On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Scott Coker, President of Bellator MMA, shares his insights on:[1:02] – How Bellator has reconnected with their audience during the pandemic through digital content[6:25] – Why it is so important to view fight promotion as a “people business” where others deserve respect[8:24] – How he is living up to a mission statement he wrote for himself at age 16[21:14] – How Bellator has prioritized athlete and employee safety as the organization returns to action

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jeff Jones, President and CEO of H&R Block, shares his insights on:[:40] - How he became the President and CEO of H&R Block, despite having no background in financial services[3:04] - Why being raised in an environment that promoted curiosity taught him to stay relevant by being a life-long student[8:24] - How he maintains a better work/life balance now than he had earlier in his career[15:01] - The ways that H&R Block is adapting to the current environment by rethinking how the company delivers its services digitally

On this episode of the playbook, I have the famous football family, the Gronkowski’s.”That's right I have: Gordon Sr., Gordon Jr., Dan, Chris, Rob, and Glenn, and the seven of us discussed what the Gronk Nation Youth Foundation is doing to back to give back to less fortunate kids who don't have the opportunity or access to resources. We discuss the competitiveness to to help others, and even the reason why Gordon Jr. didn't get in to football like the rest of the brothers. Don't forget to text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905, or email me at david@dmeltzer.com. Make sure you come join me on Friday at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET for the first “2 Minute Drill” Pitch Competition. Visit dmeltzer.com/pitch for more information to apply and compete.

Hey everyone! It's Monday, so we have another episode on The Road to Revenue and Happiness. Today's episode is all about Building Your Network. We are going to cover being prepared to network and creating an arsenal of questions to ask others while networking. I want you all to join me this Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my first ever "2 Minute Drill" Pitch Competition. Visit dmeltzer.com/pitch for more information on how to apply to compete. You can also text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com for more information.

Wilbur You, founder and CEO of Youtech, shares the story of how reprogramming his favorite video game led to him making thousands of dollars a week selling virtual items (before being shut down). You talks about the valuable insights he gained from launching a business selling advertising placement as a teenager, as well as how his investments in himself have paid off in the long run. You and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including how they handle being told “no”, why bootstrapping a business prepares its founder for future success, and how firms are successfully pivoting to ecommerce amid the current crisis.

Hi everyone! While I was in Miami for the Super Bowl, I got to sit down with the Quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, Dak Prescott. The two of us discuss being mama's boys, and why it is so important to study your sleep and get a good night of sleep.

Hi everyone! Today’s episode is my appearance on Leadership Without Losing Your Soul with David Dye. The two of us are going to talk about the most important thing leaders can be doing right now and my very first memory of being a leader. Please join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET, for my Free Training, you can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Simon Huck, Founder and CEO of JUDY, shares his insights on:[4:26] - How a-not-so great attempt at fixing the shelf life of emergency foods helped him to identify a major gap in the market[17:59] - Why JUDY is working to create optimism and hope around the brand to combat negative perceptions about emergencies[12:24] - How the JUDY marketing team are turning disaster movie myths into educational tools [14:00] - The role that education plays in disaster preparedness and why COVID-19 could complicate emergency response

Hey everyone! My two superstar coaching clients Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri are back, and as usual they asked incredible questions for another value packed episode that I wanted to share with all of you. The three of us talked about, understanding your purpose, the seasons of life, utilizing forgiveness to heal yourself Don’t forget to join me on Friday at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET for my Free Training. You can text me anytime at 949 298 2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training Check out Alan and Kevin at https://thehyperconsciouspodcast.com/.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Arianny Celeste, founder of Girlfriend Box and UFC Octagon Girl, chats about:[2:59] – How being an early adopter of social media empowered her to take control of her own personal brand[3:34] – The origins of the Girlfriend Box and some of the company’s most exciting plans for relaunch[8:50] – Her single most important tip for building a business with friends[12:59] – Why an entrepreneur’s relationship with money will be reflected in their end results

Hey everyone it’s Monday! That means we are back on The Road to Revenue and Happiness! Today’s episode is one of my favorite topics, Time Management. I am going to tell you about the two types of time, man made construct & relativity. I am also going to tell you how you can achieve 64 hours of productivity in a day. I want you all to join me this Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can text me at 949 298 2905, email me david@dmeltzer.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register!

Kris Rudeegraap, CEO and co-founder of Sendoso, discusses how his more than a decade of sales experience taught him the ins and outs of communication and marketing, and empowered him to solve some of the biggest pain points that salespeople experience. Rudeegraap shares his thoughts on why fun is an essential part of every successful startup and how the founders have been able to scale to a team of over 200 people. Rudeegraap and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, cover a variety of topics including why some of the most innovative solutions come from pain points that you experience yourself, how relationships have helped to drive Sendoso’s fundraising efforts, and examples of attention-getting campaigns the company has launched.

Hey everyone! Today's episode features an extraordinary entrepreneur. Dylan Jacob, the founder of BrüMate joined me and the two of us discussed how he sold his first company at just 19 years old and how not being able to finish a 16 oz beer fast enough before it got warm inspired him to create a $30 million dollar company. Don't forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET for my Free Training. To register you can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register.

Hey everyone! Today’s episode features a superstar entrepreneur, Cindy Eckert, the CEO of The Pink Ceiling joined me on instagram live and the two of us discussed why they will always laugh before they applaud you and how a good pitch is just like a first date. Don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my FREE Training. Text me at (949) 298 2905 or email me at david@dmentlzer.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jonathan Boos, Founder of Würkin Stiffs, shares his insight on: [5:30] – The way he identified the problem with the collar stays that were on the market and how he developed a product that provided the solution[8:40] – How he went from selling collar stays out of the back of his car to landing accounts with major retailers[11:45] – The biggest lessons he learned from his experience on Shark Tank, including how he should have handled the better offer he received after the show[21:39] – Why ecommerce has become as essential part of his business model in recent times

Hi everyone! I hope you are all healthy and happy. Today’s episode is from a meetup I hosted last year at the Rise Conference in Hong Kong. I'm going to go over what you should be practicing everyday consistently in order to be successful. Please come join me this Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my FREE Training. All you have to do is text me at (949) 298 2905 or email me at david@dmentlzer.com or visit dmeltzer.com/training to register. I’ll see you there

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Doug Ellin, director, producer, and Emmy-winning Entourage creator, shares his insights on:  [:56] - Why your mindset is a better indicator of success than your talent[6:52] - How he’s been able to turn personal observations into impactful (and believable) stories[11:50] - Why persistence is key for anyone trying to make it in the entertainment business[17:49] - The most important lesson he learned from attending his first meeting with a Hollywood “bigwig”

Hey everyone! We are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, Last week you all brought the questions, and I brought the answers. I hosted an hour long Q&A and answered as many questions as I could. Today’s episode is filled with value, I am also going to tell you the biggest mistake I made so far this year.  I get so many questions so I am thinking about hosting a BYOQ training once a month, so let me know if you would like more of these open Q&A’s.  Come join me this Friday at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET for my Free Training! Text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to register!

Aaron Keay, Chairman of the Alkaline Water Company, talks about how he’s been able to apply lessons from his time on the professional soccer pitch to the leadership positions he’s held in his career, as well as why an understanding of team dynamics is so essential for today’s environment. Keay and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss various topics including how the Alkaline Water Company’s brand was originally built on a point of differentiation with competitors, how the pandemic has impacted the growth of the premium water market, and the thought process behind launching the company’s new line of CBD products.

Amanda Tress, Founder & CEO of the FASTer Way to Fat Loss, shares the story of how her search to solve her own health problems led to starting and scaling her own business. Tress talks about some of the strategies she’s implemented to grow the brand and how she’s been able to surround herself with individuals on the cutting edge of health research. Tress and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including what it takes to create sustainable change to people’s long-term health, keys to leveraging your community and building it through micro-influencers, and how both purpose and faith factor into success.

Hey everyone! Today’s episode is from a speech I gave to a group of Google clients! I wanted to share it all with you because of how valuable it is at this time to boost employee morale. I am gonna teach you: how to keep your employees engaged during this time, the traits of a good leader, and the five things I teach all of my employees. Also don’t forget to join me this Friday at 11:00 am / 2:00 pm ET for my FREE Training. You can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Keith Ferrazzi, Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and author of the new book Leading Without Authority, shares his insights on: -[:56] – Why leading without authority is a winning strategy for the leaders of any organization -[4:00] – How a remote environment makes it more challenging to build high-performing teams -[14:46] – What a conversation with his foster son taught him about the importance of “getting off of your pedestal” as a leader -[16:56] – Why most leaders inhibit themselves by failing to understand the importance of the team dynamic

Hey everyone! Today’s episode is my interview on You Neva Know: You Know What I Mean! Me and my boy Mike Stud talk about the mistakes I made that made me lose everything, shifting your mindset to allowing things to happen, and being more interested than interesting. This is one of my favorite interviews I have done so far so make sure to check out Mike’s podcast linked below https://ynkpodcast.com/ Also don't forget to register for my Free Training this Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. Text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmelzer.com to register!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Dan Aykroyd, actor, comedian, and founder of Crystal Head Vodka, discusses:[:30] -  The story of how his own alcohol preferences inspired him to get into the liquor industry[4:10] - How the unique Crystal Head bottle design came about and why enlightenment is such a big part of the brand[12:29] - Why passion is at the core of all of Dan’s business ventures and how passion leads to success [14:27] - How to create an environment of positivity in your company and in your life

Hey everyone! It’s Monday! So we’ve got another episode on The Road to Revenue and Happiness. Today’s episode is one of my favorite topics, Toughness and Telephone. We are gonna cover: The practices of toughness, how the telephone is the greatest funnel for your business and your life, how to deal with hearing “no”, and you are also going to get over 30 minutes of extremely valuable Q&A. Please come join me this Friday at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET for my Free Training. You can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at david@dmeltzer.com or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register.