Steven Galanis, Co-Founder & CEO of Cameo, provides insights on why he defines “market fit” differently than some entrepreneurs and the skills it took in order to build the dream team that helped launch the company, as well as what inspired the idea in the first place.  Galanis and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on the value of the emotional connections that fans share with their favorite celebrities and what it really means to be rich and famous. Galanis also talks about how the platform has grown since its inception and which athlete he’d most like to get a Cameo from.

On this episode of The Playbook, I have one of the best pitchers in baseball, Trevor Bauer, the All-Star pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds and the co-founder of Momentum. Trevor and I are going to discuss the similarities between scaling a business and becoming an All-Star pitcher and what sparked the idea that led Trevor to create a business in the middle of a 162 game season. Don’t forget to 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 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to sign up!

On this episode of the Playbook, Mandy Shaw, President and CEO of Blaze Pizza, shares her thoughts on:[2:32] - How the company adapted their operations to face rapid change brought on by the pandemic.[10:14] - Her definition of “agile development” and how Blaze works to be an agile organization [14:45] - Why not having a fear of getting fired will help you to achieve more[18:10] - What she believes is the “last mile” for the hospitality business

Hi everyone! Today’s episode is from 2 years ago, when I first sat down with Ed Mylett, we are going to talk about how to shift your energy and change your life and the perspective of success. A lot of you probably haven’t heard this interview yet so make sure you text me your favorite part of today’s episode at (949) 298-2905 and remember to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Training, you can text me or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to sign up!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Patrick Bet-David, CEO of PHP Agency and creator of Valuetainment Media, shares his insight on:[1:48] – The perspective that a person needs to have in order to accomplish the impossible[7:14] – Whether cash is really “king” in the business world[12:10] – The single biggest takeaway he had from his time in the Harvard Executive Business program [17:25] – Why startup entrepreneurs should focus on building two brands at once, instead of just their company’s brand

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 transition personally and professionally. I am going to go over the four stage of transition, and expected vs unexpected transition. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905 and don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT/ 2:00 pm ET, for my FREE Training, you can text me or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to sign up. Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify

Ed Belfour, President and CEO of Belfour Spirits and Hockey Hall of Fame Goaltender, shares his thoughts on how his professional sports career gave him the tools to take on the challenge of building an alcohol brand.  Belfour and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including how Ed’s experience in the minor leagues prepared him to be a pro and why he followed a similar path in launching Belfour Spirits. The pair discuss what it means to be a “role player” in sports and business, as well as how to create a routine that helps you to perform at your best, even if you aren’t feeling your best.

Andrew D. Bernstein, Hall of Fame sports photographer, shares some of the lessons he’s learned from observing the world’s best athletes, talks about finding a passion for expressing himself through photography early in life and how going to a university without photography courses ended up to his benefit. Bernstein and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss some of Andrew’s biggest career highlights, including covering the Dream Team, as well as the biggest “miss” he ever had as a photographer. The pair chat about some of the valuable insights they’ve gained from working with top athletes, and Andrew shares a bit about what he learned about obsession from the late Kobe Bryant.

Hi everyone! Today’s episode is from my appearance on the Who Ya Know - Job Networking Show! - This was some of the most fun I have had doing an interview, Hosts Trevor Houston, Mark Elder, and Foster Williams and I discussed the key component to everything you do and the common denominator of every successful person. Don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Free Free Training. You can text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to register!

Alex Schulze, Co-Founder and CEO at 4Ocean, shares the story of how a surf trip to Bali opened the eyes of the co-founders to the environmental issues related to plastics and the steps they’ve taken to create a business model that is removing millions of pounds of trash from our oceans. Schulze and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about the benefits and challenges of building a company with your best friend, as well as share their thoughts on how to communicate without letting your ego get in the way. The pair also talk about the importance of openness as a compassionate capitalist.

Hi everyone! Today’s episode is another value packed coaching call with my 2 superstar coaching clients Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri of the Hyper Conscious Podcast. The three of us discussed: how to handle toxic relationships, what to do when someone is draining you energetically, and using forgiveness to unwind the untruthsDon’t forget to 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 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to register!

Arthur Blank, co-founder of Home Depot, owner of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United, and author of the new book Good Company, shares insights on:[1:41] - How a person’s values are linked to working with purpose (and performance)[5:58] - Why it takes a “compass” to keep any good company on track[7:53] - How to thrive under pressure while setting a strong example for those around you [16:07] - His definition of wisdom and the real way it is earned over time

Hey everyone! We are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, I’ve got another value-packed hour-long Q&A Session. You all brought your questions and I brought the answers.  I am going to be hosting one of these #BYOQ Free Training’s every month so make sure you register for my weekly Free Training’s by emailing me at david@dmeltzer.com or texting me at 949 298 2905 I am hosting another “2 Minute Drill” Pitch competition on Friday, September 25th at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET, you can apply to compete or attend by emailing me or texting me at again my email is david@dmeltzer.com and my number is 949 298 2905.

Two-time Super Bowl champion James Harrison and CEO of Champions + Legends Sonny Mottahed sit down to discuss their line of CBD-based sports supplements for athletic preparation, performance, and recovery, as well as some of the products’ benefits for athletes of all types of ability levels.    Harrison, Mottahed, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on some of the most common misconceptions about CBD and the process of educating consumers about hemp-based products. The group also chat about the direct relationship between recovery and performance, and why many people fail to put as many resources into their recovery as they do their training.  

Hi everyone, today’s episode is my conversation with Joe Hart, the President and CEO of Carnegie Training. My Wednesday Edition of Office Hours co-host Mike Diamond and I discussed with Joe how Carnegie Training has stayed in business for over 100 years and just how powerful our thoughts really are  Don’t forget to 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 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to register!

Hey everyone! Today’s episode is from my apperance on the Win-Win effect podcast, hosts Chriss Ross, Wes Baiz and I are going to discuss living in the world of abundance and 2 relationships that will change your life. Don’t forget to 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 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to register! 

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, David Scharfman, Owner of Just the Cheese, shares his insights on:[2:15] - Why he was initially reluctant to get into the family business[4:22] - How entrepreneurs can fool themselves into thinking they need to have a “cool” business[5:15] - Lessons he learned from being a professional poker player, including practicing objectivity and risk assessment[19:52] - The two most difficult challenges of being a small business owner and how to overcome them

Hi everyone, today’s episode is a conversation I had with Jimmy Rex, the #1 Realtor in Utah, and author of “You End up Where You Are Heading”.  Jimmy and I discussed: ow one can achieve their potential, and the closest I was to reaching my potential. how to stop limiting yourself the practice of lowering the bar  Don’t forget to check out Jimmy’s podcast “The Jimmy Rex Show” and don’t forget to join me on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to register for my FREE Training.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Sri Shivananda, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at PayPal, provides insights on[1:07] - Why young entrepreneurs should focus on “micro-ambitions” and building their curiosity[4:45] - How an individual’s character can help or hurt their career over the long-term[8:14] - The evolution of currency and how the virtualization of currency impacts businesses[12:46] - What it means to be a champion for your consumer

 Hey everyone! It’s Monday so that means we are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, today’s episode is all about the Margins of Millionaires: How to Buy Low, and Sell High and how to look for those items that you can flip. I'm also going to share a recent mistake I made trying to buy low - sell high that cost me money, time, and emotion. 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@dmeltzer.com to register

Shane Riggs, founder & CEO of the VA Group, shares about the “bumpy road” he walked trying to find the right career, before eventually founding his current business. Shane talks about how virtual assistants can fix some of the “curses” of running a business, and how the VA Group’s vetting process helps to deliver better results for clients. Riggs and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including how to leverage your personal experiences in order to create unique solutions for customers, how the adoption of technology has changed how businesses operate and communicate, and why having a virtual assistant is more valuable than ever.

Dan Fleyshman, the youngest founder of a publicly traded company and Founder of Elevator.Studio, talks about the role of content marketing for today’s business leaders, as well as the main difference between simply being famous and having influence over others. Fleyshman and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including the most valuable lessons they’ve learned while building their personal brands, why being blunt in your communication helps to avoid confusion, and the power of social media to drive interaction for entrepreneurs. The pair also discuss the specific qualities they look for in entrepreneurs when deciding to invest in their business.

Hi everyone, back in 2018 I sat down with a quantum healer, Shirin, to discuss how Theta Meditation has impacted and changed both of our lives. We discussed how to tap into the Theta State and how consistent meditation will allow you to tap into your neural pathways. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905 and let me know if you would like me to have another conversation with a quantum healer. Don't forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET. You can text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to register.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, David Lee, CEO and Chairman of Hing Wa Lee Jewelers and exotic car collector, shares his thoughts on:[1:03] - How to position yourself to buy low and sell high [3:16] - The steps you can take to protect yourself against a down market [7:10] - Why his definition of hard work is different from most entrepreneurs[11:30] - How the drive to get “quick success” can undermine your career and goals

Hi everyone! I’ve got a special one for you today! I was joined on IG live by one of my heroes, Les Brown. Les and I discussed: three things to focus on during uncertain times, the reason why asking for help is so hard, and his take on how FEAR is the #1 thing that will ruin your success. 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 at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to register!