The Playbook With David Meltzer

Be radically humble. Identify those people who have the right situational knowledge or experience or who sit in a position that you want to be in. To do that, you have to be one thing: radically humble. Realize that most people love to give. Most people freely give their advice to those that value it. Most people love to share their experience, their situational knowledge. Even their relationship...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Jayson Waller, Founding CEO of PowerHome Solar & Host of the True Underdog Podcast, shares his thoughts on: [1:24] - Why seeing his father pass up an opportunity to open his own business inspired Jayson to take a different path [4:13] - How persevering after nearly closing his business down turned into the most valuable lesson he’s learned [9:42] - Why underst...

We cannot find outside of ourselves what we cannot find inside of ourselves and that means that our most important relationship is actually with...yourself. You need to have a healthy relationship with yourself before you can establish a healthy connection with others, and that often takes quite a bit of self-reflection to accomplish. Six Steps to Healing After thorough self-examination, you shoul...

Glenn Schworm & Amber Schworm, Founders of Home Flipping Workshop, talks about why having a business built on honesty, integrity, and character is essential in order to succeed in the long run, as well as the difference between being a worker and an investor. The Schworms and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, share their thoughts on how to maximize the most valuable real estate you own (be...

Brandon Routh, award-winning actor known for roles in Superman Returns and Legends Of Tomorrow, shares his thoughts on how his Iowa roots helped to prepare him for the rigors of Hollywood, and why he partnered with Templeton Distillery to help promote entrepreneurship in the United States. Routh and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, chat about the roles that patience and compassion have in the...

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. The all-new, hour-long extended episodes feature five new entrepreneurs each week who compete for over $50,000 of cash and prizes. This new format combines the best elements of season one with powerful storytelling that shares the contes...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Stephen Stokols, Executive Vice President of Boost Mobile, sits down to discuss: [1:45] - Why it is important to differentiate your product or service from competitors, rather than trying to outspend them [2:55] - The four biggest trends among consumers that Boost Mobile is addressing with its products  [16:18] - How entrepreneurs are able to succeed in the long r...

People always ask me, should I invest in crypto, or is now the right time to scaled my business? And my answer is always the same every time. Do you know your timing and risk tolerance? Take inventory of your values and ask yourself, "how much am I willing to risk right now?" Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Graham Bensinger, Host of In Depth with Graham Bensinger , Emmy-winning journalist, and entrepreneur, discusses: [:50] - How being an autograph seeker as a kid led to him starting an online business and radio show as a teen [4:55] - A story about how he went the extra mile to land an interview with his eventual mentor, legendary broadcaster Joe Buck [12:31] -Why h...

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. We are going to cover how to create a strong emotional attachment in sales, the difference between focusing and refocusing, and receiving so much that you can give it all away. Tweet me...

A "sacrifice" is a negative void in your life, what you're actually doing is investing in yourself. When you say that you are making a sacrifice, you are actually just looking for more of what you don't want. Stop calling it a sacrifice and start calling it an investment. If you're not willing to invest in yourself, what will you ever invest in? Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from t...

Saje Dyer and Serena Dyer Pisoni, authors of the new book The Knowing: 11 Lessons to Understand the Quiet Urges of Your Soul , chat about what it means to know to find the path of least resistance in order to lead a life of abundance. Saje, Serena, and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, discuss how Wayne Dyer’s ideas and teachings impacted their lives, as well as how their understanding of his...

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. The all-new, hour-long extended episodes feature five new entrepreneurs each week who compete for over $50,000 of cash and prizes. This new format combines the best elements of season one with powerful storytelling that shares the contes...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Shan-Lyn Ma, Cofounder & CEO at Zola, discusses: [1:08] - Why her own wedding planning experience served as a catalyst for the creation of Zola  [3:01] - How technology can be used to create a “one-stop shop” for your customers  [12:29] - How she carved her path to Silicon Valley by taking a unique approach to each job she’s had [13:40] - Her single biggest ke...

Hey everyone! Today's episode is a small fireside chat we had at the launch party for the second season of 2 Minute Drill. Joining me are Rory Cutaia, the CEO of Verb Technologies and Brian Lagastee, the CEO of Clarity Experiences. The three of us discussed what it was like on set for the filming of Season 2 of 2 Minute Drill, some of our favorite moments from the new season, and what it takes to...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Brandon Dawson, CEO and co-founder of Cardone Ventures, and Sharon Lechter, keynote speaker and bestselling author, share insights on: [1:09] - How Brandon resigned himself to meet and learn from Sharon after reading books like Rich Dad Poor Dad and Three Feet from Gold [5:25] - Why Sharon’s insights on intellectual property helped Brandon to sell his company for...

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....

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Angela Courtin, Vice President of YouTube Marketing Global Head of Brand, Creative, Culture and Media, provides insights on how the mission of YouTube to give everyone a voice helps to empower marginalized communities to connect with others and the mindset it takes to identify our similarities with people of different walks of life while also appreciating our differences. Courtin and host of  #The...

Greg Connolly, Founder and CEO of Trifecta Nutrition, discusses how his passion for entrepreneurship has led him to start five companies so far and also shares some of the most valuable insights he’s gained from building Trifecta into the largest organic meal delivery service in the U.S. Connolly and host of  #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, chat about topics including how entrepreneurs can transitio...

Today is the day! Season two of my show,  2 Minute Drill  premieres tonight on Bloomberg TV and is available to stream at any time on Amazon Prime Video. The all-new, hour-long extended episodes feature five new entrepreneurs each week who compete for over $50,000 of cash and prizes. You're going to hear a sneak peek of the season premiere. This new format combines the best elements of season one...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Cari Champion, broadcast journalist, TV personality and host of the Naked with Cari Champion podcast, shares her thoughts on: [1:12] - The reason she believes that she was born to be a storyteller and how leaving ESPN opened up new possibilities for her [4:25] - Why your “dream job” might not be exactly like you perceive it to be  [9:50] - How she lays down a foun...

I've got another coaching session with my two favorite clients, Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri of Next Level University. As usual, they came prepared with tons of questions that I needed to share with all of you. The three of us are going to discuss what it means to tap into your unconscious, the difference between the truth and perspective, how to bring out the best in others, and the #1 thing I...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Ray J, Chief Strategy Officer of Raycon, and Ray Lee, CEO of Raycon, chat about: [:36] - How their similar views about the opportunities in consumer electronics helped to bring them together to start Raycon [5:34] - Why Ray J’s insights for their branding and packaging has been instrumental for them to land celebrity partners [6:54] - The biggest area where Ray J’...

Eight Ways to Stop Lying To Yourself Once we have a better understanding of the signs that we’re lying to ourselves, it’s time to utilize strategies to stop telling these lies. 1. Stop taking constructive criticism as a personal attack - Don’t assume the negative when others are providing you opportunities to learn and grow. Take a more positive perspective and try to find the light, love, and les...