Episodes

If you aren't going to invest in yourself, what are you going to invest in?

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Greg Cross, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Soul Machines, shares his thoughts on: [:28] - How Soul Machines is working to change the way that humans and technology interact [5:25] - The idea of creating “digital twins” to enhance fan engagement [10:27] - The two rules that have served as the foundation for his career [11:28] - His vision for the future of the Soul Machines platform

Everything in life, from the construction of a building to a relationship, requires a solid foundation, or it will crumble. If certain things are not in place, you’ll not be able to support all of the other things you wish to accomplish. We want that foundation and support to be solid. We want that foundation and support to be concrete with steel rods, not balsa wood. We want to create the best foundation to manifest things faster and more accurately. Values provide that foundation. No matter w...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Neil Patel, New York Times Bestselling author, entrepreneur, and digital marketing expert, chats about: [1:13] - Why playing the long game is essential for young entrepreneurs to find business success [5:37] - The experimental framework he uses for developing new marketing strategies [10:46] - How making one change to your company’s meeting schedule helps to maximize productivity [13:45] - Why taking an approach that’s focused on consistently enables you to w...

Today's episode is from my brand new show Game, Set, Life with Hall of Fame Tennis Coach, Rick Macci. Every Tuesday, the two of us are going to sit down with some of the biggest names in sports, business, and entertainment and learn about what they do that makes them so successful. Let me know on Twitter @davidmeltzer who you want to see Rick and I sit down with and let me know what your takeaway from today's episode is.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, James Twyman, “The Peace Troubadour”, author, and founder of Namaste Village, shares his thoughts on: [1:55] - Why everyone should focus on “living in the experience of love” [6:04] - The value that comes from having a nondual approach to life [8:59] - How to overcome the “guilt loop” that so many people experience [13:25] - His two best pieces of advice for someone who is seeking spiritual wisdom

Today's episode is a recap from our Live Q&A on clubhouse on Friday. At least once a month I do a full hour of live Q&A on the Breakfast with Champions Millionaire Breakfast Club so make sure you follow me on there and email me to register for my free weekly training if you haven't already. You can reach me at david@dmeltzer.com

You spend a third of your life working. Do what you love to do, and the money will come. I can give you a thousand examples of people who started out in a profession they loved—whether they wanted to be an artist, musician, teacher, coach, quarterback—and then the money came. 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

Today's episode is a conversation I had with one of my best friends and my voice twin, Glenn Lundy, the creator of Breakfast With Champions on Clubhouse. The two of us sound exactly the same and we both discussed what keeps us motivated on a daily basis. 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

Today's episode is a throwback to my appearance on my friend Ben Newman's podcast. The two us must have met in past lives because we had so much in common and connected immediately. Let me know if you want to hear more episodes from my appearances on some of my friend's shows.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rahul Vohra, Founder & CEO of Superhuman, shares his thoughts on: [3:44] - Why some email systems can negatively impact employee well-being [4:49] - How the human brain is prone to distraction and strategies for overcoming those distractions [10:36] - Why “call of duty” means more to him than just video games [12:40] - How having a previous exit has changed his approach to building Superhuman

Today's episode is from my brand new show Game, Set, Life with Hall of Fame Tennis Coach, Rick Macci. Every Tuesday, the two of us are going to sit down with some of the biggest names in sports, business, and entertainment and learn about what they do that makes them so successful. Let me know on Twitter @davidmeltzer who you want to see Rick and I sit down with and let me know what your takeaway from today's episode is.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Sean Kim, President & Chief Product Officer of Kajabi, shares his insights on: [2:28] - Why community experience tools are key for content creators to help sustain their growth [6:00] - The value that comes from learning from listening to Kajabi’s community of entrepreneurs [7:27] - How Kajabi is giving their creators the ability to do more with their content than ever before [15:26] - Why building your personal brand will lead to more income and more opportu...

At least once I month during my Free Weekly Friday Training I like to share my takeaway of the week with everyone and leverage our community of the Breakfast With Champions: Millionaire Breakfast Club so we can all share the valuable lessons that we've learned throughout the week with one another. What was your takeaway of the week? Tweet me @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

When we let negativity into our lives, it brings out the worst parts of our ego and usually causes a physical reaction, with blood leaving our brain and impacting our ability to make clear decisions. I find two strategies particularly helpful when experiencing negativity, which I call Cancel, Clear, Connect and Stop, Drop, and Roll. These techniques are meant to help you reset your perception and avoid falling into the traps of your ego.

Marc H. Morgenstern, Founder and Managing Partner of Blue Mesa Partners, sits down to discuss why telling the right story is the beginning of any sale, as well as how selling encyclopedias door-to-door helped him to understand the importance of “emotional buy-in” for closing deals. Morgenstern and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including why Marc looks towards The Grateful Dead for philosophical insights and guidance, the benefits of repetition during a negoti...

Becoming who you aspire to be is a journey that you’ll be repeatedly tempted to abandon. Understand that quitting your pursuit of your potential, is the only thing that will ensure you are unable to achieve it.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jamie Domenici, CMO of GoTo, shares her insights on: [5:40] - Why companies should be “leaning into” their brand more than ever before [8:47] - How building multiple brands at once can hamper your success [10:40] - Why you should focus on building trust with your audience [14:03] - The “better better, never best” mentality that all marketers need to apply

Today's episode is another one put together with the help of my friend Evan Carmichael. You're going to hear 10 of my best pieces of advice to succeed at everything you do.

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, David Simas, President of the Obama Foundation, shares his insights on: [1:03] - How his immigrant parents taught him the importance of respecting himself and his community [7:02] - What it truly means to be a citizen in the United States [9:23] - The four biggest keys for effective community organizing [13:04] - What causes increased partisan politics and how that leads to more extreme viewpoints

Find the Light, Love, and Lessons in Everything: Gratitude is like a muscle that needs to be exercised, even when you are not feeling up to it. Try to find the silver lining in your past, present, and future experiences, rather than dwelling on the negative. Feed Into the Positive, Don’t Vote For the Negative: The mathematical equation for coincidence (or luck) is that your attention plus your intention equals the coincidences that occur in your life. Don’t spend your time worrying about what m...

Study your calendar both in the morning and at night. Ponder efficiencies and potential problems, then prepare to make adjustments. You'll see that your productivity changes, and you become aware of new opportunities that exist and now are accessible to you. Equally important, you'll discover new ways to save time.

Andrew Giancola, Founder of Master Money & Host of The Personal Finance Podcast, shares his insights on the best approach to cultivating an abundance mindset, as well as why he believes that focusing on making your first $100K will help to pave the way for a better financial future. Giancola and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, sit down to talk about a range of topics including how to prepare yourself and your company for a downturn and why learning to handle money creates freedom. Giancola...

Pretend you’re a blade of grass, trying to push through the soil and enjoy everything the sun has to offer. The fragile bit of grass is beneath tons of soil and stone. It doesn't know if it is getting nearer to the surface and the sun, it only knows the direction it must keep pushing. Not until the instant it breaks through the cold soil into the light does it know the effort will be rewarded. A blade of grass, of course, doesn't suffer from the doubt and second thoughts that make our path seem ...