Finding Your Focus With Amishi Jha, PhD: Mindfulness Expert | #ThePlaybook 491
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Amishi Jha, PhD, Professor at the University of Miami, Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, and Author of PEAK MIND, shares her insights on: [1:33] - How we can use our minds to “time travel” and receive benefits in the process [5:10] - Why entrepreneurs should focus on where they are investing their att...
22m Nov 11, 2021
22m
Becoming More Productive
There are only two determining factors whether you’re busy; whether you’re accessible and how productive you are. You want to focus in on your accessibility and productivity when you look at your calendars. Create your own rules and your own philosophies and you will be, not only a student of your calendar, but you’ll be able to manifest accurately and rapidly whatever it is that you want to a...
4m Nov 10, 2021
4m
Collaboration is the Key to Success With George Kliavkoff: Commissioner, Pac-12 Conference | #ThePlaybook 490
George Kliavkoff, Commissioner for the Pac-12 Conference, shares his thoughts on: [1:11] - What he’s prioritized amid the “chaos” and massive changes in college athletics that have occurred this year [5:13] - The two traits that are essential for success as the commissioner of a league [10:52] - How the PAC-12 has established dominance outside of football and basketball [13:06] - His thoug...
19m Nov 09, 2021
19m
One-on-One Coaching | Road to Revenue #85
There is one aspect where the best coaches are united, and that is through consistency. A good coach is consistent in the time and interest they devote to their “team”, as well as their behavior, feedback, and the suggestions they give. These coaches don’t let their own issues impact their ability to lead, they can keep these issues separate from their role as a coach. No matter what area of li...
1hr 1m Nov 08, 2021
1hr 1m
The Best Way to Make a Difference in Someone's Life With Charles Payne: Host, Fox Business | #ThePlaybook 489
Charles Payne, Host of Making Money with Charles Payne on Fox Business and Founder of  Wall Street Strategies, shares his thoughts on the massive benefits that come from leaving your comfort zone and taking a risk in life, as well as his best advice on dealing with pullbacks in the stock market without overreacting. Payne and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of subject...
23m Nov 07, 2021
23m
Learn to Love Rejection With Matt Bailey: Founder & CEO, GameOn | #ThePlaybook
Matt Bailey, Founder and CEO of GameOn, talks about how GameOn has evolved from his initial business plan, as well as how his role has changed as the company has grown leaps and bounds. Bailey and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including the best job to prepare yourself for the rejection that entrepreneurs can face, what it means to be an effective CEO for a ...
20m Nov 06, 2021
20m
Conversations With Ja Rule, CJ McCollum, Ray J, and Clinton Sparks | S1E4
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...
36m Nov 05, 2021
36m
The #1 Mistake That Small Business Owners Make With Ryan Farris: President & COO, AlphaGraphics | #ThePlaybook 487
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ryan Farris, President and COO of AlphaGraphics, discusses: [2:30] - How listening to the needs of your customers helps companies adapt to rapid change [4:06] - The inspiration behind their Make It Happen Makeover Contest, which will transform three small businesses [8:14] - How entrepreneurs can better express what’s in their heart through their marketing a...
17m Nov 04, 2021
17m
The Power of Consistency
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 relationship,...
4m Nov 03, 2021
4m
Building a Revolutionary Business With Jason Robins: Cofounder & CEO, DraftKings | #ThePlaybook 486
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jason Robins, Co-Founder and CEO of DraftKings, sits down to chat about: [:30] - Why he used to think that following your passion in business was a fool’s errand [2:46] - How the proliferation of sports gambling has led to a renewed focus on maintaining integrity in sports  [7:09] - How DraftKings has evolved into a platform that takes over a million bets on ...
19m Nov 02, 2021
19m
Forgiving Yourself | Road to Revenue #84
Forgiveness is essential to our lives because it gives us peace. It is important to the healing process since it allows us to let go of the needs of the ego. Forgiveness is what clears the interference between us and our higher selves. With that in mind, I’ve compiled 12 strategies which are meant to help you forgive yourself. 1. Cancel, Clear, Connect... 2. Understand That You Can’t Out-logic ...
1hr 1m Nov 01, 2021
1hr 1m
The Reality of a Rapidly Growing Business With Aaron Keay: Chairman, The Alkaline Water Company | #ThePlaybook 485
Aaron Keay, Chairman of The Alkaline Water Company, sits down to provide his insights about the real day-to-day responsibilities for a chairman, as well as why it’s sometimes important to take a “granular” approach as a leader. Keay and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a wide range of topics including the value of influencers who do more than just put their name behind a product...
17m Oct 31, 2021
17m
Protecting Your Personal Brand With Thomas "T.J." Colaiezzi, Founder & CEO, LifeBrand, LLC | #ThePlaybook 484
Thomas "T.J." Colaiezzi, Founder & C.E.O. LifeBrand, LLC, shares his insights on how the prevalence of social media has impacted the way that people cultivate a personal brand. He also talks about how some of the most common challenges that hiring managers face can be solved with technology, as well as the impact that these measures can have on a person or organization. Colaiezzi and host of #...
22m Oct 30, 2021
22m
Conversations With Rob Dyrdek, Jack Canfield, Rich Kleiman, & Strauss Zelnick | Office Hours S1E3
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 Oct 29, 2021
50m
Online Marketing Made Easy With Neil Patel: Cofounder, Neil Patel Digital & New York Times Bestselling Author | #ThePlaybook 483
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Neil Patel, Co-Founder Neil Patel Digital and New York Times bestselling author, shares his expertise on: [1:01] - Why adaptation has become an essential skill for marketers today [5:53] - How repurposing your content can help to raise your online profile and improve your SEO  [8:21] - Why it is impossible to build an audience for the long-term without stayin...
17m Oct 28, 2021
17m
Learning to Love Failure
I hate failure because it can cause momentary frustration, but I also love it because building something using blocks of failure helps you step up to success. Without failure, you can’t learn and move forward as a decision-maker. Don’t fear it. Welcome it. Failure is as certain as taxes. And it definitely is as certain as death. So, why fear it? You’re wasting energy being afraid of failing o...
3m Oct 27, 2021
3m
Getting The Most Out of Your Investment With Alex Mashinsky: Founder & CEO, Celsius Network | #ThePlaybook
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Alex Mashinsky, Founder & CEO of Celsius Network, shares his thoughts on: [4:01] - The unique skill that has helped him stay one step ahead of other entrepreneurs [9:14] - How he was able to identify the opportunities for disruption in a traditional industry like banking  [11:31] - Why companies like Celsius Network can grow even faster by “doing good” for o...
24m Oct 26, 2021
24m
The Cobbler's Kids Have No Shoes | Road to Revenue #83
What does “the cobbler’s kids have no shoes” actually mean? The idea behind this phrase is that someone with a specific skill, knowledge, or desire is often so busy assisting others that their own affairs go unattended. They fail to apply their expertise to the situations that they face and experience some consequences as a result How do we reconcile this concept with the saying “the more we gi...
59m Oct 25, 2021
59m
How to Get More Customers
If you want to get more customers you need to learn how to emotionally connect to others. People generally buy based on emotion, using logical reasons as their impetus for action. So, make a point to connect with them emotionally in order to stimulate their interest. Don't be afraid to show your feelings; demonstrate high energy and excitement for your idea, business, or service. Your passion a...
4m Oct 24, 2021
4m
Doing The Right Thing Will Make You Successful With Howard Marks: Cofounder & CEO, StartEngine Equity Crowdfunding | #ThePlaybook 481
Howard Marks, Co-Founder & CEO of StartEngine Equity Crowdfunding, Inc., shares his insights on the many challenges that startups can experience during fundraising, as well as how he’s working to solve the problems faced by hundreds of thousands of new companies each year. Marks and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including why there is more value to be crea...
20m Oct 23, 2021
20m
A Conversation With Cameron Diaz & Katherine Power, Founders, Avaline Wine | Office Hours S1E2
A new episode of my TV show Office Hours premieres tonight on Bloomberg TV at 8:30 pm PST. Office Hours is the first late-night entrepreneur talk show that features the best and brightest entrepreneurial minds from business, sports, entertainment, and beyond to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Joining me on today’s episode are Joni Rogers-Kante founder & CEO of Senegenc...
10m Oct 22, 2021
10m
Winning and Losing as a Team With Jerry Morgan: President & CEO, Texas Roadhouse | #ThePlaybook 480
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jerry Morgan, President & CEO of Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ: TXRH), sits down to chat about: [1:10] - The winning “recipe” that helps to keep organizations fundamentally sound  [2:42] - Why separating yourself from competitors with a few key strengths is essential [6:20] - How his experience working his way up through the ranks at Texas Roadhouse has prepared h...
18m Oct 21, 2021
18m
Living With Passion and Purpose
Are you willing to enjoy the pursuit of your potential? Not everything that we do we are going to love, but those who become an “overnight success” have learned to love every part of what they do. We’re romanticizing this “passion” and “entrepreneurial” thing, it’s BS. Entrepreneurship is about making a ton of money. If you can make a ton of money, then apply your passion and purpose to it!...
6m Oct 20, 2021
6m
Consistency Creates Success With Travis Chappell: Founder & CEO, Guestio | #ThePlaybook 479
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Travis Chappell, Founder, and CEO of Guestio, sits down to discuss: [1:42] - Why maintaining credibility is a key component for any content creator   [5:01] - What it took for him to stop trying to walk the path that others laid out for him [10:20] - How creating a service to solve a problem he was experiencing himself gave him more faith in his skills as an...
18m Oct 19, 2021
18m
Ask Me Anything Q&A | Road to Revenue #82
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 seeking open minds vs closed minds, taking inventory of your truth everyday and how anyone can get 5 minutes of my time. Tweet me @davidm...
57m Oct 18, 2021
57m
Get Friendly With Your Mistakes With Zander Fryer: CEO, High Impact Coaching | #ThePlaybook 478
Zander Fryer, CEO of High Impact Coaching, Host of the Sh*t You Don’t Learn In College podcast, and author, shares his thoughts on why sales skills can be the tool for accomplishing any goal you have, as well as how to discover the hidden paradigms that are controlling your actions. Fryer and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of subjects including how coming to terms wi...
26m Oct 17, 2021
26m
Behind The Scenes of Office Hours
Hey everyone! Yesterday was the series premier of my new show, Office Hours! Office Hours is the first late-night entrepreneur talk show that features the best and brightest entrepreneurial minds from business, sports, entertainment, and beyond to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. We hosted a launch party to celebrate the premier and I was fortunate to have my fellow coh...
16m Oct 16, 2021
16m
A Conversation With Sadhguru | Office Hours S1E1
Today is the day! My new TV show Office Hours premieres tonight on Bloomberg TV at 8:30 pm PST and can be streamed at any time on Amazon Prime Video. Office Hours is the first late-night entrepreneur talk show that features the best and brightest entrepreneurial minds from business, sports, entertainment, and beyond to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Joining me on toda...
22m Oct 15, 2021
22m
The #1 Key to Leading Your Team With David Brandon: Chairman of the Board, Domino’s Pizza | #ThePlaybook 477
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, David Brandon, Chairman of the Board at Domino’s Pizza, provides his insights on: [:21] - How playing football for Coach Bo Schembechler at the University of Michigan led him to a career in business   [7:26] - His best advice for an executive who wants to master the art of leadership [11:38] - Why his hiring approach has been impacted by his experiences at D...
22m Oct 14, 2021
22m
3 Habits of Every Successful 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 Oct 13, 2021
4m
Securing The Bag With Tay Sweat: Entrepreneur & Investor | #ThePlaybook 476
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Tay Sweat, entrepreneur, investor, and creator of STB (Secure The Bag), shares his knowledge about: [:51] - How a perspective of abundance helped him get past some of the limiting beliefs he held since childhood [3:44] - The definition of “F You Money Mentality” and how to get rid of your biggest sources of frustration  [5:47] - Why entrepreneurs should neve...
20m Oct 12, 2021
20m
Living in the World of More Than Enough | Road to Revenue #81
Be considerate about what you are asking for in business or your personal life. Take the perspective that one person’s crumbs are another person's cake. When I was five years old, I told my mom that I wanted to make a million dollars. I just wanted to buy her a house and a car, thinking that I would never work again. Looking back at that now, it’s obvious that I was only asking for crumbs at th...
59m Oct 11, 2021
59m
This is Your Life's Purpose
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8m Oct 10, 2021
8m
The Key to Rapidly Growing Your Community With Matt Zingler: Cofounder & CEO, Rolling Loud Music Festival | #ThePlaybook #475
Matt Zingler, Co-Founder & CEO of Rolling Loud Music Festival, shares his thoughts on how a couple of failures helped the Rolling Loud team learn the right way to build a marketing platform for their events, as well as why having a business partner to lean on during tough times played a key role in his success. Zingler and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics inc...
23m Oct 09, 2021
23m
A Simple Solution To Managing Your Time
This Daily Habit Changed My Business and My Life 1. Study the things you have planned for the day. Look to create efficiencies with your habits. For example, I have a 5/20 Rule, where I try to schedule five- minute phone calls and keep my in-person meetings to 20 minutes, which ultimately promotes a more productive conversation. 2. Study the white space of your calendar. How can you schedule m...
7m Oct 08, 2021
7m
Growing Your Vision With Mat Ishbia: President & CEO, United Wholesale Mortgage | #ThePlaybook 474
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Mat Ishbia, President and CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage, the nation’s #1 wholesale and purchase lender, sits down to discuss: [:59] - How his time playing basketball and coaching at Michigan State helped to shape his mindset  [6:08] - Why focusing on “little wins” today can pay big dividends for your company in the future [8:11] - How to structure your te...
19m Oct 07, 2021
19m
How to Stay Inspired
One of the most common questions I receive is, “how do I become inspired”? We are all already INSPIRED! We are all connected to the greatest source of inspiration possible. However we’re using such a limited amount because our ego is corroding our connection. So what do we do when we feel disconnected? Stop! If you entered the freeway going the wrong direction, you wouldn’t speed up and cont...
5m Oct 06, 2021
5m
Seeking Open Minds With Marianne Williamson: Best-Selling Author & Political Activist | #ThePlaybook 473
Marianne Williamson, best-selling author, political activist, and spiritual thought leader, shares her insights on: [:59] - How to reconcile politics with spirituality and religion   [6:15] - Why we need to “revisit” this country’s first principles  [10:38] - How she’s creating content to support her main mission: to contribute to a conversation that takes everyone to a higher level  [20:4...
24m Oct 05, 2021
24m
2 Minute Drill Pitch Competition | Road to Revenue #80
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 on Clubhouse for a 2 Minute Drill Pitch Competition. Helping me judge the contest were Glenn Lundy and Jayson Waller, we heard 5 pitches and gave feedback for each one, with the winner receiving the chance to pitch on Season 3 of 2 Minute Dri...
50m Oct 04, 2021
50m
The Basics to Building a Brand With Gabby Etrog Cohen: Global Head of Integrated Communications and Marketing, Harry's | #ThePlaybook 472
Gabby Etrog Cohen, Global Head of Integrated Communications and Marketing at Harry's, talks about the different ways that brands can sustain a long-term connection with the consumer, as well as the three traits she tends to look for when hiring new team members. Etrog Cohen and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a wide variety of subjects including the basics to building a brand t...
21m Oct 03, 2021
21m
Having the Courage to Be The Best With Tom Allen: Head Football Coach, Indiana University | #ThePlaybook 471
Tom Allen, Head Football Coach at Indiana University, shares his thoughts on the mindset it takes to step up and help out your team when you’re needed most, as well as why love is the core component of every successful team he’s been a part of. Allen and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including why being the best always takes a lot of courage and how to avoid...
23m Oct 02, 2021
23m
A Simple Way to Expand Your Network
2 questions to ask every single day On average most people have 1,000 people they're connected to. The thing people like to do most is helping others, so the softest ask you could make is 'Do you know anyone who could help me? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9m Oct 01, 2021
9m
Find a Way to Work Harder With Amy Trask: Chairman of the Board, BIG3 & Former CEO, Raiders | #ThePlaybook 470
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Amy Trask, CBS Sports Analyst, Chairman of the Board for BIG3, and Author of You Negotiate Like A Girl, shares her thoughts on: [:39] - Her favorite strategy for building courage and combating insecurity [11:35] - The best compliment she ever got from Al Davis, legendary owner of the Raiders [14:20] - How she views gender roles in the sports industry and the...
23m Sep 30, 2021
23m
Creating More Opportunities For Yourself
Life is a series of opportunities with some seemingly better than others. Keep pressing everything to get the most out of the opportunities afforded to you. Skepticism and doubt will emanate from people around you, stay focused on what the opportunity entails and what the reward could be. In order to break through and become the person you want to become, you have to weather the layers of unc...
5m Sep 29, 2021
5m
Giving 110% to Everything That You Do With Luvleen Sidhu: CEO & Founder, BM Technologies | #ThePlaybook 469
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Luvleen Sidhu, CEO, Chair, and Founder of BM Technologies, Inc. (BMTX), sits down to discuss: [3:41] - How working for Lehman Brothers after their bankruptcy made her determined to change the way that people look at banks [5:21] - Why her approach of always giving 110% has led her to countless unexpected opportunities [12:34] - The biggest challenges that ba...
20m Sep 28, 2021
20m
Intrepreneurship vs Entrepreneurship | Road to Revenue #79
The main difference between an Entrepreneur and an Intrapreneur is that an Intrapreneur is an employee, and an Entrepreneur is the founder who designs, launches, and manages a new business, which almost always starts out as a small business. Entrepreneurs risk everything when they start. Intrapreneurs normally have corporate career risks (Salary, Expenses, Benefits, Equity) that arise from laun...
58m Sep 27, 2021
58m
The Secret to Cold Calling
Today's episode is all about cold calling! When you cold call someone, only two things can happen, one, they answer the phone, two they don't so you have to leave a voicemail. Don't try to sell someone on an answering machine, your objective should be to get them to call you back. Stimulate their interest. Stimulate interest: connect emotionally to stimulate their curiosity Transition intere...
10m Sep 26, 2021
10m
The Eben Flow of Finding Yourself With Eben Britton: Host, "The Eben Flow Podcast" | #ThePlaybook 468
Eben Britton, Host of “The Eben Flow” Podcast, former NFL player, and cannabis advocate, shares his insights on the reason why “stuff” will never fill the hole in your soul, as well what he learned about the mindset of a warrior from co-hosting the Hotboxin’ podcast with Mike Tyson. Britton and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about topics including how healing your relationship with ...
30m Sep 25, 2021
30m
Determining Your Priorities | #AskDavidMeltzer 35
Today's episode is from my weekly Ask Me Anything on Clubhouse that I host every Monday at 3:00 pm PST. Follow me on Clubhouse @davidmeltzer and come ask me anything! When we take daily inventory of our values, it allows us to live as if we would not fail. Ask yourself the question “who am I and what do I want?” Take inventory of your personal, experiential, giving and receiving values and mak...
4m Sep 24, 2021
4m
Building a Purpose-Driven Company With Dan Sheridan: EVP & COO, Brooks Running | #ThePlaybook 467
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Dan Sheridan, EVP & COO at Brooks Running, sits down to discuss: [1:11] - The most valuable thing that Brooks learned about its customers during the pandemic [4:35] - How Brooks’ singular focus on running has become their most important advantage over competitors [9:42] - How to create a purpose-driven environment where every team member feels like they are m...
18m Sep 23, 2021
18m