Keven Stirdivant: President and Founder of Kase Real Estate | #ThePlaybook 189
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Keven Stirdivant, President and Founder of Kase Real Estate, shares his thoughts on:[6:43] What it took for him to realize that he wasn’t the “bad seed” that others viewed him as[11:31] Why he operates his life focusing on the “seven equities” instead of looking at the financial bottom-line[13:49] The powerful question that his mentor asked him which shifted his...
22m Jan 30, 2020
22m
Asking The Right Questions
In order to provide value to someone, you have to find out what they like, what they need, or how you can help them. You achieve that by asking the right questions and asking open ended questions. Once you provide them value, you ask them "do you know anyone that can help me with..." Text me what you want to hear about next at (949) 298-2905.
9m Jan 29, 2020
9m
Nick Guillen and Nick Ajluni: Co-founders of Truff | #ThePlaybook 188
Nick Guillen and Nick Ajluni, founders of TRUFF hot sauce, and host of #The Playbook, David Meltzer, sit down to chat about: [1:27] - How the pair bonded while competing in business competitions in college and the lessons that they learned through their experiences[9:37] - How securing the Instagram handle @sauce and building out that profile led to the creation of their business[13:08] - Why t...
23m Jan 28, 2020
23m
The Universe Rewards You For Your Faith
This is from a meeting I had on August 2nd, 2018 while in Canton for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I talk about how difficult it could be to give when you don't have much. Having faith that that you have more than enough will give you more than enough. Text me what you want to hear next at (949) 298-2905.
9m Jan 27, 2020
9m
Fear Is Draining You
Fear focuses you, it does not inspire you. Learn to practice ending fear and clear the connection to that which inspires you on the pursuit of your potential. Text me what inspires you at (949) 298-2905.
7m Jan 26, 2020
7m
Ramon Castillon: President of Row House | #ThePlaybook 187
Ramon Castillon, President of Row House, talks about how understanding behavioral economics helps him to better connect with current and prospective clients. Ramon Castillon and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss some of the struggles Ramon faced being a first-generation college student and how a college economics class helped lead him to entrepreneurship. They pair speak about the i...
24m Jan 25, 2020
24m
Buying VS Renting
When you buy a property you lock in your rent for life and each property you buy becomes a savings account. I also tell you what questions to ask when looking at properties so you can avoid being oversold. This episode was filmed at one of my meetups, if you would like to find out when I am hosting a meetup at a city near you, text me at (949) 298-2905.
9m Jan 24, 2020
9m
Chris "Drama" Pfaff, Dee Murthy, and Anand Murphy: Hosts of the Group Chat Podcast | #ThePlaybook 186
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Chris Pfaff, Dee Murthy, and Anand Murthy, hosts of the Group Chat podcast, sit down to discuss:[6:42] Why the Group Chat hosts are never afraid to call each other or their fans out for their opinions[18:54] How marketing a brand has changed due to the growth of internet culture and the adoption of smartphones [21:43] Why establishing deep connections with your ...
34m Jan 23, 2020
34m
The Easiest Way To Find A Job
Stop limiting your point of entry. If you are looking for a job in a specific industry such as sports, look outside the sports category. You can find yourself working for the sports side of a company. Text me what job you are looking for at (949) 298-2905.
8m Jan 22, 2020
8m
Chris Overholt: CEO of OverActive Media | #ThePlaybook 185
On this episode of #ThePlaybook Chris Overholt, CEO of OverActive Media, shares his thoughts on:[3:03] Why he defines esports as a physical expression of a cognitive ability[5:14] How the inclusive nature of video games creates countless opportunities for growth [10:41] Why the engagement levels of some esports leagues “blow away” numbers for traditional sports leagues like the NBA [15:03] His ...
18m Jan 21, 2020
18m
What I Learned From Steve Jobs
Today's episode is from a speech I gave at my alma mater, Tulane. I had the honor of knowing Steve Jobs and I learned a lot from him, but I also believe that nobody will remember him in 100 years. Text me what you think at (949) 298-2905.
7m Jan 20, 2020
7m
The Biggest Mistake I Made In My Life
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, I am very concise with my ask. What do you have mentors for? Text me at (949) 298-2905
6m Jan 19, 2020
6m
Murphy Jensen: Co-founder of WEconnect Health Management | #ThePlaybook 184
Murphy Jensen, Co-founder of WEconnect Health Management, talks about how winning the 1993 French Open Doubles title shined a spotlight on him that he felt unworthy of and how the mantra “I am responsible” aided in his recovery from drug addiction. Murphy Jensen and host of the #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss topics such as why so many people deal with uncomfortability by turning to drugs...
27m Jan 18, 2020
27m
The Four Steps To Being Happy | World's Greatest Motivators Preview
Hey everyone, today’s episode is a preview of my episode of World’s Greatest Motivators that airs tomorrow on WGN America! Click the link below to check out the first two episodes featuring two of my mentors Bob Proctor and Les Brown. https://worldsgreatestmotivators.com/
10m Jan 17, 2020
10m
Leonard Armato: CEO of Management Plus Enterprises | #ThePlaybook 182
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Leonard Armato, CEO of Management Plus Enterprises, shares his thoughts on:  1.     [1:53] How to develop a value proposition that will land you clients like Shaq and Ronnie Lott 2.     [6:45] What coaching a ten-year-old in basketball taught him about maximizing the potential of others 3.     [10:44] How entrepreneurs can set themselves up to be their “best ...
24m Jan 16, 2020
24m
How To Cold Call
Today's episode is all about statically increasing your success at cold calling. Stop trying to make a sale over a voicemail and get them to call you back. Text me any questions you may have or any feedback you have at (949) 298-2905.
10m Jan 15, 2020
10m
Clarke Miyasaki: Chief Growth Officer for Stance Socks | #ThePlaybook 182
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Clarke Miyasaki, Chief Growth Officer for Stance Socks, shares his thoughts on: [7:24] The best strategy entrepreneurs can follow for “creating your own luck” [9:58] How walking the aisles of Target and Walmart led to the creation of Stance [14:19] How an experience meeting Slash of Guns N' Roses taught him the importance of being himself[17:25] Why Stance focus...
23m Jan 14, 2020
23m
How To Shift Your Energy
Today's episode is from a meetup I held in New York City in 2018. I talk about shifting your energy and trying out things that have no risk at all, which is the reason I wear my beads. If you would like to attend a meetup when I am in a city near you, text me at (949) 298-2905.
9m Jan 13, 2020
9m
Jen Welter: First Female Coach In NFL History | #ThePlaybook 181
Dr. Jen Welter, the first female coach in NFL history, talks about how understanding the psychology of excellence has aided her groundbreaking journey on and off the football field and empowered her to break barriers.  Dr. Jen Welter and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including why coaches need to be coachable themselves, the overlapping symptoms of excitement a...
31m Jan 12, 2020
31m
My Birthday Gift To All Of You
Today's episode is a preview of my course that is 100% free for all of you. I believe that giving and receiving are one, and so I wanted to give you all something that can help me achieve my mission of impacting 1 billion people to be happy. In this course you will find over three hours of content that covers the seven most valuable lessons I have learned over my career. To access the course cl...
7m Jan 11, 2020
7m
Inspiration is Greater Than Motivation
On today's episode you will learn how important it is to get someone to call you back. When leaving a message, you have to stimulate interest to get them to call you back. I also go over why motivation is temporary and inspiration lasts forever. Text me what inspires you at (949) 298-2905
15m Jan 10, 2020
15m
Steve Sims: Author of Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen | #ThePlaybook 180
Steve Sims, Founder of the world's leading elite concierge firm and author of Bluefishing - The Art of Making Things Happen, shares the story of how quitting his bricklaying job and a failed attempt to become a stockbroker led to him starting one of the world’s top concierge services.     Sims and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss the misconception that entrepreneurs need to sacrifi...
20m Jan 09, 2020
20m
Keep Faith and Forget Time
Would you still make the same decisions if time wasn't part of the equation? Stop worrying about time and start keeping faith that if something doesn't work out, it is because something better is coming. Text me at (949) 298-2905 and let me know what decisions you would make differently if time was not part of the equation.
6m Jan 08, 2020
6m
Shelley Zalis: CEO of The Female Quotient | #ThePlaybook 179
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Shelley Zalis, CEO of the Female Quotient, provides insights on: [7:36] Why the World Economic Forum is predicting it will take over 200 years to close the wage gap  [8:54] How leaders can begin to fix equality issues by being conscious of them  [10:41] The three key “buckets” that need to be addressed by an organization in order to achieve diversity  [20:05] Wh...
24m Jan 07, 2020
24m
The Easiest Way To Expand Your Network
Asking someone how you can provide value for them and if they know anyone that can help you is the easiest way to expand your network. You can expand your network by over 30,000 people each month by just asking one person everyday if they know anyone that can help you. Text me your questions and let me know what you would like to hear next at (949) 298-2905.
9m Jan 06, 2020
9m
Chad Steele: VP of Public Relations for the Baltimore Ravens | #ThePlaybook 178
Chad Steele, VP of Public Relations for the Baltimore Ravens, talks about how an internship introduced him to the world of PR and how the growth of social media has changed the way that news travels. Chad and host of #The Playbook, David Meltzer discuss the necessary skills required to be successful in the competitive sports industry, including relationship building, and some of the misconcept...
25m Jan 05, 2020
25m
Every Mistake Teaches You a Lesson
Stop calling them mistakes and start calling them miracles. Each time you make a mistake you get to learn a lesson from it. Shift your perspective and be grateful for making mistakes. Let me know what miracles you have learned from and how it changed your life afterwards by texting me at (949) 298-2905.
8m Jan 04, 2020
8m
My Top Advice From 2019
Today’s episode is a mashup of my top videos from 2019. Don’t forget to check out my New Years episode “Treat Everyday Like New Years”. Let me know if you like the mashup and would like to hear more about different topics. Text me what you want to hear next and any questions you may have at (949) 298-2905.
13m Jan 03, 2020
13m
Adrian Peterson: Running Back For The Washington Redskins | #ThePlaybook 177
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Adrian Peterson, future Hall of Fame running back, shares some insights about: [1:25] How an experience at Larry Fitzgerald’s camp led to him to launch a pillow company[8:19] Why it is so risky to invest in opportunities outside your comfort zone[10:55] How he analyzes potential business opportunities by taking the emotion out of the deal[19:55] What he believes...
22m Jan 02, 2020
22m
Treat Each Day Like New Years
Happy New Year Everyone! Today's episode is from my New Years training. Text me at (949) 298-2905 what your New Years resolution is and what you will be spending a minimum amount of time each day doing.
16m Jan 01, 2020
16m
Hooman Nouri: Founder of HoomanTV | #ThePlaybook 176
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Hooman Nouri, Founder of HoomanTV, chats about:[1:30] How a friend’s prank in gym class got him expelled from high school and changed his life[5:34] Why being hungry is an essential part of making it as an entrepreneur [8:56] How he reacted to not being able to fund his first business idea, opening a kiosk at the mall[20:22] The one problem that every YouTuber f...
26m Dec 31, 2019
26m
Stop Manifesting What Others Want For You
Stop manifesting what others want for you. People often resent their loved ones because they end up manifesting what others want for them instead of what they want for themselves. Text me at (949) 298-2905 and let know what you think and what you are manifesting for yourself in 2020.
10m Dec 30, 2019
10m
Be a Great Loser
Today's episode is from my meet-up at Chapman University. If you would like to know when I am hosting meet-up in a city near you, text me at (949) 298-2905.
7m Dec 29, 2019
7m
David Kohler: CEO and Founder of SCP Auctions | #ThePlaybook 175
David Kohler, CEO and Founder of SCP Auctions, talks about how his childhood passion evolved into one of the world’s most successful auction houses of sports memorabilia. From his beginnings selling sports memorabilia in high school to building a record-setting auction business, Kohler shares some of the most important lessons he’s learned along the way. David Kohler and host of #ThePlaybook, ...
23m Dec 28, 2019
23m
The Difference Between Annoying and Persistent
Hey everyone! Today's episode is from a speech I gave at my Alma Mater, Tulane. I tell the story of the reason I decided to go to Tulane and the difference between being annoying and being persistent when asking for help. Text me what you want to hear next at (949) 298-2905.
8m Dec 27, 2019
8m
Griffin Thall: CEO and Co-Founder of Pura Vida | #ThePlaybook 174
Griffin Thrall, CEO and Co-Founder of Pura Vida Bracelets, discusses: ●      [:52] - How a surf trip to Costa Rica led to a multi-million-dollar business idea ●      [8:42] - Why they’ve always obtained their bracelets from the same people they met on their trip. ●      [11:59] – What awaits Pura Vida in its “next chapter” ●      [13:42] How to ensure you get your money’s worth out of your ...
17m Dec 26, 2019
17m
Quit Edging Goodness Out of Your Life
The Ego Edges Goodness Out of your life. Start understanding the amount of power you have in just your pinky alone. In today's episode we will also go over the number one question I receive the most across all platforms. Text me what you want to hear next and any questions you have at (949) 298-2905. Key Moments:
7m Dec 25, 2019
7m
Lesley Eccles: Co-Founder of FanDuel and Founder of Relish | #ThePlaybook 173
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Lesley Eccles, co-founder of FanDuel and founder of Relish shares her thoughts on:[4:07] How she was able to infuse her passion into the fantasy sports business, despite not being a fan of sports[6:05] The biggest challenge in building a business from the ground up, and some of the specific legal battles that FanDuel faced[9:01] Why her new venture, Relish, has ...
21m Dec 24, 2019
21m
The Power of Giving
Hi everyone, today's episode is my annual holiday training. I sent the team out to go and give to people, the audio is great but this episode is much better on video. Please check out the video on my Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/davidmeltzer. If you can, please go out and give just a little bit and text me about your experience and how it made you feel at (949) 298-2905.
11m Dec 23, 2019
11m
Practice Ending Fear
Fear does not motivate you, it hyper focuses you. Fear is a negative void, you need to find what keeps you focused and inspired. When you find yourself in ego-based consciousness you need to stop, drop, and roll in a different trajectory. Text me what you want to hear next at (949) 298-2905. Key Moments:
10m Dec 22, 2019
10m
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26m Dec 21, 2019
26m
Learning Lessons Takes Time | Interview on The David Nurse 1% Podcast
If you keep accessing the 40,000 lessons in your subconscious consistently then they will eventually become apart of your DNA. What lessons have become apart of your DNA? Text me at (949) 298-2905. Check out my good friend David Nurse's 1% Podcast right here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1-podcast-w-david-nurse-nba-life-optimization-coach/id1226281669
24m Dec 20, 2019
24m
Andy Nguyen: Co-Founder of Afters Ice Cream | #ThePlaybook 171
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Andy Nguyen, Co-Founder of Afters Ice Cream and food entrepreneur, shares his thoughts on:[2:27] The biggest fears he faced dropping out of school to start his first business[3:11] How to build credibility with your clients as a young entrepreneur [8:04] Why he decided to launch an ice cream brand to break into the food industry[12:33] How he analyzes voids, tre...
21m Dec 19, 2019
21m
Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life
Stop worrying about arranging your furniture and start putting your focus on arranging your mindset. In today's episode we are going to talk about just that and I am going to teach you how to leave a voicemail. Text me what you think and what you want to hear next at (949) 298-2905. Key Moments: [0:28] How to leave voicemail David Meltzer style [2:25] I am continually on my journey [4:0...
6m Dec 18, 2019
6m
Marshall Faulk: Hall of Fame Running Back | #ThePlaybook 170
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Marshall Faulk, Pro Football Hall of Fame running back and entrepreneur, shares his thoughts on:[3:42] - The entrepreneurial approach he used to watch New Orleans Saints games as a young man[8:40] - Why looking through Google search results might not be the best way to vet potential business deals[11:25] - Who he believes in the best Rams running back of all tim...
25m Dec 17, 2019
25m
Give Value to Everything
Hi everyone, today's episode is just what you need to start the week off at the highest vibration. Giving everything and everyone value will make you happier and value will always find its way back to you. You never know who your gatekeepers may be. Text me what you want to hear next at (949) 298-2905 Key Moments: [0:45] Take care of you to take care of others [2:15] Gratitude will answer ...
12m Dec 16, 2019
12m
Clear The Connection to What Inspires You
Today's episode is from another one of my LinkedIn Live Q&A's. I try to do at least one a week and if you send me your questions and leave me your phone number I may call you and answer your one of your questions. Text me at (949) 298-2905 to find out when I will be going live on LinkedIn next. Key Moments:
8m Dec 15, 2019
8m
William Toms and David Silver: Co-Founders of REC
William Toms and David Silver, Co-founders of REC, talk about how their dream has evolved from hosting their first music event and hoping to make $10 to building a 10,000 square foot co-creative facility for local artists, musicians, and creators. The duo shares their thoughts on some of the challenges they faced fundraising for their venue, and how tweaking their investment structure helped th...
21m Dec 14, 2019
21m
Make the Choice to Be Great
Key Moments: [1:21] The first action of everyday has to be to find the highest frequency. [1:58] How to react to the highest frequency- 3 steps.
6m Dec 13, 2019
6m
Jeff Griffin: Transformational Speaker and Author | #ThePlaybook 168
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jeff Griffin, transformational speaker and author, provides insights on:[4:30] The difference between being a successful leader and a leader of success [6:56] How quitting college football helped him to discover what he calls the P-Squared Mindset [20:05] What he would tell one of his kids if they were paralyzed in an accident[29:11] Why he believes that the pas...
40m Dec 12, 2019
40m