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.

Entrepreneurship
Careers
Business
176
The Power of Non-Negotiable Routines
In today’s episode, I share how non-negotiable routines, gratitude, and intentional actions drive exponential growth and meaningful celebration.
12 min
177
Lessons in Long-Term Wealth from Short-Term Ren...
Avery Carl shares her journey from music to real estate success, offering actionable advice for smarter short-term rental investments.
23 min
178
Living with Purpose in 2025
How Intentional Living Can Shape a Year of Fulfillment and Success
25 min
179
The Secret to Fitness Success: How to Start Smart
In today’s episode, Jesse James West shares his fitness journey, offering practical tips for health, success, and embracing challenges with James Maslow joining the conversation.
34 min
180
The Secret to True Forward Momentum
Dr. Frank Anderson shares powerful insights on overcoming past trauma, embracing self-love, and navigating the path to healing and forgiveness.
27 min
181
The Key Principles Behind Big Results
Tyler Donahue and I discuss strategies for creating impact through mentorship, aligned incentives, and empowering leaders to solve meaningful challenges.
19 min
182
Why Testing Best Guesses Drives Results
Brothers Jacob and Victor Eriksson share how they built Boxbollen into a global success, attracting millions of players and celebrity fans through persistence, innovation, and strategic testing.
16 min
183
Rethinking New Year Resolutions for Long-Term G...
In today’s episode, I explore how reflecting on milestones like the New Year can amplify progress and align us with our potential.
18 min
184
Why Accountability Changes Everything
Rudi Riekstins shares his journey from corporate success to purposeful living, offering insights on rewiring mindset and embracing challenges as feedback for growth.
18 min
185
Celebrating Everything Celebratable
Gratitude, Diversity, and Intention as Pathways to Abundance and Unity
28 min
186
Why Your Time Management Is Making You Broke
In today’s episode, Dr. Shawn Dill, Dr. Lacey Book, and I explore five daily practices that align energy, clear interference, and create exponential success.
22 min
187
Aligning Your Values With Sustainable Growth
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Shawn Dill and Dr. Lacey Book to share insights on scaling success by aligning values, amplifying connections, and loving the process.
32 min
188
How to Win with These 10 Rules for Success
In today’s episode, I share my 10 rules for success, touching on gratitude, humility, consistency, and the mindset shifts that shaped my life.
13 min
189
How AI Will Impact Advertising & Marketing in 2025
Sir Martin Sorrell shares his insights on AI’s transformative role in advertising, the future of personalized marketing, and staying energized through purposeful work.
17 min
190
How to Navigate Life’s Toughest Moments with Fo...
I’m joined by Rob Riggle, Marshall Faulk, and Edwin Arroyave to discuss resilience, clarity, and the relentless pursuit of purpose.
39 min
191
Why Generosity Alone Isn’t Enough
In today’s episode, I uncover how balancing giving, receiving, and asking for more leads to lasting abundance.
8 min
192
Abundance Meets Prosperity: Strategies for Gene...
Explore how aligning a giving mindset with smart financial strategies can lead to a life of fulfillment and prosperity.
32 min
193
Making the Most of Bad Luck with Forrest Griffi...
James Maslow and Forrest Griffin join me to share lessons on turning setbacks into success, balancing ambition with priorities, and finding fulfillment through hard work and gratitude.
26 min
194
The Truth About Unlocking Your Best Self
Craig Siegel and Todd Herman share insights on discipline, focus, and ego death, while I reflect on controlling impulses and aligning purpose with success.
13 min
195
Turning Trauma Into Triumph with Allana Pratt
This episode explores healing from trauma, transforming shadows into strengths, and finding harmony between vulnerability and resilience.
26 min
196
Why Struggles Are the Greatest Teachers
In today’s episode, I share how growing up poor shaped my relationship with money, faith, and the pursuit of potential.
24 min
197
Why Your Mindset Defines Your Future
Arjun Dhingra and I discuss overcoming setbacks, finding progress through pain, and building intentional teams to thrive in challenging times.
26 min
198
Is AI The Future of Hiring?
Heidi Golledge shares how Jobot is transforming recruitment with AI, tackling hiring biases, and aligning talent with culture to enhance engagement and success.
22 min
199
How to Sell Your Way Through Life
The mindset and strategies that turn selling into a life skill for success.
28 min
200
Gratitude and Faith as Foundations for Success
Rene Rodriguez and I discuss gratitude, value, and faith as essential tools for navigating success, relationships, and challenges.
60 min