How to Deal With Bad Advice
Just because someone loves you, doesn't mean they give good advice. 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
3m Apr 27, 2022
3m
The Evolution of The NFL's Unique Business Model | Interview With Mike Florio, Creator of ProFootballTalk.com
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Mike Florio, sportswriter, radio host, television commentator, and creator of ProFootballTalk.com, sits down to discuss: [2:22] - Why the NFL is able to prosper, despite the many issues with the league [5:40] - How the unique business model of NFL teams tends to create scandals [10:00] - His single biggest pet peeve about the NFL  [12:46] - What he consider...
22m Apr 26, 2022
22m
Hot Seat Coaching | Road to Revenue #109
Every once in a while I like to bring on one of my mentees for a Hot Seat Coaching session for my Weekly Free Training. For this week's episode, I brought on one of my coaching clients, Marcoantonio Rodriguez for a coaching session so all of you can see what it's like to be coached by me, or for those of you that want to be a coach, see what it's like to be put on the hot seat and answer some q...
28m Apr 25, 2022
28m
Losing Everything Was The Best Investment I've Ever Made
The reality is that even if you are financially bankrupt, if you focus on the other three values – personal, experience, and giving – you will become fulfilled and the financial element will fall into place if you are ready to receive. Your financial value is a renewable resource. You can always make back the money, but not the other three values. Without the first three values, those wealthy i...
5m Apr 24, 2022
5m
Your Career Does Not Define Who You Are | Interview With Carli Lloyd, 2x World Cup Champion & 2x FIFA World Player of Year
Carli Lloyd, former American professional soccer player, 2x World Cup Champion, 2x FIFA World Player of Year, Author, and Keynote Speaker, shares her thoughts on how athletes can set themselves up to successfully transition after their playing career, as well as the single best lesson she has learned about setting your priorities.  Lloyd and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, sit down to dis...
19m Apr 23, 2022
19m
3 Stages of Scaling a Business | Episode #1,111
Today's episode is a special day! Today is the 1,111th episode of The Playbook and so I've got a special episode for you today. Earlier this week I was asked by my good friend Shawn Walchef from Cali BBQ Media about the evolution of my business and podcast, so I'm going to share with you the three stages of scaling a business, and how The Playbook has evolved from a weekly show to a semi-weekly...
6m Apr 22, 2022
6m
Driving Innovation in Traditional Business | Interview With Nationwide COO, Mark Berven
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Mark Berven, President and Chief Operating Officer at Nationwide Property & Casualty, shares his thoughts on: [1:13] - The role that having a “catchy” jingle plays in marketing a brand  [6:59] - Why the customer-centric approach is at the core of Nationwide’s foundation [9:43] - What it means to be a mutual insurance company and how that impacts Nationwide’s...
20m Apr 21, 2022
20m
How Web 3.0 is Impacting The Cannabis Industry | Interview With Weedmaps CEO, Chris Beals
Chris Beals, CEO of Weedmaps, shares his thoughts on what enabled the company to go public with a Nasdaq listing, as well as what makes rapper and activist Killer Mike the perfect host for their four-part docuseries Tumbleweeds that celebrates the impact and evolution of cannabis culture across the United States. Beals and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, sit down to chat about a range of ...
20m Apr 20, 2022
20m
How to Build Trust With Your Clients | Interview With Josh Flagg, Star of Million Dollar Listing: LA⁣⁣
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Josh Flagg, Top Beverly Hills Luxury Real Estate Agent and Star of Million Dollar Listing: LA⁣⁣, shares his thoughts on: [3:05] - Why it might take more work to sell a $300,000 house than a house worth $30 million  [5:24] - How salespeople can properly use emotion as a part of the sales process [9:32] - Why being on television hasn’t changed his approach to ...
18m Apr 19, 2022
18m
Possibility, Probability, & Perspective | Road to Revenue #108
Manifesting, or making thought into reality for the more pragmatic-minded, takes a several-pronged approach. First, we need to decide what we want; then, we assess our goals in terms of contributions we can make to others and to society in general. When we consciously think about what we want or want to achieve, it becomes a possibility. Then we clear the connection to what inspires us, and t...
27m Apr 18, 2022
27m
The Secrets of Success
Today's episode is a conversation I had on my daily IG Live with Tim Schurrer, Author of “The Secret Society of Success”, the two of us discussed what it means to actually be successful and the many definitions of success, We also went over how someone can actually create success when they don't have "a seat at the table" You can follow Tim on Instagram @ Tweet me your takeaway from today’s ...
14m Apr 17, 2022
14m
Creating Core Values That Your Employees Will Live By | Interview With Co CEO's of Harry's Inc. Jeff Raider & Andy Katz-Mayfield
Jeff Raider & Andy Katz-Mayfield, Co Founders and Co CEO's of Harry's Inc., discuss their unique approach to building a more modern CPG company, as well as what strategies are needed in order to have a productive and successful relationship between co-CEOs. Raider, Katz-Mayfield, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their insights on a range of topics including how the company remain...
25m Apr 16, 2022
25m
This Pitch Had All The Components, It Just Needed Some Work | 2 Minute Drill S3E7
Don't miss a brand new episode of 2 Minute Drill tonight! 2 Minute Drill features entrepreneurs from all walks of life competing each week for more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. Hosted by Legendary Entrepreneur, Investor, and Best-Selling Author, David Meltzer. Four contestants have just two minutes to deliver their most convincing pitch ever. Who will fold under the pressure and who will t...
11m Apr 15, 2022
11m
The #1 Financial Mistake That People Make Every Year | Interview With Gary Milkwick, Chief Financial Officer at 1-800Accountant
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Gary Milkwick, Chief Financial Officer at 1-800Accountant, sits down to discuss: [:55] - How 1-800Accountant was created to better serve small business owners [2:35] - What goes into the decision behind launching a company with a remote workforce  [6:10] - How they’ve been able to incorporate technology into the foundation of their business [8:12] - The sin...
19m Apr 14, 2022
19m
2 Lessons About Money That Will Change Your Life
Let money follow you, don't let it lead you. 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 Apr 13, 2022
2m
The Key to a Successful Partnership | Interview With Vanessa Hudgens & Oliver Trevena, Cofounders, Caliwater
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Vanessa Hudgens and Oliver Trevena, Co-founders of Caliwater, sit down to chat about: [1:11] - How their 15-year friendship led to them becoming business partners [4:07] - Why cactus makes a great source of sustainable water  [7:47] - The roles that each of them play in helping to grow the Caliwater brand  [13:14] - How the Caliwater team used focus put tog...
21m Apr 12, 2022
21m
#BYOQ Live Q&A | Road to Revenue #107
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 Apr 11, 2022
14m
The #1 Lesson Every Entrepreneur Needs to Learn | Interview With Mike Sancho, Founder and CEO of Wealth Accelerators Global, LLC
Mike Sancho, Founder and CEO of Wealth Accelerators Global, LLC, shares his thoughts on why everyone should more be intentional about “leveling up” and adding skills to their toolbelt, as well as the #1 skill for all entrepreneurs to work on improving. Sancho and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including their approaches to surrounding yourself with the right ...
20m Apr 10, 2022
20m
5 Key Areas to Improve Your Career | Interview With Jason Tartick, Host “Trading Secrets” Podcast
Jason Tartick, entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and the host of the top podcast “Trading Secrets”, talks about how the lessons in his new book The Restart Roadmap: Rewire and Reset Your Career, will help to guide you on your way to financial freedom and happiness.  Tartick and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a wide range of topics including how to have conversations about money...
23m Apr 09, 2022
23m
The Key to Evolving Alongside Your Customers | Interview With TaylorMade CEO, David Abeles
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, David Abeles, CEO and President at TaylorMade Golf, shares his thoughts on: [3:33] - How consumer perspectives on golf have evolved over the past few years   [6:35] - The 20-year R&D journey to develop Carbonwood Technology and their newest product, the Stealth Driver   [9:11] - Why time is the secret ingredient for any successful innovation  [13:01] - How ...
22m Apr 08, 2022
22m
This Pitch Just Set The Bar | 2 Minute Drill S3E6
Don't miss a brand new episode of 2 Minute Drill tonight! 2 Minute Drill features entrepreneurs from all walks of life competing each week for more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. Hosted by Legendary Entrepreneur, Investor, and Best-Selling Author, David Meltzer. Four contestants have just two minutes to deliver their most convincing pitch ever. Who will fold under the pressure and who will t...
7m Apr 08, 2022
7m
The Secret to Standing Out in a Crowded Market | Interview With Marshall Rogan Inu Lead Developer, Bryce Paul
Bryce Paul, lead developer of Marshall Rogan Inu, shares his thoughts on: [2:22] - Why Joe Rogan’s dog, Marshall, has become the symbol for their movement [3:28] - How Marshall Rogan Inu is able to effectively combine “memeability” and utility [7:18] - How their most recent partnerships are helping to grow the MRI platform [10:23] - What it takes for a new cryptocurrency to “survive” in su...
14m Apr 07, 2022
14m
Your Limited Beliefs Are Holding You Back
We all know people like this. They focus on the voids, shortages and obstacles that they perceive in their own lives and others', always neglecting to think about what they do have. 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 yo...
3m Apr 06, 2022
3m
Make More Money From Your Cryptocurrency | Interview With Celsius Network, Chief Growth & Product Officer, Tushar Nadkarni
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Tushar Nadkarni, Chief Growth & Product Officer at Celsius Network, sits down to share his insights on: [:53] - The biggest similarities and differences between Celsius and traditional finance [6:22] - How Celsius is continuing to grow by taking great care of their community members  [9:16] - The three most common types of cryptocurrency investors  [11:07] ...
22m Apr 05, 2022
22m
Building Your Own Brand | Road to Revenue #106
William Shakespeare was a genius in many ways, but there are two ideas of his which are crucial to building any brand. The first, which comes from the play As You Like It, is something that has become even more important over time: “All the world's a stage”. With the prevalence of platforms like social media, the entire world is truly our stage today, and we must take full advantage of that...
30m Apr 04, 2022
30m
The Key to Being More Productive
A productive person knows how to maximize two things: the activities they get paid for and the activities they don’t get paid for. This delineation is important to make when maximizing your productivity and accessibility, so you can prioritize the activities you get paid for, as well as those activities which you enjoy the most. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Emai...
3m Apr 03, 2022
3m
The Secret to Successfully Scaling Your Business | Interview With Popl Cofounders, Jason Alvarez-Cohen and Nick Eischens
Jason Alvarez-Cohen and Nick Eischens, Co-founders at Popl, share their thoughts on what every first-time founder needs to understand in order to position themselves and their business correctly, as well as how to identify markets that are primed to be disrupted. Alvarez-Cohen, Eischens, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of different subjects including how to avoid ...
21m Apr 02, 2022
21m
This Pitch Was Just Missing One Crucial Component | 2 Minute Drill S3E5
Don't miss a brand new episode of 2 Minute Drill tonight! 2 Minute Drill features entrepreneurs from all walks of life competing each week for more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. Hosted by Legendary Entrepreneur, Investor, and Best-Selling Author, David Meltzer. Four contestants have just two minutes to deliver their most convincing pitch ever. Who will fold under the pressure and who will t...
9m Apr 01, 2022
9m
How Blockchain is Going to Impact Our Everyday Lives | Interview With Adam Dell, Founder & CEO of Domain Money
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Adam Dell, Founder & CEO of Domain Money, shares his thoughts on: [2:14] - The two biggest challenges facing “traditional” investors who are looking at investing in cryptocurrency [6:40] - The types of questions you need to ask yourself in order to determine the investment strategy that is right for you [10:28] - How his experience building Goldman Sachs’ co...
19m Mar 31, 2022
19m
How to Take Advantage of Blockchain in 2022
Today's episode is from a panel I did at SXSW in Austin Texas a few weeks ago. I was fortunate to sit down with Shelley Zalis, the founder and CEO of The Female Quotient, and Alex Mashinsky, Founder and CEO of Celsius Network. The three of discussed how to take advantage of Blockchain and how it is empowering communities in 2022. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Em...
18m Mar 30, 2022
18m
The #1 Common Denominator of Success | Interview With MasterClass CEO, David Rogier
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, David Rogier, Founder and CEO of MasterClass, shares his thoughts: [1:00] - His greatest source of inspiration for founding a company based on helping others learn from the world's best [2:47] - The two things he wishes he knew before starting MasterClass [4:45] - What makes MasterClass the “best platform in the world” for anyone looking to learn from the wo...
22m Mar 29, 2022
22m
Hot Seat Coaching | Road to Revenue #105
I like to do this every once in a while. I brought on one of my coaching clients for a coaching session so all of you can see what it's like to be coached by me, or for those of you that want to be a coach. I was fortunate to be joined by one of my favorite clients Devin DiNofa for a great session that I hope all of you find some value in. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmel...
32m Mar 28, 2022
32m
You Need to Start Trusting Your Gut | Interview With Talmadge Spicer, Founder & CEO, The Uncle Sunny Project
Talmadge Spicer, Founder & CEO of The Uncle Sunny Project, talks about why all entrepreneurs need to get better at confronting their fears and following their gut instincts, and the benefits that come from applying this thinking to your life. Spicer and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, sit down together to chat about a wide array of topics including the symbiotic relationship between faith...
19m Mar 27, 2022
19m
There's More Than One Way to Give a Good Pitch | 2 Minute Drill S3E4 Preview
Don't miss a brand new episode of 2 Minute Drill tonight! 2 Minute Drill features entrepreneurs from all walks of life competing each week for more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. Hosted by Legendary Entrepreneur, Investor, and Best-Selling Author, David Meltzer. Four contestants have just two minutes to deliver their most convincing pitch ever. Who will fold under the pressure and who will t...
10m Mar 25, 2022
10m
Empowering Future Generations to Empower Others | Interview With Alfred Khan, CMO, VeVe, CMO, Vitiprints, & Chairman at Kidtagious Entertainment
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Alfred Kahn, CMO of VeVe, CMO at Vitiprints, and Chairman at Kidtagious Entertainment, shares his thoughts on: [5:32] - How he landed his first job in the toy business with Coleco and discovered Cabbage Patch Kids  [6:24] - Why a tip about the future of children’s television led him to bet on Pokémon [18:17] - His desire to build a more modern toy company th...
26m Mar 24, 2022
26m
My Best Advice For Employees & Employers Working From Home or Transitioning Back to an Office
With a lot of employers and employees continuing to work from home, I was recently asked what my best advice would be for those that are transitioning back into an everyday office setting and for those that will continue working remotely or in a hybrid setting. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://...
5m Mar 23, 2022
5m
Unlocking Your Potential as a Leader | Interview with Yum! Brands Cofounder, David Novak
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, David Novak, founder and CEO of David Novak Leadership, and co-founder and former CEO of YUM! Brands, provides insights on: [2:31] - The “big break” that put him on the path to running one of the world’s most successful corporations [6:52] - Why all great leaders need to practice “coaching themselves” [9:18] - What separates a typical entrepreneur’s mindset ...
20m Mar 22, 2022
20m
BYOQ Q&A | Road to Revenue #104
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...
17m Mar 21, 2022
17m
Will Social Media Become More Important Than Movies & TV? | Interview With Josh Peck, Actor & Social Media Influencer
Josh Peck, American actor, comedian, and YouTuber, shares his best advice for adapting your content to connect with your audience on any platform, as well as how difficult circumstances as a kid helped him develop his sense of humor. Peck and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, sit down to discuss a variety of topics including what the life of an actor is really like, how to find projects that...
22m Mar 20, 2022
22m
The Evolution of Traditional Businesses | Interview With Jason Taylor, President of USAToday Network Ventures, and Ron Foster, President and CEO of Global Sports Management
Jason Taylor, President of USAToday Network Ventures, and Ron Foster, President and CEO of Global Sports Management, talk about how their business relationship has evolved since their first deal on Super Bowl tickets, as well as how they approach building a community around a brand. Taylor, Foster, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a wide range of topics including how COVID h...
15m Mar 19, 2022
15m
This Pitch Checks All The Boxes | 2 Minute Drill S3E3
Don't miss a brand new episode of 2 Minute Drill tonight! Catch a new episode of 2 Minute Drill every Friday at 8:30 pm PST on Bloomberg or stream it at any time on Apple TV. 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 ...
8m Mar 18, 2022
8m
Be The CEO of Your Own Health | Interview With Naveen Jain, Founder & CEO of Viome
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Naveen Jain, Founder & CEO of Viome, sits down to discuss: [1:40] - How he learned to stop blaming others for his illnesses. [4:40] - Why over 95% of diseases can actually be prevented [6:02] - The relationship between your microbiome and how your genes are expressed [20:11] - Why “non-experts” are perfectly positioned to disrupt industries  Tweet me your...
23m Mar 17, 2022
23m
The #1 Thing That Will Slow Down Your Success
Practice Ending Fear - Lean on your core values in order to take action as you progress toward your goals, rather than staying inactive and afraid. 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 podcastchoice...
4m Mar 16, 2022
4m
How Brands & People Can Take Advantage of Web3 | Interview With Cordell Broadus, Creative Director & Crypto Consultant, Doge Dash
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Cordell Broadus, Creative Director and Crypto Consultant at Doge Dash, sits down to discuss:  [3:30] - The role that community plays in building digital brands [5:22] - The two most crucial steps for any entrepreneur to build trust with others [6:39] - How he channels legendary coach Nick Saban when determining business partners [13:17] - Why legacy is a bi...
22m Mar 15, 2022
22m
5 Levels of Intention | Road to Revenue #103
There is a very simple equation for life. What you pay attention to (aka what you’re aware of) plus where you put intention in (aka what you think, say, do, and believe) equals the coincidences that happen in your life. Intention has levels, however, which means that we need to further examine how we are utilizing our time and activities. I’m a big believer in being a “Student of Your Calendar”...
30m Mar 14, 2022
30m
How to Generate Tax-Free Income | Interview With Thaddeus Gala, CEO of the Guardians
On today's episode of #ThePlaybook, Thaddeus Gala, CEO of the Guardians shares how the secrets to generating tax-free income and how you can stop paying income taxes, as well as how finding the right CPA is just like finding the right doctor. Gala and the host David Meltzer also discuss how you can educate yourself to take better care of your health. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s epis...
19m Mar 13, 2022
19m
Creating Strategies for a Successful Business | Interview With Yuri Elkaim, New York Times Bestselling Author
Yuri Elkaim, New York Times bestselling author, former professional athlete, business strategist, and the founder and CEO of Healthpreneur, shares his thoughts on how entrepreneurs should determine how much to charge for their services, as well as the single most important choice that service businesses make.  Elkaim and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics includi...
20m Mar 12, 2022
20m
Don't Be Afraid of Failure | Interview With Liz Claman, Anchor, Fox Business Network
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Liz Claman, anchor of the Fox Business Network show “The Claman Countdown”,  [5:22] - The interesting trick she used to create more authentic interviews [8:11] - Her best piece of advice for someone dealing with harassment  [15:56] - What she learned about parenting from the legendary Warren Buffet [17:10] - Why failure is crucial when it comes to developin...
24m Mar 10, 2022
24m
The Secret to Manifesting What You Want
There is a very simple equation for life. What you pay attention to (aka what you’re aware of) plus where you put intention in (aka what you think, say, do, and believe) equals the coincidences that happen in your life. 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 ...
2m Mar 09, 2022
2m
The Key to Impacting Others | Interview With Heisman Trophy Winner, Danny Wuerffel
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Danny Wuerffel, Heisman Trophy winner, College Football Legend, Former NFL QB, and Humanitarian, chats about: [1:40] - Why nobody can succeed with desire or passion as their lone driver [4:23] - The story behind The Wuerffel Trophy (and why he wasn’t a fan of the idea at first) [8:27] - How practicing self-care can increase your capacity for empowering other...
19m Mar 08, 2022
19m