The Playbook

The Playbook

By David Meltzer, Entrepreneur.comBusinessCareers
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The Playbook episodes

  • Know What Your Work Is Worth

    In today’s episode, I sit down with Justin White to talk about the habits, mindset, and discipline that create lasting success. We discuss why contractors and entrepreneurs need to understand technology, perceived value, profitability, and the importance of knowing their bottom line. I share how daily non-negotiables around sleep, health, family, faith, finance, time, and meaning have shaped my life and business. We also talk about recovering from failure, building a stronger self-image, shortening the distance between problems and solutions, and becoming comfortable asking for what your work is worth while staying aligned with the person you want to become.

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    28 min
  • The Lessons Our Kids Are Watching

    In today’s episode, I sit down with Casey Jacox to talk about fatherhood, resilience, faith, and the lessons that have shaped the way I raise my four children. We discuss why kids watch what we do more than they listen to what we say, how failure can build strength, and why vulnerability creates stronger relationships. I also share the importance of non-negotiable time, prioritizing your own health, and learning from mistakes instead of hiding them. We talk about forgiveness, self-image, and giving children the freedom to pursue their own direction while still providing the guidance, values, and example they need to grow.

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    29 min
  • From Profit to Purpose

    In today’s episode, I sit down with Shawn Jennings, CEO of Real House Inc., to talk about the journey from chasing financial success to building a life centered on faith, family, and purpose. Shawn shares how helping a childhood friend struggling with addiction ultimately inspired a recovery organization that has served people for more than 20 years. We discuss the uncertainty that comes with entrepreneurship, the failures and challenges that shaped his perspective, and the importance of daily non-negotiables. Shawn also reflects on navigating one of the most difficult periods of his career and how aligning his decisions with goodness changed his definition of success.

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    15 min
  • Discipline Versus Devotion

    In today’s episode, I sit down with John St. Pierre and Rich Hoffman to talk about the lessons that came from losing everything, rebuilding my life, and learning to stop letting ego control my decisions. We discuss the difference between discipline and devotion, why repetition and honesty are essential to success, and how the meaning we assign to our past shapes our self image. I also share why receiving help is just as important as giving it, how I structure my time around non negotiable priorities, and why protecting your energy can create more consistency, clarity, and fulfillment in every area of life.

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    23 min
  • The Confidence to Figure It Out

    In today’s episode, I sit down with Matt Ebert, founder and CEO of Crash Champions, to talk about the realities of scaling a multibillion dollar company and finding renewed energy when business gets difficult. Matt shares why his greatest strength is knowing he can figure things out, how strategy and the right people have shaped his success, and why Crash Champions focuses on helping people in a time of need rather than simply fixing cars. We also discuss leadership, communication, building trust, and how stepping outside his comfort zone through podcasting and content creation has helped Matt grow as both an executive and entrepreneur.

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    14 min
  • Building Wealth Through Real Estate

    In today’s episode, I sit down with James Prendamano, founder of PreReal Investments, to talk about building wealth through real estate and the value of experience in navigating changing markets. James shares how his career grew from residential sales into commercial investing and why understanding taxes, market cycles, and risk is essential for long term success. We discuss the dangers of following advice without context, the four lenses he uses to evaluate real estate opportunities, and how macroeconomic and geopolitical forces shape individual markets. We also explore how AI is transforming the industry and changing the way investors approach real estate.

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    14 min
  • Relationship Capital: How to Build Trust and Grow Your Business

    In today’s episode, I share why relationship capital is one of the most valuable assets we can build to create passion, purpose, and profitability. I explain how to strengthen trust through faith, give value before asking for anything, and be more interested than interesting. Most importantly, I share how removing interference, consistently investing in meaningful relationships, and approaching every interaction with gratitude can create exponential opportunities and lasting success.

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    40 min
  • Building a Brand That Feels Like You

    In today’s episode, I sit down with Colleen Joyce, CEO of Lawyer.com and children’s author, to talk about balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood, creativity, and personal identity. Colleen shares how traveling for work inspired her to write a children’s book with her daughter and why the project became something meaningful they could build together. We also discuss the growing importance of personal brand, choosing platforms based on where your audience spends its time, and creating content that fits each space. Colleen also explains why authenticity is especially important for attorneys building a social presence and how staying true to yourself can attract the people who genuinely connect with you.

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    8 min
  • Building a Brand From Necessity

    In today’s episode, I sit down with James Maslow to talk about building EveryBody EveryDay, a supplement company inspired by his demanding life on the road. James shares how constant travel led him and his fiancée, Caitlin, to create a simple daily product focused on hydration, supplementation, and convenience. We discuss using AI during early product development, working with experienced scientists to refine the formula, and standing out in a crowded market through authenticity and community. James also explains how curiosity, saying yes to new opportunities, asking questions, and surrounding himself with talented people have helped him balance entertainment, entrepreneurship, investing, and multiple growing businesses.

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    14 min
  • The Tax Strategy Behind Short Term Rentals

    In today’s episode, I sit down with Lamè Kinikini, Founder and CEO of Elk Ridge Investments, to talk about how short term rentals can become a powerful tax strategy for high net worth investors. Lamè shares how Elk Ridge evolved from property management into an investment model built around maximizing the tax advantages available through real estate. We discuss the importance of understanding tax incentives, why traditional advisors may overlook certain strategies, and how the right structure can create equity, cash flow, and depreciation benefits. Lamè also explains how Elk Ridge reduces the time and emotional expense that often comes with property ownership.

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    15 min

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Hosted by Dave Meltzer, The Playbook features sports icons who are using their post-athletic careers to enter the world of entrepreneurship.