The Playbook: Sports & Entertainment

Vanessa Hudgens and Oliver Trevena, Co-founders of Caliwater, talk about how their friendship led to the creation of their sustainable line of cactus water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug Ellin, director, producer, and Emmy-winning Entourage creator, talks about why persistence is so important in Hollywood, regardless of talent level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Madsen, Founder of Supra Human and high-performance coach, talks about how he was able to accomplish his dream of making it to the NFL, despite never playing a down of high school football, and the most valuable insights he gained along the way. Madsen and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including what it takes for a coach to bring out the best in their team,...

David Abeles, CEO and President at TaylorMade Golf, sits down at Augusta National to discuss some of the brand’s newest innovations and technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom House, Founder of Mustard, and Rocky Collis, CEO and Co-Founder of Mustard, talk about how they are working to solve some of the biggest problems with youth sports by providing kids access to the world’s best coaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cordell Broadus, Creative Director and Crypto Consultant at Doge Dash, shares his insights on how individuals and brands can take advantage of Web3 to build a community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Stud, hip-hop artist and former relief pitcher at Duke University, talks about his creative process and how he balances partying and productivity in everyday life. On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Mike Stud, hip hop artist, shares his ideas on: [7:03] Why he had to change the way that he looked at his goals after blowing out his arm. [10:37] How he works to avoid letting his ego get the bette...

Jen Gottlieb, Co-Founder at Super Connector Media and Keynote Speaker, shares her thoughts on how anyone can best utilize their public appearances in order to build their brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s...

Liz Claman, anchor of the Fox Business Network show “The Claman Countdown”, sits down to share her thoughts on how to create authentic content that resonates with your audience.  Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905 Learn more about your ad choi...

Josh Peck, American actor, comedian, and YouTuber, shares his best advice for adapting your content to connect with your audience on any platform, as well as how difficult circumstances as a kid helped him develop his sense of humor. Peck and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, sit down to discuss a variety of topics including what the life of an actor is really like, how to find projects that “s...

Diontae Johnson, Wide Receiver For The Pittsburgh Steelers joined me at Radio Row for the Super Bowl to discuss how he has found success during his NFL Career, his Pro Football Hall of Fame Aspirations, and the mantra he tells himself in moments of doubt. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltze...

Robert Ri’chard, CEO Elite Performance Medixine and Emmy award-winning actor, shares his thoughts on how to live abundantly and create a healthy relationship with the universe.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick McEnroe, Renowned Sports Broadcaster, Host of the “Holding Court” Podcast, and Former Professional Tennis Player, discusses some of the tennis world’s biggest recent headlines and lessons learned from having a famous older brother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny Wuerffel, Heisman Trophy winner, College Football Legend, Former NFL QB, and Humanitarian, shares his thoughts on why taking care of yourself is essential in order to make the greatest impact on others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Isaacs, UFC Co-Founder and Advisory Board Chair for American 7s Football League, sits down to discuss the launch of the A7FL’s 8th season, new innovations coming to the league, as well as how he’s applying lessons from his time with the UFC to his new role. Isaacs and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their insights on a wide range of topics including why it takes both tools and hun...

Daniel Lamarre, Executive Vice-Chairman of the Board of Cirque du Soleil, talks about how pragmatic leaders can unlock their creative side and yield even better results in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Randolph, Co-founder and the first CEO of Netflix, talks about how entrepreneurs should act after being told their ideas are crazy and will ever work if they want to succeed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forrest Griffin, Vice President of Athlete Development for the UFC and former UFC light heavyweight champion, sits down to discuss the mindset it takes for an athlete to make the most of their potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Chad Belding, hunter and TV Star of The Fowl Life, shares his thoughts on [1:03] - How learning to play “the small game” has helped Chad create a mindset for success [6:00] - His realization that there was money to be made in manufacturing clothing and products aligned with their show [16:43] - Why being humble and transparent will attract the right people and part...

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While at Radio Row for Super Bowl LVI, I had the honor to sit down with All-Pro Kick Returner, and Wide Receiver for the New York Jets, Braxton Berrios. The two of us discussed the reason why he chose Miami over Ohio State, how gambling has helped made the game easier to understand for the masses, and what the All-Pro honor meant to him this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

I had the honor of sitting down with Austin Ekeler at Radio Row at the Super Bowl to discuss the superpowers of success and what some of his favorite things to do off the field are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Denzel Perryman, Pro Bowl linebacker for the Las Vegas Raiders, sits down to chat about: [:28] - The impact that Ray Lewis has had on his playing style and mindset [3:34] - How he’s learned to handle the “business” of playing in the NFL and the situations that come along with it [6:56] - The story of his first start NFL against Aaron Rodgers and what it means to be...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, TJ Adeshola, Head of US Sports Partnerships at Twitter, sits down to discuss: [2:05] - The “three things” that have helped him to find success in social media and sports business [5:03] - How leagues like the NBA are trying to innovate and democratize their game  [5:55] - His favorite part of new partnerships and what it takes to surprise sports fans [15:08] - Why...