The Playbook With David Meltzer

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Janet Foutty, Executive Chair of the Board of Deloitte US, shares her insights on: [4:58] - How to identify the practices that matter most to your personal development [5:51] - Why you need to take an intentional approach that combines reflection and introspection in order to become your best self [7:10] - Why being a “visionary leader” does not mean what you thin...

To celebrate the 5 Year anniversary of The Playbook, I was joined by Tim Storey, Ben Baller, and one of my favorite coaching clients, Shawn Walchef. In 2017 - I thought there were "too many podcasts" to start my own, it’s amazing what can happen if you enjoy the consistent, persistent pursuit of your potentia I can’t believe that today is the 5-year anniversary of the first episode of my podcast T...

Motivation Know that motivation doesn’t have longevity to it. It’s temporary. There is a difference between the performance of an employee who seems motivated and an employee who is engaged and inspired. Your goal as a motivational leader should be to understand how to best motivate your individual team members, as people react differently to different stimuli and situations. Fear and Motivation -...

Learn what it means to be a champion of authenticity from Cari Champion, Host, Journalist & News Personality, with this clip from Season 2 of Office Hours.   Champion and host David Meltzer chat about the challenges of remaining true to yourself in a corporate environment, the importance of speaking your truth, and how to empower others to share their story and insights.  — Office Hours featur...

I can’t believe that today is the five-year anniversary of my first episode of The Playbook podcast. My excitement stems from how many people we have positively impacted with the show! Hearing your stories and feedback of how the show, or a certain episode, has impacted your business or life remains my greatest joy from doing the show. Starting as a weekly podcast featuring some of my closest frie...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jack McColl, Founder of Credit Stacking, sits down to discuss: [:56] - What credit stacking means and the “game-changer” he learned about business credit [3:07] - The business credit cards that consumers should avoid and which to focus on [5:01] - Why right now is the best time to build purchasing power  [18:00] - Why borrowing more money is one of the best ways to...

A new clip of music industry legend Randy Jackson from Season Two of Office Hours? That’s going to be a yes from me, dog!   Randy Jackson, the longest-serving judge on  American Idol , talks with host David Meltzer about his favorite (and least favorite) parts about discovering new talent, the best way to handle constructive criticism, and why prioritizing your health is essential for achieving su...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Devin Johnson, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of Kennected, shares his thoughts on: [4:07] - Why his mindset allows him to continue providing exceptional value and customer service  [5:44] - How his first business partner and mentor helped him to overcome the traps of the ego   [11:02] - His best strategies for managing your emotions in business  [13:57]...

A priority is the concern, interest or desire that comes before all others. Our priorities are the areas of our lives that are meaningful and important to us. They're usually activities, practices, or relationships that we want to put genuine effort and time into. The system that I use in order to organize my priorities by day, week, month, and year is what I call my 5 Daily Practices. 1. Know you...

The first step of branding a person, product, or service is to find its frequency. What does that mean, “to find your brand’s frequency”? Whether it’s building a brand that is a person, place, thing, product, or service, it’s essential to find out what the “woo-woo” person in me describes as a “vibration”— in other words, an emotional appeal meant to reverberate with your target audience or market...

It takes as much energy to convince 2 people with a closed mind as it does to convince 100 people with an open mind. 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

The last recession impacted stocks for several years, so it is natural to expect this bear market to react similarly. One good rule of thumb to help you create a financial plan is to assume that your stocks and funds could drop 50 percent overnight and stay down for a very long time. This will help you to better determine your timing and risk tolerance, in terms of investing in stocks. Understandi...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Ryan Steelberg, President & Co-Founder of Veritone, provides his insights on [1:12] - How AI can be used to allow people to communicate in other languages without having to learn that language [4:58] - Why he likes to compare AI to humans harnessing the power of fire  [7:34] - The power that comes from communicating with someone in their native language [11:16...

Learn to make dreams into reality with Chris Gardner, the CEO of Happyness whose inspirational story inspired the film  The Pursuit of Happyness  starring Will Smith, as he shares his best tips on succeeding in life and business in this clip from Season Two episode of Office Hours.   Gardner and host David Meltzer chat about Chris’ newest book  Permission to Dream , how we can empower the next gen...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Dan Porter, Co-founder and CEO of Overtime, shares his insights on: [2:36] - His three best pieces of advice for young entrepreneurs  [5:56] - The challenge of delivering a pitch for a “big idea” and how to use storytelling as a solution [10:57] - Why making a big pivot isn’t always the best option for a company  [14:38] - What led to the launch of OT7, Overtime’s...

At least once I month during my Free Weekly Friday Training I like to share my takeaway of the week with everyone and leverage our community of the Breakfast With Champions: Millionaire Breakfast Club so we can all share the valuable lessons that we've learned throughout the week with one another. What was your takeaway of the week? Tweet me @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for m...

Don't limit your point of entry. Some people grow up in Beverly Hills and only want to work in Beverly Hills, you are immediately limiting your point of entry if that is your mindset. Study all the different companies and all the different types of positions that those companies are hiring. Put attention and intention into what you want, and have faith that everything will come in the right way at...

Inspiration goes two ways, but first know that you are accountable for your own inspiration. When you are inspired, you are empowered to invest more (not sacrifice more) to get what you want, if you truly want it. Take accountability for yourself. Find what you love to do and align it with what must be done. Then, work to surround yourself with the right people. When I say, “the right people,” I m...

While voting for what you want, you’ll get a lot of advice along the way. One of the best ways to handle this advice, especially from loved ones, is to treat others' advice like a handful of sand. We should be grateful for people who give advice and take time to think about it, be appreciative. And if you don't like their advice or it isn’t aligned with your values, let it run through your fingers...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Vance Roush, CEO & Founder of Overflow, shares his thoughts on: [:48] - How his experience as a pastor in the Silicon Valley taught him the meaning of generosity [2:54] - Why his perspective on fear and fate have shifted in recent years  [7:22] - The biggest problem that Overflow solves for charities and how giving is becoming “frictionless” [16:08] - How he u...

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...

Metta World Peace and I discussed how he applies on-court lessons to his business pursuits, the best way to land a celebrity investor, and the mindset it takes to be a top defender in the NBA on this week’s episode of Office Hours. — Office Hours features billionaires, millionaires, entrepreneurs, celebrities, athletes, and entertainers to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Ot...

For today's episode, 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...

Instead of looking for a target audience, focus on trying to find people with an open mind, open heart, and open hands. Open Mind - Is a person willing to consider outside perspectives? Open Heart - Are they kind and willing to be honest with you? Open Hands - How much of themselves do they give to others Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign...

Avery Carl, CEO and founder of the Short Term Shop, and Author of Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth , talks about how she was able to turn her first long-term property rental into a real estate portfolio with hundreds of doors, and also shares some of her favorite tips and tricks to deliver the best experience for your rental customers. Carl and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, chat about a...