The Playbook With David Meltzer

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Lindsey Heppner, Founder, CEO, and Creative Director of Vampped, shares her thoughts on: [3:49] - Why the people who you choose to surround yourself with is the #1 key in business [14:20] - The reason that entrepreneurs should be excited when dealing with rejection [17:15] - How her experience with Lyme disease taught her the importance of self-care [20:19] - Her best piece of advice for people who are seeking out representation in order to grow their brand

To manifest what we desire, we must align with and trust the universe, focusing our energy on clearing the connection to what inspires us. Then, we must work towards executing and manifesting our desires. This is where 80% of our energy needs to be spent. Most people are great starters or openers, spending the majority of their energy and focus on how to stimulate interest or share a vision. They do not understand that this is only 20% of the journey. To create and manifest our desires personally and professionally, we must be both “ordinary” + “extra”, or in other words, extraordinary. We can manifest what we desire faster and more accurately when we are willing to make greater investments in ourselves. Remember that the extra mile is never crowded, which is why I call it the “Empty Mile.” Three Steps: From Possibility to Reality Manifesting, or making thought into reality for the more pragmatic-minded, takes a several-pronged approach. First, we need to decide what we want; then, we assess our goals in terms of contributions we can make to others and to society in general. When we consciously think about what we want or want to achieve, it becomes a possibility. Then we clear the connection to what inspires us, and the possibility becomes a probability. We now take action to make the probability into reality, or your perspective. Taking action is an essential part of this equation, you can’t manifest things simply by thinking hard enough about them, or even being inspired enough. You need to utilize the Law of GOYA, which John Assaraf taught me means Get Off Your Ass and take action. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at [email protected] to join! Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify

Today's episode is from a speech I gave at a World Financial Group event hosted by Hall of Fame Running Back, Marshall Faulk. This is one of the best speeches I've ever given, so I needed to share it with all of you. You are going to learn about living in the world of more than enough, and the #1 thing that will accelerate your success. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at [email protected] to join!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Bob Liscouski, CEO, President, and Chairman of Quantum Computing Inc. (QCI), sits down to explain some of the basics about quantum computing’s applications for business and explains why a combination of classical and quantum computers can help to increase efficiency. Liscouski and host David Meltzer share their thoughts on why leaders need to build trust in team members at every level of their organization and the importance of establishing credibility when using cutting-edge technology. The pair also discuss why having a diverse background as an entrepreneur can help you to identify new opportunities as they arise.

Today's episode is a sneak peek at the latest episode of 2 Minute Drill! 2 Minute Drill is back and better than ever and this season we've got hour-long episodes. The all-new, hour-long extended episodes feature five new entrepreneurs each week who compete for over $50,000 of cash and prizes. This new format combines the best elements of season one with powerful storytelling that shares the contestants' journey and struggles along the way. 2 Minute Drill will empower more entrepreneurs than ever before with the confidence to pitch themselves, their product, service, or solution. Click here to watch 2 Minute Drill on Amazon Prime Video.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Vernon Davis, former NFL tight end, entrepreneur, actor, and producer, shares his thoughts on: [1:49] - Which of his skills from the football field translate best to being an actor [3:00] - Why passion is at the core of showing up every day to work as your true self [9:48] - The one question that determines whether Vernon will invest in a project or not [12:17] - How his definition of success has evolved over time

Don't limit your point of entry. Some people grow up in Beverly Hills and only want to work in Beverly Hills, you are immediately limiting your point of entry if that is your mindset. Study all the different companies and all the different types of positions that those companies are hiring. Put attention and intention into what you want, and have faith that everything will come in the right way at the perfect time. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at [email protected] to join!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Fritz Lanman, CEO of ClassPass and serial entrepreneur, sits down to discuss: [:47] - How he went from investing in ClassPass to running the company [3:49] - The biggest challenges that investors face when shifting their focus to the operations of a company [8:57] - Why tech companies that are willing to pivot and adapt tend to be exponential more successful over time [17:22] - How Fritz is applying lessons that he learned during the pandemic in order to better prepare ClassPass and their team for the future

Everyone falls and makes mistakes. It’s inevitable. But pain, whether it’s mental, physical, emotional, or spiritual, is just an indicator telling you that you have a lesson to learn. Lessons will keep coming until you learn them, so it’s much easier to practice forgiving yourself and getting excited about learning these lessons. I started realizing that I truly had to forgive myself for all the mistakes that I had made in order to accelerate and grow. There have been numerous occasions in the past where I blamed other people for my failures or setbacks, not taking personal accountability for what I had attracted into my life. I noticed that holding on to that anger or resentment affects who I am, what I call my quantum energy, and this impairs my ability to pursue my potential. A few years back, I had a neighbor who I'd bought a condo conversion from. The deal went sour, and we ended up blaming each other for that failure. We ended up in a lawsuit and he made up all these lies about me. I was so upset by the situation; it took me nine years to verbally forgive him. I actually had dreams about pulling out his fingernails and putting Tabasco on there, I couldn’t let it go. Although I had financially recovered, the pain and resentment were still there because I let it fester. I knew that the only way I would be able to raise my energy and overall peace would be to forgive him. Not because he deserved forgiveness, but because I deserved it. I closed my eyes and I pictured the guy that I hated, and I started thinking about all the good things about him. I thought about how he was a really good dad and gave back to the community. Instead of looking at the negative, I found the light in him. Slowly but surely, this mindset strategy shifted my energy and dissipated the negative feelings. There was actually a feeling of tenseness, of anxiety, of hatred, of attack every time I thought of the guy, and it finally dissipated to the point where I went up to him at a tailgate and thanked him for what had happened. He was freaked out because he hadn't processed the negative feelings for me. He flinched, and I just grabbed his hand and said, "I just need to thank you, because you helped me learn the greatest lesson of my life that has truly shifted my perspective, and I wanted to thank you." And I walked away. It wasn't that I was just thinking, saying, doing, believing that this gratitude was the right solution to this emotional problem, I actually felt grateful. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at [email protected] to join! Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify

Hey everyone, I had my team go back and find a speech that I gave at a Mastermind in Philadelphia back in 2018. Right now it is so important to be efficient with your time, so I wanted to share some of the lessons from this speech with all of you. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and email me at [email protected] or text me at (949) 298-2905 to contact me at anytime!

Dr. Omid Farokhzad, Chair, CEO and Founder of Seer, sits down to discuss how Seer’s cutting edge work with protein and proteomics is removing technological barriers and providing scientists with better tools to make breakthroughs than ever before. Dr. Farokhzad and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including the markets that will most benefit from proteomics and why Dr. Farokhzad says their company’s future goal is the diagnosis of disease at the pre-symptomatic level. The pair also share their thoughts on how Seer’s initial public offering in 2020 has impacted the way that the organization is run.

Today's episode is a sneak peek at the latest episode of 2 Minute Drill! 2 Minute Drill is back and better than ever and this season we've got hour-long episodes. The all-new, hour-long extended episodes feature five new entrepreneurs each week who compete for over $50,000 of cash and prizes. This new format combines the best elements of season one with powerful storytelling that shares the contestants' journey and struggles along the way. 2 Minute Drill will empower more entrepreneurs than ever before with the confidence to pitch themselves, their product, service, or solution. Click here to watch 2 Minute Drill on Amazon Prime Video.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Tommy Rodriguez, Owner at Automation Empire, shares his insights on: [1:38] - Why many aspiring entrepreneurs underestimate the amount of work involved in order to get a startup off the ground [2:28] - How he was able to deal with feelings of impatience as an entrepreneur [10:02] - The turning point in his life where he learned about the opportunities presented by platforms like Amazon [13:11] - Why it’s impossible for your business to thrive if you don’t have the right systems in place

One of the most compelling reasons to be a student of your calendar is that while the amount of time spent on scheduling grows with the amount of appointments that people have, the time needed to actually schedule meetings decreases. This means that the more meetings you schedule, the better you get at scheduling them. Contrary to popular belief, people that schedule or have many meetings during the day are not busier than other people. There's only two determining factors whether you're busy; whether you're accessible and how productive you are. You want to focus in on your accessibility and productivity when you look at your calendars. Create your own rules and your own philosophies and you will be, not only a student of your calendar, but you'll be able to manifest accurately and rapidly whatever it is that you want to accomplish.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Inky Johnson, motivational speaker and former collegiate football player, shares his thoughts on: [:59] - How growing up in a house with 14 kids taught him to ignore things and why he had to break that habit later in life [3:04] - What being a captain for Tennessee taught him about how to lead by example [9:53] - Why understanding serendipity can help you to face the challenges that come your way [12:46] - How challenging yourself to find the positives in any situation empowers you to shift your mindset

There are three pillars of success that you can choose to focus on, rather than attaching your happiness or fulfillment to a specific end goal. When you are able to effectively combine passion, purpose, and profitability, that is when you are getting closer to your true potential as a leader. 9 Ways to Focus on Your Passion Many people tend to think that passions come naturally to us, but I believe that the key to finding your passion is simply learning to love what you do. Passion is all about mindset, so practice telling yourself that you “get to” do something, rather than thinking that you “have to” do it. When we change how we look at the world, the things we look at change. Examine Your Mindset - Be honest about your ability to find passion in what others would find mundane or annoying. Can you infuse passion into what you are doing? Take Inventory of Who and What You Love (and Why You love Them) - Take stock of your current “passions”, as well as the characteristics or values that attract you to the. Use Your Imagination - Practice taking something from possibility to a probability in your mind, and then try to turn it into your perspective or reality. Ask People Who Sit in the Situation You Want to be in What They’re Passionate About - Find out what the people you look up to care most about and consider whether it fits your values. Get Better at What You are Currently Doing - Focus on improving at your current job, and search for the joy of progress. Trust and Vet - Take others at their word about how to make the most of a particular passion, hobby, or pursuit, but do your own research as well. Be More Interested Than Interesting - Exercise your curiosity frequently and be willing to try new pursuits. Practice, and Practice, and Practice Some More - Think about skills, knowledge, and desire that you can apply to your greatest passions. Never Quit Angling - Make use of the Law of Gravity, the Law of GOYA and the Law of Attraction in order to find gratitude for where you are, take action and angle towards where you want to be, and create coincidences with your attention and intention. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at [email protected] to join! Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify

Consistency creates persistence How can you do something every day and quit? These words don’t even belong in the same sentence. I tell people, look, I just enjoy the consistent, persistent pursuit of my potential every day, whatever it may be that I’m doing—potential as a son when I call my mom, potential as a human being when I work to improve my health by working out, meditating, and eating right, and potential as a business leader when I spend time each day looking for the right new employee to add to the team. It’s the energy of this consistency that is what leads to consistent improvement. And that’s what you need to do to be in the game.

Shiv Khemka, Vice-Chairman of Sun Group and Chairman of The Global Education and Leadership Foundation (tGELF), shares his thoughts on why he believes in creating more fandom for entrepreneurs, as well as how using sports as a backdrop can help bring people from diverse backgrounds together. Khemka and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about topics including why entrepreneurs are some of the best-equipped people to help solve problems that our globe is faced with and how taking an abundant perspective will lead to additional business opportunities. The pair also discuss the flaws in today’s educational systems and the changes that need to be made in order to better promote core values through education.

Today's episode is a sneak peek at the latest episode of 2 Minute Drill! 2 Minute Drill is back and better than ever and this season we've got hour-long episodes. The all-new, hour-long extended episodes feature five new entrepreneurs each week who compete for over $50,000 of cash and prizes. This new format combines the best elements of season one with powerful storytelling that shares the contestants' journey and struggles along the way. 2 Minute Drill will empower more entrepreneurs than ever before with the confidence to pitch themselves, their product, service, or solution. Click here to watch 2 Minute Drill on Amazon Prime Video.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Todd Simon, CEO and Chairman of Omaha Steaks, discusses: [3:15] - How Omaha Steaks was able to evolve its business model by applying a more entrepreneurial mindset [5:39] - Why being a “flat” organization makes it easier for new ideas to be tested and implemented [12:35] - His biggest sources of pride when thinking about the customers that Omaha Steaks was able to serve during the pandemic [17:07] - Why experiencing the joy of cooking at home is such a great way to bring families together

Be radically humble. Identify those people who have the right situational knowledge or experience or who sit in a position that you want to be in. To do that, you have to be one thing: radically humble. Realize that most people love to give. Most people freely give their advice to those that value it. Most people love to share their experience, their situational knowledge. Even their relationship capital— most people love to give to those they emotionally connect with. The reason they love to give is ego based. It’s really not a humble thing at all. They feel separate or superior when they’re giving, and in a scarce world, they feel better about themselves when they give. You can always identify humble people because not only can they give unconditionally (without expectation or trading) but they can also ask for help. When it comes to humility, I like to talk about how the practice of humility opens your world to new skills and knowledge, key components for people who strive for great-ness in their decision making. Take Kobe Bryant, for example. Most know him as one of the best scorers in NBA history, a champion by any definition of the word. But Bryant did not let his previous successes cloud his judgment when starting the media portion of his career. He was humble enough to call upon others who had different skill sets and a different knowledge base, and that’s why his early forays into media, such as his Oscar Award–winning short film Dear Basketball, have been such a hit with audiences. In an interview with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, Bryant shared the simple, humble way that he was able to attach such respected names as composer John Williams and animator Glen Keane to his project: he asked. As Bryant told the audience, when it comes to learning any skill or gaining knowledge when you are unsure, “the best way to learn is to reach out and ask.”1 Even one of sports’ all-time greats understands that the practice of humility will help leaders avoid the traps that their egos are apt to send them into. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at [email protected] to join!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jayson Waller, Founding CEO of PowerHome Solar & Host of the True Underdog Podcast, shares his thoughts on: [1:24] - Why seeing his father pass up an opportunity to open his own business inspired Jayson to take a different path [4:13] - How persevering after nearly closing his business down turned into the most valuable lesson he’s learned [9:42] - Why understanding the difference between self-confidence and arrogance is key for any business leader [14:28] - His strategy for self-improvement and why he says there are three categories of people you meet in life

We cannot find outside of ourselves what we cannot find inside of ourselves and that means that our most important relationship is actually with...yourself. You need to have a healthy relationship with yourself before you can establish a healthy connection with others, and that often takes quite a bit of self-reflection to accomplish. Six Steps to Healing After thorough self-examination, you should be prepared to take action and make a change. These six steps will aid you through your healing process and help you to overcome past trauma. 1. Develop Your Awareness - You can’t heal trauma if you without recognizing the aforementioned signs that it is there. Once you’ve accomplished that, it is time to move forward from the harmful relationships in your past. 2. Be Understanding - Try to shift your perspective on the past and focus less on the pain, taking a more objective view of what happened. When you can apply logic and reason to a past relationship, it allows you to examine why your partner (or you) might have acted a certain way. 3. Have Compassion - Understand that we are all human and make mistakes, there is not a day that goes by without making a misstep. When we have compassion for ourselves and our past, that is when we are able to effectively connect with those around us. And having compassion for those who have done us wrong is important, as well. 4. Have Forgiveness - When you are understanding and compassionate, you are also empowered to forgive yourself. Shedding resentment for yourself and for others, even forgiving “the unforgivable”, is a freeing act. 5. Be Accountable and Learn - Practice asking yourself two questions about trauma in order to get past it: “What did I do to attract this to myself and what am I supposed to learn from this situation?” When you are able to find the light, love and lessons in a given event, you have taken control of it. 6. Transformation - Following those five steps gives you power over any trauma in your life, giving you the tools to overcome what’s holding you back, so you can thrive in the present. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at [email protected] to join! Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify

Glenn Schworm & Amber Schworm, Founders of Home Flipping Workshop, talks about why having a business built on honesty, integrity, and character is essential in order to succeed in the long run, as well as the difference between being a worker and an investor. The Schworms and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on how to maximize the most valuable real estate you own (between your ears) by investing in yourself and why mindset and mechanics go hand-in-hand for entrepreneurs. The trio also provides some of the best wealth-building insights they’ve gained from their years of experience in real estate.

Brandon Routh, award-winning actor known for roles in Superman Returns and Legends Of Tomorrow, shares his thoughts on how his Iowa roots helped to prepare him for the rigors of Hollywood, and why he partnered with Templeton Distillery to help promote entrepreneurship in the United States. Routh and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about the roles that patience and compassion have in the business world, as well as why having the courage to be vulnerable is an essential part of personal growth. To learn more about the Templeton Distillery Entrepreneur's Grant program and how to apply, entrepreneurs who are over 21 years of age can visit templetondistillery.com.

Today's episode is a sneak peek at the latest episode of 2 Minute Drill! 2 Minute Drill is back and better than ever and this season we've got hour-long episodes. The all-new, hour-long extended episodes feature five new entrepreneurs each week who compete for over $50,000 of cash and prizes. This new format combines the best elements of season one with powerful storytelling that shares the contestants' journey and struggles along the way. 2 Minute Drill will empower more entrepreneurs than ever before with the confidence to pitch themselves, their product, service, or solution. Click here to watch 2 Minute Drill on Amazon Prime Video.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Stephen Stokols, Executive Vice President of Boost Mobile, sits down to discuss: [1:45] - Why it is important to differentiate your product or service from competitors, rather than trying to outspend them [2:55] - The four biggest trends among consumers that Boost Mobile is addressing with its products [16:18] - How entrepreneurs are able to succeed in the long run by taking a more abundant approach [21:25] - Why maintaining the right perspective when things are “going well” is a key to sustaining your success as a leader

People always ask me, should I invest in crypto, or is now the right time to scaled my business? And my answer is always the same every time. Do you know your timing and risk tolerance? Take inventory of your values and ask yourself, "how much am I willing to risk right now?" Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at [email protected] to join!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Graham Bensinger, Host of In Depth with Graham Bensinger, Emmy-winning journalist, and entrepreneur, discusses: [:50] - How being an autograph seeker as a kid led to him starting an online business and radio show as a teen [4:55] - A story about how he went the extra mile to land an interview with his eventual mentor, legendary broadcaster Joe Buck [12:31] -Why his two most favorite guests might not be who you’d expect [16:30] - What he sees as the common denominator between the exceptional people that he interviews on his show.

Hey everyone! It’s Monday so we’ve got another episode of the Road to Revenue Series. We took over the Breakfast With Champions Millionaire Breakfast Club on Clubhouse for a #BYOQ Live Q&A and Coaching Session. We are going to cover how to create a strong emotional attachment in sales, the difference between focusing and refocusing, and receiving so much that you can give it all away. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at [email protected] to join! Follow the Road to Revenue Playlist on Spotify

A "sacrifice" is a negative void in your life, what you're actually doing is investing in yourself. When you say that you are making a sacrifice, you are actually just looking for more of what you don't want. Stop calling it a sacrifice and start calling it an investment. If you're not willing to invest in yourself, what will you ever invest in? Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at [email protected] to join!

Saje Dyer and Serena Dyer Pisoni, authors of the new book The Knowing: 11 Lessons to Understand the Quiet Urges of Your Soul, chat about what it means to know to find the path of least resistance in order to lead a life of abundance. Saje, Serena, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss how Wayne Dyer’s ideas and teachings impacted their lives, as well as how their understanding of his lessons has changed over time. The trio talk about their best strategies to find moments of inner peace and why you should treat your thoughts as a source of energy.

Today's episode is a sneak peek at the latest episode of 2 Minute Drill. 2 Minute Drill is back and better than ever and this season we've got hour long episodes. The all-new, hour-long extended episodes feature five new entrepreneurs each week who compete for over $50,000 of cash and prizes. This new format combines the best elements of season one with powerful storytelling that shares the contestants' journey and struggles along the way. 2 Minute Drill will empower more entrepreneurs than ever before with the confidence to pitch themselves, their product, service, or solution. Click here to watch 2 Minute Drill on Amazon Prime Video.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Shan-Lyn Ma, Cofounder & CEO at Zola, discusses: [1:08] - Why her own wedding planning experience served as a catalyst for the creation of Zola [3:01] - How technology can be used to create a “one-stop shop” for your customers [12:29] - How she carved her path to Silicon Valley by taking a unique approach to each job she’s had [13:40] - Her single biggest key to building a business that is successful in the long run

Hey everyone! Today's episode is a small fireside chat we had at the launch party for the second season of 2 Minute Drill. Joining me are Rory Cutaia, the CEO of Verb Technologies and Brian Lagastee, the CEO of Clarity Experiences. The three of us discussed what it was like on set for the filming of Season 2 of 2 Minute Drill, some of our favorite moments from the new season, and what it takes to deliver a perfect pitch. You can watch 2 Minute Drill every Friday on Bloomberg TV at 8:30 pm PST and you can stream it at any time on Amazon Prime Video

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Brandon Dawson, CEO and co-founder of Cardone Ventures, and Sharon Lechter, keynote speaker and bestselling author, share insights on: [1:09] - How Brandon resigned himself to meet and learn from Sharon after reading books like Rich Dad Poor Dad and Three Feet from Gold [5:25] - Why Sharon’s insights on intellectual property helped Brandon to sell his company for over $150 million [8:14] - How telling relatable stories empowers entrepreneurs from all walks of life to apply the most valuable lessons [13:37] - The biggest reasons why business leaders fail to enhance the value of their organization

THE 6 STEPS YOU NEED TO GAIN CREDIBILITY: 1. Credibility: Showcase credibility through your team, advisors, and patents. Illuminate your early mistakes and communicate how they have attributed to your situational knowledge to navigate those same scenarios in the future. 2. Emotional Attachment: Understand the emotional attachment your consumers have to your product/service and how to leverage it. 3. Reasons to Invest: Evaluate the reasons people buy, not the perceived reasons you think they buy. A giant potential market means nothing without market share. 4. Impacts: Communicate to your prospects the impact your business will have. 5. Capabilities: Explain the capabilities you have and need. 6. Quantitative Ask with 100/20 Rule: You can’t get an investment unless you ask. Be clear about what you want, how you will use it, and what investors will get in return. Lastly, Make your business a profit-center for others by being able to ask and answer the following question: “Determinant of the credibility you’ve told me we have, the emotional connection, the reasons, impacts, and capabilities; do you see any reason you wouldn’t want to move forward?” If you can ask that question and realistically predict the response, then you have effectively turned your business into a profit-center. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at [email protected] to join! Follow the Road to Revenue Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2xBCPHs9IWy5kYPO94rJ0N?si=3936604f462342dd Watch 2 Minute Drill on Amazon Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B097CJ4RXH/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

To all the dads, Happy Father’s Day. Be a celebrant not celebrity on this day and continue to do good deeds for your family! This is the most important job we will ever have! Enjoy your day and give it the meaning it deserves!

Angela Courtin, Vice President of YouTube Marketing Global Head of Brand, Creative, Culture and Media, provides insights on how the mission of YouTube to give everyone a voice helps to empower marginalized communities to connect with others and the mindset it takes to identify our similarities with people of different walks of life while also appreciating our differences. Courtin and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about topics including why “loving yourself” is one of the biggest keys to personal and professional development, how putting yourself out there and taking risks will put you in a position to grow, as well as why the power of YouTube’s platform can occasionally be overwhelming.

Greg Connolly, Founder and CEO of Trifecta Nutrition, discusses how his passion for entrepreneurship has led him to start five companies so far and also shares some of the most valuable insights he’s gained from building Trifecta into the largest organic meal delivery service in the U.S. Connolly and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about topics including how entrepreneurs can transition from one industry to another, as well as how the right partnerships can elevate a brand in the mind of consumers. The pair also share their thoughts on how to incorporate your vision into the culture of your company.

Today is the day! Season two of my show, 2 Minute Drill premieres tonight on Bloomberg TV and is available to stream at any time on Amazon Prime Video. The all-new, hour-long extended episodes feature five new entrepreneurs each week who compete for over $50,000 of cash and prizes. You're going to hear a sneak peek of the season premiere. This new format combines the best elements of season one with powerful storytelling that shares the contestants' journey and struggles along the way. 2 Minute Drill will empower more entrepreneurs than ever before with the confidence to pitch themselves, their product, service, or solution. Watch 2 Minute Drill on Amazon Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B097CJ4RXH/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Cari Champion, broadcast journalist, TV personality and host of the Naked with Cari Champion podcast, shares her thoughts on: [1:12] - The reason she believes that she was born to be a storyteller and how leaving ESPN opened up new possibilities for her [4:25] - Why your “dream job” might not be exactly like you perceive it to be [9:50] - How she lays down a foundation for each interview to ensure she is set up for success [17:00] - Why building trust with your teammates is a skill that pays dividends for entrepreneurs

I've got another coaching session with my two favorite clients, Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri of Next Level University. As usual, they came prepared with tons of questions that I needed to share with all of you. The three of us are going to discuss what it means to tap into your unconscious, the difference between the truth and perspective, how to bring out the best in others, and the #1 thing I look for when investing in someone. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at [email protected] to join!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ray J, Chief Strategy Officer of Raycon, and Ray Lee, CEO of Raycon, chat about: [:36] - How their similar views about the opportunities in consumer electronics helped to bring them together to start Raycon [5:34] - Why Ray J’s insights for their branding and packaging has been instrumental for them to land celebrity partners [6:54] - The biggest area where Ray J’s experience in the music industry has come in handy for Raycon’s products [13:29] - What a business needs in place in order to be perfectly situated to scale internationally Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at [email protected] to join!

Eight Ways to Stop Lying To Yourself Once we have a better understanding of the signs that we’re lying to ourselves, it’s time to utilize strategies to stop telling these lies. 1. Stop taking constructive criticism as a personal attack - Don’t assume the negative when others are providing you opportunities to learn and grow. Take a more positive perspective and try to find the light, love, and lessons in the input of those around you. 2. Stop trying to convince everyone that you're right - The ego and its needs are one of our greatest enemies, especially our need to be right. When you must always be correct or superior, you will invariably tell yourself lies to elevate your self esteem. 3. Realize that you can enjoy the consistent and persistent pursuit of your potential - Attaching your emotions to a specific outcome is not the right mindset to have, instead focus on achieving progress each day and enjoying yourself in the process. 4. Take chances - Be willing to take risks, rather than telling yourself, “It’s never going to happen”. Nothing extraordinary happens when you are taking ordinary chances. 5. Stop putting things off until tomorrow - One of the most common ways we lie to ourselves occurs when we decide that we will do something later that could easily be accomplished now. That’s why I have a “Do It Now” Rule. 6. Quit doubting yourself - Worrying means that you are voting for something that you don’t want in your life. Starve your doubts and fears, don’t give them any energy or attention. 7. Consider others' points of view - Whenever our reality doesn’t match what others perceive, it is important to take a step back and try to understand why. This reflection can stop us from repeating the same lies to ourselves over and over. 8. Realize when you've taken on too much – Another common lie we tell ourselves is that we don’t need help, when asking for assistance would be our best path forward. It’s alright to admit that we are in over our head and need help. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at [email protected] to join! Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify

Hey everyone! Today’s episode is from my Friday morning Office Hours session with Scott O’Neil, the CEO of the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils and The Prudential Center. Joining me with Scott are my two co-hosts and business partners, Mike Mumola and David Moreno. The four of us are going to discuss Trusting the Process and you are going to learn about illumination because I made a big mistake to start off the conversation. We also are going to talk about Scott's new book, Be Where Your Feet Are: Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded, and Thriving. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at [email protected] to join!

Tom House, Founder of Mustard, and Rocky Collis, CEO and Co-Founder of Mustard, share some insights on the biggest challenges facing youth sports today, as well as how the Mustard platform is changing the way that young athletes utilize technology for training. House, Collis, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about the origins of Mustard and its technology, as well as how Tom House is leveraging his decades of experience working with top athletes like Nolan Ryan, Drew Brees, and Tom Brady. The trio also discuss the most common reasons why kids tend to quit an activity and why providing access to the best coaching is so essential for the future of sports.

Hey everyone! Today’s episode is from a fireside chat with my good friend and former Playbook guest, Mikael Brandrup, the world famous artist and he’s also a pretty good entrepreneur too The two of us sat down at his art studio in Los Angeles a few weeks ago and we discussed entering “the flow state” and how you only need to connect with one person to build an audience. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at [email protected] to join!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Derek Moneyberg, wealth coach, speaker, and entrepreneur, shares his thoughts on: [1:12] - The mindset difference between those who grew up poor versus those who grew up with everything [2:24] - The one major financial trap that most people fall into [9:01] - Why everyone should take the perspective that they are “CEO of their life” [17:03] - How taking advantage of mispriced assets can help to unlock your financial future Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at [email protected] to join!

The definition of happiness is to enjoy the consistent every day, persistent without quit, the pursuit of your potential, your truth, your best self. Stop worrying about what other people think, what you don't have, what you don't want, or what's missing in your life. Simply what YOU want. That's the definition of happiness to me. The people who can enjoy the consistent pursuit of their own potential. In order to do that, we need to focus on the four values of gratitude, forgiveness, accountability, and effective communication, and act upon them daily. Most think it's their “why” that's going to make them happy. It's not. It's your “what” you need to know. You need to take inventory every day of WHAT you want. What you want personally, what you want to experience, what you want to give to people, and what you want to receive. Most people have no problem giving, but they have a huge problem receiving, and you can't give what you don't have. There are two currencies in the world. One is money, an object of energy that we put into the flow to get what we want, and the other is faith. Money is important in the pragmatic sense because if you're shopping for the right things like feeding people, building community centers, supporting your family, whatever it is, those are the right things. You can be very, very happy. Here's how the currency of faith works. It's like a GPS of happiness, because not only will faith reroute you when you’re lost, but it will actually change your destination to somewhere better than you can even think of. So, you might have a goal or destination in mind, and then you make a mistake or you have a failure or a setback and by having faith in yourself, you will be rerouted to a better destination than you had planned I know this about myself now. I am healthy. I am wealthy. I am happy. I just have to figure out what I am doing to interfere with my health, my wealth, and my happiness. I don't have to go get it, happiness is already a part of me, it's already one with me. It's already there. I just have to figure what I'm doing to interfere with it. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at [email protected] to join!