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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

I was joined by the legendary big wave surfer Laird Hamilton. Laird and I discussed the reason why your health should be your #1 priority. 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

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Daniel Blake, VP of US Value Brands at Anheuser Busch, shares his insight on:[2:21] - Value Brands’ new initiatives and how they’re supporting others and fulfilling dreams during today’s uncertain times[5:58] - The importance of a people-first culture for brands and how that culture empowers people to consistently stick to their values[9:17] - How his team works to create consistent messaging in their content that also creates lifelong fans and consumers[17:38] - Why he works hard to approach every interaction in business as both an opportunity and a learning lesson Don't forget to register for this week's Free Training on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET by texting me at (949) 298-2905, emailing me at david@dmeltzer.com or visiting https://dmeltzer.com/training

A lot of you have been asking for more episodes of my coaching content, so todays episode is another inside look at how I coach and the impact it has on my clients. I brought back two of my favorite clients Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri.  My coaching is a practice of consistent and persistent behavior by doing things every day for a minimum amount of time. What you’ll hear in this episode is two separate coaching calls 2 weeks apart. Pay attention to how their questions progress between the two weeks as they worked on their homework in between. If you are interested in how I coach or just want to ask me a question on my Office Hours live stream, text me (949) 298-2905 or email me david@dmeltzer.com. Also Don't forget to register for this week's Free Training on Friday by visiting https://dmeltzer.com/training

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ben Baller, CEO of IF & Co. and entrepreneur, shares his thoughts on: [2:05] - What his experience becoming the first Asian American to play football and basketball at his college taught him about competition[9:33] - The realization he’s come to about complainers and oversensitivity in our society[13:27] - How he’s able to find the light in challenging situations such as the current pandemic[21:07] - Why he treats his ego like the volume control on a stereo system

Hey everyone, I hope you are all happy and healthy. We are back on the Road to Revenue, this week is all about motivation vs inspiration. I'm going to tell you about the four different types of motivation and how to get back up. This Friday's Free Training is all about why you should never quit, this is definitely one you are not going to want to miss. To register you can text me at (949) 298-2905 or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to sign up.

Alex Lieberman, Co-founder and CEO of Morning Brew, shares the strategies he’s using in order to navigate his company through this uncertain time, and provides advice on how other companies can innovate despite any constraints they are facing. Lieberman and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including how Morning Brew is thriving at “the intersection of curation and voice”, why taking money from venture capitalists isn’t always the best option, and the vital role that quality content plays in the growth of your company or brand. The pair also discuss how leaders can show their team better examples of vulnerability and honesty.

Anil Srivatsa, Managing Trustee of the Gift of Life Adventure Foundation, provides insight into how the process of donating his kidney to his brother has changed the way that he looks at life, helping him to prioritize love over fear. Anil talks about how he launched his nonprofit organization and his life goal to unravel the misconceptions of organ donation and raise awareness worldwide. Srivatsa and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including how to shift the paradigm from fear to love, why a high salary does not equate to happiness, and simple steps you can take today in order to make a difference in someone else’s life.

I sat down with one of my first mentees Dan Fleyshman at the IMCX conference in Los Angeles to talk about creating content. Good content lasts forever and why we should all have this in mind when we are creating our own content. Text me your biggest takeaway at (949) 298-2905. I am hosting a FREE training every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can text me at (949) 298-2905 or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Wes Moore, CEO of Robin Hood, talks about:[8:48] - Why everybody knows the things that make their heart beat faster, but few of us choose to seek them out[10:14] - What he learned from leaving his career on Wall Street to pursue a career he was truly passionate about  [13:31] - How Robin Hood is generating billions of dollars to fight against poverty and how he’s leading the organization through a time of dire crisis[21:16] - Why you need to find your “unmatched skillset” and utilize that to make the world better during the current crisis