The Playbook With David Meltzer

Hi Podcast listeners, today's episode is all about being more productive with your time. Key moments: [1:39] Focusing on availability [2:34] Being twice as productive and working 16 hours a day [3:45] I'm a student of my calendar and I study it with a lens of productivity and accessibility [4:31] If you can do it now you save a minimum of twice as much time [5:42] I limit my phone calls to five mi...

Today's episode is about the six steps you need to consider when pitching your idea or trying to raise money. Utilizing each of these steps will make it much easier for you to manifest your ideas into reality. Key points: [0:17] Step one: Credibility [1:24] Step two: Emotionally Connect [2:45] Step three: Reasons [3:14] Step four: The Impact [4:46] Step five: The Capabilities [5:24] Step six: Quan...

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 e...

Your business/brand is just like a harvest, you have to begin by planting seeds and watering it everyday in order for it to grow. Rather than focusing on the outcome, focus on consistent behavior that will allow you to exponentially grow. Key Moments: [0:29] - Doubling strategy [5:33] - "That's how a $50 million dollar business is made" [6:44] - Jeff Bezos started a bookstore with a philosophy of...

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 d...

Hey podcast listeners. Today's episode is from a recent interview with Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros from the Hyper Conscious podcast. Since this is the third time I've been on their show, we were able to dig deeper into a few really interesting topics that I hope you enjoy hearing my perspective on. Key Moments: [3:45] - learn to be accountable [4:21] - what “manifestation” really means [7:50]...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, David McCourt, founder and chairman of Granahan McCourt Capital and author of the best-selling book Total Rethink , shares his ideas on: [2:45] Why problems are never solved by shouting [6:45] What it means to “rethink the model” and why today’s business world no longer revolves around incremental change [11:09] How the evolution of the internet is changing the way...

Today's episode is from a roundtable talk I hosted at RISE Conference earlier this year in in Hong Kong. I discussed why daily habits will make or break our success and how to get out of our own way to allow it to happen. Key Moments: [1:22] - Asking your network for help [3:40] - Learn to unconditionally give [6:20] - Daily minimums for your habits [8:15] - A healthy activity you can do for the r...

Key Moments: 1:45 - the right time to raise money 3:24 - only so many "no's" between you and what you want 4:45 - work/life balance 8:10 - networking through being of service 9:10 - always have one question to ask 11:00 - seeking our parents validation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jonathan Becher, Co-President of the San Jose Sharks, shares his thoughts on: [3:45] Why his personal mantra is “culture eats strategy” [5:36] How the Sharks focus on creating a great end-to-end experience for their attendees [9:02] Why technology cannot be used to solve every problem that sports fans experience [16:30] His best piece of advice for someone who want...

I really think you're going to enjoy this episode. This is from an unexpected conversation with a young man who showed up at my office at 8am to ask for advice on how he can accelerate his career and be more productive his time. Key Moments: 0:30 - Two kinds of Accessibility 1:24 - Utilizing your calendar 4:24 - Do it now 6:12 - The cost of procrastination 7:15 - Beating other people with math 9:3...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Garrain Jones, transformation coach and motivational speaker, shares his ideas on: [5:38] How his time in a French prison taught him what freedom really means [10:59] His reaction to not getting credit for a #1 hit song he that wrote [12:34] Why he’ll never ask “Can it get any worse?” ever again  [18:52] How a positive shift in his mindset empowered him to complete...

I loved this conversation I had with Dridha Ananda from Blissful Athlete. We went deep into the spiritual side of my beliefs and why 99% of you are forgetting to work out the most important muscle we have, and why it's the ultimate key to happiness. Key Moments: [1:43] - I'm not busy, I'm productive [3:12] - Everybody is already "woke" [7:50] - Lessons keep coming until we learn them [12:15] - I v...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jerry Jones Jr., Executive Vice President/Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for the Dallas Cowboys, shares his ideas on:  [2:47] His father’s approach to leveraging the brand of the Dallas Cowboys  [9:20] Why making major investments is like “dancing with the devil” and the challenges of building AT&T Stadium  [14:38] Why their new business endeavor, Formation,...

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to repeat the same activities over and over. This repetition can work for us -- or against us. It's important to stop and ask yourself: "Are my habits truly helping me do my best work? Or are they setting me up to fail?" Do this and you won’t just have better habits; you'll be habitually successful! Key Moments: [1:30] - Why are obsessions and addictions are...

Happy Sunday! There's only one thing that controls our perspective and that's gratitude. Today's episode is a mashups of some of my favorite moments from speeches and meetups over the past few months. Tweet me @davidmeltzer what you're most grateful for. P.S - I'm doing a lot more Q&A meetups, please make sure you text me 1-949-298-2905 to get notified when I'm in your city! Key Moments: [1:10...

Today’s episode is an interview with Bryan Neale (Sales Trainer & NFL Official) on the Advanced Selling Podcast. I shared my perspective on subjective value, growth, the ego, mentorship and how they all contribute to your success in sales. Learn more about Bryan here: https://advancedsellingpodcast.com Key Moments: [2:10] - Busy vs Productivity [4:32] - Perspective dictates subjective value [6...

Today's episode takes you inside my decision-making process and provides you with strategies which you can implement to have a superior decision-making process for yourself. Sometimes all it takes to make a decision is to ask someone for help! When we make a decisions that's aligned with our values, there are no failures, just successes. Please text me your feedback and thoughts 1-949-298-2905 Tim...

Trevor Moawad, Co-founder and CEO of Limitless Minds, talks about how his focus on education and sports eventually led him to become one of the world’s most sought-after mindset and mental conditioning experts. Trevor shares what he learned from some of his first job experiences in the sports industry, including working for Nick Bollettieri at the IMG Academy and a sports psychology internship.  T...

Hey podcast listeners. This is from a talk with college students giving them career advice on pursuing their dream jobs and if they should have a backup plan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 better of him as an artist. [15:05] - His approach to balancing productivity and the party lifestyle. [20:57] - How working with Post Malone helped to shape his creative...

Happy Monday! I'm fired up in this episode because it's something I want every single one of your to understand. Every "overnight success" is the result of years and years in the making by understanding the power of exponential growth and acceleration. Timestamps: [3:05] - Why most people quit [4:30] - How Billionaires are built [5:15] - Putting faith in what you want [6:15] - The more focused you...

Knowing what makes you different gives you a competitive advantage that cannot be matched. Standing out is one of the toughest things to do in a crowded market. How do we go about it? Make yourself equal first, then make yourself different. [1:26] - Uber was an evolution, not a revolution [3:09] - How a furniture startup differentiated itself [6:42] - Pay attention to the "what" and "how" [8:17] -...

Earlier this year I was in Toronto, Canada for Collision Conference and met with 4 young entrepreneurs. I broke down my Five to Thrive sales strategy for them by demonstrating how I would sell them their own product. If this episode was valuable for you, please share it with someone you know in sales. Timestamps: [0:15] - Six thing to build a value-based business case of what you're selling [0:45]...

Hey podcast listeners! Today's episode is critically important to our decision-making process. This is a lesson I wish I knew earlier in life and I hope it challenges you to consider the assumptions you make in your personal and professional life. I'm so grateful for all the feedback and content/topic suggestions I've received from so many of you, please keep them coming to me on Instagram or Twit...