The Playbook With David Meltzer

There are only two determining factors whether you’re busy; whether you’re accessible and how productive you are. You want to focus in on your accessibility and productivity when you look at your calendars. Create your own rules and your own philosophies and you will be, not only a student of your calendar, but you’ll be able to manifest accurately and rapidly whatever it is that you want to accom...

George Kliavkoff, Commissioner for the Pac-12 Conference, shares his thoughts on: [1:11] - What he’s prioritized amid the “chaos” and massive changes in college athletics that have occurred this year [5:13] - The two traits that are essential for success as the commissioner of a league [10:52] - How the PAC-12 has established dominance outside of football and basketball [13:06] - His thoughts on t...

There is one aspect where the best coaches are united, and that is through consistency. A good coach is consistent in the time and interest they devote to their “team”, as well as their behavior, feedback, and the suggestions they give. These coaches don’t let their own issues impact their ability to lead, they can keep these issues separate from their role as a coach. No matter what area of life...

Charles Payne, Host of Making Money with Charles Payne on Fox Business and Founder of  Wall Street Strategies, shares his thoughts on the massive benefits that come from leaving your comfort zone and taking a risk in life, as well as his best advice on dealing with pullbacks in the stock market without overreacting. Payne and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, chat about a variety of subjects i...

Matt Bailey, Founder and CEO of GameOn, talks about how GameOn has evolved from his initial business plan, as well as how his role has changed as the company has grown leaps and bounds. Bailey and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including the best job to prepare yourself for the rejection that entrepreneurs can face, what it means to be an effective CEO for a pub...

Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Take a deep dive into the mind of some of the world’s most impactful guests to share their strategies and tools to d...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Ryan Farris, President and COO of AlphaGraphics, discusses: [2:30] - How listening to the needs of your customers helps companies adapt to rapid change [4:06] - The inspiration behind their Make It Happen Makeover Contest, which will transform three small businesses [8:14] - How entrepreneurs can better express what’s in their heart through their marketing and bra...

Consistency: meaning do it every day Consistency is massively important because it allows you to focus on what you want. Focusing on a goal and working toward it every day allows you to utilize the power of intention. That focus yields exponential growth and results. You need to do something every day in order to be great at it. Meditate, use gratitude, practice a skill, work on a relationship, te...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Jason Robins, Co-Founder and CEO of DraftKings, sits down to chat about: [:30] - Why he used to think that following your passion in business was a fool’s errand [2:46] - How the proliferation of sports gambling has led to a renewed focus on maintaining integrity in sports  [7:09] - How DraftKings has evolved into a platform that takes over a million bets on a sin...

Forgiveness is essential to our lives because it gives us peace. It is important to the healing process since it allows us to let go of the needs of the ego. Forgiveness is what clears the interference between us and our higher selves. With that in mind, I’ve compiled 12 strategies which are meant to help you forgive yourself. 1. Cancel, Clear, Connect... 2. Understand That You Can’t Out-logic You...

Aaron Keay, Chairman of The Alkaline Water Company, sits down to provide his insights about the real day-to-day responsibilities for a chairman, as well as why it’s sometimes important to take a “granular” approach as a leader. Keay and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, chat about a wide range of topics including the value of influencers who do more than just put their name behind a product, h...

Thomas "T.J." Colaiezzi, Founder & C.E.O. LifeBrand, Inc., shares his insights on how the prevalence of social media has impacted the way that people cultivate a personal brand. He also talks about how some of the most common challenges that hiring managers face can be solved with technology, as well as the impact that these measures can have on a person or organization. Colaiezzi and host of...

Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Take a deep dive into the mind of some of the world’s most impactful guests to share their strategies and tools to d...

Neil Patel, Co-Founder Neil Patel Digital, New York Times bestselling author and Podium Evangelist talks about how to get the most value out of the content you create and why Podium is one of the best ways to communicate with your customers. Learn how Podium can help your business: https://bit.ly/ThePlaybookwithPodium On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Neil Patel, Co-Founder Neil Patel Digital and N...

I hate failure because it can cause momentary frustration, but I also love it because building something using blocks of failure helps you step up to success. Without failure, you can’t learn and move forward as a decision-maker. Don’t fear it. Welcome it. Failure is as certain as taxes. And it definitely is as certain as death. So, why fear it? You’re wasting energy being afraid of failing or you...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Alex Mashinsky, Founder & CEO of Celsius Network, shares his thoughts on: [4:01] - The unique skill that has helped him stay one step ahead of other entrepreneurs [9:14] - How he was able to identify the opportunities for disruption in a traditional industry like banking  [11:31] - Why companies like Celsius Network can grow even faster by “doing good” for oth...

What does “the cobbler’s kids have no shoes” actually mean? The idea behind this phrase is that someone with a specific skill, knowledge, or desire is often so busy assisting others that their own affairs go unattended. They fail to apply their expertise to the situations that they face and experience some consequences as a result How do we reconcile this concept with the saying “the more we give...

If you want to get more customers you need to learn how to emotionally connect to others. People generally buy based on emotion, using logical reasons as their impetus for action. So, make a point to connect with them emotionally in order to stimulate their interest. Don't be afraid to show your feelings; demonstrate high energy and excitement for your idea, business, or service. Your passion and...

Howard Marks, Co-Founder & CEO of StartEngine Equity Crowdfunding, Inc., shares his insights on the many challenges that startups can experience during fundraising, as well as how he’s working to solve the problems faced by hundreds of thousands of new companies each year. Marks and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including why there is more value to be cre...

A new episode of my TV show Office Hours premieres tonight on Bloomberg TV at 8:30 pm PST. Office Hours is the first late-night entrepreneur talk show that features the best and brightest entrepreneurial minds from business, sports, entertainment, and beyond to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Joining me on today’s episode are Joni Rogers-Kante founder & CEO of Senegence...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Jerry Morgan, President & CEO of Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ: TXRH), sits down to chat about: [1:10] - The winning “recipe” that helps to keep organizations fundamentally sound  [2:42] - Why separating yourself from competitors with a few key strengths is essential [6:20] - How his experience working his way up through the ranks at Texas Roadhouse has prepared him...

Are you willing to enjoy the pursuit of your potential? Not everything that we do we are going to love, but those who become an “overnight success” have learned to love every part of what they do. We’re romanticizing this “passion” and “entrepreneurial” thing, it’s BS. Entrepreneurship is about making a ton of money. If you can make a ton of money, then apply your passion and purpose to it! Find t...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Travis Chappell, Founder, and CEO of Guestio, sits down to discuss: [1:42] - Why maintaining credibility is a key component for any content creator   [5:01] - What it took for him to stop trying to walk the path that others laid out for him [10:20] - How creating a service to solve a problem he was experiencing himself gave him more faith in his skills as an entre...

Hey everyone! It’s Monday so we’ve got another episode of the Road to Revenue Series. We took over the Breakfast with Champions: Millionaire Breakfast Club for a #BYOQ Live Q&A. You brought the questions, I brought the answers, you are going to learn about seeking open minds vs closed minds, taking inventory of your truth every day, and how anyone can get 5 minutes of my time. Tweet me @davidm...

Zander Fryer, CEO of High Impact Coaching, Host of the Sh*t You Don’t Learn In College podcast, and author, shares his thoughts on why sales skills can be the tool for accomplishing any goal you have, as well as how to discover the hidden paradigms that are controlling your actions. Fryer and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, chat about a variety of subjects including how coming to terms with...