Running The Parent Company to Google and Youtube, Creating the Next Big Sporting League, Figuring Out The Value of an NFT, The Mindset You Need to Win at The Olympics, and Becoming One of The Best Surgeons in The World
Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Take a deep dive into the mind of some of the world’s most impactful guests to share their strategies and tools t...
51m Dec 31, 2021
51m
Stop Letting The Banks Take All Your Extra Profits | Interview with Celsius Network Founder & CEO, Alex Mashinsky
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Alex Mashinsky, Founder & CEO of Celsius Network, shares his thoughts on: [1:07] - How MOIP (Money-Over IP) is changing the way that people utilize money [2:33] - What “possessed” him to take on the traditional banking system and the associated fees  [8:56] - How Celsius Network is sharing some of the biggest Wall Street secrets with their users [15:25] - T...
23m Dec 30, 2021
23m
The 12 Biggest Lessons I Learned in 2021
I asked my team to come up with some questions that they were curious about over the last year. This was the best year of my life and that's because there was so much change, so much to be grateful for, and so many lessons I learnt. These were 12 of the biggest lessons I learned in 2021 and I even gave some predictions for 2022. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Ema...
12m Dec 29, 2021
12m
Every Idea is Bad, Until It Works | Interview with Co-Founder of Netflix, Marc Randolph
On this episode, of #ThePlaybook, Marc Randolph, Co-founder and the first CEO of Netflix, sits down to discuss: [5:38] - The decision to try and combine forces with Blockbuster and why it failed [7:46] - How to properly handle being told “that will never work” [9:43] - Why breakthroughs in business are exactly like geologic change  [15:01] - The reason he says all ideas are bad (and why yo...
18m Dec 28, 2021
18m
Giving and Receiving with an Abundant Mindset | Road to Revenue #92
The holidays are a time for giving, any many of us experience issues with giving, receiving, (or both). But, if you take the time to look a little deeper at your attitudes toward abundance and scarcity, you’re likely to shift your perspective. This is a “season of giving”, but there is a scientific basis for the importance of paying it forward, as well. When you give to others, “feel-good” che...
23m Dec 27, 2021
23m
Eliminating Fear to Find Success | Interview With Brian Bogert, Owner & President, Brian Bogert Companies
Brian Bogert, Owner and President of the Brian Bogert Companies, shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s learned from turning a coaching and speaking “side hustle” into a full-time business, as well as strategies for confronting fears (like leaving your corporate job). Bogert and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a wide array of topics including how to recover when you feel...
26m Dec 26, 2021
26m
The Spirit of Giving | Happy Holidays
The holidays are a time for giving, any many of us experience issues with giving, receiving, (or both). But, if you take the time to look a little deeper at your attitudes toward abundance and scarcity, you’re likely to shift your perspective. This is a “season of giving”, but there is a scientific basis for the importance of paying it forward, as well. When you give to others, “feel-good” che...
4m Dec 25, 2021
4m
Becoming the First African American Women to Own a Billion Dollar Company, Why Every Company Needs a Chief Heart Officer, Revolutionizing Youth Education, and Empowering the Youth to Achieve Their Dreams | Office Hours S1E11
Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Take a deep dive into the mind of some of the world’s most impactful guests to share their strategies and tools t...
50m Dec 24, 2021
50m
How Crypto.com Took Over the STAPLES Center | Interview With Crypto.com CMO, Steven Kalifowitz and Russell Silvers & Nick Baker, Co-Chief Operating Officers, AEG
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Steven Kalifowitz, Chief Marketing Officer for Crypto.com, and Russell Silvers and Nick Baker, Chief Operating Officers for AEG, share their thoughts on: [2:42] - Why the values of Crypto.com and AEG helped to bring the deal together  [10:02] - The plan for unveiling the new signage at the Crypto.com Arena  [12:01] - How this new relationship is bringing one...
24m Dec 23, 2021
24m
Why It's Hard to Create New Habits (and Stay Consistent)
CONSISTENCY- Meaning Do It Every Day 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 relationshi...
2m Dec 22, 2021
2m
Every Successful Entrepreneur Has “This” In Common | Interview With Immad Akhund, Cofounder & CEO, Mercury
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Immad Akhund, Co-Founder & CEO of Mercury, shares his thoughts on: [:38] - Why he considers being an entrepreneur to be “a privilege” above all else [4:56] - How he got the confidence to start his own bank after 4 years of sitting on the idea  [6:28] - The reasons that their business model allows them to compete with the incumbent banks  [17:22] - How his j...
19m Dec 21, 2021
19m
5 Daily Practices | Road to Revenue #91
People often ask how I am able to get “so much” done and stay productive, accessible, and grateful in the process. There really is no big secret...I simply work to be consistent and persistent with the Five Daily Practices that I follow. It is these five practices that have helped me to transform my habits and unlock more of my potential. The 5 Daily Practices “A priority is the concern, inter...
28m Dec 20, 2021
28m
The Most Costly Mistake Salespeople Make | Interview with Jeremy Miner, Founder & Chairman, 7th Level
Jeremy Miner, Founder and Chairman of 7th Level, talks about the role of verbal and nonverbal cues in communication and how they can trigger your potential customer to act, as well as why the Always Be Closing mantra is no longer valid in today’s world. Miner and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their most valuable insights on what most commonly stands in people’s way from achieving ...
23m Dec 19, 2021
23m
A Good Idea Doesn’t Guarantee you Success | Interview With Aaron Wagner, CEO, Wags Capital
Aaron Wagner, CEO of Wags Capital, talks about how getting unexpectedly cut from his high school volleyball team became a blessing in disguise in his life and why being an “ideas person” isn’t all that it is made out to be, especially if you are unable to execute on those ideas.. Wagner and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a wide range of topics including how to understand that ...
20m Dec 18, 2021
20m
Founding The World's Largest Advertisement Group, Designing Apparel For Beyonce & Lady Gaga, The Art of Giving, and Becoming a Milestone Woman | Office Hours S1E10
Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Take a deep dive into the mind of some of the world’s most impactful guests to share their strategies and tools t...
50m Dec 17, 2021
50m
The 3 Types of Clients and How to Win Their Business For Life | Interview With Jay Abraham, One of The World's Top Marketing Consultants
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jay Abraham, Founder and CEO of The Abraham Group and one of the world’s top marketing consultants, shares his thoughts on: [1:28] - How his experience working in multiple industries gave him insights on why most “best practices” will not get you the results you want [4:27] - What preeminence is and how you can leverage it in your marketing strategy  [10:00]...
20m Dec 16, 2021
20m
The Advantages of Growing Up With Nothing
You can make it your story or you can make it your excuse. When you overcome adversity, you get extra respect from others when you share your story, when you breakthrough the struggle, you can inspire others with your story. Don't be a victim, inspire others with your story. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekl...
3m Dec 15, 2021
3m
Rearranging Your Mindset | Interview With Dr Joe Dispenza, New York Times Best-Selling Author
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Dr Joe Dispenza, New York Times best-selling author, researcher, lecturer, and corporate consultant, shares his insights on: [3:36] - What their scientific research has discovered about the positive biological impacts that meditation has on the human body  [9:12] - The reasons that curiosity and experimentation will lead to a better response against stress [...
24m Dec 14, 2021
24m
#BYOQ Live Q&A | Road to Revenue #90
For today's episode, I took some of my favorite questions from my #BYOQ Live Q&A session I hosted on Friday for 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  Ema...
25m Dec 13, 2021
25m
The Secret to Becoming an Overnight Success.. (There Isn’t One)
I always say that every overnight success is only 17 1/2 years away. Don't attach your emotions to the outcome or the results. Focus on enjoying the consistent everyday, persistent without quit, pursuit of your potential. 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 Te...
3m Dec 12, 2021
3m
Prioritizing Your Values in Business | Interview With Dawson Gant & Brandon Gleese, CEO and CFO of DFY Commerce
Dawson Gant, CEO of DFY Commerce, and Brandon Gleese, CFO of DFY Commerce, share their insights on what drew them to the ecommerce industry, the components of a great work ethic, and what it means to “enjoy the fruits of your labor” as an entrepreneur. Gant, Gleese, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about topics including how to ensure that you find the partners with the skills (an...
20m Dec 11, 2021
20m
Understanding The Future of E-Sports, Building a Business for a Successful Exit, Ignoring Short Term Gains for Long Term Success, and Figuring out How to Own The Customer | Office Hours S1E9
Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Take a deep dive into the mind of some of the world’s most impactful guests to share their strategies and tools t...
50m Dec 10, 2021
50m
Have Faith in Yourself and What You Want | Interview With Les Brown, Author & Motivational Speaker
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Les Brown, CEO of Les Brown International, motivational speaker, and author, provides insights on: [4:54] - How he helps people find something in themselves that they could not find on their own [6:48] - Why he believes that Hell means meeting the person that you were supposed to become [10:37] - Why being forgiving does not mean that you need to forgive and...
22m Dec 09, 2021
22m
Patiently and Persistently Pursuing Your Goals
Today's episode is a clip from my speech at the NoBull Conference earlier this year. This was actually my first in-person speech since 2020 due to the pandemic, so you might be able to hear the excitement in my voice to be back in front of a live audience. Remember, it takes 90% of the time to reach 25% of where you want to be, so learn how to blend patience and persistence. Tweet me your tak...
3m Dec 08, 2021
3m
Developing an E.L.I.T.E. Mindset | Interview With UCLA Athletic Director, Martin Jarmond
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Martin Jarmond, Athletic Director for UCLA, sits down to discuss: [3:41] - Why UCLA focuses on building what they call an E.L.I.T.E. mindset [6:25] - How sales skills can help an athletic director to take their program to the next level [11:35] - His approach to the “chaos” that has happened in college sports with the new NIL rules  [15:41] - Why a humanist...
23m Dec 07, 2021
23m
Hot Seat Coaching | Road to Revenue #89
Today's episode is another coaching session with my two superstar coaching clients, Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri, and as usual these two came prepared with tons of questions. You're going to learn about prioritization, and how to use the lenses of productivity, accessibility, and gratitude to figure out what you need to do now by applying inspiration to it. Follow the Road to Revenue Playl...
33m Dec 06, 2021
33m
The #1 Reason Why You Feel Stuck (And How To Fix It)
Today's episode is mashup on feeling stuck, if you feel stuck that means you're winning. You can't feel stuck unless you're applying pressure to a situation. 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 pod...
5m Dec 05, 2021
5m
Success Isn't a Straight Path | Interview With Men's Wearhouse Founder, George Zimmer
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, George Zimmer, Founder of Men's Wearhouse, discusses: [:54] - How his voice (and beard) became intertwined with the Men’s Wearhouse image [7:10] - The single best lesson he’s learned from the ups and downs he’s experienced in business [7:49] - Why not being afraid to be considered a “rebel” can lead to your biggest successes [15:49] - The key to ensuring th...
21m Dec 04, 2021
21m
Working With Oprah, The New Era of Sports Podcasting, Walking Away From Wall Street, and Building The Fastest Growing E-Commerce Platform | Office Hours S1E8
Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Take a deep dive into the mind of some of the world’s most impactful guests to share their strategies and tools t...
50m Dec 03, 2021
50m
Creating More Value For Your Customers | Interview With Paul DePasquale, CEO, Tivoli Audio
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Paul DePasquale, CEO at Tivoli Audio, shares his thoughts on: [1:24] - Why it is important for any leader to have a “one-day-at-a-time” approach to problem-solving  [5:04] - How to ensure that your organization is adaptable enough to take advantage of opportunities that arise  [6:30] - What a battle with cancer has done to reshape his perspective on life and...
18m Dec 02, 2021
18m
Why Having “Faith” is the Most Underrated Aspect of Success
Today's episode is from a speech I gave earlier this year at the Grow For God Conference in Kentucky. You are going to hear the reason why having faith is so important to becoming successful, and how you can add value to your life, and everyone else around you as well. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training...
19m Dec 01, 2021
19m
The Keys To Building Successful Partnerships | Interview with Cleveland Cavaliers CEO Len Komorowski & Jeff Marks, CEO of Innovative Partnerships Group
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Len Komoroski, CEO of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Jeff Marks, CEO of Innovative Partnerships Group, sit down to discuss: [3:56] - How the two bonded over their understanding of the “Holy Grail” for the sports marketing industry [6:04] - Why some businesses can better create sustainable revenues by adjusting their approach [10:39] - How the sponsorship space...
27m Nov 30, 2021
27m
Gratitude Q&A | Road to Revenue #88
Today's episode is the second half Q&A portion of my Thanksgiving Training From Last Week. If you haven't listened to the episode yet, make sure you go back and give it a listen. Click here to listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4AQxBZKUoyty9JwjavCamV?si=g_Ebz00kRT6JaUS3_S5K1Q Click her to listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/14-day-gratitude-challen...
29m Nov 29, 2021
29m
Great Ideas are Worthless Until You Execute Them | Interview With CEO of Iervolino Entertainment, Andrea Iervolino
Andrea Iervolino, CEO of Iervolino Entertainment, Space 11 and TaTaTu, shares his thoughts on the role that data and privacy play in our lives, and how a humble mindset helps to unlock an entrepreneur’s true potential. Iervolino and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a wide variety of subjects including creating real value for your customer base and the role that belief plays in s...
21m Nov 28, 2021
21m
How to Believe in Yourself When Your Family Doesn't | Interview With Teri Ijeoma, Founder, Trade and Travel
Teri Ijeoma, Founder of Trade and Travel, talks about how she was able to make a “quantum leap” in her life. She shares guidance on how entrepreneurs can employ the “waiting technique”, the best approach for dealing with fans and haters and how to use time to your advantage in business. Ijeoma and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on a wide range of topics including how...
25m Nov 27, 2021
25m
Owning The Houston Rockets, Becoming One The Greatest Running Backs Ever, Representing the Biggest Athletes the World, and Going All-In on Yourself | Office Hours S1E7
Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Take a deep dive into the mind of some of the world’s most impactful guests to share their strategies and tools t...
50m Nov 26, 2021
50m
14 Day Gratitude Challenge | The #1 Way to Change Your Life
Happy Thanksgiving! For many of us, today is a day that represents gratitude, however I have made it a practice in my life to treat each day like Thanksgiving.   If you can develop the habit of gratitude, it will change your life, I promise you. It takes 0.01 seconds to say “thank you”. But the hardest part is remembering to do it because new habits are hard. I created a 14-day challenge to r...
30m Nov 25, 2021
30m
The 5 Most Important Lessons I’ve Learned
Today's episode is from a keynote speech I gave earlier this year at the One Source Provider National Conference in Chicago where I shared the stage alongside the legend, Mike Tyson. You are going to learn about the five lessons that changed my life and my journey from making my first million dollars out of law school, to losing over $100 million dollars and going bankrupt, to making it all b...
41m Nov 24, 2021
41m
Creating The Breakthrough Moments in Your Career
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, David Nurse, Life Optimization Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Author, sits down to discuss: [2:03] - How having a “blueprint tracker” can help anyone to clear what is interfering with their success and make progress towards their goals [6:26] - His tried and true formula for creating a breakthrough in your life [11:25] - Why you should never be afraid of b...
48m Nov 23, 2021
48m
Ask Me Anything Q&A | Road to Revenue #87
Hey everyone! It’s Monday so we’ve got another episode of the Road to Revenue Series. We took over the Breakfast with Champions: Millionaire Breakfast Club for a #BYOQ Live Q&A. You brought the questions, I brought the answers, you are going to learn about how simple it is to use my finders fee template, and what my favorite book is. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's ep...
56m Nov 22, 2021
56m
The Secrets To Scaling Your Business
When we get new interns or employees, I make sure to set the tone by telling them that we do not teach about working in the industry. Instead, we teach four things that are applicable to all aspects of life: gratitude, empathy, accountability, and effective communication. To get everyone aligned, reinforce your company values in all three stages of scaling your business, and use different stra...
3m Nov 21, 2021
3m
Establishing Your Brand's Credibility | Interview with Therabody CEO Benjamin Nazaria | #ThePlaybook 495
Benjamin Nazarian, CEO of Therabody, talks about why percussive massage therapy has seen a massive rise in popularity, as well as how he learned from his father’s passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. Nazarian and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on a variety of subjects including the value of credibility for the world’s top brands, how Therabody’s relationships...
19m Nov 20, 2021
19m
Buying The Sacramento Kings, Designing Luxury Jewelry, Redefining Healthy Eating, & Investing in an Uber Driver | Office Hours S1E6
Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Take a deep dive into the mind of some of the world’s most impactful guests to share their strategies and tools t...
50m Nov 19, 2021
50m
Making Decisions Based on Your Customer | Interview with Bentley Motors President & CEO Christophe Georges | #ThePlaybook 494
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Christophe Georges, President & CEO of Bentley Americas, shares his thoughts on: [1:27] - Why the electrification of vehicles has inspired Bentley to adapt their approach  [5:06] - How the company’s values are built around luxury [10:29] - What it entails to make sure that you are meeting the high expectations of your customers [14:07] - The key role that b...
17m Nov 18, 2021
17m
Why You Need To Be Kinder to Your Future Self
The biggest rule I have in life is to be kind to my future self and to do good deeds. So throughout my life even though I made tremendous mistakes, financially as well as other mistakes, I have always been kind to my future self and done good deeds. I always try to be the best person I can be with good intent. Even when I was a salesperson, a manipulator, a scarce person in a competitive space,...
31m Nov 17, 2021
31m
Building a Brand With a Global Identity, With Doug Palladini: Global Brand President, Vans | #ThePlaybook 493
Doug Palladini, Global Brand President for Vans, shares his thoughts on: [5:27] - How an open mind is essential for growing a global sports lifestyle brand  [7:20] - Why a growth mindset is something that all entrepreneurs need to embrace in order to evolve [8:27] - The single biggest mistake a leader can make when assembling their team [14:40] - Why a brand seeking to be “everything to ev...
19m Nov 16, 2021
19m
Patience & Persistence | Road to Revenue #86
What is the difference between patience and persistence? By itself, patience is just the ability to tolerate the passing of time. Don’t sit at home dreaming about what you want high on your mom’s couch, broke, sick and alone. What you really want is to blend patience with persistence. Persistence is the ability to push and push and push and push. It's the ability to be stubborn in the best poss...
59m Nov 15, 2021
59m
The Key to Getting Your Dream Job
Don't limit your point of entry. Some people grow up in Beverly Hills and only want to work in Beverly Hills, you are immediately limiting your point of entry if that is your mindset. Study all the different companies and all the different types of positions that those companies are hiring. Put attention and intention into what you want, and have faith that everything will come in the right way...
5m Nov 14, 2021
5m
You Need to Start Asking For Help With Qiana Allen, Collette Divitto, & Lexi Zanghi: Stars of Peacock’s “Born For Business” | #ThePlaybook 492
Qiana Allen, Collette Divitto, and Lexi Zanghi, stars of Peacock’s “Born For Business”, talk about how business leaders with disabilities are able to utilize their unique perspective in order to thrive, as well as how to find common ground with your audience. The trio chatted with host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, about a variety of topics including how to handle when others laugh at your d...
21m Nov 13, 2021
21m
Conversations With Tom Bilyeu, Erika Nardini, Nicole Lynn, & Laura Wilde | Office Hours S1E5
Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Take a deep dive into the mind of some of the world’s most impactful guests to share their strategies and tools t...
50m Nov 12, 2021
50m