The Playbook With David Meltzer

Today’s episode is from my appearance on Your Superior Self With Trey Downes, Trey and I are going to discuss the reason why you can’t see your growth, and the first thing you should do every morning. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today’s episode and don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00pm ET for my Free Training! Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at [email protected] to join

Tony Libardi, President & COO of Marco’s Pizza, shares his thoughts on how the organization has adapted to meet the needs of today’s customers as well as how he works to instill the brand’s five cultural beliefs in every aspect of the company. Libardi and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including what it means to “prioritize people” in a business, how Marco’s is working to ensure that their team members are healthy and safe during the pandemic, and why disputes can be productive when you take the right approach. The pair also talks about why being authentic and transparent when offering help is so important in times of uncertainty.

Today’s episode is a fireside chat I was apart of, I joined the CEO of the Pinkubator, Cindy Eckert, and Aaron Price, the founder of Propelify. The three of us are going to discuss the power of money, and you can utilize money for the right things. We are also going to learn about Cindy’s Billion dollar exit and the reason why people will laugh at you, before they applaud you. Text me your favorite part from today’s episode at 949 298 2905 and don’t forget to join me on Friday for my Free Training at 11:00 am PT /2:00 pm ET. To join you can text me or email me at [email protected]

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rick Shadyac, President and CEO of ALSAC, the awareness and fundraising organization of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, shares his thoughts on: [3:26] - What St. Jude founder Danny Thomas was able to accomplish despite only possessing a 10th-grade education [4:34] - Why courage is a differentiator for businesses and the power of human compassion to create change [9:14] - How a personal transformation helped him to understand his responsibility to give back and make the world a better place [11:08] - Why people who have the least tend to be the most giving and charitable

Today's episode is my appearance on Pretty Intense With Danica Patrick. Danica and I sat down for over an hour to discuss the lessons we've learned and discussed how you can create, and understand your own values. The two of us are also going to explain the power of money, and the energy that money holds. Text me your favorite part from today’s episode at 949 298 2905 and don’t forget to join me on Friday for my Free Training at 11:00 am PT /2:00 pm ET. To join you can text me or email me at [email protected]

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ken Austin, co-founder of Proper No. Twelve, shares some insights on: [2:00] - Why the lack of competition among Irish whiskeys was the “perfect storm” for launching Proper No. 12 [5:00] - The Rule of 101 and why he teaches it to as many young people as possible [11:44] - Why he believes that millennials understand the importance of happiness better than other generations [15:44] - How he went the extra mile to get into the whiskey business with Conor McGregor

Today’s episode is another edition of our “Road to Revenue” series. Today’s episode is focused on closing more deals and making more money. I discuss how to stimulate a prospects interest, the six steps every salesperson needs to follow, and why 80% of the sale is actually collecting the money.a Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway and ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at [email protected], or visit dmeltzer.com/training to join! Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify

Today’s episode of the Meltzer & McCourt Get Out and Vote Show, features Bradley Tusk, the Founder and CEO of Tusk Ventures, and Richard Jaffe, the Founder of Safe Skin and owner of the Phoenix Suns. I teamed up with David McCourt, the Founder & CEO of McCourt Capital to launch the Meltzer & McCourt Get Out and Vote Show. Every Tuesday at 3:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm ET, David McCourt and I will go live on my Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Let me know if you enjoyed today’s episode and would like to hear more of The Meltzer & McCourt Get out and Vote Show by texting me at (949) 298-2905 and remember you can email me at any time at [email protected]

Nik Wallenda, record-setting high wire artist and author of the new book Facing Fear, discusses finding a passion for performing at an early age and how he worked to reinvent his act in order to better connect with the masses. Wallenda and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including the challenge that comes with performing stunts which have proven to be deadly, the difference between nerves and fear, as well as how to practice countering negativity with positive thoughts. The pair also talk about how they define fear in their lives and what happens to leaders who aren’t willing to face their fears.

Today’s episode is from a meetup I hosted in Philadelphia last October. I answered as many questions as I could in 40 minutes, you are going to hear about how to allow things to come through you, how consistency works, and how you can provide value to others. Text me your biggest takeaway from today’s episode at (949) 298-2905 and let me know if you want to hear more full-length meetups. Also, don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can text me or email me at [email protected] to join!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Dr. Joel N. Myers, Founder, CEO, and Chairman of AccuWeather, shares his thoughts on: [2:10] - Why a weather diary he kept as a child led him on his career path [5:29] - How he was able to “commercialize” weather information and predictions [6:53] - The mindset it took to call 25,000 prospects before landing his first 100 paying customers [8:53] - How he upset the government by making money from their public data

They’re back! My two super star clients Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri of the Hyper Conscious Podcast joined me on Office Hours for a Live coaching session. As always today’s episode is packed with value. The three of us are going to discuss bringing happiness to others and what it means to “work hard”. Text me your favorite part of today’s episode and sign up to join me on Friday for my Free Training at (949) 298-2905 or you can email me at [email protected]

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Vivek Ranadivé, Owner and Chairman of the Sacramento Kings, shares his insights on: [0:54] - The one magical moment that inspired Vivek to come to the USA to study technology and science. [3:38] - How coaching his daughter’s basketball team, despite knowing nothing about the game, led to him falling in love with the sport [12:43] - What entrepreneurs need to prepare for what Vivek calls “the biggest disruption in human history” [21:38] - Why he makes kindness and empathy a priority in all of his business dealings

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 increase your worthiness. You are worthy of everything you receive, you are self reliant and accepting. Text me your biggest takeaway from today’s episode at (949) 298-2905 and come join me next Friday at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET. You can text me or email me at [email protected] to join! Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify

Fleet Feet COO, Matt Zeiger, and VP of Digital and Operations, Jason Jabaut, talk about the company’s history and how they work to follow the example of the female innovators who founded it, as well as the focus on personal development for Fleer Feet’s teams. Zeiger, Jabaut, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about the role that ecommerce platforms have played for retail businesses in recent months and some most valuable lessons learned along the way. The trio also discuss how Fleet Feet was able to find technology partners to help improve their product offerings by incorporating 3D scanning and offering runners even more customization.

David Steinberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Zeta, shares his insights on the choices that aspiring entrepreneurs need to make in terms of their formal education, as well as why he believes that a fear of failure can lead to confidence and excellence. Steinberg and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about topics including how entrepreneurs should shift their perspectives on time in order to be more effective, why it’s important to avoid falling into the “career FOMO” trap, and why the singular ability that separates the most successful entrepreneurs from the rest is the ability to get back up after being knocked down.

Hey everyone! I teamed up with David McCourt, the Founder & CEO of McCourt Capital to launch the Meltzer & McCourt Get Out and Vote Show. Every Tuesday at 3:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm ET, David McCourt and I will go live on my Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Today’s episode features Ambassador Kevin O’Malley, who served as the Ambassador to Ireland for Barack Obama and actor Omar Benson Miller. Let me know if you enjoyed today’s episode and would like to hear more of The Meltzer & McCourt Get out and Vote Show by texting me at (949) 298-2905 and remember you can email me at any time at [email protected]

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Dr. Michael Beckwith, Founder and CEO of the Agape International Spiritual Center, provides his wisdom on: [:40] - How to effectively deal with change or flux in your life [3:34] - Why practicing and feeling gratitude needs to be a part of your daily life [10:43] - What it means to “carry a frequency of excellence” [16:08] - The two greatest qualities for meditation and manifestation

Hey everyone! Today’s episode is from a conversation I had with a former Playbook guest, Moiz Ali, the Founder of Native. Moiz and I are going to teach you how to pitch your idea and some lessons that Moiz has learned to be happy Text me your biggest takeaway from today’s episode at (949) 298 2905 and join me this Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Training! You can text me or email me at [email protected] to sign up!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Brett Favre, Pro Football Hall of Fame Quarterback, shares his thoughts on: [1:21] - How today’s new injury protocols are working to better identify when NFL players have a concussion and the products on the market that are being used treat concussions [12:32] - How he evaluates the different partnership opportunities that he gets presented [14:20] - What some fans don’t understand about the dedication needed to play in the NFL at an elite level [17:30] - His perspective on playing through pain and what it takes to elevate your game in tough circumstances

Hey everyone! It’s Monday so that means we are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, today’s episode is all about learning how to manifest what you want. I am going to teach you how to manifest everything you desire , accurately and rapidly. Text me your biggest takeaway from today’s episode at (949) 298-2905 and come join me next Friday at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET. You can text me or email me at [email protected] to join! Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify

Hey everyone! I teamed up with David McCourt, the Founder & CEO of McCourt Capital to launch the Meltzer & McCourt Get Out and Vote Show. Every Tuesday at 3:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm ET, David McCourt and I will go live on my Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Today’s episode features Alan Miller, Founder of The News Literacy Project, and Phillip Stutts, the Founder and CEO of Win Big Media Let me know if you enjoyed today’s episode and if you would like to hear more of The Meltzer & McCourt Get out and Vote Show by texting me at (949) 298-2905 and remember you can email me at any time at [email protected]

Justin Miclat, CEO of the Kinetic Group and manager behind top Twitch streamers NICKMERCS and SypherPK, talks about some of the biggest opportunities he sees for growth in esports and gaming, as well as how today’s most popular gamers have become entertainers. Miclat and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including what it’s like building a business in an emerging industry, how to address employees and overhead as a young entrepreneur, and what different skills from law school the pair utilize in their businesses today. The two also chat about their desire to make a lot of money, help a lot of people, and have a lot of fun with their businesses.

Hey everyone! Today’s episode is my appearance on the Relentless Dentist Podcast with Dr. David Maloley. Dr. David and I discuss: finding happiness, the ups and downs of growing a business, and learning to love what you don't love. 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. You can text me or email me at [email protected] to join!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook James Altucher, best-selling author, angel investor, and entrepreneur, shares his thoughts on: [3:30] - How to pragmatically practice gratitude on a day-to-day basis [7:00] - Why he’s not a fan of using to-do lists and prefers to focus on what’s important in that moment [13:40] - Why every decision boils down to fear or growth [18:33] - The two questions he asks himself in order to learn from his failures

Hey everyone! I’ve got something special for you today! Today’s episode is the entire meetup I hosted at the RISE Conference last year! I am going to teach you the fastest way to make money, how it takes 17 ½ years to become an overnight success, and much much more. You're going to get close to an hour worth of value. Text me your favorite part of today’s episode at (949) 298-2905 and let me know if you enjoyed this full length meetup and would like to hear more of them. Remember to join me every Friday for my FREE Training, you can text me or email me at [email protected] to sign up!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Aaron Keay, Chairman of the Alkaline Water Company, provides insights on: [1:58] - How to build accountability within a team [5:50] - What sets Alkaline88’s products apart from others on the market [12:00] - How to build organic partnerships in sports and how the company’s relationship with PGA Tour pro Chez Reavie has evolved [15:00] - The biggest lesson he’s learned about preparing a company for growth

Hey everyone! It’s Monday so that means we are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, I teamed up with Clarity Experiences for another “2 Minute Drill Pitch Competition.” You’re going to hear 6 different pitches and feedback for each pitch. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298 - 2905 and you can email me at any time at [email protected]. Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify

Hey everyone! I teamed up with David McCourt, the Founder & CEO of McCourt Capital to launch the Meltzer & McCourt Get Out and Vote Show. Every Tuesday at 3:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm ET, David McCourt and I will go live on my Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Today’s episode features Trey Ellis, he’s a writer, a professor, and he just won his an Emmy for his documentary, True Justice: Bryan Stevenson’s Fight for Equality Let me know if you enjoyed today’s episode and would like to hear more of The Meltzer & McCourt Get out and Vote Show by texting me at (949) 298-2905 and remember you can email me at any time at [email protected]

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 untruths Don’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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.