How to Maximize Your Time
Today's episode is a flashback to my episode with Rob Dyrdek, CEO of The Dyrdek Machine and Former Professional Skateboarder. Rob is one of the most time efficient people I've ever met, and he has become a master of managing his work/life balance. If you haven't already, make sure you go checkout the full episode with Rob and let me know what your biggest takeaway from it was. Tweet me your t...
3m Sep 23, 2022
3m
James Maslow, Musician in Big Time Rush & Actor, on Pursuing Growth in Your Career
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, James Maslow, Actor and Musician in Big Time Rush, sits down to discuss: [1:08] - His favorite part about stepping on-stage in front of a live audience   [4:27] - Why acting entitled will hamper your ability to succeed [8:47] - Why he keeps pursuing growth in the “everlasting journey” of his career [19:04] - The value that comes from taking stock of the peo...
22m Sep 22, 2022
22m
The Biggest Myth About Making Money
Make your business a profit-center for others by being able to ask and answer the following question: “Determinant of the credibility you’ve told me we have, the emotional connection, the reasons, impacts, and capabilities; do you see any reason you wouldn’t want to move forward?” If you can ask that question and realistically predict the response, then you have effectively turned your business...
2m Sep 21, 2022
2m
Michelle Poole, President of Crocs on What it Takes to Build a Global Brand
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Michelle Poole, President of Crocs, shares her insights on: [4:34] - Why having an “icon” is a powerful for driving brand relevance [6:39] - How inclusivity has become a major part of Crocs’ appeal for customers  [10:00] - Why choosing the right companies to partner with can make “one plus one equal three” [16:14] - How Crocs’ Three Pillars of Purpose drive...
20m Sep 20, 2022
20m
5 Daily Practices | Road to Revenue #130
I use a system that I call the Five Daily Practices to create coherence in my life, meaning that I do things with consistency and persistence, and I’m also very intentional about the prioritization of activities in my business and personal life. These practices will not only help you to determine what you want in life, but they are essential if you want to accomplish it. Learn more about your a...
28m Sep 19, 2022
28m
Advice For Anyone Struggling in Business
Always ask yourself, can I guarantee that I will be in business tomorrow? Stay in business, that is the key to a successful business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3m Sep 18, 2022
3m
Advice for Every 18-35 Year Old That FEELS LOST
When you set achievable goals and put plans in place to meet them, you'll experience a higher rate of success and simultaneously turn up your worthiness thermostat. You need goal setting (and promise keeping) to be a consistent, persistent behavior, which will then allow you to enjoy the pursuit of your potential by creating objectives and meeting them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
2m Sep 17, 2022
2m
Think About This The Next Time You FEEL STUCK
An analogy I like to use to explain this is a blade of grass pushing through the soil to enjoy everything the sun has to offer. The fragile bit of grass is beneath tons of soil and stone. It doesn't know if it is getting nearer to the surface and the sun, it only knows the direction it must keep pushing. Not until the instant it breaks through the cold soil into the light does it know the effo...
5m Sep 16, 2022
5m
Tony DiSilvestro, Founder and CEO of YNOT Enterprises on What it Takes to Scale a Business
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Tony DiSilvestro, Founder and CEO of YNOT Enterprises, shares his insights on: [2:55] - Why you should consider customers who complain to be your best customers [4:07] - The roles that delegation and “micro-failures” play in running several multi-million-dollar companies [6:41] - How a lack of fundamentals is responsible for most of the businesses that fail ...
20m Sep 15, 2022
20m
5 Ways to SELL ANYTHING
1. Stimulate Interest: Stimulate interest for availability first, meaning practice getting people to respond to your calls, texts, emails, and social media messages first. Then, focus on stimulating interest for your business or services. 2. Transition the Interest: Emotionally connect with who you’re targeting. Then, transition their interest through professional collateral and a clear explana...
11m Sep 14, 2022
11m
Matt Bailey, Founder and CEO of GameOn on Differentiating Yourself in a Crowded Market
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Matt Bailey, Founder and CEO of GameOn, sits down to discuss: - Why a strong foundation combined with an adaptable approach has helped GameOn to evolve - How GameOn has worked to differentiate itself in a very competitive market - The two biggest skills that he’s found most helpful as a leader Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email ...
12m Sep 13, 2022
12m
Understanding What it Take to Be Successful | Road to Revenue #129
Every once in a while I like to bring on some of my mentees and friends for a Fireside Chat during my Weekly Free Training. This week I had the pleasure of being joined by my two friends, Adam Jablin and Dr. Kien Vuu. Each of them brought so much value that I needed to share both conversations with you all! Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.c...
34m Sep 12, 2022
34m
The #1 Investment You Need to Make if you Want to Be Successful
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 your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com...
6m Sep 11, 2022
6m
You need to Surround Yourself With THE RIGHT PEOPLE
I always tell people, “Show me your friends, and I will show you your future.” You are who you surround yourself with, so one of the most important steps is separating yourself from those who don’t add value to your life. Ask yourself, “Do I feel good when I am around this person?”, and use your feelings as a barometer to decide if the relationship is worthwhile. Tweet me your takeaway from t...
3m Sep 10, 2022
3m
Mark Murphy, President and CEO of the Green Bay Packers on Becoming a Great Leader
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Mark Murphy, President and CEO of the Green Bay Packers, sits down to discuss: [1:22] - What it means to be the CEO of the only publicly owned franchise in the NFL  [8:06] - How their Titletown development has evolved to include the TitletownTech venture studio and fund [11:46] - What makes the Green Bay Packers fan base so loyal [14:15] - His thoughts on h...
19m Sep 08, 2022
19m
Colin O' Brady, World Record Breaking Explorer on Overcoming Your Limiting Beliefs
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Colin O’Brady, Ten-time world record breaking explorer, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, shares his insights on: [:53] - Why you should shift your mindset to see you toughest challenges as your greatest lessons [3:06] - How his new book The 12-Hour Walk helps people to overcome their limiting beliefs [6:35] - Why rating life moments from 1-10 ...
22m Sep 07, 2022
22m
Stop Saying You're "TOO BUSY"
Understand that there is a vast difference between being busy, which is filling up those 24 hours you have in a day, compared to productivity, which is being efficient with those 24 hours. A busy person always has something going on, whether that is work or simply sleeping on the couch. They aren’t necessarily productive with the time they are busy, though, and they are often inaccessible. A ...
2m Sep 07, 2022
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Artis Stevens, President & CEO at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America on How to Become a Role Model
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Artis Stevens, President & CEO at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, sits down to discuss: [1:15] - How some advice from his father helped him find his passion in life [2:53] - Why an act of violence in his hometown changed his perspective and gave him renewed inspiration [5:58] - How relationship-building served as the foundation to grow Big Brothers Big Si...
18m Sep 06, 2022
18m
Takeaway of The Week | Road to Revenue #128
At least once I month during my Free Weekly Friday Training I like to share my takeaway of the week with everyone and leverage our community of the Breakfast With Champions: Millionaire Breakfast Club so we can all share the valuable lessons that we've learned throughout the week with one another. What was your takeaway of the week? Tweet me @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up...
21m Sep 05, 2022
21m
Your Habits Are Holding You Back From Success
ZERO EFFECT- A negative impact on your progress associated with inconsistency. Without consistency and persistence, it is difficult to maintain your momentum toward your goals. The impact of the Zero Effect comes from the exponential growth factor that consistency provides. If I do something every day, the first day I’ll have some progress. If my starting point is at number 1, I’ll be at some n...
5m Sep 04, 2022
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PJ Washington, Forward, Charlotte Hornets & Sean Kelly, Founder of Chibi Dinos on Innovating the NFT Space
Sean Kelly, Founder of Chibi Dinos and NFT Guerrillas, and PJ Washington, Forward for the Charlotte Hornets, sit down to chat about how an unseen Instagram DM eventually led to the two meeting and working together, as well as how they are innovating in the industry with the world's first 3D NFT basketball game. Kelly, Washington, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on...
14m Sep 03, 2022
14m
5 Daily Practices That Will CHANGE YOUR LIFE
1. Know your WHAT... Take inventory of what you want for the day. And do it every day! Factor in your core values: Personal, Experiential, Giving, and Receiving. 2. Know your WHO... Figure out who can help you and who can you help 3. Know your HOW... Become what I call a Student of Your Calendar. 4. Know Your NOW…100% of the things you do now get done, which is why you should practice a Do It N...
18m Sep 02, 2022
18m
Finding Deb Liu, CEO and President of Ancestry, on The Key to Success
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Deb Liu, CEO and President of Ancestry,  [1:48] - How her own childhood experience showed her the need to empower women in the workplace [4:06] - The best way to ask your superiors for what you want and make your ambitions known [12:40] - How to overcome the idea that success is possible without the help of others [16:10] - Why asking for actionable feedbac...
19m Sep 01, 2022
19m
Brett Favre, Pro Football Hall of Famer on Protecting the Future Generations of Athletes
Get your head in the game with legendary quarterback Brett Favre, who shares his insights on concussion treatment and prevention in this clip from Season 2 of Office Hours.   Favre and host of Office Hours, David Meltzer, talk about the severe concussion that ended Brett’s NFL career and what he’s learned about head trauma since retirement, as well as what he’d do as Commissioner of the NFL to ...
10m Aug 31, 2022
10m
Adrian Gonzalez, Former MLB All-Star on Finding Success in a New Field
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Adrian Gonzalez, Former MLB All-Star, entrepreneur, and investor in LIT Method, shares his thoughts on: [1:40] - How his lengthy baseball career taught him the importance of using low-impact training methods   [5:48] - The single biggest challenge he faced when transitioning to the business world [12:25] - Why his experiences in the minor leagues helped prep...
19m Aug 30, 2022
19m
Guest Showcase | Road to Revenue #127
Today's episode is a showcase of some of my close friends who have some valuable lessons about business, entrepreneurship and personal branding that you all need to hear. You're going to hear from Bryan Neale, who was one of the referees during the Super Bowl, Rick Jordan CEO & Founder of ReachOut Technology, and Elisha Covey, the host of The Girlfriends Podcast and one of my favorite coachin...
42m Aug 29, 2022
42m
3 Habits of Every Leader
Be a courageous leader who illuminated flaws instead of hiding them. The ability to be vulnerable is such an important aspect of life that I switched the two words sitting on my nightstand from "Thank You" to "Radical Humility," as a reminder to be humble and allow myself to be vulnerable. And it's not simply being vulnerable as a person at home with your family; it is essential to also be vuln...
4m Aug 28, 2022
4m
The Reason Why It's Hard to Create New Habits & Be Consistent
Consistency is massively important because it allows you to focus on what you want. Focusing on a goal and working toward it every day allows you to utilize the power of intention. That focus yields exponential growth and results. You need to do something every day in order to be great at it. Meditate, use gratitude, practice a skill, work on a relationship, tell somebody that you love and app...
2m Aug 27, 2022
2m
How Do You DEFINE HAPPINESS?
I used to define happiness as the enjoyment of the pursuit of your potential. Now, I have found that it's not only the enjoyment of the pursuit of your potential — but the consistent and persistent enjoyment of that pursuit of your potential that helps you to crush your goals. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly T...
4m Aug 26, 2022
4m
Asheesh Advani, President and CEO of Junior Achievement Worldwide on Empowering The Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Learn what it takes to create a Nobel Peace Prize-worthy organization from Asheesh Advani, President and CEO of Junior Achievement Worldwide, in this week’s clip from Office Hours Season 2.   Advani and host David Meltzer talk about empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs with problem-solving strategies, the power that comes from a strong self-belief, and why great leaders need to be in...
9m Aug 25, 2022
9m
Les Brown, Motivational Speaker & Author on Building a Positive Mindset
You'll be ready to run through a brick wall after hearing from the legendary Les Brown, CEO of Les Brown International, Motivational Speaker, and Author, who shares his unique brand of inspiration and insights on how to lead with faith in this clip from Season 2 of Office Hours.   Brown and host David Meltzer discuss how to build a more positive mindset, why we need to be intentional about our ...
8m Aug 24, 2022
8m
Dyan Cannon, American Actress on Opening Yourself Up to Life's Possibilities
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Dyan Cannon, American actress, director, screenwriter, producer, and editor, sits down to discuss: [3:35] - How her spirituality has influenced her approach to life  [4:29] - Why we should all expect miracles to occur [6:22] - Why she believes that there are more opportunities to “make it” in the entertainment business than ever before   [14:18] - The best ...
21m Aug 23, 2022
21m
#BYOQ Ask Me Anything Q&A | Road to Revenue #126
For today's episode, I took some of my favorite questions from my #BYOQ Live Q&A session I hosted on during my weekly free training. I try to host one of these at least once a month, so if you want to come ask me some questions, just email me david@dmeltzer.com or sign up for my free weekly training by clicking the link below. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email M...
14m Aug 22, 2022
14m
Ryan Pineda, CEO of the Pineda Company on Why Everyone Should Consider Getting Involved in Real Estate
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ryan Pineda, CEO of the Pineda Company, sits down to chat about: [:21] - The similarities between the mindset of a professional athlete and entrepreneur   [2:47] - Why everyone should consider getting involved in real estate [11:27] - How Web 3.0 is changing the real estate industry  [17:15] - Why he doesn’t believe there will be a real estate “crash” in th...
21m Aug 21, 2022
21m
This Mistake Cost Me Over $100 Million
When you ask someone for help you become an investment of that person. Not having mentors was the biggest mistake I made in my life. Now I always have at least three mentors and when I ask them for help, and I am very concise with my ask. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/frida...
6m Aug 20, 2022
6m
The Decisions You Make Today Create Your Future | A Conversation With Tim Storey & Craig Siegel
Today's episode is a special one! I had the honor to talk with Tim Storey & Craig Siegel on The Paradigm Shift last week and it was one of the best conversations I've had all year. We go deep on being vulnerable, and how all the decisions you make today impact the life you live tomorrow and beyond. Make sure you follow me and Craig on Instagram so you can catch The Paradigm Shift on IG Live e...
30m Aug 19, 2022
30m
Daniel Lubetzky, Founder of KIND Snacks on Building an Impactful Brand
Get your fill of entrepreneurial wisdom from Daniel Lubetzky, Founder of KIND Snacks, who talks about building an impactful brand and how company culture relates to performance in this clip from Season 2 of Office Hours.   Lubetzky and host David Meltzer share their insights on creating an environment that empowers your employees to be their best, the value of transparency in marketing, and how...
9m Aug 18, 2022
9m
Marianne Williamson, #1 NY Times Best-Selling Author on Transforming Your Inner Self
Learn how to transform your inner self with lessons from the renowned Marianne Williamson, #1 NY Times Best-Selling Author & Activist, in this clip from Season 2 of Office Hours.   Williamson and host David Meltzer chat about how to cultivate a mindset of abundance, strategies for finding the right practices to flex your emotional and mental muscles, and how to counter the “psychological and em...
9m Aug 17, 2022
9m
Janet Foutty, Executive Chair of the Board of Deloitte US on Creating a Positive Work Enviorment
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Janet Foutty, Executive Chair of the Board of Deloitte US, shares her insights on: [4:58] - How to identify the practices that matter most to your personal development [5:51] - Why you need to take an intentional approach that combines reflection and introspection in order to become your best self [7:10] - Why being a “visionary leader” does not mean what yo...
21m Aug 16, 2022
21m
Celebrating 5 Years of The Playbook | Road to Revenue #125
To celebrate the 5 Year anniversary of The Playbook, I was joined by Tim Storey, Ben Baller, and one of my favorite coaching clients, Shawn Walchef. In 2017 - I thought there were "too many podcasts" to start my own, it’s amazing what can happen if you enjoy the consistent, persistent pursuit of your potentia I can’t believe that today is the 5-year anniversary of the first episode of my podca...
21m Aug 15, 2022
21m
The Difference Between Motivation & Inspiration
Motivation Know that motivation doesn’t have longevity to it. It’s temporary. There is a difference between the performance of an employee who seems motivated and an employee who is engaged and inspired. Your goal as a motivational leader should be to understand how to best motivate your individual team members, as people react differently to different stimuli and situations. Fear and Motivati...
4m Aug 14, 2022
4m
Cari Champion, Host, Journalist & News Personality on Becoming Your Most Authentic Self
Learn what it means to be a champion of authenticity from Cari Champion, Host, Journalist & News Personality, with this clip from Season 2 of Office Hours.   Champion and host David Meltzer chat about the challenges of remaining true to yourself in a corporate environment, the importance of speaking your truth, and how to empower others to share their story and insights.  — Office Hours feature...
8m Aug 13, 2022
8m
5 of The Best Moments From The First 5 Years of The Playbook
I can’t believe that today is the five-year anniversary of my first episode of The Playbook podcast. My excitement stems from how many people we have positively impacted with the show! Hearing your stories and feedback of how the show, or a certain episode, has impacted your business or life remains my greatest joy from doing the show. Starting as a weekly podcast featuring some of my closes...
10m Aug 12, 2022
10m
Jack McColl, Founder of Credit Stacking on How to Fund Your Business
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jack McColl, Founder of Credit Stacking, sits down to discuss: [:56] - What credit stacking means and the “game-changer” he learned about business credit [3:07] - The business credit cards that consumers should avoid and which to focus on [5:01] - Why right now is the best time to build purchasing power  [18:00] - Why borrowing more money is one of the best way...
22m Aug 11, 2022
22m
Randy Jackson, Host of American Idol on The Best way to Handle Criticism
A new clip of music industry legend Randy Jackson from Season Two of Office Hours? That’s going to be a yes from me, dog!   Randy Jackson, the longest-serving judge on American Idol, talks with host David Meltzer about his favorite (and least favorite) parts about discovering new talent, the best way to handle constructive criticism, and why prioritizing your health is essential for achieving s...
10m Aug 10, 2022
10m
Devin Johnson, CEO & Cofounder, Kennected on Creating EXTREME VALUE in Business Relationships
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Devin Johnson, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of Kennected, shares his thoughts on: [4:07] - Why his mindset allows him to continue providing exceptional value and customer service  [5:44] - How his first business partner and mentor helped him to overcome the traps of the ego   [11:02] - His best strategies for managing your emotions in business  [13:...
18m Aug 09, 2022
18m
Prioritization | Road to Revenue #124
A priority is the concern, interest or desire that comes before all others. Our priorities are the areas of our lives that are meaningful and important to us. They're usually activities, practices, or relationships that we want to put genuine effort and time into. The system that I use in order to organize my priorities by day, week, month, and year is what I call my 5 Daily Practices. 1. Know ...
30m Aug 08, 2022
30m
How to Build a Community
The first step of branding a person, product, or service is to find its frequency. What does that mean, “to find your brand’s frequency”? Whether it’s building a brand that is a person, place, thing, product, or service, it’s essential to find out what the “woo-woo” person in me describes as a “vibration”— in other words, an emotional appeal meant to reverberate with your target audience or mar...
5m Aug 07, 2022
5m
How to Deal With Closed Minds
It takes as much energy to convince 2 people with a closed mind as it does to convince 100 people with an open mind. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2m Aug 06, 2022
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What You Need to Know Before Making an Investment
The last recession impacted stocks for several years, so it is natural to expect this bear market to react similarly. One good rule of thumb to help you create a financial plan is to assume that your stocks and funds could drop 50 percent overnight and stay down for a very long time. This will help you to better determine your timing and risk tolerance, in terms of investing in stocks. Underst...
3m Aug 05, 2022
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