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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1701
Don't Quit | Road to Revenue #33
Today’s episode is another edition of our “Road to Revenue” series. Today’s episode is all about: Don’t Quit! Becoming who you aspire to be is a journey that you’ll be repeatedly tempted to abandon. Understand that quitting your pursuit of your potential, is the only thing that will ensure you are unable to achieve it.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.2:05 - When things go wrong as they sometimes will8:25 - Don’t define yourself by what you get. Don’t define yourself on what others think10:29 - We have to take care of ourselves to take care of others14:59 - If you feel like quitting, think about your faith 19:15 - The pace will always be slow if you attach your emotions to the outcome.21:59 - You’ll never stop throwing the blows when you enjoy the persistent pursuit of your potential 27:13 - Success is failure turned inside out, we must see failure as lessons to be learnedClick here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify
60 min
1702
Questions You Should Be Asking Yourself
Hi everyone! My 2 favorite coaching clients are back for another episode. Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri of newly rebranded, Next Level University joined me for another live coaching session and as usual they always come prepared with the best questions. The three of us are going to discuss being an eagle in sales, the Learning zone, anxiety zone, and comfort zone and the role of intention and expansion 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
43 min
1703
Donald Driver: Former NFL Wide Receiver | #TheP...
Donald Driver, Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Wide Receiver and owner of Driven Elite Fitness, sits down to chat about his desire to create positive change in the world and some of the different ways he works to accomplish that goal. He also shares a bit about the childhood experience that made him want to be a certified public accountant. Driver and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including Donald becoming the first ever brand ambassador for Moral Code footwear, the true meaning of the phrase “don’t buy friends”, and how to handle success with humility and confidence at the same time.
21 min
1704
The #1 Mistake People Make When Looking For a J...
This week on my IG Live I was asked if I play golf, so I thought I would share an interview I did the last time I played golf. My son Miles and I joined Pro Golfer turned Entrepreneur, Colin Morgan, for 9 holes, but of course I live my life productive and accessible and it turned out to be some of the most fun I’ve had doing an interview. You are going to learn about: the #1 mistake people make when looking for jobs and the reason why I wasn’t happy when I had everything I ever wanted. If you want to see my golf swing, checkout the full video linked below Click Here To Watch The Full Video! 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.
28 min
1705
Colie Edison: CEO of the Professional Bowling A...
Colie Edison, CEO of the Professional Bowling Association, shares her thoughts on:[1:34] - The initial vision she had for her career and why bowling was “destined” to be a part of her life.[6:37] - How she is working to build the media presence of the PBA[9:32] - Why creativity and flexibility were keys to the PBA being one of the first sports leagues to return to play[10:05] - Why most professional bowlers of today are different and more dynamic than the competitors of the past.
18 min
1706
The Importance of Being Consistent | Interview ...
Today’s episode is my appearance on The Model Health Show with Shawn Stevenson. You are going to learn: how to attract abundance into your life, what it means to go the empty mile and the importance of being consistent on a daily basis. 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  
46 min
1707
Johanna Faries: Commissioner of the Call of Dut...
Johanna Faries, Commissioner of the Call of Duty League & Jack Harari, VP of Global Partner Development at Activision Blizzard, chat about:[1:30] - The similarities between the Call of Duty League’s structure and traditional sports leagues[3:09] - What one business skill Johanna has leaned on to become the first female commissioner of an esports league[9:15] - How video games and esports offer people the opportunity to truly be themselves and connect with others at the same time[22:03] - How Activision Blizzard works to give back by providing veterans access to great jobs
25 min
1708
How To Bend Time | Road to Revenue #32
Today’s episode is another edition of our “Road to Revenue” series. Today's episode is focused on how learning to manage your time, energy, and effort is crucial to the success or failure of your entrepreneurial pursuits, especially in a rapidly-changing environment like the one we face today. Making optimal use of your time allows you to be productive and accessible. 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.comto join! Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify
60 min
1709
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
1710
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
1711
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
1712
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
1713
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
1714
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
1715
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
1716
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
1717
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
1718
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
1719
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
1720
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
1721
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
1722
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
1723
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
1724
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
1725
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