The Playbook With David Meltzer

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 , Naveen Jain, Founder & CEO of Viome, sits down to discuss: [1:40] - How he learned to stop blaming others for his illnesses. [4:40] - Why over 95% of diseases can actually be prevented [6:02] - The relationship between your microbiome and how your genes are expressed [20:11] - Why “non-experts” are perfectly positioned to disrupt industries  Tweet me your take...

Practice Ending Fear - Lean on your core values in order to take action as you progress toward your goals, rather than staying inactive and afraid. 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 Californ...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Cordell Broadus, Crypto Entrepreneur, sits down to discuss:  [3:30] - The role that community plays in building digital brands [5:22] - The two most crucial steps for any entrepreneur to build trust with others [6:39] - How he channels legendary coach Nick Saban when determining business partners [13:17] - Why legacy is a big focus for him, as the son of Snoop Dog...

There is a very simple equation for life. What you pay attention to (aka what you’re aware of) plus where you put intention in (aka what you think, say, do, and believe) equals the coincidences that happen in your life. Intention has levels, however, which means that we need to further examine how we are utilizing our time and activities. I’m a big believer in being a “Student of Your Calendar”, w...

Thaddeus Gala, CEO of The Guardians, sits down to share insights on how much time people spend “working for the government” in order to pay taxes, and how service professionals can shift their mindset in order to improve their bottom line revenue. He and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, chat about wide a range of subjects including what sets Gala’s mastermind group “The Guardians” apart from...

Yuri Elkaim, New York Times bestselling author, former professional athlete, business strategist, and the founder and CEO of Healthpreneur, shares his thoughts on how entrepreneurs should determine how much to charge for their services, as well as the single most important choice that service businesses make.  Elkaim and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including...

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 , Liz Claman, anchor of the Fox Business Network show “The Claman Countdown”,  [5:22] - The interesting trick she used to create more authentic interviews [8:11] - Her best piece of advice for someone dealing with harassment  [15:56] - What she learned about parenting from the legendary Warren Buffet [17:10] - Why failure is crucial when it comes to developing chara...

There is a very simple equation for life. What you pay attention to (aka what you’re aware of) plus where you put intention in (aka what you think, say, do, and believe) equals the coincidences that happen in your life. 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! (94...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Danny Wuerffel, Heisman Trophy winner, College Football Legend, Former NFL QB, and Humanitarian, chats about: [1:40] - Why nobody can succeed with desire or passion as their lone driver [4:23] - The story behind The Wuerffel Trophy (and why he wasn’t a fan of the idea at first) [8:27] - How practicing self-care can increase your capacity for empowering others [11:...

THE 6 STEPS YOU NEED TO GAIN CREDIBILITY: 1. Credibility: Showcase credibility through your team, advisors, and patents. Illuminate your early mistakes and communicate how they have attributed to your situational knowledge to navigate those same scenarios in the future. 2. Emotional Attachment: Understand the emotional attachment your consumers have to your product/service and how to leverage it....

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 won't 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 fou...

Jen Gottlieb, Co-Founder at Super Connector Media and Keynote Speaker, talks about why creativity tends to lead to better results for entrepreneurs than competitiveness, as well as the single biggest misconception about getting on television. Gottlieb and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, sit down to chat about a wide variety of topics including how to position yourself as a credible authority...

Excited to announce the Season 3 premiere of 2 Minute Drill! Catch the Series Premiere this Friday, March 4th at 8:30pm PST on Bloomberg and streaming on Apple TV. 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/priv...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Garrett Mandigo, CEO of Third Eye Society, shares his thoughts on: [1:52] - How he first discovered his spiritual side and the idea of the “third eye” [3:15] - What his experience in bodybuilding has taught him about work ethic and commitment [11:13] - Why you cannot separate wisdom from wealth. [13:53] - The benefits that come from entrepreneurs who are able to “...

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...

Patrick McEnroe, Renowned Sports Broadcaster, Host of the “Holding Court” Podcast, and Former Professional Tennis Player, sits down to share: [1:15] - His inside scoop on Novak Djokovic’s recent issues with the Australian Open  [14:54] - What he did to separate himself from his older brother John McEnroe [18:03] - The most important realization he had about living life for yourself  [21:40] - How...

What Skills Make a Good Coach? Just like there are myriad types of coaches, there are also a variety of skills that make them great. Some common skills of effective coaches include: Taking their “leader as coach” role seriously - You can’t be a good coach if you’re don’t care enough to be a leader. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and self-awareness - Not only do great coaches understand what drives th...

David Isaacs, UFC Co-Founder and Advisory Board Chair for American 7s Football League, sits down to discuss the launch of the A7FL’s 8th season, new innovations coming to the league, as well as how he’s applying lessons from his time with the UFC to his new role. Isaacs and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, share their insights on a wide range of topics including why it takes both tools and hu...

Daniel Lamarre, Executive Vice-Chairman of the Board of Cirque du Soleil, shares some of the most valuable insights gained from his decades as CEO of Cirque, which can be found in his new book Balancing Acts: Unleashing the Power of Creativity in Your Life and Work. Lamarre and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including the passion that comes from waking up ever...

The people who live in this world are those who see their past, present and future as being more than enough. They are grateful, and they are forgiving. They see opportunity around every corner, allowing them to say, do, think and experience that the universe is in their favor. In this world, everything unravels in your favor. Those who believe in this principle will pursue their dreams without fo...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Jen Wong, COO of Reddit, shares her thoughts on: [2:03] - How to build your dream career, regardless of where you go to school [4:00] - The drawbacks of always seeking the “right answer” in the business world [7:00] - Why Reddit is able to bring humanity together with its network of communities  [12:35] - The role that trust and third-party opinions have in creati...

Don't focus on the outcome or destination. Once you attach your emotions to an outcome, you immediate start creating resistance towards your goals. Just focus on enjoying the consistent everyday, persistent without quit, pursuit of your potential. 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/fr...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Ryan Ellis, CEO of TravisMathew Apparel, shares his thoughts on: [1:32] - How one realization about his capabilities as a basketball player led to leading the nation in three-point percentage and a national championship  [5:21] - Why not being a golfer (or wearing polos) was a benefit to him when he first came to TravisMathew [10:33] - How the pandemic changed the...