Episodes

Today's episode is from a panel I did at SXSW in Austin Texas a few weeks ago. I was fortunate to sit down with Shelley Zalis, the founder and CEO of The Female Quotient, and Alex Mashinsky, Founder and CEO of Celsius Network. The three of discussed how to take advantage of Blockchain and how it is empowering communities in 2022. 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-...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, David Rogier, Founder and CEO of MasterClass, shares his thoughts: [1:00] - His greatest source of inspiration for founding a company based on helping others learn from the world's best [2:47] - The two things he wishes he knew before starting MasterClass [4:45] - What makes MasterClass the “best platform in the world” for anyone looking to learn from the world’s top instructors [8:56] - Why entrepreneurs need to approach their business like a game of chess ...

I like to do this every once in a while. I brought on one of my coaching clients for a coaching session so all of you can see what it's like to be coached by me, or for those of you that want to be a coach. I was fortunate to be joined by one of my favorite clients Devin DiNofa for a great session that I hope all of you find some value in. 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...

Talmadge Spicer, Founder & CEO of The Uncle Sunny Project, talks about why all entrepreneurs need to get better at confronting their fears and following their gut instincts, and the benefits that come from applying this thinking to your life. Spicer and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, sit down together to chat about a wide array of topics including the symbiotic relationship between faith and achievement, the “death of the ego”, as well as the value that comes from having mentors who chall...

Vishen, Founder & CEO of Mindvalley, shares insights on his own journey to discover the impact that meditation has on both his productivity and “luck”, as well as his drive to provide access to the world’s best trainers & programs through Mindvalley’s platform. Vishen and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a wide range of subjects including the origins of Vishen’s first book The Code of the Extraordinary Mind, how the personal development industry has evolved in recent years, and t...

Don't miss a brand new episode of 2 Minute Drill tonight! 2 Minute Drill features entrepreneurs from all walks of life competing each week for more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. Hosted by Legendary Entrepreneur, Investor, and Best-Selling Author, David Meltzer. Four contestants have just two minutes to deliver their most convincing pitch ever. Who will fold under the pressure and who will thrive? Catch a new episode of 2 Minute Drill every Friday at 8:30 pm PST on Bloomberg or stream it at ...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Alfred Kahn, CMO of VeVe, CMO at Vitiprints, and Chairman at Kidtagious Entertainment, shares his thoughts on: [5:32] - How he landed his first job in the toy business with Coleco and discovered Cabbage Patch Kids [6:24] - Why a tip about the future of children’s television led him to bet on Pokémon [18:17] - His desire to build a more modern toy company that is focused on wellness [23:09] - How to empower the next generation to be giving and kind Tweet me y...

With a lot of employers and employees continuing to work from home, I was recently asked what my best advice would be for those that are transitioning back into an everyday office setting and for those that will continue working remotely or in a hybrid setting. 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, David Novak, founder and CEO of David Novak Leadership, and co-founder and former CEO of YUM! Brands, provides insights on: [2:31] - The “big break” that put him on the path to running one of the world’s most successful corporations [6:52] - Why all great leaders need to practice “coaching themselves” [9:18] - What separates a typical entrepreneur’s mindset from top performers [16:21] - The ingredients it takes in order to break the limitations that are holdi...

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 ...

Josh Peck, American actor, comedian, and YouTuber, shares his best advice for adapting your content to connect with your audience on any platform, as well as how difficult circumstances as a kid helped him develop his sense of humor. Peck and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, sit down to discuss a variety of topics including what the life of an actor is really like, how to find projects that “speak” to your core values, and what it takes to reengineer someone’s perspective of you. The pair a...

Jason Taylor, President of USAToday Network Ventures, and Ron Foster, President and CEO of Global Sports Management, talk about how their business relationship has evolved since their first deal on Super Bowl tickets, as well as how they approach building a community around a brand. Taylor, Foster, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a wide range of topics including how COVID has forced sporting event organizers to adapt in many different aspects, the best strategies for elevati...

Don't miss a brand new episode of 2 Minute Drill tonight! 2 Minute Drill features entrepreneurs from all walks of life competing each week for more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. Hosted by Legendary Entrepreneur, Investor, and Best-Selling Author, David Meltzer. Four contestants have just two minutes to deliver their most convincing pitch ever. Who will fold under the pressure and who will thrive? Catch a new episode of 2 Minute Drill every Friday at 8:30 pm PST on Bloomberg or stream it at ...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Naveen Jain, Founder & CEO of Viome, sits down to discuss: [1:40] - How he learned to stop blaming others for his illnesses. [4:40] - Why over 95% of diseases can actually be prevented [6:02] - The relationship between your microbiome and how your genes are expressed [20:11] - Why “non-experts” are perfectly positioned to disrupt industries Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Tra...

Practice Ending Fear - Lean on your core values in order to take action as you progress toward your goals, rather than staying inactive and afraid. 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, Cordell Broadus, Crypto Entrepreneur, sits down to discuss: [3:30] - The role that community plays in building digital brands [5:22] - The two most crucial steps for any entrepreneur to build trust with others [6:39] - How he channels legendary coach Nick Saban when determining business partners [13:17] - Why legacy is a big focus for him, as the son of Snoop Dogg Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign u...

There is a very simple equation for life. What you pay attention to (aka what you’re aware of) plus where you put intention in (aka what you think, say, do, and believe) equals the coincidences that happen in your life. Intention has levels, however, which means that we need to further examine how we are utilizing our time and activities. I’m a big believer in being a “Student of Your Calendar”, which is an intentional approach that analyzes the calendar with lenses of productivity, accessibilit...

Thaddeus Gala, CEO of The Guardians, sits down to share insights on how much time people spend “working for the government” in order to pay taxes, and how service professionals can shift their mindset in order to improve their bottom line revenue. He and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about wide a range of subjects including what sets Gala’s mastermind group “The Guardians” apart from other programs, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and ideas, as well as s...

Yuri Elkaim, New York Times bestselling author, former professional athlete, business strategist, and the founder and CEO of Healthpreneur, shares his thoughts on how entrepreneurs should determine how much to charge for their services, as well as the single most important choice that service businesses make. Elkaim and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including how Yuri is able to combine a pragmatic approach with an “energetic” philosophy and why business lead...

This Pitch is a Real Business

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Liz Claman, anchor of the Fox Business Network show “The Claman Countdown”, [5:22] - The interesting trick she used to create more authentic interviews [8:11] - Her best piece of advice for someone dealing with harassment [15:56] - What she learned about parenting from the legendary Warren Buffet [17:10] - Why failure is crucial when it comes to developing character Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign...

There is a very simple equation for life. What you pay attention to (aka what you’re aware of) plus where you put intention in (aka what you think, say, do, and believe) equals the coincidences that happen in 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

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...