On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ozan Varol, rocket scientist, law professor, and author of Think Like a Rocket Scientist, shares his thoughts on:[3:37] - How rocket scientists take a two-pronged approach to address any uncertainty[9:15] - Why people tend to avoid “aiming high” and how entrepreneurs can break this conditioning[13:51] - How times of boredom can lead to some of our biggest breakthroughs[20:55] - The importance of re-framing the problems you face in order to generate a better answer and how the most successful Mars exploration mission proves it  Be sure to check out Ozan’s special offer for the listeners and viewers of #ThePlaybook: https://ozanvarol.com/playbook/

Hi everyone! I went live on LinkedIn and Facebook last week and I enjoyed it so much that I am going to start going live everyday at 3:00 pm PT. I'll be having guests on each day to for conversations and even taking some Q&A. Last week I had Brandon Ball, the CEO of Starch Creative and he shared with us a story about an ad campaign he ran for Adidas and James Harden. I was also fortunate to be joined by Heather Monahan, and we talked about how the current times are creating new opportunities. Text me at (949) 298-2905 and let me know who you want to see join me live. Check out my latest Youtube video "Why Stress and Anxiety are Actually Uniting Us" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kg5JZ9RjMFU

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Katie Couric, journalist and founder of Katie Couric Media, and Shelly Ibach, President & CEO of Sleep Number, share their thoughts on:[2:14] - Why “not needing sleep” is no longer a badge of honor thanks to shifting perspectives about sleep’s importance [7:51] - The values that have fueled Katie’s drive to make a positive impact on the world[10:58] - Why individualism is not only an important part of Shelly’s life, but Sleep Number’s mission to serve their customers[24:48] - Their two best pieces of advice to ensure that you live a happy life Checkout my latest YouTube video “Why Stress and Anxiety are Actually Uniting Us” https://youtu.be/kg5JZ9RjMFU

Hey everyone, I wanted to share another one of my weekly free training sessions. This week I talked about improving your strength, health, and happiness. I also go in depth into how you can start creating your own coincidences by putting your intention and attention in to whatever you are doing. I want you all to join me every Friday so please text me at (949) 298-2905 to find out how you can join me on my next training this Friday.

Justin Wu, CEO and Founder of Growth.ly, shares his thoughts on what “growth hacking” really means for businesses in today’s digital age, the types of brands that are easiest to grow, and how to find the right channels to connect with your audience. Wu and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including why some entrepreneurs choose to invest in their businesses over a “traditional” education, how to master content distribution by mastering the mediums where your targets consumers are, and some of the most common mistakes that personal brands are making when trying to monetize their following. 

David Tao, Editor and Co-Founder of BarBend and entrepreneur, talks about how his beginnings in business journalism inspired him to find a niche audience in need of content and shares insight into the process of finding the right mix of content to serve that niche. Tao and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including how to find niches or sub-niches that aren’t saturated and both using testing and audience input to improve your content. The pair provide guidance on some of the best ways to create diverse revenue streams once you have built up an audience.

Hey everyone, today we are going to talk about toughness and telephone. The telephone is something we should all be utilizing right now and so I wanted to share with all of you my appearance on All Things Telesales with Jake Lynn. Jake and I talk about selling over the phone, and how important credibility is when selling over the phone. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Julia Landauer, championship winning NASCAR driver and motivational speaker, shares insights on:[3:54] - The time that she realized that she had been lying about her fears associated with racing[7:56] - How getting voted out on Survivor taught her the importance of owning who you are as a person[12:28] - Why scheduling activities that are just for you, including sleep, can help you to maintain balance in your life[15:25] - What she thinks of labels like “female racecar driver” and how to succeed when being viewed as an outsider

Hey everyone. I've got another Instagram live Q&A session for all of you. Today's episode is about being smart with your cash, the two rules of business and what is the true goal of networking. Please come join me on instagram @davidmeltzer, I am going live for Q&A every single day. Also this Friday I am hosting another virtual training and I would love to have you come join me. Text me at (949) 298-2905 to find out how you can.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Koya Webb, Founder of Get Loved Up and holistic health coach, shares her insights about:[:45] - Why our fears are feedback to be paid attention to and not something to run away from[4:57] - How to re-engineer the way that you look at any “pain” you might experience personally or in business[9:52] - Understanding the limiting beliefs about money that she had held since childhood and how she overcame them to live a life of abundance[16:26] - The five-step process for creating a “Mindful Mindset” that all entrepreneurs can utilize

Hey everyone! Today's episode is from my daily live Q&A session on Instagram Live. I go live everyday so make sure you are following me @davidmeltzer on Instagram. In today's episode I answer some questions and I was joined by Dr. John Amaral to discuss accepting change and we talked about understanding the quantam field we all live in. Text me your questions and your biggest takeaway at (949) 298-2905.

Kristen Michaela aka KittyPlays, video game streamer and YouTuber, provides her insights on some of the common misconceptions about esports, sharing some of the skills that can be learned from gaming as well as discussing some of the job opportunities found in the video game industry Michaela and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including the connectivity of gaming communities, why some video game streamers might feel like they are “chained” to their stream, and how Kristen’s unique schedule helps her avoid feeling burnt out. The pair also talk about what it means to be a content creator and why inspiration is a key for their content.

Hey everyone! I hope you are all healthy and happy. Today's episode is from my virtual training I hosted yesterday about the five steps things we need to not make bad decisions. Text me at (949) 298-2905 to find out how you can join me for next weeks training.

Hey everyone, today's episode is extremely important for all of you. I was fortunate to speak with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, a Disaster Avoidance Expert and we talked about the importance of making the right decisions during times of uncertainty. We also discussed making sure we are always prepared for every scenario possible during uncertain times. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905 Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Sue Enquist, founder of ONE Softball and Hall of Fame Softball Coach, shares her thoughts on:[2:43] The importance of having a roadmap to success and how her parents empowered her with discipline and empathy[7:16] Why she interviewed 20,000 families in order to understand and help solve the “pain points” of youth sports[11:04] Why athletes tend to put pressure on themselves and how coaches and parents can help relieve those pressures[19:50] How transformative coaching is changing the way that coaches and athletes interact on a day-to-day basis

Today's episode still feels like a dream. I had the honor of sharing the stage with my mentors: Bob Proctor, Les Brown, Mary Morrissey and Sugar Ray Leonard. We sat down for a roundtable at the filming of World's Greatest Motivators to discuss what motivates us all, and how to get more done in a day.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Erika Nardini, CEO of Barstool Sports, shares her thoughts on:[5:10] - Why she never thinks about being a “woman at work”, despite being in a male-dominated industry [7:08] - The two biggest challenges that all businesses are facing today[9:33] - How she ensures that Barstool’s new hires have the right perspective about how to “break through”[17:55] - Why Barstool’s strategy isn’t going to change after receiving investment from Penn National

Hey everyone, this was my last live Q&A from last week before my team and I were forced to work from home. However I still am going live on Instagram for Q&A everyday at 8:00 am. In today;s episode we talked with my sleep coach Meeta Singh and we had the honor to talk E-Sports with Erin Simon from Cheddar. Text me your biggest takeaway at (949) 298-2905.

On today's episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Francis Suarez, the Mayor of Miami. Francis and I talk about his experience testing positive for Covid-19. We discuss how important it is to be a leader at this time, and taking advantage of this time to check in with people you haven't spoken to in a long time so that when all of this is over, we can make the world a better place. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905.

I did my first ever virtual training yesterday and I wanted to share it with all of you. In today's episode I talk about how we all have to take care of ourselves like we would on a flight, different ways to make money and how we should all be using this time to develop skills, knowledge, and desire for activities we normally would not get to spend time on. I want to do a lot more virtual trainings, so if you would like to be part of the next one text me at (949) 298-2905.

Hey everyone, I've got another extended Live Q&A for you. On Tuesday I was joined by my dear friend, the legendary sports agent Bruce Tollner. Bruce and I answered some questions about getting the career you desire and my son Miles put Bruce on the hot seat with some questions about NFL free agency. I was also joined by the Co-Founder and CEO of Lemonade, Daniel Schreiber. Daniel gave us all some great insight on an industry that has been around for over 100 years. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Joe De Sena, CEO and Founder of Spartan Race, provides his insights on: [6:51] - Why you need to set expectations about your management style immediately upon hiring team members[8:14] - How a feeling of accomplishment or achievement can help people push through tough times or challenges[12:00] -  How many entrepreneurs fall into a trap of being guided by their desire to avoid discomfort[14:31] - Why having the right frame of reference will help to get you out of what Joe calls the “Valley of Death”

Today’s episode is the perfect example of an adaptable routine, I usually only go live for Q&A for about 20 minutes, but due to the current circumstances I have more white space in my calendar than ever before, so I’m making myself productive and accessible for everyone to teach you all how we can use this time to create new opportunities to find and create money during this time to stabilize yourself. Text me your questions and your biggest takeaway at (949) 298-2905. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905 Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Kevin Brown, Senior VP and Chief Marketing Officer for Sleep Number, and Jason Witten, legendary Dallas Cowboys tight end, share their thoughts on: [5:00] - What the most successful people understand about the relationship between prioritizing the “little things” and their performance[6:32] - Why Kevin believes that Sleep Number beds are almost exactly like having your own sleep coach[10:36] - How a lack of sleep can lead to substandard decision-making and cost you tons of money[14:55] - Their three best pieces of advice for getting a night of quality sleep

Today's episode is about what it takes to get hired for your dream job. Today's episode is from a speech I gave on careers in sports. A lot of people come to me and say that they want to work in sports, but sports isn't a profession. You have to be more interested than interesting and have the three things that I talk about in today's episode.