Episodes

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Danny Wuerffel, Heisman Trophy winner, College Football Legend, Former NFL QB, and Humanitarian, chats about: [1:40] - Why nobody can succeed with desire or passion as their lone driver [4:23] - The story behind The Wuerffel Trophy (and why he wasn’t a fan of the idea at first) [8:27] - How practicing self-care can increase your capacity for empowering others [11:47] - The two biggest challenges that face today’s youth and the questions we need to teach them ...

THE 6 STEPS YOU NEED TO GAIN CREDIBILITY: 1. Credibility: Showcase credibility through your team, advisors, and patents. Illuminate your early mistakes and communicate how they have attributed to your situational knowledge to navigate those same scenarios in the future. 2. Emotional Attachment: Understand the emotional attachment your consumers have to your product/service and how to leverage it. 3. Reasons to Invest: Evaluate the reasons people buy, not the perceived reasons you think they b...

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 won't 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...

Jen Gottlieb, Co-Founder at Super Connector Media and Keynote Speaker, talks about why creativity tends to lead to better results for entrepreneurs than competitiveness, as well as the single biggest misconception about getting on television. Gottlieb and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, sit down to chat about a wide variety of topics including how to position yourself as a credible authority in a particular field, why your work is not done after going on TV, and how to have a level of beli...

Excited to announce the Season 3 premiere of 2 Minute Drill! Catch the Series Premiere this Friday, March 4th at 8:30pm PST on Bloomberg and streaming on Apple TV. 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

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Garrett Mandigo, CEO of Third Eye Society, shares his thoughts on: [1:52] - How he first discovered his spiritual side and the idea of the “third eye” [3:15] - What his experience in bodybuilding has taught him about work ethic and commitment [11:13] - Why you cannot separate wisdom from wealth. [13:53] - The benefits that come from entrepreneurs who are able to “listen” to their feelings. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! ...

1. Stimulate Interest: Stimulate interest for availability first, meaning practice getting people to respond to your calls, texts, emails, and social media messages first. Then, focus on stimulating interest for your business or services. 2. Transition the Interest: Emotionally connect with who you’re targeting. Then, transition their interest through professional collateral and a clear explanation of true value. Use the 100/20 Rule: be able to articulate that your customers will receive $100 ...

Patrick McEnroe, Renowned Sports Broadcaster, Host of the “Holding Court” Podcast, and Former Professional Tennis Player, sits down to share: [1:15] - His inside scoop on Novak Djokovic’s recent issues with the Australian Open [14:54] - What he did to separate himself from his older brother John McEnroe [18:03] - The most important realization he had about living life for yourself [21:40] - How his wife has helped him to successfully navigate transitions in his career Tweet me your takeaway...

What Skills Make a Good Coach? Just like there are myriad types of coaches, there are also a variety of skills that make them great. Some common skills of effective coaches include: Taking their “leader as coach” role seriously - You can’t be a good coach if you’re don’t care enough to be a leader. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and self-awareness - Not only do great coaches understand what drives their team and are able to manage egos and emotions effectively, but they are also self-aware enough...

David Isaacs, UFC Co-Founder and Advisory Board Chair for American 7s Football League, sits down to discuss the launch of the A7FL’s 8th season, new innovations coming to the league, as well as how he’s applying lessons from his time with the UFC to his new role. Isaacs and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their insights on a wide range of topics including why it takes both tools and hunger in order to achieve greatness, how viewership and viewer preferences have shifted in recent yea...

Daniel Lamarre, Executive Vice-Chairman of the Board of Cirque du Soleil, shares some of the most valuable insights gained from his decades as CEO of Cirque, which can be found in his new book Balancing Acts: Unleashing the Power of Creativity in Your Life and Work. Lamarre and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including the passion that comes from waking up every day and knowing your purpose, using technology as a springboard for creativity, as well as how its...

The people who live in this world are those who see their past, present and future as being more than enough. They are grateful, and they are forgiving. They see opportunity around every corner, allowing them to say, do, think and experience that the universe is in their favor. In this world, everything unravels in your favor. Those who believe in this principle will pursue their dreams without focusing on a self-imposed timeline to achieve them. This belief allows them to persistently and cons...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jen Wong, COO of Reddit, shares her thoughts on: [2:03] - How to build your dream career, regardless of where you go to school [4:00] - The drawbacks of always seeking the “right answer” in the business world [7:00] - Why Reddit is able to bring humanity together with its network of communities [12:35] - The role that trust and third-party opinions have in creating a better sales process for all Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Emai...

Don't focus on the outcome or destination. Once you attach your emotions to an outcome, you immediate start creating resistance towards your goals. Just focus on enjoying the consistent everyday, persistent without quit, pursuit of your potential. 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

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ryan Ellis, CEO of TravisMathew Apparel, shares his thoughts on: [1:32] - How one realization about his capabilities as a basketball player led to leading the nation in three-point percentage and a national championship [5:21] - Why not being a golfer (or wearing polos) was a benefit to him when he first came to TravisMathew [10:33] - How the pandemic changed the way that Ryan connects with his employees [14:07] - Why companies can’t lose focus on where they ...

For today's episode, I took some of my favorite questions from my #BYOQ Live Q&A session I hosted on Friday for 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...

Jesse Mecham, Author and Founder of You Need a Budget (YNAB), sits down to discuss the four strategies that will empower anyone to take control of their financial well-being, as well as how to eliminate some of the stresses that are caused by money. Mecham and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including their own perspectives on the energy of money, why each dollar that you earn should have a specific “job”, and what it means to let your money age. Their pair als...

Joe Sanok, licensed counselor, speaker, entrepreneur, and author of Thursday is the New Friday, provides insights on how the 40-hour workweek became popularized, as well as why that hundred-year-old approach needs to be questioned. Sanok and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss topics including why shifting your perspective on the measurement of time is essential, how testing your weekend schedule can lead to finding out which activities mean the most to you, and why tacking habits lead...

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. 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

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Forrest Griffin, Vice President of Athlete Development for the UFC and former UFC light heavyweight champion, shares insights on: [2:02] - How the UFC Performance Institute is giving athletes tools to put their full talents on display in the octagon [3:58] - Why he says that fighting is “100% physical and 100% mental” [9:32] - The appeal that mixed martial arts has for fans and why it’s one of the fastest-growing sports [11:27] - The one common component that...

Today's episode is from a Twitter Spaces event I was a part of with Bapes Clan last week. I am going to tell you my thoughts on the metaverse and NFTs, and the one thing you need to figure out before you invest in either one. 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

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Stephanie Linnartz, President of Marriott International, shares her thoughts on: [1:09] - Why their recently announced Marriott Design Lab will drive innovation within the hospitality industry [4:02] - How the company is focusing on ways to promote sustainability and create a positive impact [9:35] - The impact that the pandemic has had on business travel habits [17:30] - Why it takes more than data to deliver an exceptional guest experience Tweet me your ta...

The basis of my love for others is simple: I have faith in something bigger than myself. I believe that there is something out there that loves me more than I love even my wife and children, it keeps me protected and promoted at all times, rather than punishing me. When you hold this belief, it helps you pay attention to coincidences in life, including the people that you are meant to be with. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for ...

You wouldn't listen to the same bad song over and over again would you? If it feeds you, feed it. If it bleeds you, cut it out of your life. 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