David Meltzer, Entrepreneur.com
The Playbook
Hosted by Dave Meltzer, The Playbook features sports icons who are using their post-athletic careers to enter the world of entrepreneurship.
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David Meltzer, Entrepreneur.com
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Jul 11, 2026
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Episodes
Turning Shaky People Into Sturdy Projects 19.06.2026 14:07
In today’s episode, I sit down with acclaimed life strategist, author, and comeback coach Tim Storey to discuss faith, purpose, resilience, and the power of transformation. Tim shares why he believes God calls “shaky people” to accomplish sturdy projects, how revelation becomes conviction and action, and why collaboration has fueled more than four decades of impact. We also explore the mindset beh...
Turning Shaky People Into Sturdy Projects 19.06.2026 14:07
In today’s episode, I sit down with acclaimed life strategist, author, and comeback coach Tim Storey to discuss faith, purpose, resilience, and the power of transformation. Tim shares why he believes God calls “shaky people” to accomplish sturdy projects, how revelation becomes conviction and action, and why collaboration has fueled more than four decades of impact. We also explore the mindset beh...
The Power of Small Daily Wins 18.06.2026 24:02
In today’s episode, I’m joined by actor, singer, and entrepreneur James Maslow and renowned golf coach Virgil Herring for a conversation about confidence, adaptability, and creating harmony in life and business. We discuss why balance is rarely perfect, how non-negotiable habits help manage uncertainty, and the role expectations play in performance. James shares lessons from life on the road and n...
The Power of Small Daily Wins 18.06.2026 24:02
In today’s episode, I’m joined by actor, singer, and entrepreneur James Maslow and renowned golf coach Virgil Herring for a conversation about confidence, adaptability, and creating harmony in life and business. We discuss why balance is rarely perfect, how non-negotiable habits help manage uncertainty, and the role expectations play in performance. James shares lessons from life on the road and n...
The Difference Between Discipline and Devotion 17.06.2026 25:02
In today’s episode, I sit down with Alvaro Nuñez to discuss what separates people who thrive under pressure from those who break under it. We explore the difference between discipline and devotion, why non negotiable behaviors create consistency in uncertain circumstances, and how preparation shapes performance. I share my perspective on burnout, explaining why interference, not effort, drains our...
Dreamers Versus Builders 16.06.2026 28:53
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Blaine Bartlett for a conversation on the difference between dreamers and builders. We break down why execution is the true separator between ideas and results, and how habits, discipline, accountability, and clarity create momentum. Blaine shares insights on developing a professional mindset, building systems that support consistent action, and staying focused on...
The Difference Between Giving and Growing 15.06.2026 8:52
In today’s episode, I share a lesson that reshaped how I think about generosity, receiving, and abundance. Inspired by my mother’s example of selfless giving, I reflect on why some of the kindest and most generous people struggle financially and how many of us misunderstand the relationship between giving and receiving. I explain why giving value, kindness, love, and forgiveness creates far more i...
Creating Demand in Any Market 14.06.2026 12:00
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and collectibles pioneer Josh Luber, the co-founder of StockX, former Fanatics Collectibles executive, and founder of Ghostwrite. We discuss how he built multiple billion-dollar businesses by understanding the relationship between supply, demand, culture, and commerce. Josh shares why expertise and passion matter when building a company, how authent...
Why Great Leaders Are Annoying 13.06.2026 46:32
In today’s episode, I share why leaders build cultures, not just companies. I break down the values that shaped my life, from gratitude and forgiveness to accountability and effective communication, and explain why great leaders must be honest, repetitive, and even a little annoying. I reflect on losing everything, including my mom’s home, and how that pain became protection, promotion, love, and...
The New Luxury Is Longevity 12.06.2026 21:13
In today’s episode, I sit down with longevity expert Sanjiv Lal to discuss the growing noise surrounding health, peptides, stem cells, and regenerative medicine. After a severe battle with long COVID left him facing serious kidney complications, Sanjiv began searching for alternatives beyond traditional treatment paths, leading him into the world of longevity medicine. We talk about the importance...
Finding Growth Through Change 11.06.2026 22:44
In today’s episode, I speak with an entrepreneur navigating a major life transition after closing a salon business she spent 13 years building and ending a long-term relationship in the same season. We discuss the fear that comes with leaving behind an identity tied to past success, the challenge of facing uncertainty, and the mindset shift from seeing setbacks as losses to viewing them as opportu...
The Hidden Law of Long-Term Success 10.06.2026 26:16
In today’s episode, I share the hidden law of long-term success and explain why most people misjudge time, not opportunity. Success is rarely an overnight event. It grows through compounding cycles that often take years before results become visible. I break down how impatience, comparison, and emotional attachment to short-term outcomes can interfere with progress, while consistency, discipline,...
The Power of Persistence 09.06.2026 25:59
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Dylan Conroy to talk about the journey from growing up with financial insecurity to building wealth, losing it all, and finding a greater purpose through faith and service. I share lessons learned from my time with Lee Steinberg, stories about negotiating major sports deals, and a memorable conversation with Ray Lewis that changed how I think about...
How Great Characters Find Their Voice 08.06.2026 13:51
In today’s episode, I sit down with acclaimed writer, producer, and director Angelo Pizzo, the creative force behind Rudy , Hoosiers , and many other unforgettable films. We talk about Indiana University’s remarkable football season, why he believes its story is best told as a documentary, and the projects currently on his horizon. Angelo also shares how he approaches storytelling, from finding em...
The God Sized Hole Success Couldn’t Fill 07.06.2026 39:50
In today’s episode, I sit down for a candid conversation about the lessons that shaped my life, from growing up in a single-parent household and chasing financial success to losing everything in 2008 and rebuilding with a new perspective. I share how my mother, wife, and closest friends helped me recognize the difference between achievement and fulfillment, why scarcity thinking held me back, and...
Why Success Starts Small 06.06.2026 53:15
In this episode, I remind you that the biggest results in life come from doing great things while they’re still small. Small actions and consistent habits aggregate, accelerate, and compound into extraordinary outcomes. I talk about becoming a student of your calendar, creating non-negotiable behaviors around sleep, health, family, faith, and finances, and why attachment to timing creates resistan...
Why Presence Changes Everything 05.06.2026 35:05
In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur, speaker, and bestselling author Stephen Scoggins to talk about identity, leadership, and the personal growth that comes from facing hard truths. We discuss why vulnerability creates stronger connections, the difference between authenticity and living from your essence, and how the words “I am” can reshape the way you approach success. Stephen share...
The Power of Paradox 04.06.2026 25:05
In today’s episode, I sit down with Blaine Bartlett to discuss the paradoxes that shape business, leadership, and personal growth. We talk about why doing hard things now often makes life easier later, how discomfort fuels growth, and why patience is essential when progress feels slow. We also explore the relationship between knowledge and awareness, the difference between discipline and devotion,...
Why Fear Loses When You Act 03.06.2026 15:00
In today’s episode, I sit down with Joe Hart, President and CEO of Dale Carnegie, to talk about leadership, fear, conflict, and the challenges facing younger generations. Joe shares why personal growth is still the best investment we can make, how preparation builds confidence, and why fear loses power when we confront it directly. We also talk about constructive conflict, the danger of unresolved...
The Gift Inside Every Setback 02.06.2026 34:11
In today’s episode, I share why giving isn’t about money, but about creating value and allowing others the opportunity to help. I talk about losing over $100 million, why that experience became one of the greatest gifts of my life, and how every problem already contains a solution waiting to be discovered. We discuss shortening the distance between setbacks and resolutions, learning from mistakes,...
The Dummy Tax That Built Me 01.06.2026 29:21
In today’s episode, I’m sharing the mistakes, red flags, and hard-earned lessons that shaped who I am today. I talk about growing up with a single mom, building wealth, losing over $100 million, filing bankruptcy, and realizing that my greatest setbacks were actually protecting, promoting, loving, and perfecting me. I break down the “dummy tax” I paid, the warning signs I ignored, and why asking f...
The Love Language of Time 31.05.2026 33:23
In today’s episode, I share why time is my love language and why how we use it reveals what we value most. Blaine Bartlett joins me for a conversation on treating time as an asset, using the calendar as a truth teller, and separating what is urgent from what truly matters. We talk about clarity, prioritization, daily discipline, and the compounding effect of small actions done consistently over ti...
The AAA Strategy for Success 30.05.2026 35:28
In this episode, I share the AAA Strategy—Alignment, Action, and Adjustment—and how it helps you turn setbacks into momentum. When your values, energy, and daily behaviors are aligned with where you want to be, or better, you create more opportunities, options, and touches of favor. I talk about building a foundation rooted in gratitude, empathy, accountability, and effective communication, while...
Act Like the Champion You Are 29.05.2026 23:40
In today’s episode, I sit down with acclaimed speaker, writer, and life coach Tim Storey to talk about acting like the champion you already are. We talk about the ways shame, guilt, ego, and past setbacks can conceal the greatness God put inside of us, and how revelation, conviction, and action help bring it forward. I share how losing everything forced me to confront who I had become, while Tim o...
Thinking Bigger Than Your Limits 28.05.2026 21:26
In today’s episode, I talk about the ways we unknowingly limit ourselves by assigning meaning to past failures, setbacks, and defining moments. I share why feeling stuck is often a sign of growth, how pain acts as a communicator instead of something to avoid, and why learning lessons is the key to finding resolution. I also break down the difference between intelligence and intuition in decision-m...
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