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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Business
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Trevor Moawad: Co-founder and CEO of Limitless ...
Trevor Moawad, Co-founder and CEO of Limitless Minds, provides insights on the relationship between behavior, mindset, and performance.
22 min
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Should You Have a Plan B?
This is from a talk with college students giving them career advice on pursuing their dream jobs and if they should have a backup plan.
7 min
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Mike Stud: Hip-Hop Artist | #ThePlaybook 138
Mike Stud, hip-hop artist and former relief pitcher at Duke University, talks about his creative process and how he balances partying and productivity in everyday life.
25 min
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You're Looking at Growth the Wrong Way
Every "overnight success" is the result of years and years in the making by understanding the power of exponential growth and acceleration.
9 min
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How To Make Yourself Standout
Knowing what makes you different gives you a competitive advantage that cannot be matched.
10 min
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The 5 Steps of Selling
Earlier this year I was in Toronto, Canada for Collision Conference and met with 4 young entrepreneurs
17 min
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1 Bad Assumption Can Ruin 100 Right Decisions
Today's episode is critically important to our decision-making process. This is a lesson I wish I knew earlier in life and I hope it challenges you to consider the assumptions you make in your personal and professional life.
22 min
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Fred Roggin: Legendary Sports Anchor | #ThePlay...
Fred Roggin, sports anchor & radio host, shares his thoughts on the evolution of new media and how to capture an audience’s attention.
26 min
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Ja Rule: Rapper and Entrepreneur | #ThePlaybook...
Ja Rule, entertainment mogul and entrepreneur, talks about the importance of having a strong vision in entrepreneurship, as well as how he strives to learn from his mistakes.
21 min
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Execution Is All That Matters
If you believe in scarcity and your own self-interest, then that is what you will manifest. But if you truly believe in the universe, if you truly believe in abundance, then there is enough of everything for everyone, you will attract what you desire more accurately and rapidly.
7 min
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The Only Person Stopping You, Is YOU
On this episode, I gave a talk to the University of California, Irvine Sports Business Association on how to get your dream job. This episode will resonate with a lot of you who are just starting their career, or those who are looking to transition to a different profession or industry. Don't limit your point of entry, careers are built on a combination of skills and knowledge, not the industry or vertical you currently sit in.Timestamps:0:49 - when know what you want, it instantly becomes a possibility3:07 - when you attach your happiness to an outcome based on time, that time will never come7:57 - if you don't want it bad enough, somebody else does11:17 - jobs vs industries13:22 - live your life with passion, purpose, and profitability
15 min
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The Foundations of Building a Brand | Entrepren...
When you understand how to combine traditional and digital media and create emotional connections through your content, you will be able to build a brand that stands out from the rest.
49 min
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Mike Massimino: Former NASA Astronaut| #ThePlay...
Mike Massimino, Senior Advisor at the Intrepid Museum, shares the knowledge he’s gained through his experiences in space.
25 min
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Campbell McLaren: Co-Creator of UFC and Founde...
Campbell McLaren, CEO of Combate Americas and co-founder and co-creator of the UFC, discusses how the MMA league is reaching an untapped Hispanic audience and how their team is working to scale their digital sports content.
22 min
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How To Deal With Fear
Hey podcast listeners! Today's episode is a response to the question "how do you deal with the fear of the unknown?" Don't forget to text me 949-298-2905 to be the first know when I'm in your city hosting open session Q&A meetups. Timestamps: [1:44] - Look for the positive perspective in everything [6:26] - Why I was afraid to ask for help
9 min
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4 Strategies To Maximize Your Side Hustle
Four strategies you can immediately implement to maximize your side hustle or increase revenue streams for multiple businesses.
11 min
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Scott Allan: SVP & Global General Manager of Hy...
Scott Allan, SVP & Global General Manager of Hydro Flask, shares how he uses his engineering education to inform the way that he helps to grow the company’s brand.
23 min
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Daina Trout: Co-Founder and CEO of Health-Ade K...
Daina Trout, Co-Founder and CEO of Health-Ade Kombucha, discusses the brand’s beginnings as well as how their team has handled challenges as the company has grown.
20 min
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Scott Deviney: President and CEO of Chicken Sal...
Scott Deviney, President and CEO of Chicken Salad Chick, talks about the restaurant chain’s focus on purpose and how it instills team-first values.
16 min
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The Most Important Decision You Can Make | Conv...
Today's podcast is a conversation I had with my new "neighbor" Gary Vaynerchuk. If you take one thing away from this episode, I hope it's making the right decision to be happy. We don't have to do anything, we get to do everything.
35 min
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Ray Anderson: Arizona State University Athletic...
Ray Anderson, Vice President for University Athletics and Athletic Director at Arizona State University, talks about his strategy for building a winning team.
21 min
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Ann Rosenberg: Author and Senior Vice President...
Ann Rosenberg, Senior Vice President for UN Partnerships for SAP, talks about her work fostering innovation, community, and equality in more than 117 countries.
26 min
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The Importance of Consistency | Conversation wi...
Learn about the impact consistency and faith have on our performance.
21 min
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Rich Krause: CEO of Capital Brands LLC| #ThePla...
Rich Krause, CEO of Capital Brands LLC Parent Company of NutriBullet, shares his thoughts on how to deliver the best products to consumers.
22 min
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How To Build a Brand That Lasts | Collision Con...
How to find your frequency and build an authentic brand that lasts.
9 min