team and I were forced to work from home. However I still am going live on Instagram for Q&A everyday at 8:00 am. In today;s episode we talked with my sleep coach Meeta Singh and we had the honor to talk E-Sports with Erin Simon from Cheddar. Text me your biggest takeaway at (949) 298-2905.
96 min
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Creating Positivity During Negative Times | A C...
On today's episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Francis Suarez, the Mayor of Miami. Francis and I talk about his experience testing positive for Covid-19. We discuss how important it is to be a leader at this time, and taking advantage of this time to check in with people you haven't spoken to in a long time so that when all of this is over, we can make the world a better place. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905.
12 min
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Taking Care Of Yourself and Others During Times...
I did my first ever virtual training yesterday and I wanted to share it with all of you. In today's episode I talk about how we all have to take care of ourselves like we would on a flight, different ways to make money and how we should all be using this time to develop skills, knowledge, and desire for activities we normally would not get to spend time on. I want to do a lot more virtual trainings, so if you would like to be part of the next one text me at (949) 298-2905.
59 min
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Take Advantage of The Time You Have
Hey everyone, I've got another extended Live Q&A for you. On Tuesday I was joined by my dear friend, the legendary sports agent Bruce Tollner. Bruce and I answered some questions about getting the career you desire and my son Miles put Bruce on the hot seat with some questions about NFL free agency. I was also joined by the Co-Founder and CEO of Lemonade, Daniel Schreiber. Daniel gave us all some great insight on an industry that has been around for over 100 years. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/
123 min
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Joe De Sena: CEO and Founder of Spartan Race | ...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Joe De Sena, CEO and Founder of Spartan Race, provides his insights on: [6:51] - Why you need to set expectations about your management style immediately upon hiring team members[8:14] - How a feeling of accomplishment or achievement can help people push through tough times or challenges[12:00] -  How many entrepreneurs fall into a trap of being guided by their desire to avoid discomfort[14:31] - Why having the right frame of reference will help to get you out of what Joe calls the “Valley of Death”
24 min
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Money Doesn’t Disappear
Today’s episode is the perfect example of an adaptable routine, I usually only go live for Q&A for about 20 minutes, but due to the current circumstances I have more white space in my calendar than ever before, so I’m making myself productive and accessible for everyone to teach you all how we can use this time to create new opportunities to find and create money during this time to stabilize yourself. Text me your questions and your biggest takeaway at (949) 298-2905. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905 Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/
121 min
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Jason Witten and Kevin Brown: Future Hall of Fa...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Kevin Brown, Senior VP and Chief Marketing Officer for Sleep Number, and Jason Witten, legendary Dallas Cowboys tight end, share their thoughts on: [5:00] - What the most successful people understand about the relationship between prioritizing the “little things” and their performance[6:32] - Why Kevin believes that Sleep Number beds are almost exactly like having your own sleep coach[10:36] - How a lack of sleep can lead to substandard decision-making and cost you tons of money[14:55] - Their three best pieces of advice for getting a night of quality sleep
16 min
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How To Get Hired For Your Dream Job
Today's episode is about what it takes to get hired for your dream job. Today's episode is from a speech I gave on careers in sports. A lot of people come to me and say that they want to work in sports, but sports isn't a profession. You have to be more interested than interesting and have the three things that I talk about in today's episode.
10 min
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Cynthia Kersey: CEO & Founder of the Unstoppabl...
Cynthia Kersey, CEO & Founder of the Unstoppable Foundation and best-selling author, talks about how she developed an unstoppable mindset, pushing through the pain that she experienced personally by finding her true purpose in life. Kersey and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including the difference between unconditional giving and trading, why giving can be a selfish act, and the impact that the Unstoppable Foundation makes through its Five Pillar development model.  They also share some of the most impactful moments they’ve experienced through their work with the foundation, and chat about the new “Be the Miracle” campaign.
33 min
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Getting Out of a Rut
Today's episode is from my Weekly Live Q&A session last week. Make sure you text me at (949) 298-2905 to find out the next time I am going live and let me know what your biggest takeaway was from today's episode. We sometimes find ourselves in a trajectory we don't want to be in or when there is corrosion that is connecting us to the greatest sources of energy we carry, inspiration. I practice exercising my mind so that I can get back to center and find my highest vibration.
16 min
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How To Find Opportunity In Uncertain Times
Hey everyone, I had a meeting with my team to discuss how we are here to be of service to you. We are going to provide stability by providing content that will help you get back to center. We are also going to help you find opportunities to take the lessons to expand and grow. Please let me know how I can be of service to you by texting me at (949) 298-2905. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905 Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/
26 min
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Maria Bartiromo: Anchor At Fox Business | #TheP...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Maria Bartiromo, 2-time Emmy winning journalist and host of Mornings w/ Maria, Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street, and Sunday Morning Futures shares her thoughts on:[7:38] - How her approach to the first day of an internship at CNN set her apart from other interns [12:24] - Becoming the first journalist who reported live from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange [18:43] - The best piece of advice she ever got about how to succeed, no matter what your goals are [19:51] - Why you need to be focused on cherishing and respecting your reputation, not simply protecting it
21 min
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How to Be a Great Leader | A Conversation With ...
Hey everyone! Today's episode is a throwback to August of 2019 when I got to sit down with my good friend Gary Vaynerchuk and the newly inducted Pro Football Hall of Famer, Champ Bailey. The three of us were joined by Scott Tindle and we talked about what it takes to be a great leader on and off the field. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905 and let me know if you would like more of these conversations. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905 Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/
36 min
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Nicole Arbour: Comedian and Entrepretainer | #T...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Nicole Arbour, Comedian and Entrepretainer, shares her thoughts on a variety of topics including: [3:24] - How hearing Denzel Washington’s voice in her head inspired her to change her mindset and life[10:08] - Her beginnings as a YouTuber and how she finally found a way to use her comedy to heal herself[14:09] - Why Robin Williams’ death changed her views on life and happiness[26:48] - Why the #1 issue that all people have is that they’re “full of sh*t”
30 min
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Create Your Own Opportunities
Today's episode is all about opportunity. All I see is opportunity, if something goes well, there is opportunity. If something goes wrong, there is an opportunity. Create the mindset that whenever something gets hard, all it means is that something good is happening. Energy creates the opportunity and when energy shifts too far in one direction you have to look for how you can create opportunities with the void that is created once something moves too far. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905 Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/
13 min