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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Sid Mashburn: CEO of Sid Mashburn| #ThePlaybook...
Sid Mashburn, founder and CEO of Sid Mashburn clothing, talks about how his experiences in fashion and hospitality prepared him to launch his own brand.
23 min
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John Paul DeJoria: Founder of Patron & John Pau...
John Paul DeJoria, self-made billionaire entrepreneur, shares the lessons about positivity that he’s learned over his career.
20 min
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Dave Asprey: Founder and CEO of Bulletproof| #T...
Dave Asprey, Founder and CEO of Bulletproof, talks about the impact that your physiology has on your performance as an entrepreneur.
24 min
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Peter Murray : CEO of Professional Fighters Lea...
Peter Murray, CEO of the Professional Fighters League, talks about how he’s sacrificed in order to land some of the most coveted jobs in sports business.
24 min
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Phil Hellmuth: World's Greatest Poker Player| #...
Phil Hellmuth, winner of 15 World Series of Poker bracelets, discusses the role of introspection and a positive mindset in his success as a poker professional.
21 min
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Forrest Griffin: Most Important Fighter in UFC ...
Forrest Griffin, Hall of Fame MMA fighter and VP of Athlete Development for the UFC Performance Institute, talks about the growth of mixed martial arts.
22 min
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Paige Hathaway: Consistency Builds Brands and M...
Paige Hathaway, influencer and fitness expert, talks about discovering her passion for fitness and health, as well as how social media has impacted the way that she brands herself.
23 min
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Scott Harrison: CEO of charity: water| #ThePlay...
Scott Harrison, CEO of charity: water and author of the best-selling book Thirst, chats about the mission of his charity and how his organization is changing the world by providing clean water to millions of people.
30 min
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Andy Frisella: CEO of 1st Phorm| #ThePlaybook 108
Andy Frisella, CEO of 1st Phorm International and host of the MFCEO Project, sheds light on how today’s entrepreneurs can dominate their competition with his Five Task Rule.
25 min
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Alvin Gentry: New Orleans Pelicans Head Coach| ...
Alvin Gentry, Head Coach of New Orleans Pelicans, talks about building relationships through trust and the chemistry of the championship teams he’s coached in college and professional basketball.
21 min
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Chris Del Conte: University of Texas Athletics ...
Chris Del Conte, Athletic Director for the University of Texas, chats about his beginnings working in college athletics at the lowest level, as well as why he emphasizes service for UT employees and athletes.
19 min
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Rob Angel: Creator of Pictionary| #ThePlaybook 105
Rob Angel, creator of Pictionary, talks about making your big idea into reality by breaking it down into small steps and then taking action.
19 min
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Tim Draper: The Billionaire Startup Hero| #TheP...
Tim Draper, founder of Draper Associates and Draper University, shares his thoughts on how to evaluate companies ahead of investment, as well as how he’s evolved into one of the world’s most recognizable venture capitalists.
21 min
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Robert Schaeffler: CEO of DevaCurl | #ThePlaybo...
Robert Schaeffler, CEO of DevaCurl, talks about how indie brands can excel in today’s marketplace.
22 min
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Donovan McNabb: Former NFL Quarterback| #ThePla...
Donovan McNabb, former star quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, talks about how he’s handled critics throughout his career and the steps he took to ensure he would be able to make the most of his post-career ventures.
21 min
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Ryan Leslie: Grammy Nominated Musician| #ThePla...
Ryan Leslie, music producer and CEO of Superphone, discusses his journey as a musician and how that prepared him to excel as an entrepreneur.
22 min
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Tilman Fertitta: Owner of the Houston Rockets |...
Tilman Fertitta, restaurateur and owner of the Houston Rockets, discusses his personal roadmap to success and the principles he used to turn his company, Landry’s Inc., into a multi-billion-dollar hospitality empire.
19 min
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Taylor Berry: Head of Brand Marketing at Tito’s...
Taylor Berry, Chief Marketing Officer of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, discusses the evolution of the brand and the role that philanthropy plays in its growth.
20 min
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Jake Olson: Finding the Setup in the Setback | ...
Jake Olson, who made headlines as a blind long snapper for USC, talks about the insights he’s gained about overcoming adversity since losing his sight at age 12 and how he uses his experiences to encourage others to avoid making excuses and face their challenges head-on.
19 min
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Mike Moosbrugger: Why You Should Embrace Pain |...
Mike Moosbrugger, an entrepreneur, author, and former NFL player, talks about the devastating tragedy that shaped his perspective on life forever.
23 min
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Jim Kwik: Unlocking the Genius Inside of You | ...
Jim Kwik, CEO of Kwik Learning and renowned brain expert, shares his tips for maximizing your brain’s performance and enhancing your retention.
38 min
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Alex Banayan: Why He Hacked the “Price is Right...
Alex Banayan, author of the best-selling book The Third Door, talks about how a decision to “hack” a taping of The Price is Right changed his life.
25 min
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Neil Patel: The Maverick of Digital Marketing |...
Neil Patel, co-founder of Neil Patel Digital, talks about the opportunities that today’s widespread social media platforms offer in terms of building a personal or professional brand.
22 min
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Todd Herman: The Alter Ego and Hacking Our Perf...
Todd Herman, author of “The Alter Ego Effect”, discusses how using your imagination can accelerate your performance.
22 min
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Bradley Tusk: Uber’s First Political Advisor | ...
Bradley Tusk, founder/CEO of Tusk Holdings, is most known for being Uber’s first political advisor and helped the rideshare company win a landmark regulatory battle in New York City.
19 min