Episodes

Ego Edges Goodness Out of your life. Why? The ego has illusionary needs, which can create a waste of your time and energy. The ego also has the need to be right or to be offended. It can cause you to feel a need to be separate, inferior, or superior. Ego can cause fear, guilt, or shame. It will have you searching for recognition for your achievements, instead of simply being happy with what you have achieved. One of our biggest problems comes when we get caught living in this ego-based conscio...

On today’s episode, we have Kerri Walsh Jennings, superstar athlete and US Olympic beach volleyball legend, serving up wisdom on a Season Two episode of Office Hours. Kerri Walsh Jennings talks about the importance of enjoying the pursuit of outcomes, rather than the outcomes themselves, as well as how leaders can demonstrate the meaning of commitment. On this episode, Walsh Jennings chats about the ins-and-outs of a successful partnership, holding yourself accountable, and making the most of e...

At least once I month during my Free Weekly Friday Training I like to share my takeaway of the week with everyone. My #1 takeaway from last week was to vacation everyday, take a minimum amount of time each day to vacation and see how much more inspired, productive, and accessible you are Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905

What you believe, whether positive or negative, determines what you receive. A positive perception of all the opportunities that are in your past, your present and your future will empower you to take advantage of them. A scarcity mindset does the opposite, discouraging you from even looking for new opportunities. 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! (94...

Today’s episode features a conversation with the multi-talented Dan Aykroyd, shaking things up on a Season Two episode of Office Hours. Dan Aykroyd is the co-founder and owner of Crystal Head Vodka and the House of Blues, along with being a renowned writer, actor, musician, and producer. On this episode of Office Hours, Aykroyd delves into the best approach to creating a product or service of the highest quality, how to choose the right team members, and the secret to infusing passion into a co...

Don't listen to anyone that says we aren't already in a recession. If you want to survive the recession, keep doing what you were successful at before it started. If you can stay consistent and constantly ask yourself, can I guarantee that I will be in business tomorrow? There is no way that you won't be successful. 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! (9...

On today's episode, we are chilling with “The Iceman” Wim Hof and a highlight from Office Hours Season 2. Wim Hof, the creator of the Wim Hof Method (WHM), talks about how he provides people methods to unlock the potential of their body and mind, having been inspired by losing his wife to suicide. Hof discusses how using natural exercises like breathing techniques can change our biochemistry and the benefits of following your intuition. — Office Hours features billionaires, millionaires, entr...

If you want to be an entrepreneur, then you need to want to make as much money as you can. If you have the right intentions, the more you have, the more others will have. 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 with Grant Cardone from Office Hours Season 2. Grant Cardone is the CEO of Cardone Enterprises, Cardone Capital, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author of The 10X Rule, sharing his daily process for goal-setting and how that inspires his actions, the challenge of balancing giving and receiving as an entrepreneur, as well as how mentors can teach you which paths to take and which to avoid. — Office Hours features billionaires, millionaires, entreprene...

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, Bob Bush, CEO of Mutombo Coffee, shares his thoughts on: [:43] - How he and Dikembe Mutombo began working together on the brand. [3:58] - Why the additional challenges from COVID helped to create a stronger company [6:28] - How he was able to find new ways to connect with potential customers and supporters of the brand [12:36] - Why his previous experience on Wall Street gives him a unique perspective on problem-solving

ELEMENT 1: PERSONAL VALUES When you are manifesting your vision, you need to analyze the effect on your personal values. Your personal values provide the best foundation for you to manifest things faster and more accurately. No matter what you want to attract in your life, utilize your own personal values to build the best foundation that will provide clarity, balance, and focus with confidence for you. ELEMENT 2: EXPERIENCE VALUES This element includes all of your experiences, your situation...

Set the Stage: When we get new interns, 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 strategies to instill them. Phase 1: Learning Stage During the learning stage, introduce your values to...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jefferson Rogers, CEO, Podcast Host, Business Coach, and Speaker, sits down to discuss: [1:10] - What the “all in” mindset means and why you need to go “all in” on the right things [3:40] - How to overcome feelings of impatience as an entrepreneur [9:36] - The importance of finding aspects of business that you love or are enthusiastic about [13:49] - How your vision for the future can help attract the best talent to your organization Tweet me your takeaway f...

Today's episode is a conversation with Dr. Joe Dispenza from Office Hours Season 2. Dr. Joe Dispenza is a New York Times best-selling author, researcher, lecturer, and corporate consultant, discussing how to get your body and mind into alignment, as well as what it takes to ensure that your brain is “firing and wiring” in the right way. — Office Hours features billionaires, millionaires, entrepreneurs, celebrities, athletes and entertainers to talk about success, failure, and everything in be...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Mark Sullivan and Josh Zieglowsky, Co-founders of unstoppableerc.com, share their thoughts on: [:59] - What ERC (Employee Retention Credit) means for today’s business owners [2:13] - Why ERC did not get the same publicity as PPE programs [6:52] - How they’ve worked to make the process of applying for ERC as easy as possible [9:51] - Why they’ve taken an abundant approach to building this business model Go to https://www.unstoppableerc.com to learn more! Twe...

Every once in a while I like to bring on one of my mentees for a Hot Seat Coaching session for my Weekly Free Training. For this week's episode, I brought on one of my great young mentees, Craig Siegel, host of the CLS Experience. Craig has been crushing it and always comes prepared with great questions to ask so I needed to share our session with all of you! Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://fre...

Dr. Don Brown, Founder & CEO of LifeOmic, provides insights on how LifeOmic’s mission has evolved since its inception, stemming from his own desire to build a mobile app for intermittent fasting. Dr. Brown and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including how gamification has helped LifeOmic eclipse 4 million downloads, the best lessons Dr. Brown learned from exiting his first two companies, and what went into his decision to “risk everything” after his first succe...

Aaron Golub, entrepreneur and speaker, talks about how he discovered long snapping as a way to make his football dreams come true despite being legally blind, as well as why he wouldn’t change his blindness or the hardships he’s experienced along the way if given the opportunity. Golub and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a wide range of topics including how the lessons they each learned from playing college football have changed the way that they approach business, the roles of ...

One of my favorite ways to start off speeches now is to ask the audience, "who here grew up poor", usually about half the room will raise their hand and I'll say, "I feel sorry for the rest of you." 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

Season 2 of Office Hours launches this Friday! Office Hours features billionaires, millionaires, entrepreneurs, celebrities, athletes and entertainers to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Season 2 features appearances from Daymond John from Shark Tank, entrepreneur and best-selling author Ed Mylett, US Olympic beach volleyball legend Kerri Walsh Jennings, chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck, New York Times best-selling author, researcher, lecturer, and corporate consultan...

Season 2 of Office Hours launches this Friday! Office Hours features billionaires, millionaires, entrepreneurs, celebrities, athletes and entertainers to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Season 2 features appearances from Daymond John from Shark Tank, entrepreneur and best-selling author Ed Mylett, US Olympic beach volleyball legend Kerri Walsh Jennings, chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck, New York Times best-selling author, researcher, lecturer, and corporate consultan...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Scott DeRue, President of Equinox, shares his thoughts on: [:41] - How the Equinox experience sets their fitness clubs apart from their competitors [3:43] - What Equinox does to promote a high-performance lifestyle for their members [12:06] - How his time as Dean of the University of Michigan's School of Business led to his current role [14:17] - How he empowers his team to adapt to changing customer preferences Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @d...

At least once I month during my Free Weekly Friday Training I like to share my takeaway of the week with everyone. My #1 takeaway from last week was stop limiting yourself, and stop interfering with your success. You are happy, you are healthy, you are wealthy, figure out what you're doing to interfere with it. Tweet me your takeaway of the week @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