Carlos Reyes: Serial Entrepreneur | #ThePlaybook 225
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Carlos Reyes, CEO and serial entrepreneur, shares his insights on:[5:03]  - The story of how he created a door-to-door sales business at age 5, while living in Mexico [8:12] - How adversity led Carlos to using entrepreneurship as a means of survival[15:16] - Why his biggest key to building a fruitful business relationship is looking to be of service first[17:35]...
27m Apr 21, 2020
27m
Creating Effective Habits | Road To Revenue #4
I've got another episode from my free weekly training that I host every Friday, live at 11:00 am PT. Last week I talked about creating effective habits by creating your own habit machine. The habit machine needs consistent behavior and I am going to tell you all why it is so hard to create habits because of the 10,000 inputs our brain receives each day. I'd love to have all of you be apart of m...
1hr 1m Apr 20, 2020
1hr 1m
Adnan Durrani: CEO and Founder of Saffron Road Foods | #ThePlaybook 224
Adnan Durrani, CEO and Founder of Saffron Road Foods, shares some of the lessons that he learned about business as his career trajectory shifted and why he’s become obsessed with building organizations that focus on social responsibility and the Triple Bottom Line strategy. Durrani and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including the source of Adnan’s inspirati...
22m Apr 19, 2020
22m
Use This Time For Self Reflection
I wanted to share my Instagram live from this past Wednesday, I was joined by two of my favorite people, Donovan McNabb and Danica Patrick. They both took me to school, I got some Quarterback coaching from Donovan and a therapy session from Danica. Please text me at (949) 298-2905 and let me know who you want to see me talk to on Instagram live and make sure you join me at 3:00 pm PT Monday - F...
35m Apr 18, 2020
35m
The Mindset of a Leader | A Conversation With the CEO of YPO, Scott Mordell
Hey everyone! I hope you are all healthy and happy. Today's episode was the very first interview I did on Zoom after beginning to work from home. I was fortunate to talk with the CEO of YPO, Scott Mordell. We talk about creating a good career path and what is the mindset of a good leader. I wish I was apart of YPO back in 2008 because I would not have lost everything. Don't forget, I host a fre...
21m Apr 17, 2020
21m
Randy Carr: CEO and President of World Emblem International | #ThePlaybook 223
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Randy Carr, CEO and President of World Emblem International, shares his thoughts on:[4:01] - How he and his team prepared a plan to handle today’s shifting environment and save their business[5:55] – Why World Emblem International’s core values are an even greater point of focus for the leadership team[15:23] – How he is serving as a mentor to other business own...
23m Apr 16, 2020
23m
What Makes A Good Leader | A Conversation With Dennys CEO John Miller
Back in September of 2018, I had the privalege to speak at the Denny's franchisee conference and I got to sit down with the CEO of Dennys, John Miller. John and I talked about building and leading a team based on values. We also discussed how important it is to build a team of employees who look forward to coming to work everyday. Text me who you want to hear me sit down with next at (949) 298-...
21m Apr 15, 2020
21m
Wim Hof: AKA The Iceman and The Creator of The Wim Hof Method | #ThePlaybook 222
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Wim Hof, creator of the Wim Hof Method who is known as the Iceman, provides his insights on:[3:58] - Becoming the first person to scientifically prove that humans can influence their immune response[6:13] - How he uses cold exposure to teach people to deal with the stresses in their life[7:42] - The 40-Day Quarantine Challenge he is putting on to help people opt...
33m Apr 14, 2020
33m
Learn To Love What You Do | Road To Revenue #3
Today's episode is my third weekly training on the Road To Revenue, and it is all about learning to love what you do. You're gonna learn to identify why you don't love what you are doing and why you should be inspired instead of motivated. I am also gonna tell you the biggest problem people have right now. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905.
57m Apr 13, 2020
57m
Trevor Cowley and Kale Goodman: Partners at Real Business Owners LLC | #ThePlaybook 221
Trevor Cowley and Kale Goodman, serial entrepreneurs and Partners at Real Business Owners LLC, talk about some of the most valuable lessons they’ve learned about financial stability while launching businesses like Easier Accounting and 60 Day Credit Repair, as well as how they are working to help small business owners of all kinds to grow and develop. Cowley, Goodman, and host of #ThePlaybook,...
21m Apr 12, 2020
21m
Creating Your Own Karma
Today's episode is something I haven't tried yet. This is actually one of my coaching calls with two of my favorite clients, Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmeri from The Hyper Conscious Podcast. Alan and Kevin are always super prepared with their action items and they always make the most of their 20 minutes. We talk about creating your own karma and how you are the only person that can hold you bac...
21m Apr 11, 2020
21m
The Key For Every Company Right Now | A Conversation With SAP's Global CMO, Alicia Tillman
Hey everyone, today is a special episode. During my Instagram live session yesterday I was joined by SAP's Global CMO, Alicia Tillman. Alicia and I discussed how to make things better for your business and life during this time and what they key is for every company right now. This was one of my favorite conversations yet so please text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298...
16m Apr 10, 2020
16m
Ozan Varol: Rocket Scientist an Author of Think Like a Rocket Scientist | #ThePlaybook 220
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ozan Varol, rocket scientist, law professor, and author of Think Like a Rocket Scientist, shares his thoughts on:[3:37] - How rocket scientists take a two-pronged approach to address any uncertainty[9:15] - Why people tend to avoid “aiming high” and how entrepreneurs can break this conditioning[13:51] - How times of boredom can lead to some of our biggest breakt...
25m Apr 09, 2020
25m
Now is the Time to Double Down on Yourself
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 ...
32m Apr 08, 2020
32m
Katie Couric: Journalist and Founder of Katie Couric Media and Shelly Ibach: President & CEO of Sleep Number | #ThePlaybook 219
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 indivi...
30m Apr 07, 2020
30m
Improving Your Strength, Health, and Happiness | Road to Revenue #2
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 j...
58m Apr 06, 2020
58m
Justin Wu: CEO and Founder of Growth.ly | #ThePlaybook 218
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...
20m Apr 05, 2020
20m
David Tao: Editor and Co-Founder of BarBend | #ThePlaybook 217
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 satu...
20m Apr 04, 2020
20m
How To Sell Over The Phone | Interview on All Things Telesales Podcast
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...
26m Apr 03, 2020
26m
Julia Landauer: Championship Winning Nascar Driver | #ThePlaybook 216
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...
22m Apr 02, 2020
22m
Being Smart With Your Cash
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...
34m Apr 01, 2020
34m
Koya Webb: Founder of Get Loved Up | #ThePlaybook 215
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...
26m Mar 31, 2020
26m
Accepting Change
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) ...
37m Mar 30, 2020
37m
Kristen Michaela AKA KittyPlays: Video Game Streamer and Youtuber | #ThePlaybook 214
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 ...
28m Mar 29, 2020
28m
Road to Revenue
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.
1hr 1m Mar 28, 2020
1hr 1m
Making The Right Decision During Times of Uncertainty | A Conversation With Disaster Avoidance Expert Dr. Gleb Tsipursky
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...
24m Mar 27, 2020
24m
Sue Enquist: Hall of Fame Softball Coach | #ThePlaybook 213
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 o...
32m Mar 26, 2020
32m
How To Get More Done In A Day
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.
30m Mar 25, 2020
30m
Erika Nardini: CEO of Barstool Sports | #ThePlaybook 212
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 Barsto...
22m Mar 24, 2020
22m
10 Tips For Better Sleep
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.
1hr 36m Mar 23, 2020
1hr 36m
Creating Positivity During Negative Times | A Conversation With The Mayor Of Miami, Francis Suarez
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 yo...
13m Mar 22, 2020
13m
Taking Care Of Yourself and Others During Times of Need
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 train...
59m Mar 21, 2020
59m
Take Advantage of The Time You Have
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 so...
2hr 3m Mar 20, 2020
2hr 3m
Joe De Sena: CEO and Founder of Spartan Race | #ThePlaybook 211
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 ...
24m Mar 19, 2020
24m
Money Doesn’t Disappear
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 y...
2hr 1m Mar 18, 2020
2hr 1m
Jason Witten and Kevin Brown: Future Hall of Fame Tight End and CMO of Sleep Number | #ThePlaybook 211
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 havi...
16m Mar 17, 2020
16m
How To Get Hired For Your Dream Job
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.
10m Mar 16, 2020
10m
Cynthia Kersey: CEO & Founder of the Unstoppable Foundation | #ThePlaybook 210
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 ...
33m Mar 15, 2020
33m
Getting Out of a Rut
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 ...
16m Mar 14, 2020
16m
How To Find Opportunity In Uncertain Times
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 ...
27m Mar 13, 2020
27m
Maria Bartiromo: Anchor At Fox Business | #ThePlaybook 209
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 ...
22m Mar 12, 2020
22m
How to Be a Great Leader | A Conversation With Gary Vaynerchuk and Champ Bailey
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 y...
37m Mar 11, 2020
37m
Nicole Arbour: Comedian and Entrepretainer | #ThePlaybook 208
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 lif...
31m Mar 10, 2020
31m
Create Your Own Opportunities
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 opportunit...
13m Mar 09, 2020
13m
Phillip Stutts: Founder of Go BIG Media | #ThePlaybook 207
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 Meltze...
24m Mar 08, 2020
24m
How To Create a Mindset
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 ...
7m Mar 07, 2020
7m
The Three Keys To Success
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 receiv...
1hr 47m Mar 06, 2020
1hr 47m
Megan Smith: Former United States Chief Technology Officer | #ThePlaybook 206
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 bri...
24m Mar 05, 2020
24m
How To Find The Right Partnership
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/
12m Mar 04, 2020
12m
Mike Raffensperger: Chief Marketing Officer of FanDuel | #ThePlaybook 205
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 bes...
23m Mar 03, 2020
23m