The Playbook With David Meltzer

By David Meltzer, Entrepreneur.com

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Welcome to The Playbook, hosted by entrepreneur, CEO, author and keynote speaker David Meltzer. On the podcast you’ll find a mix of interviews, Q&A, fireside chats, keynotes, and exclusive conversations with the most influential CEO’s, sports icons, and successful entrepreneurs who share their personal and professional play-by-play of the “what”, “why”, and “how” to achieve anything you set your mind to.

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From Self-Sabotage to Peak ...

09.21.2023

Today's episode is from a conversation with Darleen Santore, aka Coach Dar, Best-Selling Author and World Renowned Mental Skills Coach. We highlight the three pivotal levels of occupational therapy and mindset: Intelligence, Intuition, and Inspiration. Coach Dar emphasizes the power ...

The Playbook With David Meltzer episodes:

09.21.2023 From Self-Sabotage to Peak Performance with Coach Dar \| Playbook Today's episode is from a conversation with Darleen Santore, aka Coach Dar, Best-Selling Author and World Renowned Mental Skills Coach. We highlight the three pivotal levels of occupational therapy and mindset: Intelligence, Intuition, and Inspiration. Coach Dar emphasizes the power ...
09.20.2023 AI Is Your Ally, Not Your Enemy Today’s episode is from a conversation with Daniel Farber, during the PropTech 360 webinar. We define the servant mindset, its pivotal role in shaping real estate and sports sectors, and its foundational pillars: acknowledgment, appreciation, and asking. We delve into ...
09.19.2023 Credit as a Catalyst: Transforming Liabilities into Assets with James Jiang \| Playbook Today's episode is from a conversation with James Jiang, the credit GOAT and CEO of Limitless Financial Solutions. We delve deep into the transformative power of credit. From James's humble beginnings working entry-level jobs to leveraging credit for financial freedom, ...
09.18.2023 Forgive, Learn, and Thrive: 12 Strategies for Healing and Growth \| Road to Revenue In this episode, I share my insights on the benefits of forgiveness, providing practical strategies to navigate past pain and create a future filled with healing and personal growth. You’ll learn how forgiveness can not only liberate our own light ...
09.17.2023 Parenting Blueprint: Ferocious Pursuit with Serene Surrender Today's episode is from a conversation I had on the Chatabout Children with Sonia Bestulic podcast, delving into the art of raising empowered, resilient children. We explore the notion of balancing ferocious pursuit with serene surrender, redefining children's relationships with ...
09.16.2023 From Cards to Coins: The New Asset Class on the Block \| Fireside Chat with Nat Turner Today's episode is from a conversation I had at The National Trading Convention with Nat Turner, the influential CEO of Collectors, and Brian Ludden, the visionary CEO and Founder of Ludex. We dive deep into the tech-driven revolution in collecting, ...
09.15.2023 Work-Life Balance & Growing Beyond Your Comfort Zone \| Fireside Chat with Ryan Serhant Today's episode is from a Q&A session I hosted with Ryan Serhant (Sell it Like Serhant), Lisa DeMayo (Network Marketing Expert), and Zach Weiner (Cofounder & President, Overtime) at a private VIP dinner I recently hosted in New York City. ...
09.14.2023 Beyond Money \| Building Legacies in Entrepreneurship Today's episode is from a conversation I had with Phil DePaul, CEO of BoomZeal Enterprises Inc., and Joe Tolzmann, Founder and CEO of RocketPlan Technologies Inc. We dive into Phil's journey, rooted in personal development, alongside Joe's early entrepreneurial flair ...
09.13.2023 Rewarding Mistakes \| Creating a Culture of Growth & Accountability Today's episode is from a conversation I had with Thais Eliasen, on her 'I Can't Believe It's You' podcast. I talk about my transformative journey: from a $100 million bankruptcy and losing my mom’s house to my journey to empower ...
09.12.2023 Compassionate Capitalism: Merging Profits with Purpose \| A Conversation With Brandon Fugal Today's episode is from a conversation I had with Brandon Fugal, the Chairman of Colliers International. From starting in commercial real estate at 18 to becoming a leading industry figure, Brandon emphasizes the power of relationships, specialization, and leveraging technology ...
09.11.2023 Mastering Your Habits to Unleash Your Potential \| Road to Revenue In today’s episode, I host a Q&A session that stresses the importance of resonating lessons, aligning team goals, and the power of empathy in business and life. I elaborate on the virtues of consistency, the balance between absorbing environments and ...
09.10.2023 Bouncing Back: Lessons from a $100 Million Setback \| A Conversation With Ken Eslick In today’s episode, I join Ken Eslick on The Leaders Lab Podcast for an interview about learning things the hard way. We discuss the early days of my career in which I fought relentlessly for my fair share with a ...
09.09.2023 The Importance of “Failing Fast” in Digital Marketing with Jeremy Blossom \| Playbook Today's episode is from a recent conversation with Jeremy Blossom, CEO and Founder of Strikepoint Media. We discuss the intricacies of digital marketing and the importance of 'failing fast' through small-scale testing, managing clients expectations, and the art of building ...
09.08.2023 The Secrets of Great Leadership & Teamwork with Gary Vaynerchuk & Champ Bailey \| Playbook Hey everyone! Today's episode is a throwback to August 2019 when I sat down with my good friend Gary Vaynerchuk and Pro Football Hall of Fame legend Champ Bailey. We talked about what it takes to be a great leader ...
09.07.2023 A Conversation with Cyd Tetro on Women Entrepreneurship, Funding, & Leadership Today's episode is from a conversation I had with Cyd Tetro, CEO of Brandless Inc. and former Entrepreneur in Residence at The Walt Disney Company. We delve into the essence of successful fundraising, emphasizing trust, network, and integrity. Cyd shares ...
09.06.2023 What I Learned From Hitting Rock Bottom \| A Conversation with Jeff Fenster In today's episode, I join the Jeff Fenster Show for an interview. Jeff and I have shared a friendship for over 30 years; he's like a younger brother to me. Our conversation was deeply honest, reflecting on moments when I've ...
09.05.2023 SHEIN's Community-Driven Fashion: From Trendsetters to Influencers \| Playbook On today’s episode of The Playbook, I had a conversation with Peter Pernot-Day, the US Head of Strategic Communications at SHEIN. We discuss SHEIN's innovative approach to fashion, community building, sustainability, transparency, and the importance of direct engagement with customers. ...
09.04.2023 Detaching from Outcomes and Embracing Daily Practices \| Road to Revenue In this episode of The Playbook, I discuss personal growth and development. I emphasize the importance of capturing and accessing information that resonates with us, as well as the need to reduce judgment and focus on personal energy. Touching on ...
09.03.2023 The Power of Faith in Creating a Life You Love \| Breakaway Wealth Podcast Today's episode is from a conversation with Jim Oliver on his Breakaway Wealth Podcast, where I talk about my journey from a life of scarcity to a life of abundance. I weigh in with my philosophy of helping others, recognizing ...
09.02.2023 Why Collectibles Are Changing From Short-Term Investors to Long-Term Collectors \| Fireside Chat with Buster Sher Today’s episode is a conversation with Buster Scher at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago back in July 2023. We discussed how technology has revolutionized the collectibles industry, making it more accessible and driving up values and as more ...
09.01.2023 How Spirituality & Mindset Drive Business Success \| Fireside Chat Today’s episode is from a VIP dinner I hosted in July 2023 with a panel of experts, including John Assaraf, Forbes Riley, and soccer legend Chicarito. We discussed the connection between spirituality, mindset, and business success. We emphasize the importance ...
08.31.2023 Building the NFL Empire in Germany \| Conversation with Dr. Alexander Steinforth On today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Alexander Steinforth, Managing Director of NFL Germany. We speak about the growth of the sport in Germany, and the role social media plays in the development of that popularity. We also talk ...
08.30.2023 Stocks, Tech, and Human Connections \| Conversation with Peter Tuchman In this episode, Peter Tuchman, The "Einstein of Wall Street" and the Most Iconic Stock Broker at the NY Stock Exchange, and I speak about the fascinating world of stock trading, its evolution, and the impact of technology on the ...
08.29.2023 Lessons from an Icon: Building an Iconic Brand with PepsiCo’s CMO Mark Kirkham Today’s episode is a conversation with Mark Kirkham, SVP & Chief Marketing Officer of PepsiCo International Beverages. Mark emphasized that authenticity and relevance are the the most important factors in brand building and why in a fragmented media landscape, it's ...
08.28.2023 Unleashing Your Potential: Strategies for Identifying & Overcoming Fear \| Road to Revenue During today’s episode, you’ll learn to identify your fears of the past and future and end them through the transformative practice of stop, drop, and roll. You will discover how to break free from limiting beliefs, enabling you to align ...
08.27.2023 Going From Victim to Victor \| Interview on Man of War Podcast Today’s episode is from my interview on the Man of War Podcast hosted by Rafa Conde. We unravel the core principles that have shaped my journey. From understanding the pivotal role of accountability in our lives to shifting our perspectives ...
08.26.2023 The Power of Authenticity in Personal Branding \| A Conversation with Rene Rodriguez On today's episode, I meet with Rene Rodriguez, Bestselling Author and Keynote Speaker. We discuss the importance of a company’s brand image and how to craft it. Rene speaks about the importance of effective communication in brand marketing and creating ...
08.25.2023 The Art of Handling Disagreements in Business \| Chicago Meet-Up In this episode, I hosted a Q&A meetup with my community in Chicago. I answered questions on various topics related to relationships, personal growth, and success. I share insights on handling disagreements with business partners, emphasizing the importance of values, ...
08.24.2023 The Future of Golf & Growing The Game \| A Conversation with Ken Kamada Today’s episode is a conversation with Ken Kamada, CEO of aboutGOLF Simulators. I speak about my past experience owning a golf course and representing golfers. Ken talks about how moving to Seattle and how a humble paper route began his ...
08.23.2023 The New Preferred Asset: Collectables \| Conversation with Mark Salzberg In this episode, I speak with Mark Salzberg, Chairman at NGC and Senior Grading Finalizer, about the growing collectible market. Mark and I speak about the prices realized in the market and how it has become a preferred asset class ...
08.22.2023 Accept Everything: The Journey to Radical Self-Acceptance \| A Conversation with James Dixon In this episode, I sit down with motivational speaker James Dixon. We talk about being humble and kind. James tells his story of being an amputee and how he learned to be happy again. I mention how it's important to ...
08.21.2023 Transforming Beliefs for Abundance and Growth \| Road to Revenue During today’s training session, you’ll learn how to change and redirect your “bag of beliefs”, so that you create the most acceleration towards your goals and dreams. From identifying the fears of the past to instituting the five daily practices, ...
08.20.2023 Kindness, Tech, and Personal Branding \| Money Buys Happiness Podcast In this episode, I’m on the Money Buys Happiness Podcast. I talk about how my mother instilled kindness in me and how that inspired the way that I work today. I talk about how Gary Vee informed and inspired me ...
08.19.2023 My 4-Pronged Approach to Monetizing a Digital Brand Today’s episode is from a Q&A I did on Entre with CEO & Founder, Michael Marra. The conversation focuses heavily on building a community and the steps I’ve taken over the last 10 years. We also focus on what platforms ...
08.18.2023 Why Gratitude is More Than Just a Buzzword \| Medtronic Keynote 2023 Today’s episode is from a talk I gave to the Medtronic sales team. We dive into why gratitude is more than just a buzzword and how sharing knowledge isn’t just good for others, but for you too. I share a ...
08.17.2023 How Sugarfina Built a Multi-Million Dollar Candy Empire For Adults \| Scott LaPorta and Payton White In this episode of The Playbook, I sit down with Scott LaPorta and Payton White, CEO and Director of Marketing of Sugarfina. We talk about Scott acquiring the Sugarfina brand, the cult following they’ve built, and the existing collaboration opportunities ...
08.16.2023 Building the Stock Market for Sports Cards, Sneakers & Collectibles \| A Conversation with Josh Luber Today’s episode is from a conversation with Josh Luber, co-founder of StockX, zerocool, Servinity, Tech Experts, and ShopTurntable. We discuss the financial return of collectibles and how marketing is used to create hype for the products. Josh and I speak ...
08.15.2023 How Fear Influences Our Decision-Making Process \| Conversation with Van Carlson In this episode of The Playbook, I sit down with Van Carlson, Founder & CEO at SRA, who shares how his company aids small businesses in managing risks using tools like the 831b tax strategy. Van and I reflect on ...
08.14.2023 Get Out of Your Comfort Zone \| Road to Revenue During today’s training session, you’ll discover how to break free from comfort zones, cultivate a mindset to help navigate life's challenges, and the steps you need to set yourself up for a future brimming with limitless possibilities. To join future ...
08.13.2023 How to Build an Abundant Mindset \| A Conversation with Scott Jeffrey Miller In this interview on the “On Leadership” podcast with Scott Jefferey Miller, I speak about my journey to success, my losses, and my redemption from loss and scarcity. I talk about the importance of abundance in sales and life and ...
08.12.2023 The Evolution of Building a Loyal Community \| Q&A In this Q&A on the Entre App, Michael Marra, CEO and Founder of Entre, and I speak about the importance of building your own community. I talk about my experience with Gary Vaynerchuck and the advice that he gave me ...
08.11.2023 The Biggest Losses Teach The Greatest Lessons \| Interview on Digital Social Hour Podcast Today’s episode is an interview from the "Digital Social Hour Podcast” with Sean Kelly. We discussed how I worked on the world’s first Smartphone, from being the CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, to eventually losing everything in 2008. ...
08.10.2023 Scott Jeffrey Miller on the Art of Great Mentorship \| The Playbook David Meltzer and Scott Jeffrey Miller, author of 'WSJ Bestselling Author and Host of the World's Largest Weekly Leadership Podcast,’ discusses leadership and mentorship. They talk about how leader, teacher, and coach roles can change based on the mentee's goals. ...
08.09.2023 The Addictive Nature of Winning \| Conversation with Jason Koonce David speaks with Jason Koonce, Owner of the One Team International Agency (OTIA). They talk about collecting, the addicting nature of winning in poker and business, and ensuring you have the right timing. Jason speaks about his emotional drive around ...
08.08.2023 Managing Energy, Fear, and Personal Habits \| A Conversation with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar David speaks with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of The Art of Living Foundation. They discuss his new book (Notes for the Journey Within: Essentials of the Art of Living), which offers advice for handling life's big problems, his ...
08.07.2023 Expansion vs. Transition \| Road to Revenue Our greatest success comes from when we are focused on expansion rather than transition, as this mindset allows us to expand our capabilities and align with the growth opportunities that come along in our personal and professional life. By taking ...
08.06.2023 AI Is Your Servant, Not Your Master \| Keynote: Collision Conference In this episode, David gives a keynote at Collision Conference focusing on why AI is your servant, not your master. He dives into the notion that human nature never changes, and if we don’t learn from history, we are doomed ...
08.05.2023 AI, Emotional Intelligence, and Modern Business \| Conversation with Emily Ragobeer This episode is a conversation David had with Emily Ragobeer, Broadcast Journalist (ABC News, Al Jazeera, CBC News) at Collision Conference 2023 about the common challenges businesses are facing, the power of technology for side hustles, and the importance of ...
08.04.2023 Building Your Brand & How to Monetize It \| Keynote: Collision Conference Today's episode is from June 2023 at Collision Conference in Toronto. The keynote focuses on building a solid personal brand and capturing your essence. David explains what he means by 'frequency' and 'essence' and how to capture them. You can ...
08.03.2023 Unicorn Town' and the Rise of the NFL in Germany \| A Conversation with Nick Alfieri David and Nick Alfieri talk about his documentary "Unicorn Town." They discuss the growth of American football in Germany, how the Madden games have educated people about the sport, and the life lessons from football. They also got into the ...

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