The Playbook: Sports & Entertainment

In this special episode of The Playbook, I sit down with Mike Diamond, author of “A Dose of Positivity: Tools, Techniques, and Strategies to Live Life on Your Terms.” Mike and I talk about the virtues of perseverance and patience, as well as the challenges that come along with maintaining a positive attitude during difficult situations. Mike talks about his book, which offers tools for living a mo...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Tony Brown, legendary music producer, shares stories about: [4:41] - What he learned from playing with Elvis and his thoughts on the new Baz Luhrmann biopic [11:35] - Why working with Barbra Streisand was one of the biggest turning points in his career [13:27] - What motivates him to continue working with younger acts like America’s Got Talent’s Drake Milligan [18:...

Rick Macci, Legendary Hall of Fame Tennis Coach and the President & Owner of the Rick Macci Tennis Academy, sits down to discuss: [3:48] - What it means to master the art of coaching and why connecting with your pupil is essential   [7:03] - How teachers can help their students shift their mindset and change their life for the better  [14:51] - Why being able to forget is an essential characterist...

Something may be burning, but it’s not sports radio legend Jim Rome, host of The Jim Rome Show and The Reinvention Project with Jim Rome, who shares his thoughts on how to build a career in content and what makes an exceptional interview in a clip from Season Two episode of Office Hours.   Rome and I discussed our favorite parts of hosting a podcast, how to cultivate a mindset that pushes you towa...

I had the opportunity to chat with Jayson Waller, former CEO and Host of The BAM Podcast. . We talked about the rebranding of his podcast, how he handled his solar company going bankrupt, and how he has been able to continue building his brand despite all the challenges he’s faced. You can learn more about Jayson and his podcast: www.letstalkbam.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Audie Attar, CEO and Founder of Paradigm Sports, sits down to discuss: [3:37] - Why being a “profit-chaser” as an agent will lead to failure [6:20] - His initial vision for Paradigm Sports and how the agency has evolved over the years [8:13] - How athletes are able to leverage their brand to disrupt new sectors  [17:37] - The three strategies he uses to prioritize...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Nick Keller, Founder and CEO of Benchmark, sits down to share his thoughts on: [5:37] Why sports bring together all aspects of society and creates opportunities to solve local and global issues [14:19] How sports can help promote better mental health for anyone who is willing to be vulnerable [20:00] Why he loves hiring people that are autonomous and restless [22:5...

Two-time Super Bowl champion James Harrison and CEO of Champions + Legends Sonny Mottahed sit down to discuss their line of CBD-based sports supplements for athletic preparation, performance, and recovery, as well as some of the products’ benefits for athletes of all types of ability levels.    Harrison, Mottahed, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on some of the most co...

Jukka Hilden, of Finland's stunt-performing group The Dudesons, sits down with host David Meltzer to discuss growing up in Finland, taking the leap of faith and coming to the United States, and surrounding yourself with positive energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the best pass rushers in the NFL today chats with Dave Meltzer about the importance of supporting the next generation of minority entrepreneurs. The two bond over their belief in “doing things now” as well as the lessons they learned from their biggest mentors, their mother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Television producer who has produced many fights shown on pay per view, produced the Olympics, as well as events on ABC, ESPN, CBS, and Fox. He is a two-time emmy award winner as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode has Austin Ekeler, running back for the Los Angeles Chargers, sharing his thoughts on the mindset he’s used to become one of the NFL’s strongest players.   On this episode, Ekeler and host David Meltzer chat about how to create a community that empowers others to be their best self, our role in the “cycle of giving back”, and how to have the toughness to overcome any doubt you expe...

Ann Hand, CEO at Super League Gaming, talks about her early career, working for “traditional” big enterprise companies in oil and gas before venturing into the startup space, eventually landing as the CEO of the first esports company to trade on Wall Street.  Hand and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss how they learned about the vast opportunities in the esports space and explain what es...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jay Bilas, College Basketball Analyst for ESPN, discusses: [1:00] - How his best memories tend to come from the most difficult situations he experiences [6:12] - Why there isn’t a level playing field in college sports and how it can be changed [15:00] - His research process for each NBA Draft (and how he prepares to be wrong) [18:43] - Why he doesn’t let emotions a...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Kevin Wulff, Owner and Coach of Mitchell & Ness, provides insights on: [2:05] How Phil Knight created such a strong culture at Nike by borrowing the company’s core values from a competitor [7:51] Why managing with courage is essential for the leaders of any business   [9:21] How he took Asics to “the next level” as the first non-Japanese CEO [15:15] The true defini...

Al Guido, President of the San Francisco 49ers and CEO of Elevate Sports Ventures, talks about how his background as an athlete prepared him to handle some of the challenges he faced as the youngest president if an NFL team, as well as how he creates competitive advantages for the organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, John Paul DeJoria, co-founder of John Paul Mitchell Systems, founder of Patron Spirits Co., and co-founder of ROKiT phones, shares his thoughts on: The reason he wants all of his children to take a door-to-door sales job What two things every entrepreneur needs to face in order to succeed Why he never sets aside time to work on a particular company Why he thinks ex...

Braxton Miller, a former quarterback who was forced by injury to switch positions, chats with David Meltzer about the importance of branding yourself as an athlete, how fatherhood has changed the way he looks at life, and how he made the transition from quarterback to receiver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. Olympic Swimmer and gold medalist Kaitlin Sandeno drops by to discuss the traits and habits necessary to compete in sports at the highest level. Kaitlin and Dave Meltzer talk about the roles their family had in shaping their careers, and examine the difficulty of playing multiple sports as a young athlete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former NFL player, Marcellus Wiley, shares his pursuit of a balance of academics and athletics on his way to the pros. Marcellus and host David Meltzer focus on staying true to one's identity and appreciating one's place of favor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is from my brand new show Game, Set, Life with Hall of Fame Tennis Coach, Rick Macci. Every Tuesday, the two of us are going to sit down with some of the biggest names in sports, business, and entertainment and learn about what they do that makes them so successful. Let me know on Twitter @davidmeltzer who you want to see Rick and I sit down with and let me know what your takeaway...

Steve Weatherford, Super Bowl Champion punter and fitness influencer, shares the mental struggles he’s experienced transitioning into his post-NFL life, as well as why he’s putting an emphasis on being a vulnerable leader. He also discusses the importance of creating a “championship culture” in all aspects of your life and his plan to be of service to parents and entrepreneurs worldwide. Learn mor...

Ryan Serhant, star of Million Dollar Listing New York, shares the strategies that have made him into one of the most successful real estate brokers in the country. Ryan covers everything from how his previous jobs, roofing and acting, prepared him to excel in the business world, to the role that emotions play in the sales cycle, as well as when you should sell. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Dan Klitsner, Founder at KID Group and the creator of the ‘90s game phenomenon, Bop It!, talks about how persistence, relentless listening, and learning from failure contributed to the invention and success of Bop It!. He shares his thoughts on the importance of the RITE factors (relationships, idea, timing, and execution) for all inventors, as well as why playing Wordle is similar to the process...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Campbell McLaren, co-creator of UFC and founder of Combate Americas, shares his ideas on: [2:14] Why word-of-mouth was so important to the marketing of the UFC [3:58] Some of the advantages that Combate Americas holds over its competitors [18:40] How storytellers should use the power of emotion when marketing athletes [21:14] What he would choose for his senior quo...