The Playbook With David Meltzer

When striving for increased profitability, I like to look at it from a perspective of receiving. I want to receive as much as possible, so that I can give as much as possible. Recognize that one is not possible without the other, and you need to receive something first in order to give it. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free W...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Tony Boselli, Chief Growth Officer at all.health, sits down to discuss: [1:10] - How he was able to take the life lessons he learned from playing sports and apply them to a new profession [6:04] - Why people shouldn’t hesitate to find themselves the right coach  [9:03] - How to ensure that you have the right team in place to support you [15:50] - How technology ca...

William Shakespeare was a genius in many ways, but there are two ideas of his which are crucial to building any brand. The first, which comes from the play As You Like It, is something that has become even more important over time: “All the world's a stage”. With the prevalence of platforms like social media, the entire world is truly our stage today, and we must take full advantage of that stage...

Everything in life, from the construction of a building to a relationship, requires a solid foundation, or it will crumble. If certain things are not in place, you’ll not be able to support all of the other things you wish to accomplish. We want that foundation and support to be solid. We want that foundation and support to be concrete with steel rods, not balsa wood. We want to create the best fo...

For many of us, hearing no can be tough to handle. What I try and do is re- engineer the way that people think about getting a “No”. Think about it this way: What if I told you that you are 25 “No’s” away from getting what you want most? How excited would you be to get the first “No”? How about the 24th? Take the perspective that you are a finite amount of “No’s” away from getting to that “Yes”. W...

When I think about branding today, I look back at one person for inspiration, William Shakespeare. He was a genius in many ways, but there are two ideas of his which are crucial to building any brand. The first, which comes from the play As You Like It, is something that has become even more important over time: “All the world's a stage”.  With the prevalence of platforms like social media, the en...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Rick Jordan, Investor and Cybersecurity Expert, sits down to discuss: [3:31] - The strategies he applies to balance family, faith, and financial success [4:06] - Why being giving and abundant is an essential part of thriving in life [6:18] - How to identify the times that you are limiting yourself with your beliefs and overcome it [16:03] - His best piece of advic...

When I experienced bankruptcy for myself, I knew that I had a strong foundation to fall back on: my values. Take inventory of the values (personal, experiential, giving, and receiving) that make you who you are now and then imagine the person you want to become. Build around the values those people have in common. When you start from a strong foundation, whatever your core values may be, you will...

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 characte...

I took some of my favorite questions from my #BYOQ Live Q&A session I hosted on during my weekly free training. I try to host one of these at least once a month, so if you want to come ask me some questions, just email me david@dmeltzer.com or sign up for my free weekly training by clicking the link below. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com...

In general, there are three types of businesses in a recession: those that are doing well, those that are stable, and those that are struggling. When making investments during a recession, I tend to place more emphasis on stability and industries or companies that have shown a historic ability to withstand those times. Look for investment opportunities that offer consistency in good and bad econom...

Eddie A. Johnson, Basketball TV and Radio Analyst with the Phoenix Suns and SiriusXM NBA Radio, sits down to discuss how his first year post NBA retirement led to him to discover a new purpose in life. Johnson and Meltzer share their thoughts on a wide variety of topics including the inspiration for Eddie writing his book, “You Big Dummy”, the best lessons he learned from being a Sixth Man of the...

Today's episode is a flashback to my episode with Rob Dyrdek, CEO of The Dyrdek Machine and Former Professional Skateboarder. Rob is one of the most time efficient people I've ever met, and he has become a master of managing his work/life balance. If you haven't already, make sure you go checkout the full episode with Rob and let me know what your biggest takeaway from it was. Tweet me your takeaw...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , James Maslow, Actor and Musician in Big Time Rush, sits down to discuss: [1:08] - His favorite part about stepping on-stage in front of a live audience   [4:27] - Why acting entitled will hamper your ability to succeed [8:47] - Why he keeps pursuing growth in the “everlasting journey” of his career [19:04] - The value that comes from taking stock of the people you...

Make your business a profit-center for others by being able to ask and answer the following question: “Determinant of the credibility you’ve told me we have, the emotional connection, the reasons, impacts, and capabilities; do you see any reason you wouldn’t want to move forward?” If you can ask that question and realistically predict the response, then you have effectively turned your business in...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Michelle Poole, President of Crocs, shares her insights on: [4:34] - Why having an “icon” is a powerful for driving brand relevance [6:39] - How inclusivity has become a major part of Crocs’ appeal for customers  [10:00] - Why choosing the right companies to partner with can make “one plus one equal three” [16:14] - How Crocs’ Three Pillars of Purpose drive decisi...

I use a system that I call the Five Daily Practices to create coherence in my life, meaning that I do things with consistency and persistence, and I’m also very intentional about the prioritization of activities in my business and personal life. These practices will not only help you to determine what you want in life, but they are essential if you want to accomplish it. See Privacy Policy at http...

Always ask yourself, can I guarantee that I will be in business tomorrow? Stay in business, that is the key to a successful business. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

When you set achievable goals and put plans in place to meet them, you'll experience a higher rate of success and simultaneously turn up your worthiness thermostat. You need goal setting (and promise keeping) to be a consistent, persistent behavior, which will then allow you to enjoy the pursuit of your potential by creating objectives and meeting them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...

An analogy I like to use to explain this is a blade of grass pushing through the soil to enjoy everything the sun has to offer. The fragile bit of grass is beneath tons of soil and stone. It doesn't know if it is getting nearer to the surface and the sun, it only knows the direction it must keep pushing. Not until the instant it breaks through the cold soil into the light does it know the effort w...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Tony DiSilvestro, Founder and CEO of YNOT Enterprises, shares his insights on: [2:55] - Why you should consider customers who complain to be your best customers [4:07] - The roles that delegation and “micro-failures” play in running several multi-million-dollar companies [6:41] - How a lack of fundamentals is responsible for most of the businesses that fail  [11:3...

1. Stimulate Interest: Stimulate interest for availability first, meaning practice getting people to respond to your calls, texts, emails, and social media messages first. Then, focus on stimulating interest for your business or services. 2. Transition the Interest: Emotionally connect with who you’re targeting. Then, transition their interest through professional collateral and a clear explanatio...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Matt Bailey, Founder and CEO of GameOn, sits down to discuss: - Why a strong foundation combined with an adaptable approach has helped GameOn to evolve - How GameOn has worked to differentiate itself in a very competitive market - The two biggest skills that he’s found most helpful as a leader Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! dav...

Every once in a while I like to bring on some of my mentees and friends for a Fireside Chat during my Weekly Free Training. This week I had the pleasure of being joined by my two friends, Adam Jablin and Dr. Kien Vuu. Each of them brought so much value that I needed to share both conversations with you all! Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sig...

If you want to achieve it, prioritize it in your life. Commit to a minimum amount of time each day so that your body, mind, and soul are all working in unison. The only limits that exist in our lives are the ones we place on ourselves. If you don't invest in yourself, what are you ever going to invest in? Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign...