The Playbook: Sports & Entertainment

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Legendary Sports Executive David Meltzer dives deep into the stories behind some of the world’s most well-known athletes, entertainers, artists, and cultural icons. The Playbook discove... more

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The podcast currently has 246 episodes available.

The Playbook: Sports & Entertainment episodes:

July 07, 2022 Turning Your Struggles into Your Strengths | Interview With "Sugar" Ray Leonard, One of the Greatest Boxers of All Time
"Sugar" Ray Leonard, one of the greatest boxers of all time, opens up and shares how his approach to the sweet science helped him to beat talented opponents before they even stepped in the ring. Ray discusses the characteristics that made him such a phenomenal athlete, where he drew his inspiration, as well as his struggle to come to grips with abuse he experienced in childhood.

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27min
July 06, 2022Building a Brand With a Global Identity, With Doug Palladini: Global Brand President, Vans
Doug Palladini, Global Brand President for Vans, shares his thoughts on:
[5:27] - How an open mind is essential for growing a global sports lifestyle brand
[7:20] - Why a growth mindset is something that all entrepreneurs need to embrace in order to evolve
[8:27] - The single biggest mistake a leader can make when assembling their team
[14:40] - Why a brand seeking to be “everything to everyone” is sure to fail.

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20min
July 04, 2022Your Passion Should Be Your Purpose | Interview With Dan Aykroyd, Actor, and Founder of Crystal Head Vodka
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Dan Aykroyd, actor, comedian, and founder of Crystal Head Vodka, discusses:
[:30] - The story of how his own alcohol preferences inspired him to get into the liquor industry
[4:10] - How the unique Crystal Head bottle design came about and why enlightenment is such a big part of the brand
[12:29] - Why passion is at the core of all of Dan’s business ventures and how passion leads to success
[14:27] - How to create an environment of positivity in your company and in your life

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24min
June 30, 2022 Creating Momentum For Yourself to Succeed | Interview With Tom Bilyeu: Co-Founder of Quest Nutrition and CEO of Impact Theory
Tom Bilyeu, one of the founders of Quest Nutrition and CEO of Impact Theory, talks with David Meltzer about the role of anxiety and arrogance in our lives, and how to pull yourself out of "The Matrix" that many people are trapped in. The two also discuss creating momentum and how our ego affects our ability to perform.

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29min
June 29, 2022Building a Billion Dollar Brand | Interview With Stephanie McMahon: Chief Brand Officer of the WWE
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Stephanie McMahon, Chief Brand Officer of the WWE, provides insights on:
[2:02] - How marketers can “break through the clutter” and better connect to their audience
[7:22] - Why she finds antagonists much more entertaining characters than protagonists
[10:35] - How “star power” creates more opportunities for engagement between brands and their fans
[13:37] - The one thing that helps you overcome the challenges associated with working alongside your family

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19min
June 27, 2022Stop Trying to Avoid Discomfort | Interview With Joe De Sena: CEO and Founder of Spartan Race
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Joe De Sena, CEO and Founder of Spartan Race, provides his insights on:
[6:51] - Why you need to set expectations about your management style immediately upon hiring team members
[8:14] - How a feeling of accomplishment or achievement can help people push through tough times or challenges
[12:00] - How many entrepreneurs fall into a trap of being guided by their desire to avoid discomfort
[14:31] - Why having the right frame of reference will help to get you out of what Joe calls the “Valley of Death”

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26min
June 22, 2022 What it Takes to Make The Hall of Fame | Interview With Andre Reed: Pro Football Hall of Fame Wide Receiver
There aren’t many Hall of Famers who make the NFL by accident, but Andre Reed shares how he took advantage of the opportunities he was presented with as a young man. Andre and Dave Meltzer delve into what it takes to make it as an athlete entrepreneur and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people in business.

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26min
June 20, 2022Co-Creating The UFC | Interview With Campbell McLaren: Co-Creator of UFC and Founder of Combate Americas
Campbell McLaren, CEO of Combate Americas and co-founder and co-creator of the UFC, discusses how the MMA league is reaching an untapped Hispanic audience and how their team is working to scale their digital sports content.
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Campbell McLaren, co-creator of UFC and founder of Combate Americas, shares his ideas on:
[2:14] Why word-of-mouth was so important to the marketing of the UFC
[3:58] Some of the advantages that Combate Americas holds over its competitors
[18:40] How storytellers should use the power of emotion when marketing athletes
[21:14] What he would choose for his senior quote if he had to pick it today

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24min
June 16, 2022What it Takes to Land Superstar Clients | Interview With Leonard Armato: CEO of Management Plus Enterprises
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Leonard Armato, CEO of Management Plus Enterprises, shares his thoughts on:
[1:53] How to develop a value proposition that will land you clients like Shaq and Ronnie Lott
[6:45] What coaching a ten-year-old in basketball taught him about maximizing the potential of others
[10:44] How entrepreneurs can set themselves up to be their “best self” each and every day and find the champion within
[15:06] Why being dependable will aid you in building trusting relationships with those around you

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25min
June 16, 2022 Catapaulting Yourself to Great Success | Interview With Apolo Anton Ohno: 8x Olympic Medalist
Can you use your platform as an athlete to catapult yourself to great success off the field? Apolo Ohno has been able to utilize the skills that made him an Olympic Champion to find happiness and achievement in other fields.

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33min

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How many episodes does The Playbook: Sports & Entertainment have?

The podcast currently has 246 episodes available.