The Playbook With David Meltzer

Hi everyone! I went live on LinkedIn and Facebook last week and I enjoyed it so much that I am going to start going live everyday at 3:00 pm PT. I'll be having guests on each day to for conversations and even taking some Q&A. Last week I had Brandon Ball, the CEO of Starch Creative and he shared with us a story about an ad campaign he ran for Adidas and James Harden. I was also fortunate to be joined by Heather Monahan, and we talked about how the current times are creating new opportunities. Text me at (949) 298-2905 and let me know who you want to see join me live. Check out my latest Youtube video "Why Stress and Anxiety are Actually Uniting Us" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kg5JZ9RjMFU

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Katie Couric, journalist and founder of Katie Couric Media, and Shelly Ibach, President & CEO of Sleep Number, share their thoughts on: [2:14] - Why “not needing sleep” is no longer a badge of honor thanks to shifting perspectives about sleep’s importance [7:51] - The values that have fueled Katie’s drive to make a positive impact on the world [10:58] - Why individualism is not only an important part of Shelly’s life, but Sleep Number’s mission to serve their customers [24:48] - Their two best pieces of advice to ensure that you live a happy life Checkout my latest YouTube video “Why Stress and Anxiety are Actually Uniting Us” https://youtu.be/kg5JZ9RjMFU

Hey everyone, I wanted to share another one of my weekly free training sessions. This week I talked about improving your strength, health, and happiness. I also go in depth into how you can start creating your own coincidences by putting your intention and attention in to whatever you are doing. I want you all to join me every Friday so please text me at (949) 298-2905 to find out how you can join me on my next training this Friday.

Justin Wu, CEO and Founder of Growth.ly, shares his thoughts on what “growth hacking” really means for businesses in today’s digital age, the types of brands that are easiest to grow, and how to find the right channels to connect with your audience. Wu and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including why some entrepreneurs choose to invest in their businesses over a “traditional” education, how to master content distribution by mastering the mediums where your targets consumers are, and some of the most common mistakes that personal brands are making when trying to monetize their following.

David Tao, Editor and Co-Founder of BarBend and entrepreneur, talks about how his beginnings in business journalism inspired him to find a niche audience in need of content and shares insight into the process of finding the right mix of content to serve that niche. Tao and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including how to find niches or sub-niches that aren’t saturated and both using testing and audience input to improve your content. The pair provide guidance on some of the best ways to create diverse revenue streams once you have built up an audience.

Hey everyone, today we are going to talk about toughness and telephone. The telephone is something we should all be utilizing right now and so I wanted to share with all of you my appearance on All Things Telesales with Jake Lynn. Jake and I talk about selling over the phone, and how important credibility is when selling over the phone. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Julia Landauer, championship winning NASCAR driver and motivational speaker, shares insights on: [3:54] - The time that she realized that she had been lying about her fears associated with racing [7:56] - How getting voted out on Survivor taught her the importance of owning who you are as a person [12:28] - Why scheduling activities that are just for you, including sleep, can help you to maintain balance in your life [15:25] - What she thinks of labels like “female racecar driver” and how to succeed when being viewed as an outsider

Hey everyone. I've got another Instagram live Q&A session for all of you. Today's episode is about being smart with your cash, the two rules of business and what is the true goal of networking. Please come join me on instagram @davidmeltzer, I am going live for Q&A every single day. Also this Friday I am hosting another virtual training and I would love to have you come join me. Text me at (949) 298-2905 to find out how you can.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Koya Webb, Founder of Get Loved Up and holistic health coach, shares her insights about: [:45] - Why our fears are feedback to be paid attention to and not something to run away from [4:57] - How to re-engineer the way that you look at any “pain” you might experience personally or in business [9:52] - Understanding the limiting beliefs about money that she had held since childhood and how she overcame them to live a life of abundance [16:26] - The five-step process for creating a “Mindful Mindset” that all entrepreneurs can utilize

Hey everyone! Today's episode is from my daily live Q&A session on Instagram Live. I go live everyday so make sure you are following me @davidmeltzer on Instagram. In today's episode I answer some questions and I was joined by Dr. John Amaral to discuss accepting change and we talked about understanding the quantam field we all live in. Text me your questions and your biggest takeaway at (949) 298-2905.

Kristen Michaela aka KittyPlays, video game streamer and YouTuber, provides her insights on some of the common misconceptions about esports, sharing some of the skills that can be learned from gaming as well as discussing some of the job opportunities found in the video game industry Michaela and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including the connectivity of gaming communities, why some video game streamers might feel like they are “chained” to their stream, and how Kristen’s unique schedule helps her avoid feeling burnt out. The pair also talk about what it means to be a content creator and why inspiration is a key for their content.

Hey everyone! I hope you are all healthy and happy. Today's episode is from my virtual training I hosted yesterday about the five steps things we need to not make bad decisions. Text me at (949) 298-2905 to find out how you can join me for next weeks training.

Hey everyone, today's episode is extremely important for all of you. I was fortunate to speak with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, a Disaster Avoidance Expert and we talked about the importance of making the right decisions during times of uncertainty. We also discussed making sure we are always prepared for every scenario possible during uncertain times. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905 Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Sue Enquist, founder of ONE Softball and Hall of Fame Softball Coach, shares her thoughts on: [2:43] The importance of having a roadmap to success and how her parents empowered her with discipline and empathy [7:16] Why she interviewed 20,000 families in order to understand and help solve the “pain points” of youth sports [11:04] Why athletes tend to put pressure on themselves and how coaches and parents can help relieve those pressures [19:50] How transformative coaching is changing the way that coaches and athletes interact on a day-to-day basis

Today's episode still feels like a dream. I had the honor of sharing the stage with my mentors: Bob Proctor, Les Brown, Mary Morrissey and Sugar Ray Leonard. We sat down for a roundtable at the filming of World's Greatest Motivators to discuss what motivates us all, and how to get more done in a day.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Erika Nardini, CEO of Barstool Sports, shares her thoughts on: [5:10] - Why she never thinks about being a “woman at work”, despite being in a male-dominated industry [7:08] - The two biggest challenges that all businesses are facing today [9:33] - How she ensures that Barstool’s new hires have the right perspective about how to “break through” [17:55] - Why Barstool’s strategy isn’t going to change after receiving investment from Penn National

Hey everyone, this was my last live Q&A from last week before my team and I were forced to work from home. However I still am going live on Instagram for Q&A everyday at 8:00 am. In today;s episode we talked with my sleep coach Meeta Singh and we had the honor to talk E-Sports with Erin Simon from Cheddar. Text me your biggest takeaway at (949) 298-2905.

On today's episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Francis Suarez, the Mayor of Miami. Francis and I talk about his experience testing positive for Covid-19. We discuss how important it is to be a leader at this time, and taking advantage of this time to check in with people you haven't spoken to in a long time so that when all of this is over, we can make the world a better place. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905.

I did my first ever virtual training yesterday and I wanted to share it with all of you. In today's episode I talk about how we all have to take care of ourselves like we would on a flight, different ways to make money and how we should all be using this time to develop skills, knowledge, and desire for activities we normally would not get to spend time on. I want to do a lot more virtual trainings, so if you would like to be part of the next one text me at (949) 298-2905.

Hey everyone, I've got another extended Live Q&A for you. On Tuesday I was joined by my dear friend, the legendary sports agent Bruce Tollner. Bruce and I answered some questions about getting the career you desire and my son Miles put Bruce on the hot seat with some questions about NFL free agency. I was also joined by the Co-Founder and CEO of Lemonade, Daniel Schreiber. Daniel gave us all some great insight on an industry that has been around for over 100 years. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905 Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Joe De Sena, CEO and Founder of Spartan Race, provides his insights on: [6:51] - Why you need to set expectations about your management style immediately upon hiring team members [8:14] - How a feeling of accomplishment or achievement can help people push through tough times or challenges [12:00] - How many entrepreneurs fall into a trap of being guided by their desire to avoid discomfort [14:31] - Why having the right frame of reference will help to get you out of what Joe calls the “Valley of Death”

Today’s episode is the perfect example of an adaptable routine, I usually only go live for Q&A for about 20 minutes, but due to the current circumstances I have more white space in my calendar than ever before, so I’m making myself productive and accessible for everyone to teach you all how we can use this time to create new opportunities to find and create money during this time to stabilize yourself. Text me your questions and your biggest takeaway at (949) 298-2905. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905 Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Kevin Brown, Senior VP and Chief Marketing Officer for Sleep Number, and Jason Witten, legendary Dallas Cowboys tight end, share their thoughts on: [5:00] - What the most successful people understand about the relationship between prioritizing the “little things” and their performance [6:32] - Why Kevin believes that Sleep Number beds are almost exactly like having your own sleep coach [10:36] - How a lack of sleep can lead to substandard decision-making and cost you tons of money [14:55] - Their three best pieces of advice for getting a night of quality sleep

Today's episode is about what it takes to get hired for your dream job. Today's episode is from a speech I gave on careers in sports. A lot of people come to me and say that they want to work in sports, but sports isn't a profession. You have to be more interested than interesting and have the three things that I talk about in today's episode.

Cynthia Kersey, CEO & Founder of the Unstoppable Foundation and best-selling author, talks about how she developed an unstoppable mindset, pushing through the pain that she experienced personally by finding her true purpose in life. Kersey and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including the difference between unconditional giving and trading, why giving can be a selfish act, and the impact that the Unstoppable Foundation makes through its Five Pillar development model. They also share some of the most impactful moments they’ve experienced through their work with the foundation, and chat about the new “Be the Miracle” campaign.

Today's episode is from my Weekly Live Q&A session last week. Make sure you text me at (949) 298-2905 to find out the next time I am going live and let me know what your biggest takeaway was from today's episode. We sometimes find ourselves in a trajectory we don't want to be in or when there is corrosion that is connecting us to the greatest sources of energy we carry, inspiration. I practice exercising my mind so that I can get back to center and find my highest vibration.

Hey everyone, I had a meeting with my team to discuss how we are here to be of service to you. We are going to provide stability by providing content that will help you get back to center. We are also going to help you find opportunities to take the lessons to expand and grow. Please let me know how I can be of service to you by texting me at (949) 298-2905. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905 Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Maria Bartiromo, 2-time Emmy winning journalist and host of Mornings w/ Maria, Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street, and Sunday Morning Futures shares her thoughts on: [7:38] - How her approach to the first day of an internship at CNN set her apart from other interns [12:24] - Becoming the first journalist who reported live from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange [18:43] - The best piece of advice she ever got about how to succeed, no matter what your goals are [19:51] - Why you need to be focused on cherishing and respecting your reputation, not simply protecting it

Hey everyone! Today's episode is a throwback to August of 2019 when I got to sit down with my good friend Gary Vaynerchuk and the newly inducted Pro Football Hall of Famer, Champ Bailey. The three of us were joined by Scott Tindle and we talked about what it takes to be a great leader on and off the field. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905 and let me know if you would like more of these conversations. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905 Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Nicole Arbour, Comedian and Entrepretainer, shares her thoughts on a variety of topics including: [3:24] - How hearing Denzel Washington’s voice in her head inspired her to change her mindset and life [10:08] - Her beginnings as a YouTuber and how she finally found a way to use her comedy to heal herself [14:09] - Why Robin Williams’ death changed her views on life and happiness [26:48] - Why the #1 issue that all people have is that they’re “full of sh*t”

Today's episode is all about opportunity. All I see is opportunity, if something goes well, there is opportunity. If something goes wrong, there is an opportunity. Create the mindset that whenever something gets hard, all it means is that something good is happening. Energy creates the opportunity and when energy shifts too far in one direction you have to look for how you can create opportunities with the void that is created once something moves too far. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905 Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

Phillip Stutts, Founder of Go BIG Media, Win BIG Media, and best-selling author of Fire Them Now, shares his thoughts on why the five step process for branding a politician is the exact same as branding a person, product, or service in any other industry, and why customer data is so essential when putting together an impactful advertising campaign. Stutts and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about the importance of testing your advertisements before launching a campaign, why businesses should operate with a giving and abundant approach, and why they believe in giving prospective clients a free assessment in order to get alignment.

Hey everyone, today's episode is from a speech I gave to USC's Sports Business Association. When I went through my transformation I took stock in who I was and what I wanted to become. Now everyday I take an inventory of my values everyday to create my mindset. What are your values, and how often do you take inventory of those values. Text me at (949) 298-2905 and let me know. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905 Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

Hey everyone, I received a lot of positive feedback about last weeks episode that was nearly 2 hours long, so I had my team dig up a speech I gave at a community college in Philadelphia in September of 2017. This was one of those days where I was channeling and delivering bomb after bomb. The best part about the speech was when I finished, nobody left. Everyone stuck around for Q&A and I received amazing questions for nearly an hour. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905 Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Megan Smith, Founder and CEO of Shift7 and former CTO of the United States, sits down to share her thoughts on: [5:25] President Obama’s thought process for creating the position of United States Chief Technology Officer [7:59] Why people should be using the internet to “scout and scale” for genius problem-solvers and solutions [15:30] How today’s leaders can bring the best plays from the innovation sector to all industries [19:38] Why we can overcome our cultural and social biases about tech by sharing stories like those of Ada Lovelace, the first computer scientist, or Kate Middleton’s code-breaking ancestors who helped save the lives of millions

Hey everyone today’s episode is one of the most frequently asked questions I receive. How to find the right partner. Pay attention to what you want in a partner, put attention and intention into it and watch them come into your life. Text me your biggest takeaway at (949) 298-2905. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905 Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Mike Raffensperger, Chief Marketing Officer of FanDuel, shares his insights on: [5:06] How his experience working at Amazon helped give him an understanding of the digital advertising marketplace [8:03] Why you need to be telling an impactful story with your content that also improves your audience’s experience [10:35] Why he believes that FanDuel is one of the best “second screen” experiences in the world for sports fans [13:19] How the growth of legal sports betting has changed the way that fans consume sports content

Hi everyone! Today's episode is a really short one but I wanted to show all of you just how much can be accomplished in a quick five minute meeting. This was my favorite five minutes from the Super Bowl, I sat down to learn from my mentor/mentee and good friend Gary Vaynerchuk.

Trevor Pryce, Owner of The Outlook Company (OVFX), shares the story of how a trip to a movie lot to sign a contract has led him to chase his creative passions, including writing and producing. Trevor talks about some of the ways that he leads his team of creatives by example, and why he’s a big believer in “competing to create”. Pryce and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about why Trevor decided to start OVFX in Baltimore, their approaches to being tough on employees that you care about, and the anxieties associated with being a first-time entrepreneur. The pair also converse about why it is nearly impossible to prioritize more than three things at a time. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905 Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

Zack Weiner, President and Co-Founder of Overtime, discusses the changing preferences of today’s young sports fans and how Overtime caters its content to the next generation. Weiner also talks about the origins of the company and how the startup he launched in college prepared him to solve some of the problems in the sports media market that Overtime addresses. Weiner and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including the importance of testing an idea in the market before working to scale it, why Zack tries to give potential investors what he calls “greedy eyes”, and how to take an unselfish approach to raising capital. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905 Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

Hey everyone, today's episode is something a little different. I'm giving you guys almost 2 hours of some of the best pragmatic sales advice I've ever given. If you liked the extended episode, let me know and text me what your biggest takeaway was from today's episode at (949) 298-2905. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905 Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jorge Masvidal, UFC fighter and BMF titleholder, chats about: [3:54] How he made all of his 2019 plans into reality, including winning Fighter of the Year [7:29] Why he draws inspiration from seeing his mother putting together necklaces in the middle of the night as a child [10:27] His simple equation for success and why consistency is so crucial in order to perform your best [16:18] How he did his homework on profit margins in the liquor industry before launching his El Recuerdo Mezcal brand

Life is all about lessons, and you are going to forget every lesson you have ever learned. Luckily, you have the ability to remember each lesson at anytime. What have been some of your most valuable lessons yet? Text them to me at (949) 298-2905 and let me know what your biggest takeaway was from todays episode. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905 Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Mikael Brandrup, visual artist, graphic designer, and entrepreneur, shares his thoughts on: [1:03] Why he felt trapped while running a design agency at age 23 [6:38] How the “viral” reaction to the first art piece he shared online helped to inspire him to keep going [7:00] His mission to solve the struggle that many artists face in monetizing their passion [21:00] Why his best advice for aspiring artists to help establish their brand is asking others for help

Today's episode is from a meetup I held in San Diego. I talk about guaranteeing value, and how it is the easiest way for you to keep your clients. When you get a client, your number one goal should be to keep that client, and the easiest way to achieve that is by guaranteeing them value. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905 Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

Matt Lombardi and Kevin Moran, co-founders of the CBD company beam, chat about how they discovered CBD due to their injury-shortened athletic careers and what sets their products apart from competitors in the space. Lombardi, Moran, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including the stresses that come along with raising capital for a startup, how to stand out from a branding perspective, and why entrepreneurship can be a lonely endeavor. The trio also share their thoughts on the benefits of being a former athlete from a mindset standpoint, as well as how they’ve leveraged their relationships in the sports industry.

I forget the lesson of gratitude a lot, almost every day, but this life is all about lessons. You are going to forget every lesson you've ever learned, but you have the ability to remember them at any time. Controlling your perception with a lens of gratitude will lead to freedom. Nobody will ever affect you. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905 Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

Stop worrying about what the next big platform is. Shift your attention and intention on creating good content and consistently uploading everyday. Capture, amplify and perpetuate. Find your frequency and watch your audience grow. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905 Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Nick Keller, Founder and CEO of Benchmark, sits down to share his thoughts on: [5:37] Why sports bring together all aspects of society and creates opportunities to solve local and global issues [14:19] How sports can help promote better mental health for anyone who is willing to be vulnerable [20:00] Why he loves hiring people that are autonomous and restless [22:55] How to take advantage of consumers’ changing preferences for businesses that are ethical

Practice ending fear. Think about what emotions come into play when you think about the future, stop attaching negative emotions to the unknown and stay present. Today's episode is from my weekly live Q&A session, text me to find out when I am going live. Text me for opportunities to meet up: (949) 298-2905 Where I'm speaking: https://dmeltzer.com/events/