The Playbook With David Meltzer

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Kelley Earnhardt Miller, Co-owner and General Manager of JR Motorsports and author of the new book Drive: 9 Lessons to Win in Business and in Life, shares her insight on: [3:06] - How she’s learned to balance her emotions, despite some challenges facing her racing team during the pandemic [5:45] - Why it is essential to find the right balance between care of yourself and lending your help to others [14:09] - The most important lessons she’s learned (and taught) about work/life balance while spending time at home with her children [15:58] - How her father, Dale Earnhardt Sr., taught her the right way to manage and maintain both business and personal relationships in a family business

Hey everyone! Today's episode is a very important one considering the time we are living in right now. I was joined by the ultra entrepreneur Eugene Remm on Instagram live and we talked about what it was like to have all of your businesses shut down in what seemed like the blink of an eye. We also discussed how you can create confidence during times of doubt. If there is anyone you want to see on The Playbook, just text me at (949) 298-2905. 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, Marie Forleo, renowned coach, speaker, author of Everything is Figureoutable and host of Marie TV, shares her thoughts on: [3:18] - Why she never wants to “go back” to the previous normal [6:10] - How focusing on one customer can help you unlock the right marketing strategy for your business [13:58] - The single most important question for all of us to ask ourselves right now. [16:46] - How she’s overcome the need to be her own worst critic 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

Hey everyone! We're back on the Road to Revenue. Today's episode is all about why you should never quit. Often times many people don't realize how close they are to where they want to be before they quit. I'm gonna tell you the five steps of quitting and what the difference between quitting and pivoting is. 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

Maddy Alfano, Owner and President of Maria’s Italian Kitchen, shares some of the most valuable lessons she’s learned from watching her family’s forays into the service industry and the impact that a sense of community and connectivity has upon customers. Alfano and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including how Maddy’s personally delivered more than 1,000 donated meals to frontline workers during the crisis and some of the ways that technology will be used to help promote safety and physical distancing in the restaurant industry going forward. The pair also share insights on why the true value of higher education comes from learning to think differently and the benefits of being an observer of the world around you.

Hey everyone, today's episode is from all the way back in 2018. I was in Mammoth for this speech and I talked about Raising Your Awareness. I tell the story about how sitting next to someone on an airplane completely changed my life. 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

I was joined by the legendary big wave surfer Laird Hamilton. Laird and I discussed the reason why your health should be your #1 priority. 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, Daniel Blake, VP of US Value Brands at Anheuser Busch, shares his insight on: [2:21] - Value Brands’ new initiatives and how they’re supporting others and fulfilling dreams during today’s uncertain times [5:58] - The importance of a people-first culture for brands and how that culture empowers people to consistently stick to their values [9:17] - How his team works to create consistent messaging in their content that also creates lifelong fans and consumers [17:38] - Why he works hard to approach every interaction in business as both an opportunity and a learning lesson Don't forget to register for this week's Free Training on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET by texting me at (949) 298-2905, emailing me at [email protected] or visiting https://dmeltzer.com/training

A lot of you have been asking for more episodes of my coaching content, so todays episode is another inside look at how I coach and the impact it has on my clients. I brought back two of my favorite clients Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri. My coaching is a practice of consistent and persistent behavior by doing things every day for a minimum amount of time. What you’ll hear in this episode is two separate coaching calls 2 weeks apart. Pay attention to how their questions progress between the two weeks as they worked on their homework in between. If you are interested in how I coach or just want to ask me a question on my Office Hours live stream, text me (949) 298-2905 or email me [email protected]. Also Don't forget to register for this week's Free Training on Friday by visiting https://dmeltzer.com/training

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ben Baller, CEO of IF & Co. and entrepreneur, shares his thoughts on: [2:05] - What his experience becoming the first Asian American to play football and basketball at his college taught him about competition [9:33] - The realization he’s come to about complainers and oversensitivity in our society [13:27] - How he’s able to find the light in challenging situations such as the current pandemic [21:07] - Why he treats his ego like the volume control on a stereo system

Hey everyone, I hope you are all happy and healthy. We are back on the Road to Revenue, this week is all about motivation vs inspiration. I'm going to tell you about the four different types of motivation and how to get back up. This Friday's Free Training is all about why you should never quit, this is definitely one you are not going to want to miss. To register you can text me at (949) 298-2905 or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to sign up.

Alex Lieberman, Co-founder and CEO of Morning Brew, shares the strategies he’s using in order to navigate his company through this uncertain time, and provides advice on how other companies can innovate despite any constraints they are facing. Lieberman and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including how Morning Brew is thriving at “the intersection of curation and voice”, why taking money from venture capitalists isn’t always the best option, and the vital role that quality content plays in the growth of your company or brand. The pair also discuss how leaders can show their team better examples of vulnerability and honesty.

Anil Srivatsa, Managing Trustee of the Gift of Life Adventure Foundation, provides insight into how the process of donating his kidney to his brother has changed the way that he looks at life, helping him to prioritize love over fear. Anil talks about how he launched his nonprofit organization and his life goal to unravel the misconceptions of organ donation and raise awareness worldwide. Srivatsa and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including how to shift the paradigm from fear to love, why a high salary does not equate to happiness, and simple steps you can take today in order to make a difference in someone else’s life.

I sat down with one of my first mentees Dan Fleyshman at the IMCX conference in Los Angeles to talk about creating content. Good content lasts forever and why we should all have this in mind when we are creating our own content. Text me your biggest takeaway at (949) 298-2905. I am hosting a FREE training every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can text me at (949) 298-2905 or visit https://dmeltzer.com/training to register.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Wes Moore, CEO of Robin Hood, talks about: [8:48] - Why everybody knows the things that make their heart beat faster, but few of us choose to seek them out [10:14] - What he learned from leaving his career on Wall Street to pursue a career he was truly passionate about [13:31] - How Robin Hood is generating billions of dollars to fight against poverty and how he’s leading the organization through a time of dire crisis [21:16] - Why you need to find your “unmatched skillset” and utilize that to make the world better during the current crisis

Hey everyone! Today's episode is a conversation all about sales with Ryan Serhant, the star of Million Dollar Listing New York. Ryan shared with all of us his top three tips for sales, you do not want to miss this one. I want to remind you all that I am hosting a FREE Training this Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can sign up at https://dmeltzer.com/training or text me at (949) 298-2905.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Deepak Chopra, Founder of The Chopra Foundation, Chopra Global, and the author of Metahuman, shares his insight on: [1:48] – Why people need to be perpetually surprised (and grateful) that they exist [ 7:34] – The value of our current scientific way of looking at reality, which he believes is based on three invalid assumptions [12:34] – His biggest keys to figuring out who you are and the infinite potential that you hold [18:17] – How the choices you make now are creating the timeline of past and future

Hey everyone, you all seem to love the Road to Revenue episodes so here is the latest one. Today is all about the perfect pitch, how to develop it and practice it. I am also going to tell you three reasons why people are not buying from you. I am hosting another FREE training this Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can sign up at https://dmeltzer.com/training or text me at (949) 298-2905.

Rick Mirza, CEO of Daulat, shares his thoughts on how his upbringing empowered him with a desire to make money that has stuck with him, as well as how he was able to turn his first job into an equity position in the business. Mirza and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including whether genetics or environment is a bigger factor in becoming an entrepreneur, how self-development became a major part of Rick’s life at a young age, and the most important investment lessons from his new book Ten Things Not to Invest In, which comes out later this summer.

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. Don't forget that I am hosting a FREE training every Friday, you can sign up at https://dmeltzer.com/training or text me at (949) 298-2905 to sign up.

Hey everyone, I hope you are all healthy and happy. Today's episode is from my new live show, Office Hours. I was fortunate to be joined by two of my mentors, Blaine Bartlett and Jim Kwik. Jim joined to discuss his new book Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life and the three of us talked about how you can exercise your mind. I want to remind you that I host a FREE live training every Friday at 11:00 am PT, please visit https://dmeltzer.com/training/ to register or you could text me at (949) 298-2905 and I will send you the link.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Gotham Chopra, Co-founder of the Religion of Sports and co-host of the Now for Tomorrow podcast, shares his insights on: [4:20] - How his work with his company, Religion of Sports, has allowed him to learn from the practices of the world’s best professional athletes [7:08] – Why his new podcast “Now For Tomorrow” helps people confront the things they’ve been avoiding dealing with in their life, now that we have more time to reflect [13:15]- Why the best advice he ever received from his father, Deepak, is one simple phrase [15:47]- How the most important lesson he’s learned during quarantine is related to being of service to others

Hi everyone! I've got a star-studded lineup of guests for todays episode. Last week I was joined by Courtney Rich from Cake By Courtney, Ben Baller, Mikael Brandrup and Enes Kanter. One thing they all have in common is that they all created their own coincidences by putting their intention and attention into becoming better at their crafts. Please do not forget to register for my FREE training this Friday at 11:00 am PT/ 2:00 pm ET. You can sign up at https://dmeltzer.com/training or by texting me at (949) 298-2905.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, John Sculley, Chairman and CMO of RxAdvance, shares his insights on: [3:26] - The strategy he used to identify the multi-billion-dollar opportunity that is RxAdvance [7:47] - How you can use exponential time to your advantage as an entrepreneur or innovator [8:57] - The three things that it takes for an entrepreneur to make a billion-dollar idea into reality [18:49] - How his best piece of life advice is aligned with his mission to be insatiably curious

Hey everyone! We are back on the Road to Revenue, today's episode is all about managing the ego. We are gonna go over how you can stop Edging Goodness Out of your life and start Edging Goodness In to your life. I am also going to share with all of you something that my grandmother told me when I was five years old and how it was stuck in my subconscious for nearly 30 years. I host a FREE training every Friday at 11:00 am PT, please visit https://dmeltzer.com/training/ to register and I will see you all on Friday.

Evan Brandoff, Co-founder and CEO of LeagueSide, shares his thoughts on the early stages of building a business and the precise steps he took to scale LeagueSide nationwide. From his ‘ah-ha’ moment to his experiences with accelerator programs, Brandoff elaborates on how he and his co-founder cultivated their idea and the most valuable lessons he has learned along the way. Brandoff and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including what really differentiates an innovator and entrepreneur, the high risk tolerance it takes to rapidly scale a business, and why ignorance or naivety can occasionally benefit entrepreneurs.

Ford Seeman, Founder of Forest Founders and Righteous Causes Inc., shares his thoughts on some of the different ways that our daily choices are unknowingly hurting the planet, as well as how our current business and social climate offers an opportunity to reflect on life and create new habits based on your reflections. Seeman and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including why “wantrepreneurs” are those who don’t learn lessons from their mistakes, how long it really takes to create a new habit, and how Ford is working to empower socially conscious startups with funding and mentorship.

Hey everyone, I hope you are all healthy and happy. Last week I was interviewed for a book and I wanted to share it all with you. I shared what tools you can apply to your life to begin practicing a life filled with inspiration. If you have not heard yet, I am hosting a Free training every Friday at 11:00 am PT and I want all of you to be apart of it. Visit dmeltzer.com/training or text me at (949) 298-2905 so I can send you the invite.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Alix Peabody, Founder and CEO of Bev, shares her insights on: [3:11] - The main reason why it seems that most entrepreneurs are a “little crazy” [6:40] - Why she never focuses on what her competitors are doing and only focuses on Bev [11:18] - The most important lesson she’s learned about how to manage cash flow as your company grows [13:51] - Why the current business environment gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to build the business they want

Hey everyone, I've got another episode for you from my daily Instagram live Q&A. In today's episode I was joined by Patrick Reynolds, the founder of Kenzai and Eric Bigger, the motivational speaker. I also had a tremendous guest who was only 13 years old join me and he nearly made me cry. I want to remind you all that I host a FREE training every Friday at 11:00 am PT. I would love to see all of you there, if you are interested just text me at (949) 298-2905 and let me know that you want an invite to training.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Colin O’Brady, world record setting explorer, NY Times best-selling author of The Impossible First, and inspirational speaker, shares his insights on: [4:42] - How he is able to set goals that others view as impossible and then achieves them by tapping into his reservoir of potential [7:51] - Why he treats the process of chasing his biggest goals like art pieces that are meant to be shared with others [13:49] - Why he believes that storytelling is one of the best ways to impact and empower others to succeed [18:27] - His two biggest keys to persevering through the toughest moments that you face in life

I've got another episode from my FREE weekly training that I host every Friday. Last week I talked about sales and my Five to Thrive method that will allow you to thrive at whatever it is you are doing. Please come join me this Friday and let me know what you would like me to talk about, I want you all to be apart of it so just send me an email at [email protected] or text me at (949) 298-2905 and let me know that you want to attend training so that I can send you the invite.

Mike Diamond, speaker, author, and Guinness world record holder, shares some of his best mental strategies he learned on his path to overcoming addiction and how he’s used his experiences to become a record-setting marathon runner, as well as empower others. Diamond and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including Mike’s book 7 Steps to an Unbreakable Mindset, the differences between being motivated and being inspired, and some of the ways that we can avoid creating negative or harmful habits. They also share their thoughts on creating a better connection to your source of inspiration and the life-changing power of forgiveness.

Hey everyone, I've got another Instagram live Q&A for today. I was joined by The Playbook Alumna, two time champion NASCAR driver, Julia Landauer. I also answered some Q&A and discussed what are the four things you can control, stop getting stuck on being stuck and ways that you can be more productive during this time. I host a free training every Friday, I want you all to be a part of it. Text me at (949) 298-2905 so I can send you the invite.

Hey everyone, today's episode is very special. I had the honor to be joined alongside my friend, the Hall of Fame Running back Marshall Faulk to speak with members of our military. It was truly an honor to serve those who serve. Marshall and I answered Q&A and talked about how we should all be using this time to grow and if you come out of this the same person you were before, it is going to be the biggest mistake you can make. Remember I am hosting a free training every Friday at 11:00 am PT and I want you to be apart of it, you could text me at (949) 298-2905 and let me know you are interested in training so I can send you an invite.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Elise Loehnen, Chief Content Officer of goop, shares her insights on on: [2:40] - Taking the risk of leaving her job at Condé Nast to get a firsthand education in the complexities of the internet [7:08] - Why goop’s tricks of the trade focus on more than just getting eyeballs on their content [8:19] - How building strong micro-communities around your business and enriching the lives of your customers will help to ensure your survival [17:38] - Why you should focus on the four things in your life that you can control and how she has implemented them personally

Hey everyone, In case you haven’t heard yet I have a new daily live show called “Office Hours”, I go live at 3pm on all social platforms to answer Q&A and have discussions with people from all industries. Today’s episode I couldn't have found two completely different people, I got the chance to talk with Large from Barstool Sports and his wife Annie and Chester Elton, one of the top business coaches in the world. This episode is filled with laughs and lessons. If you want to join me live on Office Hours, just text me at (949) 298-2905.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Carlos Reyes, CEO and serial entrepreneur, shares his insights on: [5:03] - The story of how he created a door-to-door sales business at age 5, while living in Mexico [8:12] - How adversity led Carlos to using entrepreneurship as a means of survival [15:16] - Why his biggest key to building a fruitful business relationship is looking to be of service first [17:35] - Why he compares leaving his corporate job to an animal leaving its cage

I've got another episode from my free weekly training that I host every Friday, live at 11:00 am PT. Last week I talked about creating effective habits by creating your own habit machine. The habit machine needs consistent behavior and I am going to tell you all why it is so hard to create habits because of the 10,000 inputs our brain receives each day. I'd love to have all of you be apart of my training this Friday on the "Five to Thrive". Text me at (949) 298-2905 and let me know you want to be apart of training so I can send you the invite.

Adnan Durrani, CEO and Founder of Saffron Road Foods, shares some of the lessons that he learned about business as his career trajectory shifted and why he’s become obsessed with building organizations that focus on social responsibility and the Triple Bottom Line strategy. Durrani and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including the source of Adnan’s inspiration to create Halal food products, his ability to find a niche in the natural/organic food market, and the importance of producing culturally inclusive products for all people. The pair also converse about the social and cultural pressures to follow specific career paths and how Durrani became comfortable cultivating his own path.

I wanted to share my Instagram live from this past Wednesday, I was joined by two of my favorite people, Donovan McNabb and Danica Patrick. They both took me to school, I got some Quarterback coaching from Donovan and a therapy session from Danica. Please text me at (949) 298-2905 and let me know who you want to see me talk to on Instagram live and make sure you join me at 3:00 pm PT Monday - Friday for my new show Office Hours.

Hey everyone! I hope you are all healthy and happy. Today's episode was the very first interview I did on Zoom after beginning to work from home. I was fortunate to talk with the CEO of YPO, Scott Mordell. We talk about creating a good career path and what is the mindset of a good leader. I wish I was apart of YPO back in 2008 because I would not have lost everything. Don't forget, I host a free training every Friday and I want you to be apart of it, so text me at (949) 298-2905 so I can send you an invite.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Randy Carr, CEO and President of World Emblem International, shares his thoughts on: [4:01] - How he and his team prepared a plan to handle today’s shifting environment and save their business [5:55] – Why World Emblem International’s core values are an even greater point of focus for the leadership team [15:23] – How he is serving as a mentor to other business owners who have never experienced an economic downturn [20:03] – Maintaining the inspiration needed to overcome fear and provide value to yourself and those who are counting on you.

Back in September of 2018, I had the privalege to speak at the Denny's franchisee conference and I got to sit down with the CEO of Dennys, John Miller. John and I talked about building and leading a team based on values. We also discussed how important it is to build a team of employees who look forward to coming to work everyday. Text me who you want to hear me sit down with next at (949) 298-2905.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Wim Hof, creator of the Wim Hof Method who is known as the Iceman, provides his insights on: [3:58] - Becoming the first person to scientifically prove that humans can influence their immune response [6:13] - How he uses cold exposure to teach people to deal with the stresses in their life [7:42] - The 40-Day Quarantine Challenge he is putting on to help people optimize their cardiovascular system while staying at home [13:10] - Why investing your belief into the idea that you can do something turns you into an alchemist who can utilize the power of your own thought

Today's episode is my third weekly training on the Road To Revenue, and it is all about learning to love what you do. You're gonna learn to identify why you don't love what you are doing and why you should be inspired instead of motivated. I am also gonna tell you the biggest problem people have right now. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905.

Trevor Cowley and Kale Goodman, serial entrepreneurs and Partners at Real Business Owners LLC, talk about some of the most valuable lessons they’ve learned about financial stability while launching businesses like Easier Accounting and 60 Day Credit Repair, as well as how they are working to help small business owners of all kinds to grow and develop. Cowley, Goodman, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including why schools neglect to teach students basic skills to help them understand things like budgeting, why you need to be evaluating your lifestyle as well as your business operations during tough times, and how to create a partnership agreement that ensures equitable profit distribution.

Today's episode is something I haven't tried yet. This is actually one of my coaching calls with two of my favorite clients, Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri from The Hyper Conscious Podcast. Alan and Kevin are always super prepared with their action items and they always make the most of their 20 minutes. We talk about creating your own karma and how you are the only person that can hold you back. Let me know what you all want to hear about next and if you want more of these coaching calls by texting me at (949) 298-2905. Check out Alan and Kevin on The Hyper Conscious Podcast by clicking on the link below! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hyper-conscious-podcast/id1221110027?mt=2

Hey everyone, today is a special episode. During my Instagram live session yesterday I was joined by SAP's Global CMO, Alicia Tillman. Alicia and I discussed how to make things better for your business and life during this time and what they key is for every company right now. This was one of my favorite conversations yet so please text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905. Also I am hosting a free live training every Friday at 11am PT so you can also text me so I can send you the information to join, I hope to see you there.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ozan Varol, rocket scientist, law professor, and author of Think Like a Rocket Scientist, shares his thoughts on: [3:37] - How rocket scientists take a two-pronged approach to address any uncertainty [9:15] - Why people tend to avoid “aiming high” and how entrepreneurs can break this conditioning [13:51] - How times of boredom can lead to some of our biggest breakthroughs [20:55] - The importance of re-framing the problems you face in order to generate a better answer and how the most successful Mars exploration mission proves it Be sure to check out Ozan’s special offer for the listeners and viewers of #ThePlaybook: https://ozanvarol.com/playbook/