Episodes
Jan. 30, 2022
How to Ask For a Raise | #AskDavidMeltzer
When it comes to negotiating, accurately knowing the value you bring is crucial. Can you clearly articulate that your negotiating partner(s) will get more value than you are asking for in return? Tweet me your takeaway from t...
Jan. 29, 2022
Behind Every Great Business is a Great Team | Interview With talkshoplive Cofounders, Tina & Bryan Moore
Bryan Moore, CEO and Co-Founder at talkshoplive, and Tina Moore, Co-Founder at talkshoplive, share their thoughts on the pain points they experienced that led to the creation of the platform, as well as the advantages of bein...
Jan. 28, 2022
The Secret to Living a Longer Life | The Playbook Flashback Friday With Sadhguru, Yogi, Mystic, and Visionary
Today's episode is a flashback to my conversation with Sadhguru. This is probably my favorite podcast I've ever done, and I learn so much from it every time I listen to it. If you haven't already, make sure you go and listen ...
Jan. 27, 2022
Overcoming Adversity Will Propel You To Success | Interview With Alec Ingold, Fullback, Las Vegas Raiders
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Alec Ingold, Pro Bowl Fullback on the Las Vegas Raiders, shares his thoughts on: [1:19] - His mindset as one of the few fullbacks in the NFL [4:00] - The biggest lessons he’s learned while rec...
Jan. 26, 2022
You Should Never Quit on Yourself
Quitting is when you give up on yourself and your capabilities. Keep enjoying the consistent everyday, persistent without quit, pursuit of your potential. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! da...
Jan. 25, 2022
The Future of Fantasy Sports and NFTs | Interview With Nicolas Julia, Cofounder & CEO at Sorare
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Nicolas Julia, Co-founder & CEO at Sorare, shares his thoughts on: [:47] - How they are able to remove barriers in order to make collectibles more accessible (and more engaging) for fans [4:30...
Jan. 24, 2022
Hot Seat Coaching | Road to Revenue #96
Today's episode is a coaching session with one of my favorite clients, Shawn Walchef, the founder of Cali BBQ Media. We're going to go over what exactly is a wind-down routine, and how can someone get started creating their o...
Jan. 23, 2022
Your Habits Will Make or Break Your Success
A stable routine is always helpful, which is why having a habit machine is essential for those who are trying to maximize efficiency with their time. Your habit machine, which is simply a system to help you build positive hab...
Jan. 22, 2022
Overcoming Your Self Limitations | Interview with John Madsen, Founder, Supra Human
John Madsen, Founder of Supra Human and high-performance coach, talks about how he was able to accomplish his dream of making it to the NFL, despite never playing a down of high school football, and the most valuable insights...
Jan. 21, 2022
Doing This Will Help You Dominate Your Day | The Playbook Flashback Friday | Interview With Andy Frisella
Today's episode is a Flashback to my first time sitting down with Andy Frisella. Andy shared with me his five task rule that he does every single day, and that is the reason why he is so successful. If you enjoyed today's epi...
Jan. 20, 2022
Understanding and Adapting to the Needs of Your Consumers | Interview With DraftKings Cofounder & President, Matt Kalish
On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Matt Kalish, Co-Founder & President of DraftKings, shares his thoughts on: [3:13] - Why it took the DraftKings co-founders longer than they expected to get a positive response from VCs [5:48]...
Jan. 19, 2022
Creating The Changes You Want in Your Life
What you pay attention to and give intention to creates the coincidences you want in your life. Think about what you want every single day, if you think about what you want every day, you immediately have a mathematical advan...
Jan. 18, 2022
Creating a Connection Between You and Your Consumers | Interview With Rina Hurst, Chief Business Officer, Shipt
On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Rina Hurst, Chief Business Officer at Shipt, chats about: [4:52] - Why your company should be representative of the communities that you serve [6:55] - How personalization creates an even bet...
Jan. 17, 2022
The 12 Lessons of Life | Road to Revenue #95
Studying human nature is an essential part of life, as human nature is something that never changes. One of my favorite pieces of literature that discusses this comes from ancient Sanskrit, and it lays out the twelve rules th...
Jan. 16, 2022
The #1 Thing Holding You Back From Success
One of the biggest keys for any business leader comes from an understanding of the ego and how it tends to put us on a trajectory in the wrong direction. Ego Edges Goodness Out of your life. Why? The ego has illusionary needs...
Jan. 15, 2022
Creating a Stronger Drive to Manifest Excellence | Interview With Ricky Williams, Former Heisman Trophy Winner & Healer
On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Ricky Williams, Legendary Running Back, Founder and President of Highsman, sits down to discuss: [2:35] - His belief that we are all born with the potential for excellence [8:24] - Why entrep...
Jan. 14, 2022
The #1 Trait of a Good Salesman | The Playbook Flashback Friday With John Paul DeJoria, Cofounder, Patron and Paul Mitchell
Today's episode is a flashback to my conversation with John Paul DeJoria, the Cofounder of Patron and Paul Mitchell. We are going to talk about the #1 trait of a good salesman and the greatest lesson he learned from being hom...
Jan. 13, 2022
The Key to Providing The Best Experience For Your Customers | Interview With The President of Audi of America, Daniel Weissland
On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Daniel Weissland, President of Audi of America, shares his thoughts on: [1:10] - Why inclusivity should be a part of the foundation of your business [6:34] - How their flexible and customer-c...
Jan. 12, 2022
The Best Advice For Anyone Struggling in Business
An analogy I like to use to explain this is a blade of grass pushing through the soil to 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 near...
Jan. 11, 2022
3 Things That Every Entrepreneur Needs to Focus on | Interview With Daymond John, Investor on Shark Tank & Founder and CEO, Fubu
On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Daymond John, the Founder, President, and CEO of FUBU, and investor on Shark Tank, sits down to discuss: [1:42] - When he realized that he could change the world by being an entrepreneur [5:1...
Jan. 10, 2022
How To Build and Leverage Relationships With an Overlap Agreement | Road to Revenue #94
If you want your own copy of the Overlap Agreement, just email me david@dmeltzer.com What you will receive: Learn How To Build & Leverage Relationships: Use the included script to expand your relationship capital and streams ...
Jan. 9, 2022
3 Strategies For Building Your Personal Brand
Look at the frequency held within your own ideas, find that frequency yourself, then test it out with others to confirm you are aligned. Strong brands are built by those who understand that “I am,” instead of those who listen...
Jan. 8, 2022
How Twitter is Making its Mark on the Sports Industry | Interview with Head of US Sports Partnerships at Twitter, TJ Adeshola
On this episode of #ThePlaybook , TJ Adeshola, Head of US Sports Partnerships at Twitter, sits down to discuss: [2:05] - The “three things” that have helped him to find success in social media and sports business [5:03] - How...
Jan. 7, 2022
3 Tips to Close More Sales | The Playbook Flashback Friday With Ryan Serhant, Star of Million Dollar Listing New York
Today's episode is a flashback to my first episode with Ryan Serhant from Million Dollar Listing New York. We are going to discuss his three tips to help you close more sales. Let me know if you want to hear more of these Fla...