The Playbook With David Meltzer

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Don Fehr, Executive Director of the NHLPA, shares his insights on: [:44] - The single most important rule for leading a union effectively [6:02] - Why he considers the past year to be the most challenging experience in his entire career [9:34] - How his law career led him to become involved with the MLBPA and the shocking thing he learned after becoming executive...

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 on Clubhouse for a #BYOQ Live Q&A and Coaching Session. You bring the questions, I bring the answers. I am going to go over how your "never vows" will affect you in the long run and the #1 reason why you need to know your daily practices. Tw...

Stimulate interest: connect emotionally to stimulate their curiosity Transition interest: provide collateral or information to transition the curiosity to allow you to share a vision Share a vision: utilize the information provided in previous step to prove reason, impacts and capabilities to share a vision Manage and develop a vision: 80% of the work is to manage and develop the shared vision thr...

Tiffani Bova, Chief Growth Evangelist at Salesforce and Author of “GROWTH IQ”, shares her thoughts on the idea that how you treat your employees, customers, and community has long-term implications, as well as why the company culture attracted her to Salesforce. Bova and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, chat about a range of subjects including why being able to outthink and outmaneuver your c...

Taking inventory of your values everyday is the key to making the right decision. 1 - Know your personal giving and receiving values. Evaluate those four things every day. 2 - Learn to ask a series of questions to learn how you can provide value to every person in every situation. 3 - Learn a series of questions with which you can ask for help—which is the most difficult and radically humble thing...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Mark King, CEO of Taco Bell Corp., shares his thoughts on: [3:56] - The single biggest challenge he had as he transitioned from the sports industry [9:01] - Why fun is a crucial component of success, even in a serious business  [9:31] - The main cause for organizations that stall and are unable to adapt [16:15] - The mindset that executives need to lead their team...

The truth is, people that sell the best, the most statistically successful salespeople, are the ones that have shifted the paradigm of value. They understand what I call the 100/20 rule. The 100/20 rule is a belief that you are providing more value than your client is asking for. Think about it. How easy would it be to trade a $100 bill in exchange for a $20 bill? If your job was to do that all da...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Georges St-Pierre, actor and MMA legend, sits down to chat about: [:58] - Why the world’s top performers in sports and entertainment tend not to be satisfied with their results [4:21] - Whether a return to the UFC is still a possibility for him  [7:30] - Why he compares the timing of fighter retirements to selling stocks [15:23] - The reason that commitment was ke...

Living in a digital age gives us more opportunities than ever, but with more opportunities comes the task of prioritizing those opportunities. In order to make the most money, help the most people, and have the most fun, I advise having a system in place to help you sort through those priorities. Not only that, but you need to be consistent with the system you use and practice it daily. Tweet me @...

Hey everyone, I've finally got another episode of #AskDavidMeltzer for you. Last week I was asked how I authentically express myself and my frequency. Come ask me anything every Monday on Clubhouse at 3:00 pm PST / 6:00 pm EST and maybe you'll see your question featured on the podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

Jesse Singh, CEO of the AZEK Company, sits down to discuss why the most effective leaders are able to shift the focus from themselves and shine a spotlight on their team members, as well as how taking a stand on a cause can help to unite an organization’s vision. Singh and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, chat about a wide range of topics including how a company’s IPO can lead to elevated exp...

Today's episode is advice I gave to a young woman who was seeking advice on her business partner who's worried about having his ideas stolen. If you believe in scarcity and your own self-interest, then that is what you will manifest. But if you truly believe in the universe, if you truly believe in abundance, then there is enough of everything for everyone, you will attract what you desire more ac...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Rod McDermott, CEO of McDermott + Bull and Activate 180, discusses: [3:26] - How fostering employee engagement is similar to adding rocket fuel to your business [5:28] - Why having coaching systems in place for all of your employees (and not just executives) leads to improved performance [8:22] - The true cost of not encouraging your employees to pursue their goal...

I receive a lot of questions how to build good habits or how to break bad ones. The answer is the same - pick 3 things, skills, habits, etc that you want to learn and dedicate a minimum amount of time every single day. You don’t need them to consume your day, simply set a minimum everyday and focus in on it. There is an exponential result when you focus on doing something every single day. Convers...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , RJ Pittman, CEO of Matterport, shares his insights on: [2:40] - How the digitization of assets (like information or money) has reshaped the technology landscape [3:46] - The tremendous opportunities offered by the real estate industry to create more value out of the world’s biggest asset class [8:01] - Why data is so crucial to the future of human existence [15:47...

One of the most valuable mentors I’ve had in my life is Dr. Wayne Dyer, author of many best-selling books, including The Power of Intention. Studying his work (and even discussing it with his daughters ) The power of intention is what he called the Law of Attraction, and there were seven different components of living an intentional life. Creativity Kindness Love Beauty Expansion Unlimited Abundan...

Damien Mander, Founder and CEO of the International Anti-Poaching Foundation, discusses the role that humans play in the “machine of nature”, as well as how he’s been able to utilize skills learned as an Australian Royal Navy Clearance Diver and Special Operations military sniper in order to protect biodiversity and end poaching. Mander and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, share their thought...

Brent Bellm, CEO and Chairman at BigCommerce, sits down to share his thoughts on what makes BigCommerce’s platform different from their competitors, as well as why he wants to not only provide their customers the data they need but ensure they have the ability to use it. Bellm and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, talk about how ecommerce has evolved since the late ’90s and why BigCommerce was...

Today's episode is a sneak peek at the latest episode of 2 Minute Drill! 2 Minute Drill is back and better than ever and this season we've got hour-long episodes. Joining me on today's episode are Rory Cutaia, CEO of Verb Technologies, Jayson Waller, Founder & CEO of Powerhome Solar, and Will Ford, President & Cofounder of LaunchBoom. The all-new, hour-long extended episodes feature five n...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jen Fisher, Chief Well-Being Officer at Deloitte, shares her insights on: [:39] - The connection between employee well-being and the employer’s bottom-line [4:15] - Why she believes that presenteeism is one of the most valuable metrics to look at in terms of employee engagement [7:22] - How business leaders can bring humanity back into the workplace and promote hea...

Choosing to detach from an outcome, can seem extremely conflictual, and it is hard for people to understand. One of the common questions I get is this: “How do you have goals yet remain detached from an outcome?” The truth is, I’m very driven toward the goals I set.  I try to take my ego and time, two driving factors for many, out of my goal setting. What I do is this: I set a goal, and at the sam...

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 on Clubhouse for a #BYOQ Live Q&A and Coaching Session. You bring the questions, I bring the answers. I am going to go over what it means to be an intrepreneur and what is the most common problem I see young entrepreneurs make. Tweet me @dav...

Rob Barker, General Manager of Peloton Commercial, shares his thoughts on how virtualization has impacted the health and fitness industry since the beginning of the pandemic, as well as why he believes that his entire life helped prepare him to deal with the rapid changes. Barker and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, chat about a variety of topics including why entrepreneurs should aspire to h...

Tamara Mendelsohn, CMO of Eventbrite, shares her thoughts on why having a team composed of “consummate learners” is essential for any business leader, as well as how to create human connections between teams that are working virtually. Mendelsohn and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including their best strategies for virtualizing in-person events, how to find a jo...

Today's episode is a sneak peek at the latest episode of 2 Minute Drill! 2 Minute Drill is back and better than ever and this season we've got hour-long episodes. Joining me on today's episode are Rory Cutaia, CEO of Verb Technologies, Jayson Waller, Founder & CEO of Powerhome Solar, and Kim Perell, CEO & Founder, 100.co The all-new, hour-long extended episodes feature five new entrepreneu...