The Playbook With David Meltzer

Hi everyone! Today’s episode is my appearance on Leadership Without Losing Your Soul with David Dye. The two of us are going to talk about the most important thing leaders can be doing right now and my very first memory of being a leader. Please 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, email me at [email protected] or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Simon Huck, Founder and CEO of JUDY, shares his insights on: [4:26] - How a-not-so great attempt at fixing the shelf life of emergency foods helped him to identify a major gap in the market [17:59] - Why JUDY is working to create optimism and hope around the brand to combat negative perceptions about emergencies [12:24] - How the JUDY marketing team are turning disaster movie myths into educational tools [14:00] - The role that education plays in disaster preparedness and why COVID-19 could complicate emergency response

Hey everyone! My two superstar coaching clients Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri are back, and as usual they asked incredible questions for another value packed episode that I wanted to share with all of you. The three of us talked about, understanding your purpose, the seasons of life, utilizing forgiveness to heal yourself Don’t forget to join me on Friday at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET for my Free Training. You can text me anytime at 949 298 2905, email me at [email protected] or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training Check out Alan and Kevin at https://thehyperconsciouspodcast.com/.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Arianny Celeste, founder of Girlfriend Box and UFC Octagon Girl, chats about: [2:59] – How being an early adopter of social media empowered her to take control of her own personal brand [3:34] – The origins of the Girlfriend Box and some of the company’s most exciting plans for relaunch [8:50] – Her single most important tip for building a business with friends [12:59] – Why an entrepreneur’s relationship with money will be reflected in their end results

Hey everyone it’s Monday! That means we are back on The Road to Revenue and Happiness! Today’s episode is one of my favorite topics, Time Management. I am going to tell you about the two types of time, man made construct & relativity. I am also going to tell you how you can achieve 64 hours of productivity in a day. I want you all to join me this Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can text me at 949 298 2905, email me [email protected] or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register!

Kris Rudeegraap, CEO and co-founder of Sendoso, discusses how his more than a decade of sales experience taught him the ins and outs of communication and marketing, and empowered him to solve some of the biggest pain points that salespeople experience. Rudeegraap shares his thoughts on why fun is an essential part of every successful startup and how the founders have been able to scale to a team of over 200 people. Rudeegraap and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, cover a variety of topics including why some of the most innovative solutions come from pain points that you experience yourself, how relationships have helped to drive Sendoso’s fundraising efforts, and examples of attention-getting campaigns the company has launched.

Hey everyone! Today's episode features an extraordinary entrepreneur. Dylan Jacob, the founder of BrüMate joined me and the two of us discussed how he sold his first company at just 19 years old and how not being able to finish a 16 oz beer fast enough before it got warm inspired him to create a $30 million dollar company. Don't forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET for my Free Training. To register you can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at [email protected] or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register.

Hey everyone! Today’s episode features a superstar entrepreneur, Cindy Eckert, the CEO of The Pink Ceiling joined me on instagram live and the two of us discussed why they will always laugh before they applaud you and how a good pitch is just like a first date. 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] or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jonathan Boos, Founder of Würkin Stiffs, shares his insight on: [5:30] – The way he identified the problem with the collar stays that were on the market and how he developed a product that provided the solution [8:40] – How he went from selling collar stays out of the back of his car to landing accounts with major retailers [11:45] – The biggest lessons he learned from his experience on Shark Tank, including how he should have handled the better offer he received after the show [21:39] – Why ecommerce has become as essential part of his business model in recent times

Hi everyone! I hope you are all healthy and happy. Today’s episode is from a meetup I hosted last year at the Rise Conference in Hong Kong. I'm going to go over what you should be practicing everyday consistently in order to be successful. Please come join me this Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my FREE Training. All you have to do is text me at (949) 298 2905 or email me at [email protected] or visit dmeltzer.com/training to register. I’ll see you there

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Doug Ellin, director, producer, and Emmy-winning Entourage creator, shares his insights on: [:56] - Why your mindset is a better indicator of success than your talent [6:52] - How he’s been able to turn personal observations into impactful (and believable) stories [11:50] - Why persistence is key for anyone trying to make it in the entertainment business [17:49] - The most important lesson he learned from attending his first meeting with a Hollywood “bigwig”

Hey everyone! We are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, Last week you all brought the questions, and I brought the answers. I hosted an hour long Q&A and answered as many questions as I could. Today’s episode is filled with value, I am also going to tell you the biggest mistake I made so far this year. I get so many questions so I am thinking about hosting a BYOQ training once a month, so let me know if you would like more of these open Q&A’s. Come join me this 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!

Aaron Keay, Chairman of the Alkaline Water Company, talks about how he’s been able to apply lessons from his time on the professional soccer pitch to the leadership positions he’s held in his career, as well as why an understanding of team dynamics is so essential for today’s environment. Keay and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss various topics including how the Alkaline Water Company’s brand was originally built on a point of differentiation with competitors, how the pandemic has impacted the growth of the premium water market, and the thought process behind launching the company’s new line of CBD products.

Amanda Tress, Founder & CEO of the FASTer Way to Fat Loss, shares the story of how her search to solve her own health problems led to starting and scaling her own business. Tress talks about some of the strategies she’s implemented to grow the brand and how she’s been able to surround herself with individuals on the cutting edge of health research. Tress and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including what it takes to create sustainable change to people’s long-term health, keys to leveraging your community and building it through micro-influencers, and how both purpose and faith factor into success.

Hey everyone! Today’s episode is from a speech I gave to a group of Google clients! I wanted to share it all with you because of how valuable it is at this time to boost employee morale. I am gonna teach you: how to keep your employees engaged during this time, the traits of a good leader, and the five things I teach all of my employees. Also don’t forget to join me this Friday at 11:00 am / 2:00 pm ET for my FREE Training. You can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at [email protected] or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Keith Ferrazzi, Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and author of the new book Leading Without Authority, shares his insights on: -[:56] – Why leading without authority is a winning strategy for the leaders of any organization -[4:00] – How a remote environment makes it more challenging to build high-performing teams -[14:46] – What a conversation with his foster son taught him about the importance of “getting off of your pedestal” as a leader -[16:56] – Why most leaders inhibit themselves by failing to understand the importance of the team dynamic

Hey everyone! Today’s episode is my interview on You Neva Know: You Know What I Mean! Me and my boy Mike Stud talk about the mistakes I made that made me lose everything, shifting your mindset to allowing things to happen, and being more interested than interesting. This is one of my favorite interviews I have done so far so make sure to check out Mike’s podcast linked below https://ynkpodcast.com/ Also don't forget to register for my Free Training this Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. Text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at [email protected] to register!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Dan Aykroyd, actor, comedian, and founder of Crystal Head Vodka, discusses: [:30] - The story of how his own alcohol preferences inspired him to get into the liquor industry [4:10] - How the unique Crystal Head bottle design came about and why enlightenment is such a big part of the brand [12:29] - Why passion is at the core of all of Dan’s business ventures and how passion leads to success [14:27] - How to create an environment of positivity in your company and in your life

Hey everyone! It’s Monday! So we’ve got another episode on The Road to Revenue and Happiness. Today’s episode is one of my favorite topics, Toughness and Telephone. We are gonna cover: The practices of toughness, how the telephone is the greatest funnel for your business and your life, how to deal with hearing “no”, and you are also going to get over 30 minutes of extremely valuable Q&A. Please come 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, email me at [email protected] or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register.

Hey everyone, today’s episode is an interview I did on Digital Hospitality, A Podcast From Cali BBQ Media. The host Shawn Walchef is one of my coaching clients and a great friend and this was one of my favorite interviews I have done so far. The two of us are going to discuss the Reason why 99% of people quit and why it is better to be the tortoise than the rabbit. Don’t forget to come join me on Friday’s at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Trainings. You can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at [email protected] or visit https://dmeltzer.com/trainingto register.

Jim Estill, CEO of Danby Appliances and ShipperBee, talks about how he balances his roles as a CEO and a serial entrepreneur, as well as how he’s been able to build a “side hustle” into a multi-million-dollar business. Estill and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share some of their best tips for creating a “business within a business”, and discuss some of the characteristics that set successful entrepreneurs apart from the rest. The pair discuss why gratitude is a key to happiness, how to let your staff know that you’ve got their back, and the benefits that come from being driven to prove others wrong.

Hi everyone! My two superstar coaching clients are back, Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri joined me on Office Hours for another coaching call and as always it was filled with value that I wanted to share with all of you. Today we are gonna talk about understanding emotions and energy in motion and how you can raise your awareness to learn lessons. 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

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Gretchen Saegh-Fleming, CMO of L’Oréal USA, shares her insight on: [2:37] – Why her experience in field hockey opened her eyes to the benefits of a unique approach [9:57] – What travelling around the world has taught her about market segmentation and product differentiation [11:30] – How L’Oreal has incorporated giving back into the company’s DNA and how they’ve supported others during the current pandemic [13:08] – The most impactful advice she has to help recent college graduates lean into their uniqueness

Hi everyone! Today’s episode is a really special one, it is the very first episode on a new series I am starting called “The Secrets to Life”. I spoke to some of the oldest people that I know and asked them what are the secrets to living a long and happy life. Today’s features one of my employees grandmother, Bubbee, My Uncle Eli, and Pollyann Castle. Please let me know if you enjoyed today’s episode and please come join me on Friday at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET, you can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at [email protected] or visit dmeltzer.com/training to register

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Arielle Vandenberg, comedian, actress, and host of CBS’ Love Island, shares her insight on: [:33] - What she thinks about the perception that she is an “overnight success” [4:40] – How her ego reacts when she doesn’t book a job [10:08] – Why constantly thinking about “the next big thing” has turned into a game for her [16:28] – Her best piece of advice for millennials about taking the time to learn a new skill

Hey everyone! It is Monday so that means we are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness. Today's episode is about Building an Audience, I am going to teach you the AAA Strategy, where 80% of your time should be spent, and the three types of people in your community. Don't forget to join me for my Free Training on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. To sign up you can text me at (949) 298-2905, email me at [email protected] or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training.

Steven Cox, CEO and Founder of Take Lessons, talks about the origins of his business and shares his perspective on why many people’s idea that the entrepreneurial journey is “cool” is misinformed. He also talks about how leaders of an organization can learn from putting themselves in the shoes of an investor. Cox and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, dispel some of the most common myths about entrepreneurs and talk about the benefits of taking a long-term approach. The pair discuss the different ways that startups can be funded and some of the drawbacks of each, as well as why evolution is such an essential aspect of any startup business.

Hey everyone today’s episode is an incredible conversation I had with Gabby Bernstein on Instagram Live, This is a very important conversation under the circumstances that we are in right now, Gabby and I discuss how shame creates action, inspiration creates change and the mindset and the heart-set If you haven’t already be sure to listen to Gabby’s original appearance on The Playbook and be sure to join me this Friday at for my Free Training, you can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at [email protected] or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register.

Hey everyone! Today’s episode features two of my partners David Moreno and Mike Mumola, and the three of us had the pleasure of interviewing John Foley - the former solo pilot of the Blue Angels. The four of us are going to discuss: The focus it takes to be a fighter pilot, avoiding Fear flying up to 700 mph, and John is going to teach us how to wake up happy. Don’t forget to come join me on Friday’s at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Trainings. You can text me at 949 298 2905, email me at [email protected] or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Florent Groberg, Deputy VP & Business Director at Boeing and Medal of Honor Recipient, shares his insight on: [2:23] - How the challenges he faced after immigrating to the United States helped him to shape a resilient mindset [4:12] - Why you need to put your ego and pride to the side in order to be an effective leader [7:31] - The one message he always shared with his teams before deploying on a mission [14:15] - How learning about his uncle sacrificing his life for his beliefs taught him the importance of living a selfless life

Hey everyone! Today's episode is from my interview appearance on @theclassroomseries. I was interviewed by Remi Lubcher and she asked me a great series of open ended questions that I wanted to share with all of you. I am going to tell you the best advice I've ever received and share my favorite lesson that I share with my all my kids. You can check out The Classroom Series right here https://www.instagram.com/theclassroomseries/. Also don't forget to joine me on Fridat at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET for my Free Training. You can text me at (949) 298-2905, email me at [email protected] or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Barbara Corcoran, real estate mogul, Shark Tank Shark, and Host of "Business Unusual" and "888-Barbara" Podcast, shares her insights on: [2:56] - The freedom that comes with having nowhere to go but up [9:17] - Why her goals were never about making money, instead focusing on how far she could go [12:51] - How being a “loser” in school helped her build skills that she’s leveraged for success in business [14:56] - Her two best strategies to make the most of your day, every day

It's Monday, so that means we are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness. Today's episode is about reinventing yourself. I am going to teach you about, the first step when you are going into to a transition phase and my favorite lesson that I teach all my kids. Don't forget to join me for my Free Training on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. To sign up you can text me at (949) 298-2905, email me at [email protected] or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training.

Alya Alghamdi, international track and field athlete, and Kevin Dilworth, four-time National Champion Long Jumper and track coach, discuss what it takes for people to build a consistent, positive mindset that helps to motivate and inspire them when things get tough. Alghamdi, Dilworth, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about how to remain passionate while chasing your vision, the difference between “showing up” and competing”, and how to instill the “Want To Factor” in those individuals that you are coaching. The trio also discuss pain tolerance in sports and business, as well as how to maintain focus despite mounting pressure. Please come join me this Friday for my Free Training at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can text me at (949) 298-2905, email me at [email protected] or visit https://dmeltzer.com/trainingto register.

Today's episode is from my appearance on Kwik Brain With Jim Kwik. Jim and I always have amazing conversations whenever we get together so I wanted to share my appearance on his podcast with all of you. We are going to talk about what it takes to make a good decision, and how you can make good decisions more quickly. Please come join me this Friday for my Free Training at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can text me at (949) 298-2905, email me at [email protected] or visit https://dmeltzer.com/trainingto register.

Hi everyone, for today’s episode I was joined by two legends, my mentor Blaine Bartlett and Tim Storey on Office Hours, my daily live show at 3:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm ET live on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter. The three of us discussed the reason why people cement themselves in a setback and why we believe that a setback is simply just a setup for something much better. Don't forget to join me for my Free Training on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. To sign up you can text me at (949) 298-2905, email me at [email protected] or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Russell Brunson, Co-Founder of Clickfunnels, shares his insight on: [6:18] – How to identify what a “dream customer” looks like for you and the benefits that identifying this archetype can have on your business [10:40] – Why marketers must learn to emotionally attach to their audience through a “hook, story, and offer” [14:13] – His favorite three-part script to use when designing an offer for your audience [17:16] – Today’s biggest opportunities to build an audience while costs are lower than in the past Please come join me this Friday for my Free Training at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can text me at (949) 298-2905, email me at [email protected] or visit https://dmeltzer.com/trainingto register.

Hey everyone, today’s episode is a conversation I had with the legendary Trevor Moawad, we are gonna talk about how you can create a positive mindset and live in neutral. We are going to discuss the starting point for creating a positive mindset and the reason why you need to stop saying negative things out loud. Please come join me this Friday for my Free Training at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can text me at (949) 298-2905, email me at [email protected] or visit https://dmeltzer.com/trainingto register.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Gabby Bernstein, #1 New York Times best-selling author, enlightened entrepreneur, and international speaker, provides her insights on: [:59] - What happens in our lives when we are brave enough to go to “the places that scare us” [2:07] - How trauma can impair our brain’s ability to process information and make the right decisions [8:10] - Why committing to a willingness to feel better is the first step to recover front any setback life hands you [20:30] - Her single best piece of advice for dealing with today’s uncertain climate.

Hey everyone, today's episode is my most vulnerable podcast ever. I hosted a Town Hall Q&A for productive change last Friday. I took questions for an hour so we can all learn how to create productive change. Please come join me this Friday for my Free Training at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can text me at (949) 298-2905, email me at [email protected] or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register.

Carey Conley, vision expert, author, and motivational speaker, shares her moving story about how she learned to “smile through the struggle” after experiencing several personal tragedies, as well as some of the strategies she teaches to prevent people from losing vision and losing hope. Conley and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including how your first action of the day can set the tone for your life, the process of taking your vision and making it real by focusing on pragmatic steps, and Carey’s simple exercise to help anyone clarify their vision for the future.

Today's episode is from a virtual keynote I did for students at the University of Dallas back in March. I am going to talk about investing in yourself, and the reason why I don't believe in sacrifices. I also took some time to answer some great Q&A from the students. Please come join me this Friday for my Free Training at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can text me at (949) 298-2905, email me at [email protected] or visit https://dmeltzer.com/trainingto register.

Hey everyone, today's episode is from my appearance on The 1% Podcast With David Nurse. David and I discuss how I would work 60 hours in one day, and how you can use math and time to get a competitive advantage over others. Check out The 1% Podcast with David Nurse. Don't forget I host a Free Training every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can sign up by texting me at (949) 298-2905, emailing me at [email protected] or by visiting https://dmeltzer.com/training

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jon Weinbach, Executive Producer & Executive VP at Mandalay Sports Media and a Producer of The Last Dance, shares his insights on: [0:57] – How his background in journalism, as well as his work with ESPN, positioned him to build a career in media [3:40] – Hearing about the “mythical Jordan footage” and how The Last Dance came to fruition [8:39] – Why he believes the timing was perfect to tell the story of the Bulls' 1997-98 season [20:38] – Why the biggest key in finding the right career is knowing what you don’t want to pursue

Hey everyone, today's episode is from a speech I gave last week to the 100 Million Mastermind Experience. It was a very small group so I was able to go really in depth during the conversation and Q&A. You are going to learn about how you can take inventory of your values, and the reason why you feel stuck. I want you all to join me this Friday at 11:00am/2:00 pm ET for my Free Training, text me at (949) 298-2905, email me at [email protected] or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Scott Boras, Sports Attorney and President of the Boras Corporation, shares his insight on: [2:09] - Why growing up on a farm taught him what it takes to grow an organization from the ground up [3:58] - How Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, his former college roommate, nearly convinced him to represent football players [9:49] - His best advice to help anyone understand the power behind the word “no” and overcome rejection [17:45] - The most challenging dynamic he finds when it comes to multi-million-dollar negotiations

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 scale your business and scale your life. You’re going to learn the three phases of scaling, and the difference between an expense and an investment in your business. I want you all to join me this Friday at 11:00am/2:00 pm ET for my Free Training, text me at (949) 298-2905, email me at [email protected] or visit dmeltzer.com/training

I've got another extended episode for you today. Last September I spoke at the University of Pittsburgh's Center For Entrepreneurial Excellence for 2 hours. Since I have received great feedback on the longer episodes I had my team dig it up so you could all give it a listen. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905.

Dr. Eric George, renowned hand surgeon and Founder & CEO of ERG Enterprises, Omega Hospital and The Hand Center of Louisiana, shares some of the best strategies he’s learned to help anyone thrive in the “people business”, and talks about how his experience with bureaucracies inspired him to make a change in healthcare. Dr. George and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss how their desire to help others has impacted their respective entrepreneurship journeys, as well as how to put your faith in the right people and the right ideas. The pair also provide their thoughts on a leader’s best practices for building trust within a team. FREE TRAINING Friday at 11 am PT/ 2 pm ET! Text 949 298 2905 or email [email protected], or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register!

Hey everyone, I’ve got a real special episode for you all today, to celebrate armed forces week I was fortunate to join Erika Nardini, the CEO of Barstool Sports and Barstool’s Zero Blog Thirty team to speak to members of the military about the importance of mentorship and learning to love what you do. You’re also going to get to listen to a special conversation from the Zero Blog Thirty team and some valuable Q&A afterwards. Don't forget I host a Free Training every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can sign up by texting me at (949) 298-2905, emailing me at [email protected] or by visiting https://dmeltzer.com/training