Episodes

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Dyan Cannon, American actress, director, screenwriter, producer, and editor, sits down to discuss: [3:35] - How her spirituality has influenced her approach to life [4:29] - Why we should all expect miracles to occur [6:22] - Why she believes that there are more opportunities to “make it” in the entertainment business than ever before [14:18] - The best pieces of advice she’d give to her younger self on how to deal with fear Tweet me your takeaway from today...

For today's episode, I took some of my favorite questions from my #BYOQ Live Q&A session I hosted on during 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 Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 ...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ryan Pineda, CEO of the Pineda Company, sits down to chat about: [:21] - The similarities between the mindset of a professional athlete and entrepreneur [2:47] - Why everyone should consider getting involved in real estate [11:27] - How Web 3.0 is changing the real estate industry [17:15] - Why he doesn’t believe there will be a real estate “crash” in the near future

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, and I am very concise with my ask. 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 special one! I had the honor to talk with Tim Storey & Craig Siegel on The Paradigm Shift last week and it was one of the best conversations I've had all year. We go deep on being vulnerable, and how all the decisions you make today impact the life you live tomorrow and beyond. Make sure you follow me and Craig on Instagram so you can catch The Paradigm Shift on IG Live every Saturday! Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com ...

Get your fill of entrepreneurial wisdom from Daniel Lubetzky, Founder of KIND Snacks, who talks about building an impactful brand and how company culture relates to performance in this clip from Season 2 of Office Hours. Lubetzky and host David Meltzer share their insights on creating an environment that empowers your employees to be their best, the value of transparency in marketing, and how leaders can “do well by doing good”. — Office Hours features billionaires, millionaires, entrepreneur...

Learn how to transform your inner self with lessons from the renowned Marianne Williamson, #1 NY Times Best-Selling Author & Activist, in this clip from Season 2 of Office Hours. Williamson and host David Meltzer chat about how to cultivate a mindset of abundance, strategies for finding the right practices to flex your emotional and mental muscles, and how to counter the “psychological and emotional gravity” we all experience. — Office Hours features billionaires, millionaires, entrepreneurs,...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Janet Foutty, Executive Chair of the Board of Deloitte US, shares her insights on: [4:58] - How to identify the practices that matter most to your personal development [5:51] - Why you need to take an intentional approach that combines reflection and introspection in order to become your best self [7:10] - Why being a “visionary leader” does not mean what you think it does [11:05] - How leaders can create an organization that empowers their team to show up as...

To celebrate the 5 Year anniversary of The Playbook, I was joined by Tim Storey, Ben Baller, and one of my favorite coaching clients, Shawn Walchef. In 2017 - I thought there were "too many podcasts" to start my own, it’s amazing what can happen if you enjoy the consistent, persistent pursuit of your potentia I can’t believe that today is the 5-year anniversary of the first episode of my podcast The Playbook. My excitement stems from how many people we have positively impacted with the show! ...

Motivation Know that motivation doesn’t have longevity to it. It’s temporary. There is a difference between the performance of an employee who seems motivated and an employee who is engaged and inspired. Your goal as a motivational leader should be to understand how to best motivate your individual team members, as people react differently to different stimuli and situations. Fear and Motivation - People think that you need to be afraid or experiencing fear to be motivated. Understand that fea...

Learn what it means to be a champion of authenticity from Cari Champion, Host, Journalist & News Personality, with this clip from Season 2 of Office Hours. Champion and host David Meltzer chat about the challenges of remaining true to yourself in a corporate environment, the importance of speaking your truth, and how to empower others to share their story and insights. — Office Hours features billionaires, millionaires, entrepreneurs, celebrities, athletes, and entertainers to talk about succ...

I can’t believe that today is the five-year anniversary of my first episode of The Playbook podcast. My excitement stems from how many people we have positively impacted with the show! Hearing your stories and feedback of how the show, or a certain episode, has impacted your business or life remains my greatest joy from doing the show. Starting as a weekly podcast featuring some of my closest friends, athletes, and entrepreneurs sharing their “playbook to success”, it quickly grew into a dail...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jack McColl, Founder of Credit Stacking, sits down to discuss: [:56] - What credit stacking means and the “game-changer” he learned about business credit [3:07] - The business credit cards that consumers should avoid and which to focus on [5:01] - Why right now is the best time to build purchasing power [18:00] - Why borrowing more money is one of the best ways to make more money Go here to learn more about Credit Stacking Tweet me your takeaway from today’...

A new clip of music industry legend Randy Jackson from Season Two of Office Hours? That’s going to be a yes from me, dog! Randy Jackson, the longest-serving judge on American Idol, talks with host David Meltzer about his favorite (and least favorite) parts about discovering new talent, the best way to handle constructive criticism, and why prioritizing your health is essential for achieving success. — Office Hours features billionaires, millionaires, entrepreneurs, celebrities, athletes, and ...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Devin Johnson, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of Kennected, shares his thoughts on: [4:07] - Why his mindset allows him to continue providing exceptional value and customer service [5:44] - How his first business partner and mentor helped him to overcome the traps of the ego [11:02] - His best strategies for managing your emotions in business [13:57] - The untapped potential that LinkedIn has to help you to grow your business Tweet me your takeaway fro...

A priority is the concern, interest or desire that comes before all others. Our priorities are the areas of our lives that are meaningful and important to us. They're usually activities, practices, or relationships that we want to put genuine effort and time into. The system that I use in order to organize my priorities by day, week, month, and year is what I call my 5 Daily Practices. 1. Know your WHAT 2. Know your WHO 3. Know your HOW 4.Know Your NOW 5. Apply your WHY! Tweet me your tak...

The first step of branding a person, product, or service is to find its frequency. What does that mean, “to find your brand’s frequency”? Whether it’s building a brand that is a person, place, thing, product, or service, it’s essential to find out what the “woo-woo” person in me describes as a “vibration”— in other words, an emotional appeal meant to reverberate with your target audience or market. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up ...

It takes as much energy to convince 2 people with a closed mind as it does to convince 100 people with an open mind. 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

The last recession impacted stocks for several years, so it is natural to expect this bear market to react similarly. One good rule of thumb to help you create a financial plan is to assume that your stocks and funds could drop 50 percent overnight and stay down for a very long time. This will help you to better determine your timing and risk tolerance, in terms of investing in stocks. Understanding your timing and risk tolerance when investing is essential but that does not mean that you can w...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ryan Steelberg, President & Co-Founder of Veritone, provides his insights on [1:12] - How AI can be used to allow people to communicate in other languages without having to learn that language [4:58] - Why he likes to compare AI to humans harnessing the power of fire [7:34] - The power that comes from communicating with someone in their native language [11:16] - How they are narrowing their focus as a company, given the limitless potential for their technolog...

Learn to make dreams into reality with Chris Gardner, the CEO of Happyness whose inspirational story inspired the film The Pursuit of Happyness starring Will Smith, as he shares his best tips on succeeding in life and business in this clip from Season Two episode of Office Hours. Gardner and host David Meltzer chat about Chris’ newest book Permission to Dream, how we can empower the next generation to see a world of possibilities, and how Chris became the oldest recruit in the history of the Na...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Dan Porter, Co-founder and CEO of Overtime, shares his insights on: [2:36] - His three best pieces of advice for young entrepreneurs [5:56] - The challenge of delivering a pitch for a “big idea” and how to use storytelling as a solution [10:57] - Why making a big pivot isn’t always the best option for a company [14:38] - What led to the launch of OT7, Overtime’s new 7-on-7 football league

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

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 at the perfect time. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmelt...