The Playbook With David Meltzer

In this discussion with Brent Smith, frontman, vocalist, and songwriter of the multi-platinum, chart-topping band Shinedown, we discussed his best advice for aspiring musicians, the band’s approach to putting on great shows night after night, as well as Shinedown’s unusual pre-show ritual.   Learn more about Shinedown’s newest album  Planet Zero  and the band’s upcoming U.S. tour at:  https://www....

I had a conversation with Dr. Shawn Dill, founder of The Black Diamond Club, about how relationship building impacts the sales process, what it means to be abundant, and how to share a vision with your clients. You can learn more about Shawn and The Black Diamond Club at: https://blackdiamondclub.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

On today's episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Nick Dais on his show “Veteran’s Minimum” to discuss a range of topics, including sports, entrepreneurship, and life. Throughout our conversation, we discussed our biggest regrets and losses in our respective careers, as well as some valuable lessons we've learned about money. As a seasoned entrepreneur, I also shared my thoughts on young...

On this episode, we the pleasure of interviewing Marshall Goldsmith, one of the world's most renowned executive coaches and leadership experts. With a rich experience coaching the highest profile of billionaires and executive Marshall revealed the greatest lesson of humility he teaches. He also discussed the daily question template that can provide honest feedback and help us identify blind spots...

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with seasoned entrepreneur and former professional skater, Rob Dyrdek, about the power of time in the human journey. Rob shared his insights on how time and the mind are intertwined, and how he's found a unique balance between the different aspects of his life. He also discussed his secret to reaching the most optimal version of himself, and the qua...

In my chat with Albert Preciado, CEO & Founder of The Mortgage Guys, Ambiance Realty, and DRIVEN Enterprises, we discussed the importance of being coachable, humble, and hungry. We chatted about strategies to scale a company from the ground up, setting your employees up to succeed, and what it means to lead by experience. You can learn more about Albert and his work at: www.albertpreciado.com...

On today’s episode I participated in an honest and emotional conversation hosted by Brian Bogert on his podcast, “Flipping the Lid”. During our chat, I discussed breaking the chains of my scarce family lineage, the first individual who encouraged me to express vulnerability, how I addressed and gave meaning to one of the biggest inflection points of my life, and the third stage of accountability....

In my chat with Todd Graves, founder of Raising Cane's, we discussed the importance of working hard to achieve your dreams, why Raising Cane’s doesn’t compromise on quality, how his new TV show, Secret Sauce , can help and inspire others, and his biggest mistake as the leader of one of the biggest chain restaurants in the country. You can learn more about Todd and Raising Cane’s at: www.raisingcan...

Myself and co-host Blaine Bartlett, President & CEO of Avatar Resources Inc, had a fireside chat with fellow business leaders about leadership skills for modern entrepreneurs. Along with Andrew Amann, CEO of NineTwoThree Venture Studio, Rob Gill, Founder & CEO of EPIC Financial Strategies, and Jasan Julius, CEO of Double J Brandz, we discussed how to increase employee engagement, how to im...

In this episode, former NFL running back Ricky Williams shares his insights on the intersection of sports and entrepreneurship. He discusses how his time on the field taught him valuable lessons in grit and toughness, which have been essential to his success as an entrepreneur. Williams also reflects on the role of religion and faith in his life and how they have helped him navigate challenges bot...

In this episode, James Maslow shares his journey to fame through Nickelodeon's "Big Time Rush", discussing the need to consistently go above and beyond. He also talks about the challenges he faced when transitioning into singing and other roles, which required him to develop radical humility. Throughout his journey, James acknowledges his father as one of his biggest influences and mentors. From h...

Join us in this episode of Season 3 of Office Hours as we speak with Tim Kennedy, a former Special Forces Operator and best-selling author of "Scars and Stripes." Tim shares with us the profound influence of his book, as well as his perspectives on the crucial qualities that drive success in any profession. He also touches on the role that faith has played in his personal journey, and offers valua...

I had the opportunity to chat with Holger Seim, Co-Founder and CEO of Blinkist. We discussed the importance of taking the first step to learn something new, why changing your habits can also change your life, and how leaders can create a more engaged workforce. You can learn more about Blinkist at: www.blinkist.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

Today’s episode features a segment from Office Hours Season 3 with a very special guest, legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk. During our discussion, Tony talked about the philanthropic impact he’s had on the skateboarding community, his plans for the future of his personal brand in the next 3-5 years, the best advice for earning respect from your peers while you’re at the top of your game, and his ex...

I had the opportunity to chat with Jim Szafranski, CEO of Prezi. We talked about the inspiration behind Prezi, strategies for being more engaging during video presentations, and how their tools help more than 100 million users worldwide to find their confidence. You can learn more about Prezi’s offerings at: www.prezi.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

More important than simply having good habits is having a system that allows you to create new, positive habits. Building a “habit machine” will help you to maximize your daily routine, understand your greatest priorities, and make the right choices as you seek your destiny. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

On today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking about taking inventory of your skills, knowledge and desire to discover your identity in the business world at AlignCon 2023's mastermind. In this engaging dialogue I outlined the importance of asking for help from someone who sits in a situation you want to be in, how to align with what's doing well in today's economy, and why attention and inten...

During the last episode of the Game, Set, Life series featuring renowned tennis coach Rick Macci, we had the pleasure of hosting Kent Clothier, a business coach and real estate investor. Our conversation revolved around the significance of prioritizing time in all decision-making and actions, the enhanced significance of leading a purposeful life every day, and the four steps to scalability that c...

On today’s episode, we had the privilege of talking with Gary Vaynerchuk, one of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs and motivational speakers, on Season 3 of Office Hours. During our insightful dialogue. Gary touched on his obsession with people being attached to the message he’s amplifying about entrepreneurship, balancing his career with his kids and family, and the future of the NFT mark...

I talked about the importance of prioritizing your health with Tom Hale, CEO of Ōura Health. We discussed the countless impacts of taking an intentional approach to your health and your sleep, as well as how leaders can use emotion to reinforce their company’s mission and create a more engaged team. To learn more about Ōura Health and Ōura for Business, go to www. ouraring.com/business See Privacy...

In today’s episode, I sat down with Clinton Sparks, a Grammy-nominated music producer and the owner of XSET. We went in-depth on the power of introspection and self-awareness, why it’s important to pay attention to the messenger rather than the message itself, and why focusing on progress outweighs focusing on the outcome. Learn more about Clinton Sparks: https://www.instagram.com/clintonsparks Le...

I had the great opportunity to chat with Joe Hart, President & CEO of Dale Carnegie, to talk about his new book, Take Command: Find Your Inner Strength, Build Enduring Relationships, and Live the Life You Want , strategies to get a clear sense of your values and your vision, and how to be more self-confident. You can learn more Joe and about Dale Carnegie training at: www.dalecarnegie.com See...

For over 20 years, I've hosted a weekly Friday training in my office sharing tactical and pragmatic advice to empower others to pursue their potential. Each weekly training provides a new topic with a correlated training guide to provide you with pragmatic strategies to implement in your daily activity to achieve your goals.  They take place live every Friday at 7 am PST/10 am EST via a webinar wi...

Today’s episode is my appearance on the “Alpha Creed'” podcast with Jeremiah Evans.. We talked about having the courage and having confidence to be our authentic selves, giving meaning to the setbacks, mistakes, and failures, and the most effective strategy to build a community of like-minded individuals who share your frequency. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

On today’s Game, Set, Life episode with renowned tennis coach Rick Macci, we had the privilege of sitting down with legendary country musician and producer Tony Brown. Drawing from his illustrious career, Tony shared his perspectives on how stars like George Strait and Reba McEntire managed to stay grounded despite their wealth and fame, his cherished memories of performing with Elvis Presley, and...