Office Hours with David Meltzer

Jeffrey Dunn Jeffrey Dunn is an author of cultural fiction and poetry. Embracing his dyslexia as a gift, Dunn earned a Ph. D. in English literature and cultural studies and retired after 41 years of teaching. Jim Brosnahan James J. Brosnahan is a member of the California Trial Lawyer’s Hall of Fame. He is a federal prosecutor and a defense lawyer who has tried 150 jury trials to conclusion with ca...

Justin Jones-Fosu Justin is the driving force and CEO behind a movement that empowers organizations across the globe, delivering over 50 keynote addresses a year on the pivotal topics of meaningful work and inclusion. His mission is to ignite a transformation in corporate culture, guiding organizations and individuals to ascend to their peak potential through mastery of mindset, purpose, and perfo...

Dave Liniger Dave is the Co-Founder and Chairman of RE/MAX, the Denver-based global real estate company franchise that he co-founded with his wife Gail in 1973. RE/MAX is the leading franchisor of real estate offices throughout the world and has expanded to more than 8,000 offices in over 100 countries, with 125,000+ sales agents. Mr. Liniger is highly respected internationally for his vast knowle...

Andy Schachtel Andy is the President and CEO of Sourcefit, a Business Process Outsourcing company based in Manila, Philippines. He has managed outsourced projects on the client side in the areas of Advertising, Web Design, Web Development and Mobile Development since 1997 in Asia, Europe and South America. He has been managing outsourcing projects on the provider side in the Philippines since 2006...

Aaron Marcum Aaron Marcum is a successful entrepreneur who experienced burnout despite financial success in 2015. Seeking sustainable happiness, he pursued a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania under Dr. Martin Seligman. Integrating his entrepreneurial expertise with positive psychology, he devised the Entrepreneurs' Eight Laws to alleviate stress and promote...

Crystal Foote Crystal Foote is an award-winning marketing professional known for her commitment to diversity and innovation, providing value to Fortune 500 brands and major advertising holding companies. She is the founder of Digital Culture Group, the sole woman-owned and black-owned advertising technology company in her field. Kale Sudhoff, Kale Sudhoff, aged 19, is an accomplished author and il...

Dutch Mendenhall Dutch Mendenhall is a devoted husband, father, and a patriot known for his visionary leadership style and unwavering commitment to success. Transitioning from a career in baseball coaching to real estate consulting in 2007, Dutch quickly became a respected thought leader in the industry, leveraging advanced analytics and AI to drive remarkable performance across six real estate in...

Jimmy Nelson Jimmy Hays Nelson, aka Coach Jimmy, has been a high-performance business coach for over a decade. Jimmy's unique skill is helping his clients to seamlessly connect their personal stories to their product or service, creating a strong "know, like, and trust factor." Using his 20+ years of experience as a stage and film performer, he crafted his own personal story to create a 7-figure b...

Chris Hewish Chris Hewish is a distinguished Interactive Executive and Studio Head, acclaimed for his adept management of operations and market strategies across the video game industry. With a track record spanning companies like Activision, DreamWorks Animation, Survios, Skydance, and Xsolla. He's led teams of all sizes, managed budgets, and brought popular games to life, like Tony Hawk and Spid...

Duncan Clark Duncan Clark is the Canva Europe Lead and the CEO of Flourish, a leading data storytelling tool that Canva acquired in 2021. Flourish visualizations, which are interactive and animated, are used by leading newsrooms, consultancies, and other organizations all over the world. He also oversees Canva’s expansion in Europe, seeking to grow the company’s user base and communities across th...

Dr. Eric Siegel Eric Siegel, Ph. D., is a prominent consultant and former Columbia University professor renowned for his expertise in machine learning deployment. He founded the Machine Learning Week conference series, instructs the online course "Machine Learning Leadership and Practice – End-to-End Mastery," and serves as executive editor of The Machine Learning Times. He authored the bestsellin...

Jordan Denning Jordan Denning is a 20-year corporate attorney and entrepreneur with a holistic approach to practicing law, he boasts extensive experience in esteemed global law firms, public companies, and startup ventures. His legal prowess extends across various domains, encompassing areas such as business formation and restructuring, sports and entertainment, intellectual property, employment,...

Frank Amadio Frank Amadio is the Founder & CEO of Garuda Lions Football Club. His tough upbringing inspires his mission. Growing up poor, he learned right from wrong. In Indonesia, he saw kids facing similar struggles and founded Garuda Lions to make a difference. It's not just a football club, it's a community empowering underprivileged children. Frank's vision is to provide not just football...

Genevieve Hawkins Genevieve Hawkins is a Change and Transformation Executive and has dedicated her career to understanding and positively influencing the psychology of thriving under pressure. With a background in both the health system and corporate consulting, Genevieve brings a unique perspective to her role as a senior executive leading major change programs. Recognizing the need for practical...

Scott Edinger Scott Edinger is a leading consultant specializing in business growth, trusted by Fortune 500 clients globally. With extensive experience, he collaborates with CEOs and senior leaders to devise practical strategies for driving both top and bottom-line results. Scott, an accomplished author with three books and over a hundred articles in prestigious publications like Forbes and Harvar...

Chris Knudsen Christopher Knudsen is a published author, university instructor, inventor, and renowned consultant. He currently works as an independent fractional CMO and is a CEO at StoicYeti, an advertising agency focused on helping direct-to-consumer companies. He was formerly the CMO at Purple Mattress and has started and sold several companies, including 3DplusMe, a venture-funded consumer 3D...

Jerry Neumann Jerry Neumann is a twenty-five-year veteran of venture capital. He has invested in some of the most successful venture-funded companies of the past three decades, including Datadog and Trade Desk, and has worked alongside dozens of entrepreneurs as an investor, board member, and advisor. Jerry also teaches entrepreneurship at Columbia University. David Dodson In 2000 David co-founded...

James Burstall James Burstall is CEO of Argonon, a major international independent production group. The group is headquartered in London, New York, Los Angeles, Oklahoma, Liverpool, and Glasgow. The group produces shows ranging from House Hunters International to The Masked Singer UK through to iconic current affairs program, Dispatches and much-loved drama Worzel Gummidge. Ed Watal Ed Watal is t...

Hortense le Gentil Hortense le Gentil is a world-renowned executive coach, speaker, and author of  The Unlocked Leader: Dare to Free Your Own Voice, Lead with Empathy, and Shine Your Light in the World . Her book teaches readers how to free their voice, understand the power of words, heighten self-awareness, and challenge beliefs while confronting fears. Hortense takes her audience through three p...

Skip Bowman Skip is a consultant, keynote speaker, and author of his newly released book, Safe to Great: The New Psychology of Leadership . The book is designed for leaders who want to bring more hope and critical thinking to their managing skills, transforming the way businesses are approached by individuals. It emphasizes one’s purpose before profit, and the team before the individual. Myrdalis...

Jerome Myers An award-winning engineer turned business strategist, he uses his experience & innate understanding of human emotions to ensure that your journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship is a fulfilling one. At the helm of a division of a multibillion-dollar Fortune 550 company, he created a thriving $20M operation with 175 dedicated team members. Now, he employs that expertis...

James Keyes He’s a global business leader, philanthropist, educator, artist, musician, commercial pilot, & modern renaissance man. He is the former CEO of two internally recognized Fortune 500 companies, 7-Eleven, Inc. and Blockbuster, Inc. His other business interests cover a broad range of industries from retail, consumer products, technology, healthcare, cyber security, new space, energy, a...

Dwight Little He began his television career with the acclaimed Fox detective series “Millennium.” Working steadily for the next 20 years, he’s directed many of the most recognized shows on TV including David E Kelley’s Emmy Award Winning “The Practice.” Other well-known hits include “Prison Break,” “24,” “Bones,” “Sleepy Hollow”, “Nikita”, “Dusk Til Dawn,” & “Scorpion.” Anar Mammadov He’s a s...

Henna Pryor She’s a highly sought-after Workplace Performance Expert, an award-winning 2x TEDx & global keynote speaker, executive facilitator, & coach. Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change,” an honor she wears proudly. She’s known for her science-backed approach to improving the performance, habits, & actions of hungry high achievers – in her fun, no-nonsens...

Tomer Rabinovich He’s a self-taught Amazon business owner & sought-after speaker at Amazon seller events around the world. He’s a consultant to some of the biggest names in the online sales industry & a trusted advisor to global aggregator companies. Passionate about sharing his valuable insights into Amazon selling, Tomer founded Top Dog, a vibrant community of Amazon sellers, service pro...