Office Hours with David Meltzer

In this episode, David explores the power of ideas, resilience, and taking bold action with three entrepreneurs who are building businesses designed to create lasting impact. Chandler Bolt, CEO of SelfPublishing.com, is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and bestselling author of seven books, including Published. Through SelfPublishing.com, his books, and YouTube channels, he has helped more than 8,000...

In today’s episode, I speak with Jimmy St. Louis, Stefani Havel, and Eric Cornelius about longevity, sales, and cybersecurity. Jimmy explains how peptides work, recent progress surrounding safe compounding, and why health span matters more than simply extending lifespan. Stefani shares four sales archetypes and explains how understanding different communication and decision-making styles can impro...

In today’s episode, I speak with Alicia Lyttle, Angelique Rewers, and Heather Holmes about using technology, leadership, and consistency to create sustainable growth. Alicia explains how AI can help entrepreneurs reduce burnout, increase productivity, and strengthen the skills employers value. Angelique shares why leadership, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking should be taug...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Nic Glazer to break down how we planned a highly productive trip to Chicago for the National Restaurant Association Show. We discuss using time zones strategically, protecting nonnegotiables, and preparing every controllable detail, from airport parking and meals to transportation, event access, and content capture. I explain why ambitious schedules require reli...

In today’s episode, I sit down with golf coach Virgil Herring and Punta Mita executive Carl Emberson to discuss how golf, luxury hospitality, and intentional community create meaningful opportunities. Carl shares what makes Punta Mita unique, from its championship courses and distinctive beach clubs to the warmth of its people and the relationships built across generations. We explore golf as a po...

In this episode, we explore how resilience, identity, and purpose can help us navigate adversity and create meaningful success. Ryan Beckmann, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and founder of HeroPicks and The Last Save, shares lessons from his journey through addiction, trauma, and recovery. He discusses mental health, faith, leadership, and the power of service and community to turn personal challen...

In today’s episode, Brian Sher and I sit down with Marshall Davis Jones to talk about awareness, presence, and the power of showing up. Marshall explains how language shapes our internal direction, emotional state, and connection with others, while sharing why physical proximity creates an energy that virtual communication cannot fully replace. He also delivers a powerful spoken-word performance c...

In this episode, we explore leadership, innovation, and turning bold ideas into real impact. Dan Albaum, Co-Founder of Market Impact and author of The Giving Edge, shares how servant leadership, generosity, and strong relationships can create a lasting advantage in business. He also discusses building stronger teams and healthier workplace cultures. Josh Hoffman and Jordan Eubanks, Co-Founders of...

In this episode, we explore how mindset, courage, and intentional action can transform your life, from building financial freedom to creating deeper connections and living with greater purpose. Lina Moynha, CEO of Property Elevate, shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a culturally conservative environment and relying on government benefits to building a successful property education bus...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Omar Sarieddine, co-founder of Ticmint, a live events platform built to give creators direct ownership of their communities and audiences. Omar shares how a passion project in Abu Dhabi shaped his understanding of culture, belonging, and genuine human connection. We discuss why in-person experiences remain essential in an increasingly digital world, how sports a...

In today’s episode, I sit down with three leaders bringing clarity, compassion, and possibility to their industries. Dr. Jeremy Levin explains the growing distrust surrounding biotechnology, the hidden forces driving medicine costs, and how patient-centered incentives can restore confidence. John Polo shares how grief forced him to confront his inner dialogue and why awareness, respect, and kindne...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Nic Glazer to break down the planning behind a highly productive 36 hours of cross-country travel. We discuss choosing flights based on timing and reliability, preparing hotel access before arrival, and building sleep, nutrition, exercise, meetings, and family time into the calendar. Nic explains the difference between looking at your schedule and truly studying...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Tricia McCaffrey and Virgil Herring to discuss how luxury mountain living can create lasting value through family, connection, and presence. Tricia shares the vision behind Finale Breckenridge, the community’s final master-planned development, including limited residences, mountain homesites, and its first five-star hotel. We talk about what makes Breckenridge a...

This episode explores resilience, entrepreneurial freedom, and redefining success through the stories of three remarkable leaders who have transformed adversity into purpose. Colin Owensby, an ultra-endurance athlete and resilience advocate, shares his journey of overcoming a near-fatal accident, profound loss, and personal challenges. He introduces his Map of Resilience, a 25-year framework built...

In this episode, we explore how entrepreneurs are turning sustainability into scalable innovation and creating products that challenge the way everyday goods are made. Phil Cohen, co-founder of CRUSH! and Simplifyber, shares how advanced materials and liquid fiber molding technology can transform natural cellulose fibers into high-performance, biodegradable alternatives to plastics and synthetic m...

In today’s episode, Brian Sher and I discuss how authenticity, consistency, and genuine audience engagement create opportunities across industries. Brian shares how he worked his way from the William Morris mailroom to representing writers, actors, musicians, and entrepreneurs while building a career around identifying crossover potential. We explore why follower counts mean little without trust,...

In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence, human behavior, and healthcare innovation are reshaping the way we understand data, decision-making, and modern wellness. David L. Donoho, Ph. D., the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor in the Humanities and Sciences and Professor of Statistics at Stanford University, shares insights into the often-overlooked role universities and open-sou...

In this episode, we explore practical ways to improve emotional well-being, parenting, stress management, and nervous-system regulation. Sara Lewis Hartley shares how children can become powerful teachers and how parenting can create opportunities for healing, self-discovery, emotional regulation, and personal growth through her Echo Parenting philosophy and ALIGN Shift™, a 60-second emotional reg...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Ray Qudos, CMO of RDX Sports, to discuss the company’s evolution from a small eBay brand into a global combat sports business. Ray shares how consumer feedback, functional design, and direct relationships helped RDX reach professional fighters, fitness enthusiasts, women, and children across international markets. We also discuss the accessibility of combat spor...

The conversation brings together insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation, exploring how leaders can develop stronger mindsets and navigate change. Ross Blankenship, PhD, is an organizational psychologist, executive coach, and founder of Tuesday Advisors, where he helps leaders strengthen their mindset and navigate organizational change. His work focuses on the connection between l...

In today’s episode, I sit down with three leaders transforming customer experience, digital identity, and athletic performance. Marc Caine shares how lessons from live theater can help businesses prepare, adapt, empower employees, and deliver memorable experiences without exposing backstage mistakes. Benjamin Crawford explains the value of custom domain extensions, including their role in protecti...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Nic Glazer to break down one of the most productive weeks of my career. We discuss how careful planning, non-negotiable habits, strategic travel, and nightly calendar reviews allowed us to move through Los Angeles, Vancouver, Minneapolis, Atlanta, and Nashville without sacrificing rest, relationships, or moments of vacation. From choosing the right flights and s...

In today’s episode, I sit down with PGA coach Virgil Herring to explore how golf teaches lessons that carry into business, relationships, and everyday life. We discuss letting go of judgment, keeping ego from shaping decisions, and staying present when pressure pulls your attention toward the past or future. Virgil explains how elite players turn nervous energy into excitement, recover from great...

Alex Russell is the founder of KEANU, an instant noble kava brand inspired by his years of exploring kava culture in Vanuatu, Hawaii, and New Caledonia. After leaving investment banking at Lazard, he focused on sharing the cultural story of kava before building the company. KEANU’s first instant kava launch sold out in 67 minutes and has since raised more than $1 million, with Alex focused on posi...

Matt Uhler is a business broker, acquisition strategist, and entrepreneur with more than 28 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and investors build wealth through business acquisitions. He has evaluated over 3,000 businesses, completed more than 800 transactions, owned and operated more than 35 businesses, and facilitated over $350 million in funded transactions. Through Amped Success and th...