Vivek Ranadivé: Owner and Chairman of the Sacramento Kings | #ThePlaybook 307
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Vivek Ranadivé, Owner and Chairman of the Sacramento Kings, shares his insights on:[0:54] - The one magical moment that inspired Vivek to come to the USA to study technology and science. [3:38] - How coaching his daughter’s basketball team, despite knowing nothing about the game, led to him falling in love with the sport[12:43] - What entrepreneurs need to prepa...
26m Oct 13, 2020
26m
How to Increase Your Worthiness | Road to Revenue #29
Hey everyone! It’s Monday so that means we are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, today’s episode is all about how to increase your worthiness. You are worthy of everything you receive, you are self reliant and accepting. Text me your biggest takeaway from today’s episode at (949) 298-2905 and come join me next Friday at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET. You can text me or email me at david@dmel...
59m Oct 12, 2020
59m
Fleet Feet COO, Matt Zeiger, and VP of Digital and Operations, Jason Jabaut | #ThePlaybook 306
Fleet Feet COO, Matt Zeiger, and VP of Digital and Operations, Jason Jabaut, talk about the company’s history and how they work to follow the example of the female innovators who founded it, as well as the focus on personal development for Fleer Feet’s teams. Zeiger, Jabaut, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about the role that ecommerce platforms have played for retail businesses ...
20m Oct 11, 2020
20m
David Steinberg: Co-Founder and CEO of Zeta | #ThePlaybook 305
David Steinberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Zeta, shares his insights on the choices that aspiring entrepreneurs need to make in terms of their formal education, as well as why he believes that a fear of failure can lead to confidence and excellence. Steinberg and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about topics including how entrepreneurs should shift their perspectives on time in order to b...
26m Oct 10, 2020
26m
Meltzer & McCourt Get Out and Vote Show #3
Hey everyone!  I teamed up with David McCourt, the Founder & CEO of McCourt Capital to launch the Meltzer & McCourt Get Out and Vote Show. Every Tuesday at 3:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm ET, David McCourt and I will go live on my Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Today’s episode features Ambassador Kevin O’Malley, who served as the Ambassador to Ireland for Barack Obama and actor Omar Benson Miller.  Le...
1hr 2m Oct 09, 2020
1hr 2m
Dr. Michael Beckwith: Founder and CEO of the Agape International Spiritual Center | #ThePlaybook 304
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Dr. Michael Beckwith, Founder and CEO of the Agape International Spiritual Center, provides his wisdom on:[:40] - How to effectively deal with change or flux in your life[3:34] - Why practicing and feeling gratitude needs to be a part of your daily life[10:43] - What it means to “carry a frequency of excellence” [16:08] - The two greatest qualities for meditatio...
23m Oct 08, 2020
23m
How to Successfully Pitch Your Idea | A Conversation with Moiz Ali
Hey everyone! Today’s episode is from a conversation I had with a former Playbook guest, Moiz Ali, the Founder of Native. Moiz and I are going to teach you how to pitch your idea and some lessons that Moiz has learned to be happy  Text me your biggest takeaway from today’s episode at (949) 298 2905 and join me this Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Training! You can text me or ema...
16m Oct 07, 2020
16m
Brett Favre: Pro Football Hall of Fame Quarterback | #ThePlaybook 303
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Brett Favre, Pro Football Hall of Fame Quarterback, shares his thoughts on:[1:21] - How today’s new injury protocols are working to better identify when NFL players have a concussion and the products on the market that are being used treat concussions[12:32] - How he evaluates the different partnership opportunities that he gets presented [14:20] - What some fan...
21m Oct 06, 2020
21m
How to Manifest What You Want | Road to Revenue #28
Hey everyone! It’s Monday so that means we are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, today’s episode is all about learning how to manifest what you want. I am going to teach you how to manifest everything you desire , accurately and rapidly. Text me your biggest takeaway from today’s episode at (949) 298-2905 and come join me next Friday at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET. You can text me or emai...
1hr Oct 05, 2020
1hr
Meltzer & McCourt Get Out and Vote Show #2
Hey everyone!  I teamed up with David McCourt, the Founder & CEO of McCourt Capital to launch the Meltzer & McCourt Get Out and Vote Show. Every Tuesday at 3:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm ET, David McCourt and I will go live on my Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.  Today’s episode features Alan Miller, Founder of The News Literacy Project, and Phillip Stutts, the Founder and CEO of Win Big Media Let me k...
55m Oct 04, 2020
55m
Justin Miclat: CEO of the Kinetic Group | #ThePlaybook 302
Justin Miclat, CEO of the Kinetic Group and manager behind top Twitch streamers NICKMERCS and SypherPK, talks about some of the biggest opportunities he sees for growth in esports and gaming, as well as how today’s most popular gamers have become entertainers. Miclat and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss a range of topics including what it’s like building a business in an emerging i...
17m Oct 03, 2020
17m
Finding Happiness
Hey everyone! Today’s episode is my appearance on the Relentless Dentist Podcast with Dr. David Maloley. Dr. David and I discuss: finding happiness, the ups and downs of growing a business, and learning to love what you don't love.   Text me your biggest takeaway from today’s episode at (949) 298-2905 and don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. You can text me or emai...
21m Oct 02, 2020
21m
James Altucher: Best-Selling Author, Angel Investor, and Entrepreneur | #ThePlaybook 301
 On this episode of #ThePlaybook James Altucher, best-selling author, angel investor, and entrepreneur, shares his thoughts on:[3:30] - How to pragmatically practice gratitude on a day-to-day basis[7:00] - Why he’s not a fan of using to-do lists and prefers to focus on what’s important in that moment[13:40] - Why every decision boils down to fear or growth [18:33] - The two questions he asks hi...
26m Oct 01, 2020
26m
The Six Steps to Selling Anything
Hey everyone! I’ve got something special for you today! Today’s episode is the entire meetup I hosted at the RISE Conference last year! I am going to teach you the fastest way to make money, how it takes 17 ½ years to become an overnight success, and much much more. You're going to get close to an hour worth of value. Text me your favorite part of today’s episode at (949) 298-2905 and let me ...
58m Sep 30, 2020
58m
Aaron Keay: Chairman of the Alkaline Water Company | #ThePlaybook 300
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Aaron Keay, Chairman of the Alkaline Water Company, provides insights on:[1:58] - How to build accountability within a team [5:50] - What sets Alkaline88’s products apart from others on the market[12:00] - How to build organic partnerships in sports and how the company’s relationship with PGA Tour pro Chez Reavie has evolved[15:00] - The biggest lesson he’s lear...
18m Sep 29, 2020
18m
"2 Minute Drill" Pitch Competition | Road to Revenue #27
Hey everyone! It’s Monday so that means we are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, I teamed up with Clarity Experiences for another “2 Minute Drill Pitch Competition.” You’re going to hear 6 different pitches and feedback for each pitch. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298 - 2905 and you can email me at any time at david@dmeltzer.com.
1hr 3m Sep 28, 2020
1hr 3m
Meltzer & McCourt Get Out and Vote Show #1
Hey everyone!  I teamed up with David McCourt, the Founder & CEO of McCourt Capital to launch the Meltzer & McCourt Get Out and Vote Show. Every Tuesday at 3:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm ET, David McCourt and I will go live on my Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.  Today’s episode features Trey Ellis, he’s a writer, a professor, and he just won his an Emmy for his documentary, True Justice: Bryan Stevenso...
55m Sep 27, 2020
55m
Steven Galanis: Co-Founder & CEO of Cameo | #ThePlaybook 299
Steven Galanis, Co-Founder & CEO of Cameo, provides insights on why he defines “market fit” differently than some entrepreneurs and the skills it took in order to build the dream team that helped launch the company, as well as what inspired the idea in the first place.  Galanis and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on the value of the emotional connections that fans sha...
24m Sep 26, 2020
24m
Trevor Bauer: All-Star Pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds and the Co-Founder of Momentum | #ThePlaybook 298
On this episode of The Playbook, I have one of the best pitchers in baseball, Trevor Bauer, the All-Star pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds and the co-founder of Momentum. Trevor and I are going to discuss the similarities between scaling a business and becoming an All-Star pitcher and what sparked the idea that led Trevor to create a business in the middle of a 162 game season. Don’t forget to j...
19m Sep 25, 2020
19m
Mandy Shaw: President and CEO of Blaze Pizza | #ThePlaybook 297
On this episode of the Playbook, Mandy Shaw, President and CEO of Blaze Pizza, shares her thoughts on:[2:32] - How the company adapted their operations to face rapid change brought on by the pandemic.[10:14] - Her definition of “agile development” and how Blaze works to be an agile organization [14:45] - Why not having a fear of getting fired will help you to achieve more[18:10] - What she beli...
24m Sep 24, 2020
24m
Understanding the Perspective of Success | A Conversation With Ed Mylett
Hi everyone! Today’s episode is from 2 years ago, when I first sat down with Ed Mylett, we are going to talk about how to shift your energy and change your life and the perspective of success. A lot of you probably haven’t heard this interview yet so make sure you text me your favorite part of today’s episode at (949) 298-2905 and remember to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET fo...
44m Sep 23, 2020
44m
Patrick Bet-David: CEO of PHP Agency and creator of Valuetainment Media | #ThePlaybook 296
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Patrick Bet-David, CEO of PHP Agency and creator of Valuetainment Media, shares his insight on:[1:48] – The perspective that a person needs to have in order to accomplish the impossible[7:14] – Whether cash is really “king” in the business world[12:10] – The single biggest takeaway he had from his time in the Harvard Executive Business program [17:25] – Why star...
30m Sep 22, 2020
30m
Transition Personally and Professionally | Road to Revenue #26
Hey everyone! It’s Monday so that means we are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, today’s episode is all about how to transition personally and professionally. I am going to go over the four stage of transition, and expected vs unexpected transition. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905 and don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT/ 2:00 pm ET...
1hr 1m Sep 21, 2020
1hr 1m
Ed Belfour: President and CEO of Belfour Spirits and Hockey Hall of Fame Goaltender | #ThePlaybook 295
Ed Belfour, President and CEO of Belfour Spirits and Hockey Hall of Fame Goaltender, shares his thoughts on how his professional sports career gave him the tools to take on the challenge of building an alcohol brand.  Belfour and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including how Ed’s experience in the minor leagues prepared him to be a pro and why he followed a si...
21m Sep 20, 2020
21m
Andrew D. Bernstein: Hall of Fame Sports Photographer | #ThePlaybook 294
Andrew D. Bernstein, Hall of Fame sports photographer, shares some of the lessons he’s learned from observing the world’s best athletes, talks about finding a passion for expressing himself through photography early in life and how going to a university without photography courses ended up to his benefit. Bernstein and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss some of Andrew’s biggest caree...
20m Sep 19, 2020
20m
The Key Component to Everything You Do | Interview on Who Ya Know Show
Hi everyone! Today’s episode is from my appearance on the Who Ya Know - Job Networking Show! - This was some of the most fun I have had doing an interview, Hosts Trevor Houston, Mark Elder, and Foster Williams and I discussed the key component to everything you do and the common denominator of every successful person. Don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free...
34m Sep 18, 2020
34m
Alex Schulze: Co-Founder and CEO at 4Ocean | #ThePlaybook 293
Alex Schulze, Co-Founder and CEO at 4Ocean, shares the story of how a surf trip to Bali opened the eyes of the co-founders to the environmental issues related to plastics and the steps they’ve taken to create a business model that is removing millions of pounds of trash from our oceans. Schulze and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about the benefits and challenges of building a compan...
22m Sep 17, 2020
22m
How to Handle Negative Relationships
Hi everyone! Today’s episode is another value packed coaching call with my 2 superstar coaching clients Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri of the Hyper Conscious Podcast. The three of us discussed: how to handle toxic relationships, what to do when someone is draining you energetically, and using forgiveness to unwind the untruths Don’t forget to join me this Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET fo...
29m Sep 16, 2020
29m
Arthur Blank: Co-Founder of Home Depot and Owner of the Atlanta Falcons | #ThePlaybook 292
Arthur Blank, co-founder of Home Depot, owner of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United, and author of the new book Good Company, shares insights on:[1:41] - How a person’s values are linked to working with purpose (and performance)[5:58] - Why it takes a “compass” to keep any good company on track[7:53] - How to thrive under pressure while setting a strong example for those around you [16:07] ...
23m Sep 15, 2020
23m
Open Q&A #4 | Road to Revenue #25
Hey everyone! We are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, I’ve got another value-packed hour-long Q&A Session. You all brought your questions and I brought the answers.  I am going to be hosting one of these #BYOQ Free Training’s every month so make sure you register for my weekly Free Training’s by emailing me at david@dmeltzer.com or texting me at 949 298 2905 I am hosting another “2 ...
59m Sep 14, 2020
59m
James Harrison & Sonny Mottahed: 2x Super Bowl Champion and CEO of Champions + Legends | #ThePlaybook 291
Two-time Super Bowl champion James Harrison and CEO of Champions + Legends Sonny Mottahed sit down to discuss their line of CBD-based sports supplements for athletic preparation, performance, and recovery, as well as some of the products’ benefits for athletes of all types of ability levels.    Harrison, Mottahed, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on some of the mo...
21m Sep 13, 2020
21m
The Power of Our Thoughts
Hi everyone, today’s episode is my conversation with Joe Hart, the President and CEO of Carnegie Training. My Wednesday Edition of Office Hours co-host Mike Diamond and I discussed with Joe how Carnegie Training has stayed in business for over 100 years and just how powerful our thoughts really are  Don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my FREE Training. You can ...
15m Sep 12, 2020
15m
2 Relationships That Will Change Your Life | Interview on The Win-Win Effect Podcast
Hey everyone! Today’s episode is from my apperance on the Win-Win effect podcast, hosts Chriss Ross, Wes Baiz and I are going to discuss living in the world of abundance and 2 relationships that will change your life. Don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my FREE Training. You can text me at 949 298 2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to register! 
43m Sep 11, 2020
43m
David Scharfman: Owner of Just the Cheese | #ThePlaybook 290
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, David Scharfman, Owner of Just the Cheese, shares his insights on:[2:15] - Why he was initially reluctant to get into the family business[4:22] - How entrepreneurs can fool themselves into thinking they need to have a “cool” business[5:15] - Lessons he learned from being a professional poker player, including practicing objectivity and risk assessment[19:52] - T...
24m Sep 10, 2020
24m
How to Stop Limiting Yourself | A Conversation with Jimmy Rex
Hi everyone, today’s episode is a conversation I had with Jimmy Rex, the #1 Realtor in Utah, and author of “You End up Where You Are Heading”.  Jimmy and I discussed: ow one can achieve their potential, and the closest I was to reaching my potential. how to stop limiting yourself the practice of lowering the bar  Don’t forget to check out Jimmy’s podcast “The Jimmy Rex Show” and don’t forget ...
53m Sep 09, 2020
53m
Sri Shivananda: Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at PayPal | #ThePlaybook 289
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Sri Shivananda, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at PayPal, provides insights on[1:07] - Why young entrepreneurs should focus on “micro-ambitions” and building their curiosity[4:45] - How an individual’s character can help or hurt their career over the long-term[8:14] - The evolution of currency and how the virtualization of currency impacts bu...
22m Sep 08, 2020
22m
How to Buy Low - Sell High | Road to Revenue #24
 Hey everyone! It’s Monday so that means we are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, today’s episode is all about the Margins of Millionaires: How to Buy Low, and Sell High and how to look for those items that you can flip. I'm also going to share a recent mistake I made trying to buy low - sell high that cost me money, time, and emotion. Don’t forget to join me every Friday at 11:00 am...
1hr Sep 07, 2020
1hr
Shane Riggs: Founder of The VA Group | #ThePlaybook 288
Shane Riggs, founder & CEO of the VA Group, shares about the “bumpy road” he walked trying to find the right career, before eventually founding his current business. Shane talks about how virtual assistants can fix some of the “curses” of running a business, and how the VA Group’s vetting process helps to deliver better results for clients. Riggs and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discus...
18m Sep 06, 2020
18m
The #1 Lesson of Running a Successful Business | A Conversation With Dan Fleyshman
Dan Fleyshman, the youngest founder of a publicly traded company and Founder of Elevator.Studio, talks about the role of content marketing for today’s business leaders, as well as the main difference between simply being famous and having influence over others. Fleyshman and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including the most valuable lessons they’ve learned ...
20m Sep 05, 2020
20m
How Meditation Can Change Your Life | A Conversation With a Quantum Healer
Hi everyone, back in 2018 I sat down with a quantum healer, Shirin, to discuss how Theta Meditation has impacted and changed both of our lives. We discussed how to tap into the Theta State and how consistent meditation will allow you to tap into your neural pathways. Text me your biggest takeaway from today's episode at (949) 298-2905 and let me know if you would like me to have another convers...
19m Sep 04, 2020
19m
David Lee: Ferrari Collector and CEO and Chairman of Hing Wa Lee Jewelers | #ThePlaybook 287
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, David Lee, CEO and Chairman of Hing Wa Lee Jewelers and exotic car collector, shares his thoughts on:[1:03] - How to position yourself to buy low and sell high [3:16] - The steps you can take to protect yourself against a down market [7:10] - Why his definition of hard work is different from most entrepreneurs[11:30] - How the drive to get “quick success” can un...
21m Sep 03, 2020
21m
3 Things to Focus on During Uncertain Times | A Conversation With Les Brown
Hi everyone! I’ve got a special one for you today! I was joined on IG live by one of my heroes, Les Brown. Les and I discussed: three things to focus on during uncertain times, the reason why asking for help is so hard, and his take on how FEAR is the #1 thing that will ruin your success. Don’t forget to join me on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Training. You can text me at 949...
15m Sep 02, 2020
15m
Daniel Lubetzky: Founder and Executive Chairman of KIND | #ThePlaybook 286
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Daniel Lubetzky, founder and Executive Chairman of KIND, shares his thoughts on: [4:55] - How the founding of KIND led to one of the toughest years of his life and why he nearly quit[7:41] - Why there is nothing that fuels success like knowing your purpose[10:59] - The reasons why he wants his team to be both kind and hungry[11:57] - Why the journey you take i...
22m Sep 01, 2020
22m
2 Minute Drill Pitch Competition #2 | Road to Revenue #23
Hey everyone! It’s Monday so that means we are back on the Road to Revenue and Happiness, I teamed up with Clarity Experiences for another “2 Minute Drill Pitch Competition.”  Due to audio issues, we had to cut out two of the pitches from today’s episode. So you are going to hear 5 different pitches, and feedback for each one.   I am planning on hosting another 2 Minute Drill next month, so v...
48m Aug 31, 2020
48m
Mike Lee: Top-Ranked Boxer and Co-Founder of Soul CBD | #ThePlaybook 285
On this episode of The Playbook, I have Mike Lee, the light-heavyweight top-ranked boxer and co-founder of Soul CBD. Mike and I discussed the similarities between boxing and entrepreneurship, embracing the pain of entrepreneurship and how Mike’s battle with an auto-immune disease led him to create Soul CBD. Don’t forget to come join me on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET for my Free Trainin...
22m Aug 30, 2020
22m
Cindy Eckert: CEO of The Pink Ceiling | #ThePlaybook 284
Cindy Eckert, CEO of The Pink Ceiling and serial entrepreneur with more than $1.5 Billion in exits, talks about the different ways that rule-breakers and risk-taskers can thrive as entrepreneurs, as well as how to turn your doubters into your biggest supporters. Eckert and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including how it feels to close a billion-dollar-deal, h...
24m Aug 29, 2020
24m
Don’t Take Life Too Serious
Hi everyone! Today’s episode is a real treat, with all of the uncertainty in the world right now, it is important to remember to not take life too serious, and today's episode is one that I hope can make you all laugh and smile as much as it did me. When I was at the Super Bowl earlier this year I sat down with 2 of the Co-Founders of BABE Wine, The Fat Jewish and David Oliver Cohen AKA Doc. Du...
22m Aug 28, 2020
22m
Amy Porterfield: Digital Course and Marketing Educator | #ThePlaybook 283
Description On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Amy Porterfield, Digital Course and Marketing Educator, and Founder of Digital Course Academy and Amy Porterfield.com, shares her insights on:[2:37] - How to create an emotional connection with people and why it takes your business to the next level[7:05] - The importance of consistency and showing up in online marketing[9:30] - Lessons in humility ...
20m Aug 27, 2020
20m
The Components of a Good Pitch
Hi everyone! Today’s episode is a little preview of what to expect for my "2 Minute Drill" Pitch Competition on Friday at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. One of my coaching clients, Shawn Walchef, the owner of Cali BBQ Media joined me on Office Hours for a coaching session and he wanted to practice his pitch. He had 2 minutes to pitch and received some feedback on how to improve his pitch. If you ha...
11m Aug 26, 2020
11m
Ken Cohn: CMO of cbdMD | #ThePlaybook 282
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ken Cohn, CMO of cbdMD, shares some of his insights on:[1:57] - How cbdMD has been able to stand out as the CBD space has become more crowded[4:27] - What it takes to build credibility and how their sports-focused strategy has become a point of difference[5:43] - The thought process cbdMD uses when selecting athletes like Bubba Watson and Lolo Jones to work with...
20m Aug 25, 2020
20m