Sophia Amoruso Shares Her Secrets From Launching Nasty Gal & Now Her Own Venture Fund
I sat down with Sophia Amoruso, Founder & General Partner at Trust Fund, and Founder of Business Class to discuss some of the best lessons she learned from launching Nasty Gal. We chatted about why you don’t have to be a “business person” or be an academic to be a successful entrepreneur, as well as how she’s empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs with advice and capital. You can learn...
22m Feb 28, 2023
22m
Don’t Let Perfection Get in the Way of Progress
For over 20 years, I've hosted a weekly Friday training in my office sharing tactical and pragmatic advice to empower others to pursue their potential. Each weekly training provides a new topic with a correlated training guide to provide you with pragmatic strategies to implement in your daily activity to achieve your goals.  They take place live every Friday at 7 am PST/10 am EST via a webinar...
37m Feb 27, 2023
37m
Mastering Your Mindset, Heartset, and Handset
I joined Tyler Bossetti on his podcast “All for Nothing” for an insightful conversation on overcoming fear, the main ingredient to becoming a millionaire during a recession, and why it’s important to give back and empower others, Learn more about Tyler Bosetti's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HU46a8fDKfM4Hb6m7RjQ6?si=fa1b3948da874c84 Email me: david@dmeltzer.com Learn more about ...
26m Feb 26, 2023
26m
How Embracing Your "IT Factor" Leads To Success
I had a discussion with Emily Ford, Host of The ITfactor Podcast, about what it means to embrace your It Factor. We talked about the fundamentals needed for a growth mindset, being a messenger of hope for others, and how to leverage what makes you unique. Learn more about Emily and The ITfactor Podcast at: https://www.itsemily.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
18m Feb 25, 2023
18m
Rob Riggle’s Marine Mindset and Learning To Deal With Fear
A candid conversation with Rob Riggle on pivoting careers, dealing with fear in life, handling disappointment, how to help young people attain their dreams, and manifesting success. Follow Rob Riggle on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/robriggle Learn more about Craig Siegel and his podcast here: https://linktr.ee/craigsiegel_cls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
20m Feb 24, 2023
20m
The Modern Dad: Rethinking Fatherhood in the 21st Century
I had the opportunity to chat with  Larry Hagner, CEO, Founder, and podcast host of The Dad Edge. We talked about our relationships with our fathers and how our experiences shaped our approach to fatherhood, the ups and downs of being a dad, and why there’s nothing wrong with asking for help as a father.  You can hear more from Larry and his conversations with dads from all walks of life at: w...
26m Feb 23, 2023
26m
Balancing Faith, Family, and Excellence with volleyball legend Kerri Walsh Jennings
On another episode of Game, Set, Life series with legendary tennis coach Rick Macci, we are joined by Kerri Walsh Jennings, a 3-time Olympic gold medalist in beach volleyball. We discussed the best strategies and practices for prioritization, how to maximize your time in preparation and performance and the significance of incorporating faith into your daily life. Learn more about your ad choi...
19m Feb 22, 2023
19m
How Hello Alice is Helping Over 1 Million Entrepreneurs
At CES 2023, I had the chance to chat with Elizabeth Gore, Co-Founder of Hello Alice. During our conversation, we talked about how Hello Alice supports marginalized small business owners and the roles that safety and inclusivity play in the workplace. Learn more about Hello Alice at https://helloalice.com/ or connect with Elizabeth at https://www.gorecountry.net/  Learn more about your ad choi...
19m Feb 21, 2023
19m
Secrets To Building a Community Around Your Brand
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40m Feb 20, 2023
40m
Football, Fatherhood and Finding Abundance with Nick Dais
In this episode of The Playbook, I sit down with Nick Dias on his podcast, Veterans Minimum, to discuss football and finding abundance. Through his inspirational story and hard-won insight, Nick provides us with an inspiring look into the power of family and persistence, as well as the immigrant mentality of working hard to achieve abundance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
26m Feb 19, 2023
26m
The Path to Fulfillment: Finding Happiness and Direction with Michaela Johnson
On this episode, I joined Michaela Johnson on the "Be You Find Happy" Podcast. We discuss how to find happiness and direction in tough times, and how sticking to consistent daily practices and defining what you want is the key to finding it. Join us for an inspiring conversation about how to stay motivated and find happiness in life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
22m Feb 18, 2023
22m
Attain the Focus Level of a Fighter Pilot
I sat down with John “Gucci” Foley, former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels, and legendary tennis coach Rick Macci. We discussed how visualization impacts success, strategies for achieving and maintaining a high level of focus, and why gratitude is essential for building a winning team. Learn more about John and his work at https://www.johnfoleyinc.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
36m Feb 17, 2023
36m
Napster and the Future of Music Streaming
I talked with Jon Vlassopulos, CEO of Napster, about the future of the music industry at CES 2023. During our conversation, we discussed how Napster is using Web 3.0 principles, as well as how Jon is using the lessons he learned in his role as Head of Music at Roblox to provide better online music experiences.  Get more info on Napter’s offerings at: www.napster.com Learn more about your ad c...
25m Feb 16, 2023
25m
The Secret to Getting Funded on Kickstarter
I sat down with Everette Taylor, CEO of Kickstarter, to talk about the secrets of crowdfunding. During the chat we discussed why marketers need to have empathy, how to bring your idea to new audiences, and strategies for using Kickstarter to successfully scale a business. To learn more about Kickstarter and see the awesome projects they have available for funding, go to: www.kickstarter.com Lea...
16m Feb 15, 2023
16m
This Shark Wants You To Burn The Boats
I had the opportunity to chat with Matt Higgins, Co-Founder and CEO of RSE Ventures and guest judge on Shark Tank. We talked about why having a Plan B can be detrimental to your success, the easiest way to live a joyful life, and the inspiration behind his new book Burn the Boats. Get your copy of Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential at: www.burntheboatsbook.co...
22m Feb 14, 2023
22m
The Best Question I've Ever Been Asked
Today's episode is a recap of our Live Q&A on Friday. For over 20 years, I've hosted a weekly Friday training in my office sharing tactical and pragmatic advice to empower others to pursue their potential. Each weekly training provides a new topic with a correlated training guide to provide you with pragmatic strategies to implement in your daily activity to achieve your goals.  They take plac...
58m Feb 13, 2023
58m
Invest in Your Health: The Key to a Better Life
The biggest mistake I used to make was not prioritizing my health, I would put my family first, then my work, then my health. One day I asked my wife, “what can I do for you?” and she told me that I needed to take care of myself so that I could take care of others. Now I spend A MINIMUM of an hour a day on my health, and I’ve applied that same philosophy to the people that are most important in...
29m Feb 12, 2023
29m
How to Manage the Next Generation of Workers
I had the opportunity to chat with Aaron Hageman, Founder of Hageman Enterprises. During our conversation, we talked about building a connection with your Millennial and Gen-Z employees, how to adapt to remote working environments, and why fun should be an essential part of your business. Learn more about Aaron and Hageman Enterprises here: hagemanent.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
17m Feb 11, 2023
17m
The Never Give Up Mindset: Harnessing the Power of Persistence
I had the opportunity to share my insights with Sam Taggart from the D2D Podcast. During our conversation, we covered the significance of perseverance, the impact of personal choice on our fate, and the transformative potential of change. Learn more about Sam Taggart and his podcast here: https://thed2dexperts.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
37m Feb 10, 2023
37m
Steven Jackson - Former NFL Running Back, Rams all-time leading rusher
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Steven Jackson, 12-year NFL veteran, Rams all-time leading rusher, and the host of Legends Podcast sits down to chat about: [2:30] - Why his mental approach to running the ball in the NFL led to great success [5:38] - Two players with the most swag in NFL history [6:18] - The desire, dedication, and determination needed to thrive as a professional athlete [1...
22m Feb 09, 2023
22m
Bob Menery - Comedian, Commentator, and Podcaster
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Bob Menery, Comedian, Commentator, and podcast host sits down to chat about: [2:10] - Why he loves to make content about the “BS” he sees [7:58] - His favorite way to get even with haters and trolls who harass him [11:26] - How he’s been able to build a brand based on his unique voice and comedic talent [12:07] - Why his time with the Nelk Boys caused him to...
24m Feb 08, 2023
24m
Eric Thomas - Author, Speaker, Pastor
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Eric Thomas, Ph.D., CEO of Thomas & Thomas Consulting and Eric Thomas & Associates, sits down to discuss: [1:20] - Why we need to practice loving ourselves in order to reach our potential [6:42] - How to learn the most from the “battles” and “blessings” that we experience [11:28] - Why you should never place too much value on talent or flash [16:50] - The mindse...
22m Feb 07, 2023
22m
Money Mindset: Exploring the Connection between Finances and Self-Improvement
There are two attributes that will help us to succeed over the long run, no matter what goals we are pursuing, and those are consistency and persistence. Those attributes are immensely important when we are pursuing our potential in terms of both our daily habits and our financial wellness. Whether we are looking to make long term gains financially or seeking to ensure that our day-to-day behav...
27m Feb 06, 2023
27m
Who Cares if Someone Tries to Steal Your Idea
If someone tries to steal your idea, who cares? The only thing that matters is providing value to others. The first and best way to improve your feelings of worthiness is simply to provide value to others; be kind to others as well as to your future self. Be of service, which means providing value with no expectations of receiving anything in return. It contains the requirement that you give un...
7m Feb 05, 2023
7m
For Anyone That Doesn’t Know What They Want to Do
No matter what industry your win, you need to learn to love what you do. Too many people try to “find what they’re passionate about” Many people tend to think that passions come naturally to us, but I believe that the key to finding your passion is simply learning to love what you do. Passion is all about mindset, so practice telling yourself that you “get to” do something, rather than thinking...
10m Feb 04, 2023
10m
The 5 Steps of Selling
5 STEPS TO THRIVE IN YOUR BUSINESS: Stimulate Interest: Stimulate interest for availability, then stimulate interest for your business. Transition the Interest: Emotionally connect with who you’re targeting. Then transition through professional collateral and an explanation of true value. Share the Vision: Share the vision of true value. You want to demonstrate the value you’ll be providing ...
20m Feb 03, 2023
20m
How to Evolve & Stay Relevant | Blackberry CTO, Charles Eagan
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19m Feb 02, 2023
19m
The Traits of a Great Leader
Building yourself into a leader who inspires others to follow is no simple task, especially during heightened times of uncertainty. However, the best leaders have a firm grasp on the values that they believe in, and those values are what resonate most when building relationships, both in business and in life. As the head of an organization, you must also learn to listen to the input of others, ...
32m Feb 01, 2023
32m
How to Successfully Raise Money | Indiegogo CEO, Becky Center
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Becky Center, CEO of Indiegogo, shares her insights on: [4:04] - How her time at Groupon helped her to understand online marketplaces and ecommerce [8:37] - How the company’s “FACE values” (fearlessness, authenticity, cooperation, and empowerment) have become a part of its DNA [12:28] - Why her time in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina taught her the power of ...
22m Jan 31, 2023
22m
The #1 Way to Increase Your Chances of Success | Road to Revenue #149
There are two simple ways to get what you want in life or business: 1. You can ask for it. 2. You can attract it. ASK: A piece of information or content with a specifically designed “ask” built in for the target market that will inspire them to take action. Ask people for help or ask people if they know somebody who can help. When you ask people if they know somebody that can help, you have ex...
16m Jan 30, 2023
16m
A Guide to Becoming More Productive With Your Time
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 your lif...
7m Jan 29, 2023
7m
The Key to Living a Prosperous Life | Randy Garn, New York Times Best Selling Author
Randy Garn, New York Times Best Selling Author, Investor, Life and Business Strategist, talks about why approaching life abundantly leads to joy in your heart and the most valuable lessons he learned from his football coach father, including the idea that if you don’t have your own goals, someone will use you for theirs. Garn and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, have a discussion about a ra...
19m Jan 28, 2023
19m
There is No Such Thing as “Big Problems”
All problems are the same size. All that matters is the amount of energy you give each problem. The easiest way to shift your perspective on this is to change the framework of each problem in your life. It may be a little extreme but what if someone told you, “if you don’t solve this in 6 months then you’ll lose your mom.” There would be nothing that would stop me from finding a way to solve th...
10m Jan 27, 2023
10m
How to Start Building an Online Community | Neel Dhingra, CEO of Forward Academy
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Neel Dhingra, CEO and Content Creator at Forward Academy, sits down to chat about: [:52] - Why there are riches in the niches for subject matter experts [8:52] - Why you should think of your personal brand as a tent [9:40] - The best piece of content creation advice he got from Gary Vee [13:09] - Why most people are looking at opportunity the wrong way (and losi...
22m Jan 26, 2023
22m
Stop Manifesting What Other People Want For You
The most common way that faith works is that we place our faith in what we want to manifest in our lives. Just like a credit card, the higher the limit of your faith, the more you can manifest and make into reality. Of course, simply having faith is never enough to get what you want. You need to take the right actions, with the right energy and the right mindset. The less-understood way that fa...
10m Jan 25, 2023
10m
How to Maximize Your Personal Brand | Ilya Fedorovich, Founder & CEO of Xeela Fitness
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ilya Fedorovich, Founder & CEO of Xeela Fitness, Co-Founder of Doughbriks, and Social Media Influencer, shares his insights on: [2:52] - Why the “fake it until you make it” approach does not work [4:16] - How a conversation with his concerned mom led him to launching his supplement line [9:25] - What entrepreneurs must do to grow and leverage their personal bran...
19m Jan 24, 2023
19m
Nothing is More Important Than What You Think, Say, Do, and Believe | Road to Revenue & Happiness #148
Every so often I like to bring on some of my friends to help out with my Free Weekly Training so I can figure out what you are all listening for. It’s important to have people listen to you, but it’s even more important to figure out what your audience is listening for when you’re building your own brand. So I brought on three of my friends to discuss 3 different topics. Joining me for today’s ...
34m Jan 23, 2023
34m
The #1 Mistake Most People Make “Chasing Happiness”
There is one truth I believe holds true for all entrepreneurs, the reality of achieving your goal, no matter how much effort it takes to reach it, will not make you happy. Michael Jordan said, “Winning isn’t always championships.” Attaching emotional success to achievement or believing that achieving your goals is the path to happiness is what leads to unhappiness. Unfortunately, we tend to att...
9m Jan 22, 2023
9m
One Mindset Shift That Will Accelerate Your Success
I hate the word sacrifice. It carries a scarce energy. You don’t sacrifice anything, you invest in yourself. If you don’t invest in yourself, what are you ever going to invest in? If you want to immediately shift your mindset, stop call it a sacrifice and start calling it an investment and see how much different it makes you feel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
5m Jan 21, 2023
5m
The Life Changing Lessons I Learned From Losing Everything
When I experienced bankruptcy for myself, I knew that I had a strong foundation to fall back on: my values. Take inventory of the values (personal, experiential, giving, and receiving) that make you who you are now and then imagine the person you want to become. Build around the values those people have in common. When you start from a strong foundation, whatever your core values may be, you wi...
13m Jan 20, 2023
13m
The Reason Why You Need to Start Creating Content in 2023 | Blake Wynn, Founder & CEO at Enclave & Key
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Blake Wynn, Founder & CEO at Enclave & Key, sits down to discuss: [:56] - Why being a part of the Wynn family wasn’t always easy [4:03] - How content creation helps legendary athletes take full advantage of their brand [7:41] - How an ultimatum from his mom led to him becoming the face of StockX [14:58] - The single biggest misconception that fans have about pro...
21m Jan 19, 2023
21m
How to Pursue Your Potential
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25m Jan 18, 2023
25m
The #1 Thing You Need to Understand About Your Time | Buy Back Your Time Author, Dan Martell
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Dan Martell, Founder and CEO of SaaS Academy, sits down to chat about: [2:48] - The four ways that people can create “leverage” in their lives [5:11] - How entrepreneurs can ensure they are positioning themselves for economic success [8:35] - Why having clarity of vision is essential for achieving your goals [16:35] - Why everyone should know the economic value ...
24m Jan 17, 2023
24m
5 Steps to Becoming a Better Salesperson | Road to Revenue & Happiness #147
5 STEPS TO THRIVE IN YOUR BUSINESS: Stimulate Interest: Stimulate interest for availability, then stimulate interest for your business. Transition the Interest: Emotionally connect with who you’re targeting. Then transition through professional collateral and an explanation of true value. Share the Vision: Share the vision of true value. You want to demonstrate the value you’ll be providing ...
26m Jan 16, 2023
26m
Simple Steps to Increase Your Cash Flow
I’ve always said that in order to thrive as a business leader you need four core fundamentals: a great product, an understanding of your fnancials, a good grasp on operations, and the ability to sell and market your business. Te ability to choose the right path, take the right risks, and implement the new skills or knowledge you gain along the way is solely dependent on your decision making. Th...
5m Jan 15, 2023
5m
4 Ways to Invent Your Own Success | Bop It! Creator, Dan Klitsner
Dan Klitsner, Founder at KID Group and the creator of the ‘90s game phenomenon, Bop It!, talks about how persistence, relentless listening, and learning from failure contributed to the invention and success of Bop It!. He shares his thoughts on the importance of the RITE factors (relationships, idea, timing, and execution) for all inventors, as well as why playing Wordle is similar to the proce...
22m Jan 14, 2023
22m
Want to Reach Your Goals Faster?
Once you identify people who sit in a position you want to be in (or can help you get skills/knowledge/desire), reach out and ask for help. To me, mentorship is the accelerator of all accelerators. Having three mentors will help you avoid paying “Dummy Tax” yourself. Don’t be afraid to ask them for help, or input on your plan. Asking for help not only provides you with advice and insight, but i...
14m Jan 13, 2023
14m
The Biggest Advantage You Have When Starting Something New | Vegas Golden Knights CMO, Eric Tosi
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Eric Tosi, Chief Marketing Officer for the Vegas Golden Knights, shares his insights on: [1:04] - How the “Vegas Born” campaign during the team’s first season supported their run to the Stanley Cup Finals [3:27] - What it was like launching the first professional sports franchise in the City of Las Vegas [7:49] - Why working for an expansion franchise enables...
20m Jan 12, 2023
20m
How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market
Standing out is one of the toughest things to do in a crowded market. How do we go about it? I believe there are two simple steps to stand out when making yourself equal and making yourself different. Step 1: Make Yourself Equal The first thing we have to do when marketing something, is make that product/service/individual equal to its competitors. This means identifying the ways that we are th...
10m Jan 11, 2023
10m
Comedian Dane Cook on The Best Tools For Dealing With Personal Struggles
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Dane Cook, Comedian and Actor, shares his insights on: [2:02] - Why using humor is one of the best ways to deal with your biggest personal challenges [9:33] - How he got a game-winning pick-6 against the legendary Tom Brady [16:13] - His message for anyone struggling to get back up after low moment in their life [19:12] - What it was like to accomplish his child...
24m Jan 10, 2023
24m