The Playbook With David Meltzer
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The Playbook With David Meltzer
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 perso...
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Your Past Is a Lens Not a Leader
In today’s episode, I share the six lessons behind the meaning of the past and why we do not suffer in the present. Reality is neutral and meaning is...
Why Small Wins Matter More Than Big Expectations
In today’s episode, I sit down with Patrick McEnroe, former professional tennis player, longtime broadcaster, and president of the International Tenni...
Live in the Present: The Real Key to Success
In this episode, I share why most of our suffering comes from living in the past or worrying about the future instead of staying present. When we live...
Showing Up No Matter What
In today’s episode, I’m joined by James Maslow and Justin Guarini for an honest conversation about showing up when conditions are far from perfect. We...
Why Influence Matters More Than Endorsements
In today’s episode, I sit down with Leonard Armato to talk about how the sports business has flipped from contract negotiation to full-on architecture...
You’ll Never Get Rich Until You Understand This
In today’s episode, I sit down with Alan Pavlosky, a longtime leader in sports, branding, and community building whose work spans athletes, executives...
Why Clean Nutrition Starts With Better Standards
In today’s episode, I sit down with Thomas Edwards, the entrepreneur behind Organic Gorilla, a grassroots brand redefining what functional food can be...
The Habit That Separates Rich From Broke
In today’s episode, I sit down with Daniel Mac for a wide-ranging conversation on building wealth, investing with intention, and staying grounded as s...
How Ad Free Ecosystems Actually Make Money
In today’s episode, I sit down with Sylvester Raymond, founder and CEO of Piñata Digital Marketing, to talk about a radical alternative to ads, pop-up...
How to Let Go of the Past and Move Forward
In this episode, I explain why your past isn’t holding you back—the meaning you give it is. I share six lessons that help you move from interference t...
Why Energy Builds Stronger Brands Than Strategy
In today’s episode, I sit down with Shaan Rais, a high-integrity brand builder and event creator who understands how energy, intention, and consistenc...
Designing a Business Around Real Human Needs
In today’s episode, I sit down with Fran Maier, a serial entrepreneur with three decades of experience and the founder and CEO of BabyQuip. After help...
Building a Brand People Line Up For
In today’s episode I sit down with Richard Pink, second generation steward of the iconic Pink’s Hot Dogs, to talk about how a $50 push cart became an...
A Single Word That Changes Everything
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and Ambigram founder Lee Brett, a creator turning language, identity, and emotion into wearable art....
The Simple System Behind Scalable Content
In today’s episode, I break down why attention is the engine, monetization is the transmission, and brand is the fuel that makes both go farther for l...
Building a Half Billion Dollar Business Without Losing Control
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur David Royce, Founder and Chairman of Aptive, to talk about building scale without losing control. We...
The Power of Presence in Leadership
In this episode, I share six lessons that show why presence always beats performance. Rooms don’t respond to titles—they respond to energy, clarity, a...
Why Leaders Let People Say No
In today’s episode, I share a lesson about lessons: don’t hoard notes, capture only what truly resonates, and store it in a searchable system. From th...
Turning ADHD Into a Competitive Advantage
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Steev Hodgson, certified ADHD coach and founder of DOSE, an app built to support how an ADHD brain actually works. W...
The Long Game of Sports Leadership
In today’s episode, I sit down with Gary Stokan, president and CEO of Peach Bowl, Inc., to talk about leadership, longevity, and building something th...
What Investors Really Look For in Founders
In today’s episode, I sit down with Danny Cortenraede, founder and managing partner of InStudio Ventures, to talk about what actually matters when you...
Act Like the Champion You Are
In today’s episode, I sit down with Tim Storey, a globally known inspirational voice who has helped millions across 78 countries, from business leader...
From Survival Mode to Sustainable Growth
In today’s episode, I talk through why comfort becomes a trap and how non negotiable behaviors create momentum when life feels heavy. I share how stac...
From Limiting Beliefs to Lasting Progress
In this episode, I share the six mindset shifts I see in high achievers who create momentum without waiting to feel ready. I explain why progress beat...
Consistency Is Only the Starting Point
In today’s episode, I break down why consistency alone eventually stalls progress, and how growth actually comes from evolving the behaviors underneat...
Turning Play Into Purpose
In today’s episode, I sit down with James Crook, founder and president of BlinC Games, a universal platform built to organize any game, anywhere, anyt...
How to Break Bad Habits That Hold You Back
In today’s episode, I break down how to stop fighting bad habits and start understanding them. We are not broken people, we are patterned people, and...
How to Break Bad Habits That Hold You Back
In today’s episode, I break down how to stop fighting bad habits and start understanding them. We are not broken people, we are patterned people, and...
Knowing Your Value And Your Bottom Line
In today’s episode I share how early morning meetups turned boredom into service and why curiosity beats being interesting. I talk about capturing wha...
Scaling a Brand Without Losing Trust
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Bobby Parrish, founder of FlavCity and the Bobby Approved app, to talk about how a passion for real f...
How Celebration Builds Unity
In this episode, I share why celebrating everything celebratable is one of the simplest ways to create unity, empathy, and real connection. When we fo...
Master the Infinite Loop of Receiving
In today’s episode, I explain why time is my real love language and why 24 hours is the one guarantee we all share. I walk through how lessons get for...
Building What Excites You And Letting the Market Catch Up
In today’s episode, I sit down with Mohammad Adib, CEO and co-founder of Titan Dynamics, a serial entrepreneur with multiple exits before 20 and deep...
Building a Brand People Want to Belong To
In today’s episode, I sit down with Dan and Andrew Olson, the entrepreneurial minds behind Hook Hand Rum. We talk about why great taste alone is never...
How Discipline Fuels Creative Freedom
In today’s episode, James Maslow and I welcome Aloe Blacc for a conversation about intention, community, and the real work behind creative success. Al...
What Consistency Really Produces
In today’s episode I talk about why mindset and non-negotiables sit at the center of every outcome. Strategy matters, but behavior is what moves your...
Turning a Simple Need into a Scalable Innovation
In today’s episode I sit down with Christopher Rognstad, the inventor and CEO behind THC Grow Systems and the Horticulture Camera. We talk about how a...
Why Service Is the Fastest Path to Success
In this episode, I share why service is the foundation of real success—and why it starts with taking care of yourself first. When you fill your cup, y...
The Mindset Shift That Breaks the Survival Cycle
In today’s episode, I share the lessons that reshaped my understanding of money, purpose, and the way giving truly works. I talk about growing up with...
The Power of Knowing Your Bottom Line
In today’s episode, I sit down with Kwame Christian, the founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, for a conversation about what negotiat...