One of The Most Successful IPO's of All Time With Brent Bellm: CEO & Chairman, BigCommerce | #ThePlaybook 458
Brent Bellm, CEO and Chairman at BigCommerce, sits down to share his thoughts on what makes BigCommerce’s platform different from their competitors, as well as why he wants to not only provide their customers the data they need but ensure they have the ability to use it. Bellm and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, talk about how ecommerce has evolved since the late ’90s and why BigCommerce ...
19m Sep 04, 2021
19m
If You're Going to Ask For Money, You Need to Tell Us Why | 2 Minute Drill S2E12
Today's episode is a sneak peek at the latest episode of 2 Minute Drill! 2 Minute Drill is back and better than ever and this season we've got hour-long episodes. Joining me on today's episode are Rory Cutaia, CEO of Verb Technologies, Jayson Waller, Founder & CEO of Powerhome Solar, and Will Ford, President & Cofounder of LaunchBoom. The all-new, hour-long extended episodes feature five new en...
7m Sep 03, 2021
7m
Taking Care of Yourself so You Can Take Care of Others With Jen Fisher: Chief Well-Being Officer, Deloitte
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jen Fisher, Chief Well-Being Officer at Deloitte, shares her insights on: [:39] - The connection between employee well-being and the employer’s bottom-line [4:15] - Why she believes that presenteeism is one of the most valuable metrics to look at in terms of employee engagement [7:22] - How business leaders can bring humanity back into the workplace and prom...
23m Sep 02, 2021
23m
Your Ego is the Enemy
Choosing to detach from an outcome, can seem extremely conflictual, and it is hard for people to understand. One of the common questions I get is this: “How do you have goals yet remain detached from an outcome?” The truth is, I’m very driven toward the goals I set.  I try to take my ego and time, two driving factors for many, out of my goal setting. What I do is this: I set a goal, and at the ...
6m Sep 01, 2021
6m
There Are No Excuses When it Comes to Success With Robby Clark: Founder & CEO, SID Developments
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Robby Clark, Founder and CEO of SID Developments, sits down to discuss: [5:08] - Why entrepreneurs can never be “half in, half out” if they want to succeed  [6:33] - The biggest realizations he had after being forced to file for bankruptcy   [21:49] - How he maintains focus on creative over a billion dollars in holdings as a goal he’s set for himself    [24...
40m Aug 31, 2021
40m
Coaching Session and Q&A | Road to Revenue #75
Hey everyone! It’s Monday so we’ve got another episode of the Road to Revenue Series. We took over the Breakfast With Champions Millionaire Breakfast Club on Clubhouse for a #BYOQ Live Q&A and Coaching Session. You bring the questions, I bring the answers. I am going to go over what it means to be an intrepreneur and what is the most common problem I see young entrepreneurs make. Tweet me @davi...
1hr 1m Aug 30, 2021
1hr 1m
The #1 Key to Being Successful With Rob Barker: General Manager, Peloton Commercial | #ThePlaybook 456
Rob Barker, General Manager of Peloton Commercial, shares his thoughts on how virtualization has impacted the health and fitness industry since the beginning of the pandemic, as well as why he believes that his entire life helped prepare him to deal with the rapid changes. Barker and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including why entrepreneurs should aspire t...
19m Aug 29, 2021
19m
What it Takes to Be a Great Leader Today With Tamara Mendelsohn: CMO, Eventbrite | #ThePlaybook 455
Tamara Mendelsohn, CMO of Eventbrite, shares her thoughts on why having a team composed of “consummate learners” is essential for any business leader, as well as how to create human connections between teams that are working virtually. Mendelsohn and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including their best strategies for virtualizing in-person events, how to find ...
25m Aug 28, 2021
25m
You Didn't Bring Your "A" Game | 2 Minute Drill S2E11
Today's episode is a sneak peek at the latest episode of 2 Minute Drill! 2 Minute Drill is back and better than ever and this season we've got hour-long episodes. Joining me on today's episode are Rory Cutaia, CEO of Verb Technologies, Jayson Waller, Founder & CEO of Powerhome Solar, and Kim Perell, CEO & Founder, 100.co The all-new, hour-long extended episodes feature five new entrepreneurs ea...
8m Aug 27, 2021
8m
You Never Know the Impact of Your Message With Travis Mills and Nick Gross: Founders, girlfriends | #ThePlaybook 453
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Travis Mills and Nick Gross, founders of the band girlfriends, chat about: [:20] - How a random Instagram Story led to the pair forming their band [2:03] - Why they believe that the pandemic has actually accelerated their success by forcing them to pivot  [6:00] - How the pair have been able to increase their productivity five-fold while working from home [1...
19m Aug 26, 2021
19m
How The Law of Attraction Actually Works | A Conversation With John Assaraf & Craig Siegel
Hey everyone, today’s episode features one of my mentees and my mentors, Craig Siegel and I welcomed John Assaraf to the Paradigm Shift, and the three of us discussed the secret to manifesting what you want, the Law of GOYA (Get Off Your Ass!) and how a vision board actually works. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite part from today’s episode and check the show notes to see where you can email...
32m Aug 25, 2021
32m
What it Take to Be a Successful Sports Agent With Nicole Lynn: NFL Agent & President of Football Operations, Klutch Sports } #ThePlaybook 452
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Nicole Lynn, NFL Agent & President of Football Operations for Klutch Sports, shares her thoughts on: [4:35] - How she works to deal with unconscious bias in an industry that is typically male-dominated [7:24] - The one thing that every aspiring sports agent needs to do in order to succeed  [9:13] - Why she strives to “take up space” by being authentic [17:07...
20m Aug 24, 2021
20m
Trust and Verify | Road to Revenue #74
Knowing who to trust is key for not only business success, but personal success, as well. What I use in order to make the determination on which people to believe (and invest in) is a two-step process that I call trust and vet. Distrusting everyone is no way to approach life and the same can be said about blindly trusting everyone, but I prefer to take a more positive perspective to start. Give...
59m Aug 23, 2021
59m
The #1 Common Denominator of Success
Perform a self-evaluation. Think about how much time per day you are committed to the pursuit of your potential. Are you consistent? Are you persistent? Do you need to improve in these areas? Consistency is a massively important because it allows you to focus on what you want. Focusing on a goal and working toward it every day allows you to utilize the power of intention. That focus yields expo...
24m Aug 22, 2021
24m
The Lessons That Changed My Life
Whether you have nothing or a 40-million-dollar home in Newport Beach, there will always be people who live as if there’s not enough. Then there’s the world of “just enough.” That world blends scarcity with abundance. Even people who are generous will trade rather than give—they’ll give, but they will always expect something in return. The world I’m trying to manifest is a world of “more than e...
34m Aug 21, 2021
34m
Your Product Speaks For Itself | 2 Minute Drill S2E10
Today's episode is a sneak peek at the latest episode of 2 Minute Drill! 2 Minute Drill is back and better than ever and this season we've got hour-long episodes. Joining me on today's episode are Rory Cutaia, CEO of Verb Technologies, Jayson Waller, Founder & CEO of Powerhome Solar, and Will Ford, the President and Cofounder of Launchboom The all-new, hour-long extended episodes feature five n...
7m Aug 20, 2021
7m
Building Customer Loyalty With Joe Preston: President & CEO, New Balance #ThePlaybook 451
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Joe Preston, President & CEO of New Balance, shares his thoughts on: [2:07] - How introducing the first $100 running shoe helped to put New Balance on the map [4:35] - The adaptations that New Balance made due to the pandemic and why they now “control their own destiny” [6:39] - How big brands can use data and analytics in order to better understand their cu...
18m Aug 19, 2021
18m
Creating New Streams of Income
When it comes to monetizing, we have this philanthropic type of attitude towards entrepreneurship: we’re doing it for the greater good, we have a passion project, we’re in love with our product…etc But the truth is, your product, service, or idea does no good for anyone if you can’t monetize it. Your business needs to make money in order to survive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
4m Aug 18, 2021
4m
Creating Milestones for Others to Surpass With Sukhinder Singh Cassidy: Founder, theBoardList
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, Founder of theBoardlist and author of Choose Possibility, shares her thoughts on: [1:47] - How “small acts” can open our eyes to the possibilities that are around us  [4:23] - Why agility and confidence go hand-in-hand for business leaders [8:26] - Her definition of calculated risk and why failing to make a choice can be detrimental t...
23m Aug 17, 2021
23m
Coaching Session and Q&A | Road to Revenue #73
Hey everyone! It’s Monday so we’ve got another episode of the Road to Revenue Series. We took over the Breakfast With Champions Millionaire Breakfast Club on Clubhouse for a #BYOQ Live Q&A and Coaching Session. You bring the questions, I bring the answers. I am going to go over the 5 daily practices that will change your life, the secret to cold calling, and the most important emotions to hit ...
56m Aug 16, 2021
56m
The Secret to Manifesting What You Want
They will always laugh at you, make fun of you, and scoff at you. before they applaud you. Why? They don’t know the seeds you’re planting.  They don’t know your true potential. YOU have the best connection to that. When we work hard, smart, patiently, and don’t quit, it’s only a matter of time before we get there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9m Aug 15, 2021
9m
Evolving Your Business With Technology With Reece Kurtenbach: President & CEO, Daktronics
Reece Kurtenbach, CEO, President, and Chairman of the Board at Daktronics, discusses how the company’s South Dakota roots have helped the organization become one of the world's largest suppliers of electronic displays, and he also shares how he was able to progress from an engineer to the CEO.  Kurtenbach and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, provide their insights on how in-stadium experien...
22m Aug 14, 2021
22m
Drop The Damn Mic! | 2 Minute Drill S2E9
Today's episode is a sneak peek at the latest episode of 2 Minute Drill! 2 Minute Drill is back and better than ever and this season we've got hour-long episodes. Joining me on today's episode are Rory Cutaia, CEO of Verb Technologies, Jayson Waller, Founder & CEO of Powerhome Solar, and Kim Perell, CEO & Founder, 100.co The all-new, hour-long extended episodes feature five new entrepreneurs e...
8m Aug 13, 2021
8m
Leading Your Team to Victory With Jamey Rootes, Former President, Houston Texans | #ThePlaybook 448
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jamey Rootes, COO of Special Purpose Acquisition Fund, Former President at Lone Star Sports & Entertainment, and Former President of the Houston Texans, shares his insights on: [2:16] - How he defines leadership and why the best leaders help their team “keep their eyes on the prize” [4:33] - Why identifying a person’s impact is key for building the right team ...
23m Aug 12, 2021
23m
How to Get Rid of Negative Thoughts
How important is it to “Cancel” negative thoughts? Scientists say we have between 12,000 to 50,000 thoughts in a day, and our mind takes the negative approach to things 70% of the time. Globally speaking, since we must use our free will to connect to source or goodness, your mind, naturally, thinks about what you don’t have, what you can’t do. Not to get too scientific and I am in no way a biol...
5m Aug 11, 2021
5m
5 Things you Need to Be Successful With Chad Belding: Star of The Fowl Life | #ThePlaybook 447
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Chad Belding, hunter and TV Star of The Fowl Life, shares his thoughts on [1:03] - How learning to play “the small game” has helped Chad create a mindset for success [6:00] - His realization that there was money to be made in manufacturing clothing and products aligned with their show [16:43] - Why being humble and transparent will attract the right people a...
29m Aug 10, 2021
29m
How to Train, Coach, and Mentor Your Team | Road to Revenue #72
When people used to ask me the difference between a trainer, coach, and a mentor, I used to joke that the difference was the prices and the certifications. Now, I define what it means to be an effective trainer, coach, and mentor differently. I define a (good) coach as someone who is able to bring the best out of you (and those around you). A trainer also wants to bring the best out of you, bu...
58m Aug 09, 2021
58m
How to Attract What You Want in Life
Have you ever been in a personal or business situation where you thought you understood what was going on only to gain clarity later as to what the situation was all about, and it was nothing like you perceived it to be? You must be clear on what you want in order to create the velocity to put through your new value-based stable foundation. And what is velocity? This is the energy expended in s...
4m Aug 08, 2021
4m
The Importance of Creating Core Values With Dan Springer: CEO, Docusign | #ThePlaybook 446
Dan Springer, CEO of DocuSign, discusses the three factors he looks for when making any hiring decision, as well as how he’s helped to both codify and amplify DocuSign’s core values since taking over as CEO.  Springer and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on a variety of topics including the unexpected benefits and opportunities that you can get from attending a “smaller...
26m Aug 07, 2021
26m
Get Your Head Out of the Clouds | 2 Minute Drill S2E8
Today's episode is a sneak peek at the latest episode of 2 Minute Drill! 2 Minute Drill is back and better than ever and this season we've got hour-long episodes. Joining me on today's episode are Rory Cutaia, CEO of Verb Technologies, Jayson Waller, Founder & CEO of Powerhome Solar, and Rusty Youngblood, COO and Cofounder of The Outpost & Outpost Ventures The all-new, hour-long extended episo...
9m Aug 06, 2021
9m
Building a Business That's Never Been Done Before With Jim McKelvey: Cofounder, Square & Founder, Invisibly | #ThePlaybook 445
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jim McKelvey, Co-Founder of Square, Founder of Invisibly, and author of “The Innovation Stack”, shares his thoughts on: [1:45] - How entrepreneurs can leverage people’s tendency to overemphasize the past and underweight the future [4:32] - Why explaining the problems with your solution to potential customers can lead to even higher sales [6:58] - Why you sho...
19m Aug 05, 2021
19m
Shifting Your Mindset From Scarcity to Abundance
Today's episode is another coaching session with my two superstar coaching clients, Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri of Next Level University. As usual, these two came prepared with excellent questions and are going to demonstrate what it's like to be great mentees. The three of us are going to discuss, creating an abundant mindset, creating healthy relationships, and getting the most of your 2...
28m Aug 04, 2021
28m
Are You Willing to Risk it All to Be Successful? With Craig Culver: Cofounder, Culver's | #ThePlaybook 444
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Craig Culver, cofounder of Culver's, sits down to share his thoughts on: [1:14] - How working outside of the family business helped him to discover his passion for the restaurant business  [6:19] - His definition of an entrepreneur and how it was shaped by his father’s example  [10:30] - Why the entrepreneurs who can appreciate the “hard parts” of running the...
20m Aug 03, 2021
20m
Public Coaching Session and Q&A | Road to Revenue #72
Hey everyone! It’s Monday so we’ve got another episode of the Road to Revenue Series. We took over the Breakfast With Champions Millionaire Breakfast Club on Clubhouse for a #BYOQ Live Q&A and Coaching Session. You bring the questions, I bring the answers. You're going to learn how you can get paid for the introductions you make, my #1 piece of advice, and the #1 reason why you need to ask for ...
58m Aug 02, 2021
58m
Executing and Preparing for Success With Dan Arnold: President & CEO, LPL Financial | #ThePlaybook 443
Dan Arnold, President & CEO at LPL Financial, talks about how the firm was able to adapt their strategies during the pandemic in order to meet the needs of their thousands of employees and millions of customers, as well as how they were able to narrow their focus on the two biggest priorities for the business. Arnold and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a variety of topics such as w...
20m Aug 01, 2021
20m
Using Failure To Accelerate Your Growth With Adrienne Down Coulson: COO, Rakuten Americas | #ThePlaybook 442
Adrienne Down Coulson, COO at Rakuten Americas, talks about what having empowerment as a core value means for the company and why Rakuten works hard to ensure that their employees feel free to live their authentic selves. Adrienne and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about topics including how shifting your mindset allows you to find value in the biggest failures that you experience, h...
23m Jul 31, 2021
23m
You Just Broke Rule #1 | 2 Minute Drill S2E7
Today's episode is a sneak peek at the latest episode of 2 Minute Drill! 2 Minute Drill is back and better than ever and this season we've got hour-long episodes. The all-new, hour-long extended episodes feature five new entrepreneurs each week who compete for over $50,000 of cash and prizes. This new format combines the best elements of season one with powerful storytelling that shares the con...
7m Jul 30, 2021
7m
Building a Brand That Lasts Forever With Christy Budnick: CEO, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Christy Budnick, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, sits down to discuss: [2:44] - What it means to be an organization that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and equity  [6:50] - The three areas of the business that she is most focused on in order to help differentiate their brand  [11:40] - How COVID has changed the buying process for homes and why cash...
20m Jul 29, 2021
20m
3 Changes You Need to Make to Create a Winning Mindset
Our perspective is our reality. How you choose to shape your reality is up to you. Taking the trash out is either a chore or an opportunity to spend time thinking about what you want that will make you happy. You can either be a “have to” person, which creates shortages and voids, or you can be a “get to” person which creates an abundant mindset and endless opportunities. Tweet me @davidmeltze...
7m Jul 28, 2021
7m
Surrounding Yourself With People That Make You Happy With Lindsey Heppner: Founder, CEO, & Creative Director, Vampped | #ThePlaybook 440
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Lindsey Heppner, Founder, CEO, and Creative Director of Vampped, shares her thoughts on: [3:49] - Why the people who you choose to surround yourself with is the #1 key in business  [14:20] - The reason that entrepreneurs should be excited when dealing with rejection  [17:15] - How her experience with Lyme disease taught her the importance of self-care  [20:...
23m Jul 27, 2021
23m
Manifesting What You Want | Road to Revenue #70
To manifest what we desire, we must align with and trust the universe, focusing our energy on clearing the connection to what inspires us. Then, we must work towards executing and manifesting our desires. This is where 80% of our energy needs to be spent. Most people are great starters or openers, spending the majority of their energy and focus on how to stimulate interest or share a vision. Th...
1hr Jul 26, 2021
1hr
The #1 Thing That Will Accelerate Your Success
Today's episode is from a speech I gave at a World Financial Group event hosted by Hall of Fame Running Back, Marshall Faulk. This is one of the best speeches I've ever given, so I needed to share it with all of you. You are going to learn about living in the world of more than enough, and the #1 thing that will accelerate your success. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today'...
22m Jul 25, 2021
22m
The Future of Quntam Technology With Robert Liscouski - CEO, Quantum Computing Inc. | #ThePlaybook 439
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Bob Liscouski, CEO, President, and Chairman of Quantum Computing Inc. (QCI), sits down to explain some of the basics about quantum computing’s applications for business and explains why a combination of classical and quantum computers can help to increase efficiency.  Liscouski and host David Meltzer share their thoughts on why leaders need to build trust in tea...
22m Jul 24, 2021
22m
Don't Be Embarrassed That You Have No Revenue | 2 Minute Drill S2E6
Today's episode is a sneak peek at the latest episode of 2 Minute Drill! 2 Minute Drill is back and better than ever and this season we've got hour-long episodes. The all-new, hour-long extended episodes feature five new entrepreneurs each week who compete for over $50,000 of cash and prizes. This new format combines the best elements of season one with powerful storytelling that shares the con...
10m Jul 23, 2021
10m
Learning to Love Anything You Do With Vernon Davis: Former NFL Tight End | #ThePlaybook 438
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Vernon Davis, former NFL tight end, entrepreneur, actor, and producer, shares his thoughts on: [1:49] - Which of his skills from the football field translate best to being an actor [3:00] - Why passion is at the core of showing up every day to work as your true self [9:48] - The one question that determines whether Vernon will invest in a project or not [12:...
19m Jul 22, 2021
19m
The Key to Getting Any Job You Want
Don't limit your point of entry. Some people grow up in Beverly Hills and only want to work in Beverly Hills, you are immediately limiting your point of entry if that is your mindset. Study all the different companies and all the different types of positions that those companies are hiring. Put attention and intention into what you want, and have faith that everything will come in the right way...
8m Jul 21, 2021
8m
How to Turn Your Investment into a Huge Return With Fritz Lanman, CEO of ClassPass | #ThePlaybook 437
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Fritz Lanman, CEO of ClassPass and serial entrepreneur, sits down to discuss: [:47] - How he went from investing in ClassPass to running the company [3:49] - The biggest challenges that investors face when shifting their focus to the operations of a company [8:57] - Why tech companies that are willing to pivot and adapt tend to be exponential more successful...
22m Jul 20, 2021
22m
How to Forgive Yourself | Road to Revenue #69
Everyone falls and makes mistakes. It’s inevitable. But pain, whether it’s mental, physical, emotional, or spiritual, is just an indicator telling you that you have a lesson to learn. Lessons will keep coming until you learn them, so it’s much easier to practice forgiving yourself and getting excited about learning these lessons. I started realizing that I truly had to forgive myself for all th...
1hr Jul 19, 2021
1hr
How to Efficiently Use Your Time
Hey everyone, I had my team go back and find a speech that I gave at a Mastermind in Philadelphia back in 2018. Right now it is so important to be efficient with your time, so I wanted to share some of the lessons from this speech with all of you. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and email me at david@dmeltzer.com or text me at (949) 298-2905 to contact me at ...
31m Jul 18, 2021
31m
Removing The Interference Between You and Your Health With Dr. Omid Farokhzad: CEO & Founder, Seer | #ThePlaybook 436
Dr. Omid Farokhzad, Chair, CEO and Founder of Seer, sits down to discuss how Seer’s cutting edge work with protein and proteomics is removing technological barriers and providing scientists with better tools to make breakthroughs than ever before. Dr. Farokhzad and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including the markets that will most benefit from proteomics and ...
23m Jul 17, 2021
23m