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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A Conversation With David McCourt, Gotham Chopr...
Today’s episode features David McCourt, the founder of McCourt Capital. We had a conversation with Gotham Chopra, The Co-Founder of Religion of Sport and the son of the legendary Deepak Chopra. We were also joined by Dr. Irwin Redlener, the MSNBC Analyst who specializes in disaster planning. The four of us are going to discuss: the intersection between sports and politics,  the dark aspects of the collective consciousness, and the issues that have led to the need of unification. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite part from today’s episode and text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Training 
64 min
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John Foley: Former Lead Solo Pilot of the Blue ...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, John Foley, former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels and founder & CEO of CenterPoint Companies, shares his insight on: [1:11] - His advice for how to create oneness in your life through finding a greater purpose[3:57] - A morning routine to train yourself to be grateful every single day[8:30] - How visualization can be used by fighter pilots and entrepreneurs alike [14:02] - Why pilots use call signs (and how he got his call sign “Gucci”)
22 min
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10 Rules to Be More Successful
Today’s episode is a mashup from my good friend Evan Carmichael. You are learn how chasing money almost destroyed me, and 10 rules to practice so you can be more successful.  Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway and ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join
20 min
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Bill Hemmer: Anchor of Bill Hemmer Reports on F...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Bill Hemmer, host of Bill Hemmer Reports on the Fox News Channel, sits down ahead of covering election night for the network to share his thoughts on:[1:35] - How the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way that viewers watch and interact with the news[4:03] - Why his curiosity is a big influence on the stories he reports and how he reports them[7:23] - The most important lesson he learned from quitting his job to backpack around the world for a year[12:36] - What he believes are the two most important aspects of every story that he reports on
17 min
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Creating Positive Relationships
Hi everyone! My 2 super star coaching clients are back! Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri of Next Level University. As usual they came prepared with tons of questions. The Three of us are going to discuss: creating positive relationships ,detaching your happiness from outcomes and firing the negative people in your life  Text me your favorite part from today’s episode at 949 298 2905 and don’t forget to join me on Friday for my Free Training at 11:00 am PT /2:00 pm ET. To join you can text me or email me at david@dmeltzer.com
25 min
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Rory Cutaia: CEO of Verb Technology Company | #...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rory Cutaia, CEO at Verb Technology Company, shares his thoughts on: [7:56] - Why he believes the saying “what goes around, comes around” holds true in business[12:44] - How a leader’s strategy changes when their company’s valuation centers around revenue numbers[15:02] - Why video can be an essential part of helping marketers convert sales at a higher rate[19:38] - How businesses can take full advantage of the shift towards live-streamed content
26 min
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Public Coaching Session - Open Q&A| Road to Rev...
Today’s episode is another edition of our “Road to Revenue” series.  Today’s episode was a public coaching session. You all brought the questions, and I brought the answers. You are going to get an hour of value-packed Q&A  Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway and ask me questions live every Friday at 11 am pst/2 pm est. Text me at 949 298 2905 or email david@dmeltzer.com to join!
60 min
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The Reason Why You Can't See Your Growth | Inte...
Today’s episode is from my appearance on Your Superior Self With Trey Downes, Trey and I are going to discuss the reason why you can’t see your growth, and the first thing you should do every morning. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today’s episode and don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00pm ET for my Free Training! Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join
28 min
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Tony Libardi: President & COO of Marco’s Pizza ...
Tony Libardi, President & COO of Marco’s Pizza, shares his thoughts on how the organization has adapted to meet the needs of today’s customers as well as how he works to instill the brand’s five cultural beliefs in every aspect of the company. Libardi and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including what it means to “prioritize people” in a business, how Marco’s is working to ensure that their team members are healthy and safe during the pandemic, and why disputes can be productive when you take the right approach. The pair also talks about why being authentic and transparent when offering help is so important in times of uncertainty.
18 min
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The Power of Money | A Conversation With Cindy ...
Today’s episode is a fireside chat I was apart of, I joined the CEO of the Pinkubator, Cindy Eckert, and Aaron Price, the founder of Propelify. The three of us are going to discuss the power of money, and you can utilize money for the right things. We are also going to learn about Cindy’s Billion dollar exit and the reason why people will laugh at you, before they applaud you. Text me your favorite part from today’s episode at 949 298 2905 and don’t forget to join me on Friday for my Free Training at 11:00 am PT /2:00 pm ET. To join you can text me or email me at david@dmeltzer.com 
32 min
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Rick Shadyac: President and CEO of ALSAC | #The...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rick Shadyac, President and CEO of ALSAC, the awareness and fundraising organization of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, shares his thoughts on:   [3:26] - What St. Jude founder Danny Thomas was able to accomplish despite only possessing a 10th-grade education[4:34] - Why courage is a differentiator for businesses and the power of human compassion to create change[9:14] - How a personal transformation helped him to understand his responsibility to give back and make the world a better place  [11:08] - Why people who have the least tend to be the most giving and charitable
20 min
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Understanding Your Values | Interview on Pretty...
Today's episode is my appearance on Pretty Intense With Danica Patrick. Danica and I sat down for over an hour to discuss the lessons we've learned and discussed how you can create, and understand your own values. The two of us are also going to explain the power of money, and the energy that money holds.  Text me your favorite part from today’s episode at 949 298 2905 and don’t forget to join me on Friday for my Free Training at 11:00 am PT /2:00 pm ET. To join you can text me or email me at david@dmeltzer.com
84 min
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Ken Austin: Co-Founder of Proper No. Twelve | #...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ken Austin, co-founder of Proper No. Twelve, shares some insights on:[2:00] - Why the lack of competition among Irish whiskeys was the “perfect storm” for launching Proper No. 12[5:00] - The Rule of 101 and why he teaches it to as many young people as possible [11:44] - Why he believes that millennials understand the importance of happiness better than other generations [15:44] - How he went the extra mile to get into the whiskey business with Conor McGregor
21 min
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How To Close a Deal | Road to Revenue #30
Today’s episode is another edition of our “Road to Revenue” series.  Today’s episode is focused on closing more deals and making more money.  I discuss how to stimulate a prospects interest, the six steps every salesperson needs to follow, and why 80% of the sale is actually collecting the money.a Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway and ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com, or visit dmeltzer.com/training to join! Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify
60 min
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Meltzer & McCourt Get Out and Vote Show #4
Today’s episode of the Meltzer & McCourt Get Out and Vote Show, features Bradley Tusk, the Founder and CEO of Tusk Ventures, and Richard Jaffe, the Founder of Safe Skin and owner of the Phoenix Suns.  I teamed up with David McCourt, the Founder & CEO of McCourt Capital to launch the Meltzer & McCourt Get Out and Vote Show. Every Tuesday at 3:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm ET, David McCourt and I will go live on my Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.  Let me know if you enjoyed today’s episode and would like to hear more of The Meltzer & McCourt Get out and Vote Show by texting me at (949) 298-2905 and remember you can email me at any time at david@dmeltzer.com
60 min
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Nik Wallenda: Record-Setting High Wire Artist |...
Nik Wallenda, record-setting high wire artist and author of the new book Facing Fear, discusses finding a passion for performing at an early age and how he worked to reinvent his act in order to better connect with the masses. Wallenda and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including the challenge that comes with performing stunts which have proven to be deadly, the difference between nerves and fear, as well as how to practice countering negativity with positive thoughts. The pair also talk about how they define fear in their lives and what happens to leaders who aren’t willing to face their fears.
23 min
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How Consistency Actually Works
Today’s episode is from a meetup I hosted in Philadelphia last October. I answered as many questions as I could in 40 minutes, you are going to hear about how to allow things to come through you, how consistency works, and how you can provide value to others. Text me your biggest takeaway from today’s episode at (949) 298-2905 and let me know if you want to hear more full-length meetups. Also, don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can text me or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join!
38 min
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Dr. Joel Myers: Founder, CEO & Chairman of Accu...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Dr. Joel N. Myers, Founder, CEO, and Chairman of AccuWeather, shares his thoughts on:[2:10] - Why a weather diary he kept as a child led him on his career path[5:29] - How he was able to “commercialize” weather information and predictions[6:53] - The mindset it took to call 25,000 prospects before landing his first 100 paying customers [8:53] - How he upset the government by making money from their public data
16 min
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The Definition of Working Hard
They’re back! My two super star clients Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri of the Hyper Conscious Podcast joined me on Office Hours for a Live coaching session. As always today’s episode is packed with value. The three of us are going to discuss bringing happiness to others and what it means to “work hard”. Text me your favorite part of today’s episode and sign up to join me on Friday for my Free Training at (949) 298-2905 or you can email me at david@dmeltzer.com
24 min
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Vivek Ranadivé: Owner & Chairman of the Sacrame...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Vivek Ranadivé, Owner and Chairman of the Sacramento Kings, shares his insights on:[0:54] - The one magical moment that inspired Vivek to come to the USA to study technology and science. [3:38] - How coaching his daughter’s basketball team, despite knowing nothing about the game, led to him falling in love with the sport[12:43] - What entrepreneurs need to prepare for what Vivek calls “the biggest disruption in human history”  [21:38] - Why he makes kindness and empathy a priority in all of his business dealings
26 min
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How to Increase Your Worthiness | Road to Reven...
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 increase your worthiness. You are worthy of everything you receive, you are self reliant and accepting. Text me your biggest takeaway from today’s episode at (949) 298-2905 and come join me next Friday at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET. You can text me or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join! Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify
59 min
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Fleet Feet COO, Matt Zeiger, and VP of Digital ...
Fleet Feet COO, Matt Zeiger, and VP of Digital and Operations, Jason Jabaut, talk about the company’s history and how they work to follow the example of the female innovators who founded it, as well as the focus on personal development for Fleer Feet’s teams. Zeiger, Jabaut, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about the role that ecommerce platforms have played for retail businesses in recent months and some most valuable lessons learned along the way. The trio also discuss how Fleet Feet was able to find technology partners to help improve their product offerings by incorporating 3D scanning and offering runners even more customization.
20 min
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David Steinberg: Co-Founder and CEO of Zeta | #...
David Steinberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Zeta, shares his insights on the choices that aspiring entrepreneurs need to make in terms of their formal education, as well as why he believes that a fear of failure can lead to confidence and excellence. Steinberg and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about topics including how entrepreneurs should shift their perspectives on time in order to be more effective, why it’s important to avoid falling into the “career FOMO” trap, and why the singular ability that separates the most successful entrepreneurs from the rest is the ability to get back up after being knocked down.
25 min
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Meltzer & McCourt Get Out and Vote Show #3
Hey everyone!  I teamed up with David McCourt, the Founder & CEO of McCourt Capital to launch the Meltzer & McCourt Get Out and Vote Show. Every Tuesday at 3:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm ET, David McCourt and I will go live on my Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Today’s episode features Ambassador Kevin O’Malley, who served as the Ambassador to Ireland for Barack Obama and actor Omar Benson Miller.  Let me know if you enjoyed today’s episode and would like to hear more of The Meltzer & McCourt Get out and Vote Show by texting me at (949) 298-2905 and remember you can email me at any time at david@dmeltzer.com
62 min
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Dr. Michael Beckwith: Founder and CEO of the Ag...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Dr. Michael Beckwith, Founder and CEO of the Agape International Spiritual Center, provides his wisdom on:[:40] - How to effectively deal with change or flux in your life[3:34] - Why practicing and feeling gratitude needs to be a part of your daily life[10:43] - What it means to “carry a frequency of excellence” [16:08] - The two greatest qualities for meditation and manifestation
22 min