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
You Blew it! | 2 Minute Drill S2E5
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 16, 2021
7m
The Next Big Opportunity on Amazon With Tommy Rodriguez: Owner, Automation Empire | #ThePlaybook 435
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Tommy Rodriguez, Owner at Automation Empire, shares his insights on: [1:38] - Why many aspiring entrepreneurs underestimate the amount of work involved in order to get a startup off the ground [2:28] - How he was able to deal with feelings of impatience as an entrepreneur [10:02] - The turning point in his life where he learned about the opportunities present...
20m Jul 15, 2021
20m
How to Manage Your Time Better
One of the most compelling reasons to be a student of your calendar is that while the amount of time spent on scheduling grows with the amount of appointments that people have, the time needed to actually schedule meetings decreases. This means that the more meetings you schedule, the better you get at scheduling them. Contrary to popular belief, people that schedule or have many meetings duri...
6m Jul 14, 2021
6m
Finding the Light, Love, and Lessons in Everything That You Do With Inky Johnson: Motivational Speaker | #ThePlaybook 434
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Inky Johnson, motivational speaker and former collegiate football player, shares his thoughts on: [:59] - How growing up in a house with 14 kids taught him to ignore things and why he had to break that habit later in life  [3:04] - What being a captain for Tennessee taught him about how to lead by example  [9:53] - Why understanding serendipity can help you ...
21m Jul 13, 2021
21m
Passion, Purpose, and Profitability | Road to Revenue #68
There are three pillars of success that you can choose to focus on, rather than attaching your  happiness or fulfillment to a specific end goal. When you are able to effectively combine  passion, purpose, and profitability, that is when you are getting closer to your true potential  as a leader.  9 Ways to Focus on Your Passion  Many people tend to think that passions come naturally to us, but...
58m Jul 12, 2021
58m
5 Lessons That Will Change Your Life
Consistency creates persistence How can you do something every day and quit? These words don’t even belong in the same sentence. I tell people, look, I just enjoy the consistent, persistent pursuit of my potential every day, whatever it may be that I’m doing—potential as a son when I call my mom, potential as a human being when I work to improve my health by working out, meditating, and eating ...
8m Jul 11, 2021
8m
Reimagining Traditional Education With Shiv Khemka: Vice-Chairman, Sun Group | #ThePlaybook 433
Shiv Khemka, Vice-Chairman of Sun Group and Chairman of The Global Education and Leadership Foundation (tGELF), shares his thoughts on why he believes in creating more fandom for entrepreneurs, as well as how using sports as a backdrop can help bring people from diverse backgrounds together. Khemka and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about topics including why entrepreneurs are some o...
20m Jul 10, 2021
20m
Your Founder & CEO Needs to Be Fired | 2 Minute Drill S2E4
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...
8m Jul 09, 2021
8m
Nothing Beats a High-Quality Product With Todd Simon: CEO and Chairman, Omaha Steaks | #ThePlaybook 432
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Todd Simon, CEO and Chairman of Omaha Steaks, discusses: [3:15] - How Omaha Steaks was able to evolve its business model by applying a more entrepreneurial mindset [5:39] - Why being a “flat” organization makes it easier for new ideas to be tested and implemented [12:35] - His biggest sources of pride when thinking about the customers that Omaha Steaks was ab...
22m Jul 08, 2021
22m
The Fastest Way to Get to Where You Want in Life
Be radically humble. Identify those people who have the right situational knowledge or experience or who sit in a position that you want to be in. To do that, you have to be one thing: radically humble. Realize that most people love to give. Most people freely give their advice to those that value it. Most people love to share their experience, their situational knowledge. Even their relationsh...
7m Jul 07, 2021
7m
The Reason Why You Should Never Quit With Jayson Waller: Founding CEO, PowerHome Solar & Host, True Underdog Podcast | #ThePlaybook #431
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jayson Waller, Founding CEO of PowerHome Solar & Host of the True Underdog Podcast, shares his thoughts on: [1:24] - Why seeing his father pass up an opportunity to open his own business inspired Jayson to take a different path [4:13] - How persevering after nearly closing his business down turned into the most valuable lesson he’s learned [9:42] - Why under...
23m Jul 06, 2021
23m
Healing Your Relationships | Road to Revenue #67
We cannot find outside of ourselves what we cannot find inside of ourselves and that means that our most important relationship is actually with...yourself. You need to have a healthy relationship with yourself before you can establish a healthy connection with others, and that often takes quite a bit of self-reflection to accomplish. Six Steps to Healing After thorough self-examination, you s...
59m Jul 05, 2021
59m
Building the Foundation For a Successful Business With Glenn & Amber Schworm: Founders Home Flipping Workshop | #ThePlaybook 430
Glenn Schworm & Amber Schworm, Founders of Home Flipping Workshop, talks about why having a business built on honesty, integrity, and character is essential in order to succeed in the long run, as well as the difference between being a worker and an investor. The Schworms and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on how to maximize the most valuable real estate you own (betw...
23m Jul 04, 2021
23m
Having Faith That Everything Will Come in The Right Way at the Perfect Time With Brandon Routh: Award-Winning Actor | #ThePlaybook 429
Brandon Routh, award-winning actor known for roles in Superman Returns and Legends Of Tomorrow, shares his thoughts on how his Iowa roots helped to prepare him for the rigors of Hollywood, and why he partnered with Templeton Distillery to help promote entrepreneurship in the United States. Routh and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about the roles that patience and compassion have in t...
21m Jul 03, 2021
21m
What's Your Business? How Do You Make Money? | 2 Minute Drill S2E3
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 02, 2021
7m
Building a Business That Lasts Forever With Stephen Stokols: CEO, Boost Mobile } #ThePlaybook 428
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Stephen Stokols, Executive Vice President of Boost Mobile, sits down to discuss: [1:45] - Why it is important to differentiate your product or service from competitors, rather than trying to outspend them [2:55] - The four biggest trends among consumers that Boost Mobile is addressing with its products  [16:18] - How entrepreneurs are able to succeed in the l...
24m Jul 01, 2021
24m
What You Need to Know Before You Start Investing
People always ask me, should I invest in crypto, or is now the right time to scaled my business? And my answer is always the same every time. Do you know your timing and risk tolerance? Take inventory of your values and ask yourself, "how much am I willing to risk right now?" Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 ...
7m Jun 30, 2021
7m
Surrounding Yourself With the Spirit of Excellence With Graham Bensinger, Host, In Depth With Graham Bensinger | #ThePlaybook 427
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Graham Bensinger, Host of In Depth with Graham Bensinger, Emmy-winning journalist, and entrepreneur, discusses: [:50] - How being an autograph seeker as a kid led to him starting an online business and radio show as a teen [4:55] - A story about how he went the extra mile to land an interview with his eventual mentor, legendary broadcaster Joe Buck [12:31] -W...
26m Jun 29, 2021
26m
Public Coaching Session and Live Q&A | Road to Revenue #66
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. We are going to cover how to create a strong emotional attachment in sales, the difference between focusing and refocusing, and receiving so much that you can give it all away. Tweet me ...
57m Jun 28, 2021
57m
The Difference Between Making Sacrifices and Investing in Yourself
A "sacrifice" is a negative void in your life, what you're actually doing is investing in yourself. When you say that you are making a sacrifice, you are actually just looking for more of what you don't want. Stop calling it a sacrifice and start calling it an investment. If you're not willing to invest in yourself, what will you ever invest in? Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway fro...
7m Jun 27, 2021
7m
Change The Way You Look at Things and the Things You Look at Change With Saje & Serena Dyer: Authors of The Knowing | ThePlaybook#426
Saje Dyer and Serena Dyer Pisoni, authors of the new book The Knowing: 11 Lessons to Understand the Quiet Urges of Your Soul, chat about what it means to know to find the path of least resistance in order to lead a life of abundance. Saje, Serena, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss how Wayne Dyer’s ideas and teachings impacted their lives, as well as how their understanding of his...
28m Jun 26, 2021
28m
That Should Have Definitely Been in Your Pitch | 2 Minute Drill S2E2
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 co...
8m Jun 25, 2021
8m
How I Could Have Saved Over a Million Dollars on My Wedding With Shan-Lyn Ma: Cofounder & CEO, Zola | #ThePlaybook 425
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Shan-Lyn Ma, Cofounder & CEO at Zola, discusses: [1:08] - Why her own wedding planning experience served as a catalyst for the creation of Zola  [3:01] - How technology can be used to create a “one-stop shop” for your customers  [12:29] - How she carved her path to Silicon Valley by taking a unique approach to each job she’s had [13:40] - Her single biggest ...
20m Jun 24, 2021
20m
Behind The Scenes of 2 Minute Drill
Hey everyone! Today's episode is a small fireside chat we had at the launch party for the second season of 2 Minute Drill. Joining me are Rory Cutaia, the CEO of Verb Technologies and Brian Lagastee, the CEO of Clarity Experiences. The three of us discussed what it was like on set for the filming of Season 2 of 2 Minute Drill, some of our favorite moments from the new season, and what it takes ...
14m Jun 23, 2021
14m
The Difference Between a Business and a Job With Sharon Lechter and Brandon Dawson: Co-Author Rich Dad Poor Dad and Founder & CEO, Cardone Ventures
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Brandon Dawson, CEO and co-founder of Cardone Ventures, and Sharon Lechter, keynote speaker and bestselling author, share insights on: [1:09] - How Brandon resigned himself to meet and learn from Sharon after reading books like Rich Dad Poor Dad and Three Feet from Gold [5:25] - Why Sharon’s insights on intellectual property helped Brandon to sell his company...
21m Jun 22, 2021
21m
How to Pitch Your Idea | Road to Revenue #65
THE 6 STEPS YOU NEED TO GAIN CREDIBILITY: 1. Credibility: Showcase credibility through your team, advisors, and patents. Illuminate your early mistakes and communicate how they have attributed to your situational knowledge to navigate those same scenarios in the future. 2. Emotional Attachment: Understand the emotional attachment your consumers have to your product/service and how to leverage i...
1hr Jun 22, 2021
1hr
How to Pitch Your Idea | Road to Revenue #65
THE 6 STEPS YOU NEED TO GAINCREDIBILITY: 1. Credibility: Showcase credibility through your team, advisors, and patents. Illuminate your early mistakes and communicate how they have attributed to your situational knowledge to navigate those same scenarios in the future. 2. Emotional Attachment: Understand the emotional attachment your consumers have to your product/service and how to levera...
1hr Jun 21, 2021
1hr
The Greatest Lessons I Learned From My Dad | Happy Father's Day
To all the dads, Happy Father’s Day. Be a celebrant not celebrity on this day and continue to do good deeds for your family! This is the most important job we will ever have! Enjoy your day and give it the meaning it deserves!
10m Jun 20, 2021
10m
The Greatest Lessons I Learned From My Dad | Happy Father's Day
To all the dads, Happy Father’s Day. Be a celebrant not celebrity on this day and continue to do good deeds for your family! This is the most important job we will ever have! Enjoy your day and give it the meaning it deserves!
10m Jun 20, 2021
10m
The Power of YouTube With Angela Courtin: VP of Brand Marketing, YouTube | #ThePlaybook 423
Angela Courtin, Vice President of YouTube Marketing Global Head of Brand, Creative, Culture and Media, provides insights on how the mission of YouTube to give everyone a voice helps to empower marginalized communities to connect with others and the mindset it takes to identify our similarities with people of different walks of life while also appreciating our differences. Courtin and host of #T...
19m Jun 20, 2021
19m
The Power of YouTube With Angela Courtin: VP of Brand Marketing, YouTube | #ThePlaybook 423
Angela Courtin, Vice President of YouTube Marketing Global Head of Brand, Creative, Culture and Media, provides insights on how the mission of YouTube to give everyone a voice helps to empower marginalized communities to connect with others and the mindset it takes to identify our similarities with people of different walks of life while also appreciating our differences. Courtin and host of #...
19m Jun 20, 2021
19m
How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market With Greg Connolly: Founder & CEO, Trifecta | #ThePlaybook 422
Greg Connolly, Founder and CEO of Trifecta Nutrition, discusses how his passion for entrepreneurship has led him to start five companies so far and also shares some of the most valuable insights he’s gained from building Trifecta into the largest organic meal delivery service in the U.S. Connolly and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about topics including how entrepreneurs can transiti...
24m Jun 19, 2021
24m