Office Hours with David Meltzer

In today’s episode, I sit down with Brian Sher to talk about how access, relationships, and experience shape the business of sports and entertainment. We compare his weekend at Coachella with my 30th year at the Masters, reflecting on how these events change as your career and priorities evolve. We talk about earning access through years of relationship building, sharing those experiences with family and friends, and the pressure that comes with being the person everyone calls for a ticket. We also discuss the growing role of social media, where attending exclusive events has become as much about creating content and proving you were there as the experience itself.

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In this episode, Igor Pejic explores how emerging technologies are reshaping finance, investing, and the global business landscape. An award-winning author and technology strategist, he shares insights from his latest book, Tech Money: A Guide to the New Game of Technology Investing, explaining how investors and executives can recognize opportunities and achieve greater returns through technology-driven investments. Drawing on his experience in banking, payments, and consulting, Igor breaks down the intersection of finance, innovation, and the future of investing.

Blake Erickson shares his experience building and scaling successful businesses, leading more than 1,200 people, and helping companies achieve significant growth. As a leader at Scaling.com, he discusses the strategies behind growing the company to $10 million in annual recurring revenue in just eight months and advising businesses ranging from startups to billion-dollar enterprises. He also highlights lessons from his New York Times bestselling book, The Science of Scaling, which is available as a free audiobook at https://scaling.com/audiobook-ce.

Andy Neary discusses how discipline, consistency, and personal branding can drive sustainable business growth. Drawing from his experience as a former professional baseball player and insurance industry adviser, he shares how he helped grow his company by 75% in one year without cold calls or paid advertising. Through Complete Game Consulting and his Agency Growth Accelerator, Andy helps insurance agency leaders and sales professionals build stronger brands, earn trust, generate attention, and turn consistent marketing efforts into measurable business results.

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In this episode, Brian Murdock shares how entrepreneurship and technology can create both financial success and meaningful social impact. As the Founder and President of All World Communications Group and founder of All World Impact, he discusses building successful businesses while creating opportunities through workforce development, education, mentorship, and community support. He also shares his perspectives on leadership, resilience, and the importance of using business as a force for positive change.

Mischa Zvegintzov discusses how entrepreneurs can turn podcast interviews and everyday conversations into valuable business opportunities. Drawing from his experience closing $1.5 billion in home loans, he introduces his Always Be Qualifying (ABQ) framework, which focuses on asking better questions, building relationships, and identifying potential clients without relying on hard selling. As the founder of Podcast Email Finder and host of the Table Rush Talk Show, Mischa shares practical strategies for using influence, communication, and meaningful connections to grow a business.

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In today’s episode, I sit down with three leaders exploring how purpose, connection, and responsibility shape meaningful outcomes. Bob Quintana shares why AI can accelerate both the strengths and weaknesses already present in a business, making culture and alignment essential before implementation. John Warner explains how his novel The Tuesday Code uses a fictional crisis to explore civic responsibility, trust, and the power of controlling the square foot you stand on. Shelton Mercer III discusses his approach to combining venture capital and philanthropy while investing in people and organizations focused on lasting impact. Together, we explore what happens when success is measured by the good it creates.

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In this episode, Dr. Sean Altman explores how understanding the root cause of pain and persistent health issues can transform recovery. As the creator of Orthopedic Functional Medicine™, he shares how a diagnostic-first approach helps people move beyond incomplete diagnoses and make more informed decisions about their health. He also discusses his upcoming book, Beyond the Diagnosis: An Orthopedic Functional Medicine Guide to Pain, Recovery, and Physical Longevity, releasing December 1, 2026, which introduces a new way to understand pain, healing, and long-term physical health.

Ella Rivkin shares her expertise in tax strategy, business growth, and wealth creation, drawing on more than 27 years of experience helping entrepreneurs reduce tax liabilities, improve cash flow, and build sustainable businesses. She discusses how strategic financial planning and passive income can help business owners create lasting wealth and greater financial freedom.

David Finlay introduces Kings Court, a location-based sports platform connecting players through real-world courts, friendly competition, and community. With more than 1.5 million courts across 200+ countries, he shares his vision of using technology and sports to combat social isolation, encourage physical activity, and bring people together through a shared passion for play.

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In today’s episode, I sit down with Blaine Bartlett to talk about harmony and what it means to measure a life well lived. We discuss why fulfillment requires creating your own scoreboard instead of relying on money, titles, recognition, or accomplishments. Blaine explains how our calendars reveal what we truly value, why small daily course corrections prevent larger problems, and how treating each day like an entire lifetime can change our perspective. We also talk about measuring the quality of our relationships, defining success through service, and turning personal values into meaningful rituals. A fulfilling life is built through alignment between what we believe, prioritize, and practice every day.

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In today’s episode, I break down what it means to become a true student of your calendar by looking back at a packed day in Puerto Rico. From managing time zones and protecting my non-negotiables to balancing family time, speaking commitments, and unexpected adjustments, I share the small decisions that keep everything moving. Nic and I also reflect on mistakes involving a soundcheck, an overextended lunch break, and changing event logistics, along with the lessons those moments created. We discuss the value of checklists, protecting your time from energy draining activities, preparing for travel, and using honest reflection to continually improve how you operate.

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In today’s episode, I sit down with Virgil Herring to talk about the mindset that separates talented players from champions. We discuss why great coaching means developing people who can embrace pressure, respond to failure, and trust their preparation when the stakes are highest. Virgil explains why golfers need to compete authentically instead of protecting themselves from failure, how putting combines skill, instinct, and dedicated practice, and why losing does not make someone a loser. We also talk about taking your shot, learning exactly where you need to improve, embracing difficult challenges, and treating failure as an investment in becoming the best version of yourself.

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In this episode of Office Hours Digital, we meet three leaders who are challenging the status quo and creating meaningful change in aviation, healthcare, and neuroscience. Through innovation, personal experiences, and a commitment to helping others, they are opening new possibilities and changing how people learn, access care, and improve their lives.

Michelle Smith, co-founder of Untethered Aviation, shares how she turned a career in education into a passion for aviation after learning to fly at 49. Today, she helps aspiring pilots gain confidence, develop essential skills, and pursue opportunities they may have once thought impossible, proving it is never too late to start a new chapter.

Danish Qureshi, Founder and CEO of Zarminali Pediatrics, is working to transform children's healthcare by bringing primary care, behavioral health, and specialty services together in one coordinated model. Bringing us home is Dr. Shawn Watson, neuroscientist and Founder of Senescence Life Sciences, is advancing brain health and healthy aging through neuroscience research and Numin, a clinically proven beverage developed to combat decision fatigue and support better decision-making. Together, their work highlights how innovation can improve lives and shape the future.

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In this episode, Amy Plumstead shares her expertise in wellness and business strategy, drawing on over 10 years of experience in hospitality, medical spas, and wellness operations. As Director of Medical Spa at SENSA Spas in Miami, she focuses on growing revenue, improving operations, building strong teams, and creating wellness experiences centered on relaxation and longevity.

Dr. Ann Kaplan Mulholland shares her inspiring journey from being a single mother with no savings to building a successful fintech empire. After selling her business in 2022, she expanded into real estate, insurance, and hospitality. She discusses wealth, leadership, resilience, and taking calculated risks to build a successful life on your own terms.

Hiba Balfaqih, founder of The School of MindHacking and The Smash Room, discusses how she built successful businesses and rebuilt her life after losing everything. With a Ph.D. in psychology, she helps high-achieving women overcome limiting beliefs, reshape their identities, and reclaim their power in business and life. Through her work in women's empowerment, Hiba encourages women to challenge conventional rules and create their own paths to success.

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