Tapping Into Your Unconscious
I've got another coaching session with my two favorite clients, Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri of Next Level University. As usual, they came prepared with tons of questions that I needed to share with all of you. The three of us are going to discuss what it means to tap into your unconscious, the difference between the truth and perspective, how to bring out the best in others, and the #1 thin...
28m Jun 16, 2021
28m
Surrounding Yourself With the Right Team to Scale Your Business With Ray J and Ray Lee, CSO & CEO, Raycon | #ThePlaybook 420
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ray J, Chief Strategy Officer of Raycon, and Ray Lee, CEO of Raycon, chat about:[:36] - How their similar views about the opportunities in consumer electronics helped to bring them together to start Raycon[5:34] - Why Ray J’s insights for their branding and packaging has been instrumental for them to land celebrity partners[6:54] - The biggest area where Ray J’s...
17m Jun 15, 2021
17m
Stop Lying to Yourself | Road to Revenue #64
Eight Ways to Stop Lying To Yourself Once we have a better understanding of the signs that we’re lying to ourselves, it’s time to utilize strategies to stop telling these lies. 1. Stop taking constructive criticism as a personal attack - Don’t assume the negative when others are providing you opportunities to learn and grow. Take a more positive perspective and try to find the light, love, an...
59m Jun 14, 2021
59m
Trusting The Process | A Conversation With Scott O'Neil: CEO, Philadelphia 76ers & New Jersey Devils
Hey everyone! Today’s episode is from my Friday morning Office Hours session with Scott O’Neil, the CEO of the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils and The Prudential Center. Joining me with Scott are my two co-hosts and business partners, Mike Mumola and David Moreno.  The four of us are going to discuss Trusting the Process and you are going to learn about illumination because I made a big ...
21m Jun 13, 2021
21m
Using Data to Revolutionize Youth Sports With Tom House & Rocky Collis: Cofounders, Mustard | #ThePlaybook 419
Tom House, Founder of Mustard, and Rocky Collis, CEO and Co-Founder of Mustard, share some insights on the biggest challenges facing youth sports today, as well as how the Mustard platform is changing the way that young athletes utilize technology for training. House, Collis, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about the origins of Mustard and its technology, as well as how Tom House...
22m Jun 12, 2021
22m
Entering "The Flow State" | A Conversation With Mikael Bradrup: Visual Artist & Entrepreneur
Hey everyone! Today’s episode is from a fireside chat with my good friend and former Playbook guest, Mikael Brandrup, the world famous artist and he’s also a pretty good entrepreneur too The two of us sat down at his art studio in Los Angeles a few weeks ago and we discussed entering “the flow state” and how you only need to connect with one person to build an audience.  Tweet me @davidmeltze...
25m Jun 11, 2021
25m
Growing Up Poor is Your Biggest Advantage With Derek Moneyberg: Business Success Coach | #ThePlaybook 418
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Derek Moneyberg, wealth coach, speaker, and entrepreneur, shares his thoughts on:[1:12] - The mindset difference between those who grew up poor versus those who grew up with everything  [2:24] - The one major financial trap that most people fall into[9:01] - Why everyone should take the perspective that they are “CEO of their life” [17:03] - How taking advantage...
20m Jun 10, 2021
20m
The Definition of Happiness
The definition of happiness is to enjoy the consistent every day, persistent without quit, the pursuit of your potential, your truth, your best self. Stop worrying about what other people think, what you don't have, what you don't want, or what's missing in your life. Simply what YOU want. That's the definition of happiness to me. The people who can enjoy the consistent pursuit of their own p...
9m Jun 09, 2021
9m
How to Optimize Your Life With Rob Dyrdek: Founder & CEO, Dyrdek Machine | #ThePlaybook 417
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rob Dyrdek, founder and CEO, Dyrdek Machine, entrepreneur, and entertainer, shares his thoughts on:[1:04] - How a 2013 business opportunity taught him that he was not only a “complete mess” as an entrepreneur, but he was also unhappy with life[5:18] - Why building systems for the Dyrdek Machine led him to discover the rhythm of companies (and existence)[7:42] - ...
26m Jun 08, 2021
26m
How to Deal With Negativity | Road to Revenue #63
6 Steps to Deal With Negative Thoughts When we experience negative thoughts, it is important to take a few minutes to contemplate the reasons behind them before you react. I advise following these six steps in order to avoid letting the triggers of your ego get in the way of your actions. 1. Realize that the “lens” we view life through may be a bit distorted. In other words, our view of thing...
58m Jun 07, 2021
58m
The Future of EV With Andrew Fox: Founder & CEO, Charge Enterprises | #ThePlaybook 416
Andrew Fox, Founder and CEO of Charge Enterprises, shares his thoughts on how Charge is working to solve problems with the “Achilles heel” of the growth of electric vehicles by improving infrastructure and creating more charging options for users, as well as the valuable lessons he learned about micro-mobility from investing in Lime. Fox and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer discuss why your...
21m Jun 06, 2021
21m
Building a Habit Machine With Alex Nekritin: CEO, UltiSelf | #ThePlaybook 415
Alex Nekritin, CEO at UltiSelf, sits down to discuss what inspired him to get involved with personal development and how his journey led him to create the world’s top “biohacking app”.  Nekritin and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on the challenges of building a new habit, why the “21 Days to Form a Habit” Rule is a myth, as well as why people fail to follow through o...
24m Jun 05, 2021
24m
The BEST Investment You Can Make RIGHT NOW
If you want to achieve it, prioritize it in your life. Commit to a minimum amount of time each day so that your body, mind and soul are all working in unison. The only limits that exist in our lives are the ones we place on ourselves. If you don't invest in yourself, what are you ever going to invest in? Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me quest...
6m Jun 04, 2021
6m
Creating The Coincidences You Want in Your Life With Rick Nechio: Former Executive, Anheuser-Busch InBev | #ThePlaybook 414
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rick Nechio, Co-founder of Nechio Novak and former Anheuser-Busch InBev Executive, chats about:[5:56] - The chance meeting he had with August Busch III ended up with an opportunity to work with Anheuser-Busch[8:49] - Why falling in love with “the process” creates an easier path to achieving your dreams[12:17] - Why he believes that luck comes from your ability t...
28m Jun 03, 2021
28m
How to Become a Better Salesperson
Last week I sat down with Garrett Brown & Colin Coggins, two adjunct professors at USC, and the three of us discussed all things sales-related. I went over the five steps of selling, and what the most important aspect of sales is. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-29...
37m Jun 02, 2021
37m
5 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health With Scott O'Neil: CEO, Philadelphia 76ers & New Jersey Devils | #ThePlaybook 413
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Scott O'Neil, CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment and author of Be Where Your Feet Are, shares his thoughts on:[:51] - Why the loss of a close friend to suicide was a driving force behind writing his new book[3:56] - The three different types of activities he recommends you do every day in order to stay grounded[12:31] - How sports and music serve to un...
24m Jun 01, 2021
24m
Coaching Session and Live Q&A | Road to Revenue #62
Today's episode of the Road to Revenue series is from an hour long Q&A session, I did live on Clubhouse Friday morning in the Breakfast With Champions, Millionaire Breakfast Club. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join! Clic...
58m May 31, 2021
58m
Becoming More Productive
Contrary to popular belief, people that schedule or have many meetings during the day are not busier than other people. There are only two determining factors, whether you're busy or whether you're accessible, and how productive you are. You want to hone in on your accessibility and productivity when you look at your calendar.  Leverage Your Calendar A calendar is a tool that can change y...
30m May 30, 2021
30m
Creating an Impact on a Major Industry With Tom Rogers: Founder, CNBC | #ThePlaybook 412
Tom Rogers, Executive Chairman of Engine Media Holdings and Founder of CNBC, talks about how TiVo forever changed the television experience for viewers and led to the pioneering of streaming TV, as well as why his childhood fascination with an article in the TV guide eventually led him to his career in media. Rodgers and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, examine an array of topics such as t...
17m May 29, 2021
17m
The Key to Making the Right Decisions | NoBullCON Keynote
Today's episode is from my Keynote at the NoBullCON. I was so excited to finally be on a stage in front of a live audience for the first time in over a year, so I needed to share this one with all of you. You are going to learn about the key to making decisions, your values. ELEMENT 1: PERSONAL VALUES When you are manifesting your vision, you need to analyze the effect on your personal value...
59m May 28, 2021
59m
The Secrets to Creating Valuable Relationships With John Ruhlin: Founder & Author, Giftology | #ThePlaybook 411
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, John Ruhlin, Founder of the Giftology Group and author of Giftology, shares his thoughts on:[:31] - How living generously has helped to change the way that John looks at life[5:42] - Why he believes that gifts can serve as a “delivery vehicle for emotions” when you are strategic with your gifting[9:07] - How a person can demonstrate thoughtfulness at scale and w...
27m May 27, 2021
27m
4 Ways to Change Your Life For the Better
Gratitude gives us perspective - our past is wonderful no matter what has happened. Empathy is forgiveness - we make mistakes every single day. We must forgive ourselves because we can’t give what we don’t have. Accountability allows us to take control of our life. No matter what happens, if you’re accountable you’re in control. Stay inspired internally by connecting to that which inspires y...
4m May 26, 2021
4m
How to Accelerate Your Career With Lee Zeidman: President, STAPLES Center |#ThePlaybook 410
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Lee Zeidman, President of the STAPLES Center, Microsoft Theater and L.A. LIVE, shares his thoughts on:[:27] - His initial reaction to the NBA shutting down due to the coronavirus[5:22] - The unusual way he ended up working in the sports industry and why he views informational interviews as essential for jobseekers [6:15] - His best strategies for working your wa...
24m May 25, 2021
24m
Travel Tips | Road to Revenue #61
For this week’s training, I’ve compiled some of my favorite, most useful travel tips for you to apply to your own vacations, business meetings, conferences, and adventures. Prepping for the Trip If you are not properly prepared to travel, chances are that your trip may not live up to expectations. Here are some things to consider when getting ready to travel.Start somewhere easy if you haven’...
58m May 24, 2021
58m
Allowing the Universe to Take Care of You
Faith is a true currency and an object of energy. Our faith is the aggregate of what we think, say, do, believe, and our subconscious mind. Faith is composed of our characteristics, our obsessions, our addictions, and the energy we put out. The problem I often see is that many are so unconscious about where they invest their faith, constantly create resistance by putting faith in the wrong thin...
9m May 23, 2021
9m
Show Me Your Friends and I'll Show You Your Future | Taylor Steele and Rob Machado: Founder, Solento Tequila & Pro Surfer | #ThePlaybook 409
Taylor Steele and Rob Machado, sit down to share their insights on why it is important to surround yourself with the right people and the right ideas. Steele, Machado and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on subject of “selling out” and if you should ever feel guilty for getting paid to do what you love. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episod...
22m May 22, 2021
22m
How to Remain Focused | #AskDavidMeltzer 34
More people are working from home than ever before, but the biggest question  remains; How can we be productive outside of our typical work environment? When adapting to a new routine and environment, we need to focus on four key areas which will keep us productive, accessible, and efficient in order to maximize the way we use our time. 1. Create a Habit Machine: Lower the Bar A stable rou...
5m May 21, 2021
5m
How to Get Your Dream Job With Kyle Brandt: Co-Host, Good Morning Football | #ThePlaybook 408
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Kyle Brandt, Co-host of Good Morning Football on NFL Network and host of The Ringer’s “10 Questions w/ Kyle Brandt”, shares his thoughts on:[2:18] - The serendipitous way that he ended up as a cast member of MTV's The Real World: Chicago [4:56] - How he set himself apart and landed a job as a producer and writer on The Jim Rome Show[13:08] - The reason why he sa...
21m May 20, 2021
21m
How to Succeed in Business
If you want to achieve it, prioritize it in your life. Commit to a minimum amount of time each day so that your body, mind, and soul are all working in unison. The only limits that exist in our lives are the ones we place on ourselves. If you don't invest in yourself, what are you ever going to invest in? Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me qu...
6m May 19, 2021
6m
Learn How to Win Everyday With Tim Grover: CEO, Attack Athletics | #ThePlaybook 407
Tim S. Grover is the CEO of Attack Athletics, Inc., and author of the book, W1nning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness, shares his thoughts on:[1:48] - Why there are no easy steps to achieving greatness[5:54] - The reason that “balance” isn’t a part of the equation for the world’s top performers  [10:03] - Why having faith is more beneficial than just having a chip on your shoulder[11:19] - The...
22m May 18, 2021
22m
How to Close a Deal | Road to Revenue #60
There are three main keys to ensure you are approaching a deal in the correct manner, you must pay attention to your mindset, heartset, and the conscious continuum. 1. Mindset: The most important components for closing any deal are credibility, truth, and the energy we approach our potential business partner with. 2. Heartset: Our ability to make an emotional attachment with the other party, ...
1hr May 17, 2021
1hr
Outgrowing Your Old Friends and Ideas
Today's episode is another coaching call with my two favorite coaching clients, Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri of Next Level University. The three of us discussed the pain of outgrowing your old friends and ideas, and learning how to overcome the fear of missing out and learning how to find joy in missing out. I am also going to share some of my personal experiences of when I have outgrown m...
23m May 16, 2021
23m
Utilizing Social Media to Scale Your Business With Tom Keiser: CEO, Hootsuite | #ThePlaybook 406
Tom Keiser, CEO of Hootsuite, sits down to share his insights on why the fastest growing companies tend to place a focus on their social media platforms, as well as the challenges that “traditional businesses” have when integrating more digital media content into their marketing strategy. Keiser and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on subjects including how Hootsuite i...
20m May 15, 2021
20m
Rich vs Poor Mindset
The world of never enough: This is the most negative world; it's the realm of belief where people think there is never enough for everyone and especially not enough for them. We all know people like this. They focus on the voids, shortages and obstacles that they perceive in their own lives and others', always neglecting to think about what they do have. What you resist will persist. By focu...
3m May 14, 2021
3m
The Meaning of Food, Money, and Life With Wolfgang Puck & Paul Scialla | #ThePlaybook 405
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Wolfgang Puck, Chef, Restaurateur, and Actor, and Paul Scialla, Founder/CEO of Delos and Founder of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), chat about:[3:12] - Why customer experience and comfortability have come to the forefront for today’s venue owners[6:10] - How the support of celebrities and stars like Wolfgang helps bring attention to health and ...
23m May 13, 2021
23m
5 Daily Practices That Will Change Your Life
I have five different rules for businesses looking to live in this world of more than enough: 1 - Know your personal giving and receiving values. Evaluate those four things every day. 2 - Learn to ask a series of questions to learn how you can provide value to every person in every situation. 3 - Learn a series of questions with which you can ask for help—which is the most difficult and radi...
20m May 12, 2021
20m
How Fear Stops Growth with Adam Contos: CEO, RE/MAX | #ThePlaybook 404
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Adam Contos, CEO of RE/MAX, shares his thoughts on: [:33] -Whether there is a “right way” to drop out of school[5:10] - How to get more value out of the ways you educate and entertain yourself [7:30] - Why leaders need to understand two specific emotions[15:10] - Why he focuses on his level of attention instead of trying to achieve a work-life balance Tweet ...
22m May 11, 2021
22m
Go No-Go Plan | Road to Revenue #59
There is one important step to take before you can even consider creating a Go No-Go Plan, and that is to determine whether your potential partner has an open mind. It takes more energy to reengineer the vision of one closed-minded person than it does to close a deal with 1,000 open-minded people, so identifying an open mind should be your first priority.​ When you have a shared vision with so...
59m May 10, 2021
59m
I Wish I Could Be Just Like My Mom | Happy Mother's Day
Happy Mother's Day Mom. I wish that I could be just like you. Today's episode is dedicated to my mom, here are four things that I’ve learned and I share this with my mom every day. It’s something that all parents want to hear. It’s helped my relationship with my mom. I tell my mom every day, a minimum of a minute, number one, I’m healthy. Number two, I’m happy. Three, I love her. Four, I app...
6m May 09, 2021
6m
From Delivering Pizzas to Building a Billion Dollar Company | #ThePlaybook 403
Ben Francis, Founder and Owner of GymShark, shares his thoughts on how a single work experience with his grandfather shaped his desire to build his own business, what he’s learned about the complexities of running an international organization, as well as the one event for the fledgling brand showed Ben that he was truly onto something special. Francis and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, ...
19m May 09, 2021
19m
The Future of Influencer Marketing and Generating Social Awareness | #ThePlaybook 402
Simon Yu, Co-founder and COO of Clubhouse Media Group, and Christian Young, President of Clubhouse Media Group, talk about how influencers with followings big and small can be used to elevate a brand, as well as how the first publicly-traded “content house” came about after a conversation with influencer Daisy Keech. Yu, Young, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss topics including ...
21m May 08, 2021
21m
The Importance of Mentorship
Today's episode is from a panel I spoke on while in Cleveland last week for the 2021 NFL Draft. I was fortunate to be joined by Roman Oben, VP of Football Development, for the NFL, Shaquira Johnson, Chief Revenue Officer for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Northeast Ohio, Juan Goodwin, President of Lifeline Sports, David A. Moreno Jr., Esq., Partner at Brown Rudnick LLP and Founding Partner ...
40m May 07, 2021
40m
Brian Scudamore: Founder & CEO, 1-800-GOT-JUNK | #ThePlaybook 401
Brian Scudamore, Founder, and CEO of O2E Brands and 1-800-GOT-JUNK, shares his thoughts on:[1:00] - How working in his grandparents’ army surplus store taught him the importance of treating people the right way[4:37] - Why you should take your business seriously, but not yourself[6:20] - Why he once fired an entire team that wasn’t aligned with his company values[17:30] - The secret to hiring e...
20m May 06, 2021
20m
How to Use the Law of Attraction | A Conversation With Martin Braithwaite
FC Barcelona Footballer, Martin Braithwaite and I teamed up at #CollisionConf this year to talk about how to use the law of attraction and tapping into the secrets behind elite performance. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to ...
15m May 05, 2021
15m
Brandon Marshall: Former NFL Star & Founder, House of Athlete | #ThePlaybook 400
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Brandon Marshall, former NFL star, Founder of the House of Athlete, and Host of I AM ATHLETE Podcast, shares his thoughts on:[1:01] - His five pillars for living a happy life[8:19] - Why top athletes like LeBron James and Russell Wilson benefit by treating themselves as a walking corporation[10:45] - How perspectives on mental health in sports have shifted in re...
22m May 04, 2021
22m
Coaching Session and Live Q&A | Road to Revenue #58
We've got another episode of the Road to Revenue series! Today's episode is an hour long coaching session and live Q&A that I hosted during my Weekly Free Training. I answered as many questions as I could and even took some live questions on Clubhouse. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. T...
57m May 03, 2021
57m
Terry Thayer: Co-founder, Intellomate | #ThePlaybook 399
Terry Thayer, Co-founder of Intellomate, talks about the misnomer of being an “overnight success”, as well as why automation is key for helping entrepreneurs to free up more time and improve their revenues. Thayer and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on how business leaders can apply their skills from one industry to another field, the importance of seeking out the rig...
23m May 02, 2021
23m
Steve Barnard: Founder & CEO, Mission Produce | #ThePlaybook 398
Steve Barnard, Founder and CEO of Mission Produce (NASDAQ: AVO), shares how he was able to work his way up through the agriculture industry, as well as some of the most valuable lessons he picked up from mentors along the way. Barnard and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including the origins of Mission Produce, how to convince others to share your vision, an...
18m May 01, 2021
18m
How to Become a Good Leader
Today's episode is from another coaching session with my two favorite coaching clients, Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri. As usual, these two came prepared with questions full of value that I needed to share with all of you. The three of us are going to discuss, what it takes to be a good leader, how I deal with people that make poor decisions and the difference between a coach and a mentor. ...
24m Apr 30, 2021
24m
David Ross: Head of Growth & Partnerships, Community.com | #ThePlaybook 397
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, David Ross, Head of Growth, Partnerships and Sales at Community.com, shares his thoughts on:[1:29] - The real power of text messaging at scale as a way to communicate[9:55] - The marketing data behind the billions of texts that have been sent on their platform[14:34] - Why attending a birthday party as a kid helped to inspire his entrepreneurial journey[19:30] -...
24m Apr 29, 2021
24m