The Playbook With David Meltzer

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Vanessa Hudgens and Oliver Trevena, Co-founders of Caliwater, sit down to chat about: [1:11] - How their 15-year friendship led to them becoming business partners [4:07] - Why cactus makes a great source of sustainable water  [7:47] - The roles that each of them play in helping to grow the Caliwater brand  [13:14] - How the Caliwater team used focus put together a...

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...

Mike Sancho, Founder and CEO of Wealth Accelerators Global, LLC, shares his thoughts on why everyone should more be intentional about “leveling up” and adding skills to their toolbelt, as well as the #1 skill for all entrepreneurs to work on improving. Sancho and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including their approaches to surrounding yourself with the right peo...

Jason Tartick, entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and the host of the top podcast “Trading Secrets”, talks about how the lessons in his new book The Restart Roadmap: Rewire and Reset Your Career , will help to guide you on your way to financial freedom and happiness.   Tartick and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, chat about a wide range of topics including how to have conversations about money...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , David Abeles, CEO and President at TaylorMade Golf, shares his thoughts on: [3:33] - How consumer perspectives on golf have evolved over the past few years   [6:35] - The 20-year R&D journey to develop Carbonwood Technology and their newest product, the Stealth Driver   [9:11] - Why time is the secret ingredient for any successful innovation  [13:01] - How Tay...

Don't miss a brand new episode of 2 Minute Drill tonight! 2 Minute Drill features entrepreneurs from all walks of life competing each week for more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. Hosted by Legendary Entrepreneur, Investor, and Best-Selling Author, David Meltzer. Four contestants have just two minutes to deliver their most convincing pitch ever. Who will fold under the pressure and who will thriv...

Bryce Paul, lead developer of Marshall Rogan Inu, shares his thoughts on: [2:22] - Why Joe Rogan’s dog, Marshall, has become the symbol for their movement [3:28] - How Marshall Rogan Inu is able to effectively combine “memeability” and utility [7:18] - How their most recent partnerships are helping to grow the MRI platform [10:23] - What it takes for a new cryptocurrency to “survive” in such a com...

We all know people like this. They focus on the voids, shortages and obstacles that they perceive in their own lives and others', always neglecting to think about what they do have. 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 http...

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...

A productive person knows how to maximize two things: the activities they get paid for and the activities they don’t get paid for. This delineation is important to make when maximizing your productivity and accessibility, so you can prioritize the activities you get paid for, as well as those activities which you enjoy the most. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me!...

Jason Alvarez-Cohen and Nick Eischens, Co-founders at Popl, share their thoughts on what every first-time founder needs to understand in order to position themselves and their business correctly, as well as how to identify markets that are primed to be disrupted. Alvarez-Cohen, Eischens, and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, chat about a variety of different subjects including how to avoid let...

Don't miss a brand new episode of 2 Minute Drill tonight! 2 Minute Drill features entrepreneurs from all walks of life competing each week for more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. Hosted by Legendary Entrepreneur, Investor, and Best-Selling Author, David Meltzer. Four contestants have just two minutes to deliver their most convincing pitch ever. Who will fold under the pressure and who will thriv...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Adam Dell, Founder & CEO of Domain Money, shares his thoughts on: [2:14] - The two biggest challenges facing “traditional” investors who are looking at investing in cryptocurrency [6:40] - The types of questions you need to ask yourself in order to determine the investment strategy that is right for you [10:28] - How his experience building Goldman Sachs’ cons...

Today's episode is from a panel I did at SXSW in Austin Texas a few weeks ago. I was fortunate to sit down with Shelley Zalis, the founder and CEO of The Female Quotient, and Alex Mashinsky, Founder and CEO of Celsius Network. The three of discussed how to take advantage of Blockchain and how it is empowering communities in 2022. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me!...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , David Rogier, Founder and CEO of MasterClass, shares his thoughts: [1:00] - His greatest source of inspiration for founding a company based on helping others learn from the world's best [2:47] - The two things he wishes he knew before starting MasterClass [4:45] - What makes MasterClass the “best platform in the world” for anyone looking to learn from the world’s...

I like to do this every once in a while. I brought on one of my coaching clients for a coaching session so all of you can see what it's like to be coached by me, or for those of you that want to be a coach. I was fortunate to be joined by one of my favorite clients Devin DiNofa for a great session that I hope all of you find some value in. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer ...

Talmadge Spicer, Founder & CEO of The Uncle Sunny Project, talks about why all entrepreneurs need to get better at confronting their fears and following their gut instincts, and the benefits that come from applying this thinking to your life. Spicer and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, sit down together to chat about a wide array of topics including the symbiotic relationship between fait...

Vishen, Founder & CEO of Mindvalley, shares insights on his own journey to discover the impact that meditation has on both his productivity and “luck”, as well as his drive to provide access to the world’s best trainers & programs through Mindvalley’s platform. Vishen and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, chat about a wide range of subjects including the origins of Vishen’s first book...

Don't miss a brand new episode of 2 Minute Drill tonight! 2 Minute Drill features entrepreneurs from all walks of life competing each week for more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. Hosted by Legendary Entrepreneur, Investor, and Best-Selling Author, David Meltzer. Four contestants have just two minutes to deliver their most convincing pitch ever. Who will fold under the pressure and who will thriv...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Alfred Kahn, CMO of VeVe, CMO at Vitiprints, and Chairman at Kidtagious Entertainment, shares his thoughts on: [5:32] - How he landed his first job in the toy business with Coleco and discovered Cabbage Patch Kids  [6:24] - Why a tip about the future of children’s television led him to bet on Pokémon [18:17] - His desire to build a more modern toy company that is...

With a lot of employers and employees continuing to work from home, I was recently asked what my best advice would be for those that are transitioning back into an everyday office setting and for those that will continue working remotely or in a hybrid setting. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.d...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , David Novak, founder and CEO of David Novak Leadership, and co-founder and former CEO of YUM! Brands, provides insights on: [2:31] - The “big break” that put him on the path to running one of the world’s most successful corporations [6:52] - Why all great leaders need to practice “coaching themselves” [9:18] - What separates a typical entrepreneur’s mindset from t...

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...

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 “...

Jason Taylor, President of USAToday Network Ventures, and Ron Foster, President and CEO of Global Sports Management, talk about how their business relationship has evolved since their first deal on Super Bowl tickets, as well as how they approach building a community around a brand. Taylor, Foster, and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, chat about a wide range of topics including how COVID has...